Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Kerry holds impromptu Iran nuclear talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held an impromptu meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Friday to discuss steps to implement the Iran nuclear deal. The meeting was scheduled at the last minute after
Worshippers nab Daesh suspect
Several Saudi worshippers at a mosque in Riyadh on Friday cornered a young supporter of the Daesh terrorist group and handed him over to the police. The man, in his twenties, had been attending the noon prayers at Al-Shuhada mosque
‘Only one in 20’ Russia strikes have targeted ISIS
Only one in 20 Russian air strikes in Syria have targeted ISIS fighters, Britain’s Defense Secretary Michael Fallon said Saturday. British intelligence services observed that five percent of the strikes had attacked the militant group, with most “killing civilians” and
Nurse who saved injured mall patient receives job offers
Saudi female nurse Areej Al-Qahtani who attended to an injured man during a shooting at Al-Riyadh Mall Wednesday was rewarded with a job offer from both the Ministry of Health and the National Guard. According to an online report, Prince
Obama vows to not engage in Syria ‘proxy war’
U.S. President Barack Obama stressed Friday that Russia and the United States would not engage in a “proxy war” due to their different positions on the brutal Syrian civil war. “We’re going to continue to have tensions. And we’re going
Haia cracks down on smokers
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) has been cracking down on people smoking shisha in public places, including beaches and parks. Arab News recently visited a public park in Wadi Namir, Dariyah region,
Obama clings to U.S. policy on Syria
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday clung to his foreign policy in Syria in spite of a more assertive Russia continuing with its raids in the warn-torn country for the third day. Obama, who was speaking in a press conference
7.5m going hungry as Ethiopia crisis worsens
The number of hungry Ethiopians needing food aid has risen sharply due to poor rains and the El Nino weather phenomenon with around 7.5 million people now in need, aid officials said Friday. That number has nearly doubled since August,
Thousands of Iraqis demonstrate for reforms
Thousands of Iraqis demonstrated in Baghdad and several other cities Friday, urging the government to deliver on its promised reform package aimed at tackling corruption and improving services. Iraqis have been staging weekly protests since July. The movement that stemmed
Cairo University teachers can’t wear face veils
The recent decision to ban female staff from wearing the full face veil aims to put an end to student complaints of “poor communication” in class, the head of Egypt’s Cairo University said Friday. Although the head-to-toe covering known locally
Turkey kills over 10 Kurdish militants, 44 people detained in Istanbul
Turkish security forces killed more than 10 suspected Kurdish militants amid intensifying clashes in the country’s southeast, while 44 people were arrested in Istanbul on suspicion of links with the rebels, officials and media reports said. The exact death toll
Assad ‘must go’ to stop Syria bleeding
Saudi Arabia has reiterated that those whose hands are stained with the blood of the Syrian people have no place in a new Syria. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir expressed deep concern over the international community’s
Jordan MP’s son carried out Iraq suicide attack
A Jordanian parliamentarian’s son died carrying out a suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group in Iraq this week, Jordanian media said Friday. Independent legislator Mazen al-Dhalaein was quoted as telling the Khaberni
Islamic scholar calls for proper youth guidance
A senior Saudi scholar has called for the creation of youth cafes that offer jobs and various activities to keep them away from extremist individuals and groups. Sheikh Ayed Al-Qarni, who is also an author, said that youth cafes could
Syria doubts value of talks, air strikes useless without Damascus
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem on Friday questioned the value of political negotiations and said air strikes against militants in his country are useless if they are not coordinated with his government. “Terrorism cannot be fought only from the air,
Pilgrims laud KSA’s efforts in making Haj a success
Haj is over and the pilgrims have started returning home, with many of them appreciating the efforts the Kingdom makes in ensuring the success of the pilgrimage. Despite two unfortunate incidents — the crane accident and stampede — that claimed
ISIS attacks Syrian government-held areas of eastern city
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants attacked Syrian government-held areas in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor and an air base south of the city on Friday, a monitoring group said, and fighting killed at least five civilians.
Saudis winning top social media awards
Saudis have recently scooped several top awards for their use of social media, demonstrating their talent and commitment to issues affecting their communities. In March, a Saudi won most of the awards at the prestigious social media Arab Pioneer Awards
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