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 »
Egypt military ‘in full control’ of Sinai after clashes
Egypt’s military spokesman said Wednesday that the situation in North Sinai was back in control following clashes with militants that left more than 100 people dead. Mohamed Sanir, who was speaking by phone to state television, said that the northern
UNESCO chief warns about militant ‘culture cleansing’
The head of the U.N. cultural organization on Wednesday called for a campaign against the “culture cleansing” being carried out by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants. “Extremists don’t destroy heritage as a collateral damage, they target it
Syrian hospitals shut after regime raids: Monitor
Four hospitals in the southern Syrian province of Daraa have been forced to close in recent days after intensive government air strikes, a monitor said on Thursday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 18 people were killed
Western powers urge Libya rivals to sign peace deal
The United States and five European allies on Tuesday called for rival Libyan groups to endorse a deal at U.N.-led negotiations to resolve the country’s ongoing crisis. Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United States urged the parties to
Solar-powered plane reaches half way in risky Pacific crossing
A solar-powered aircraft flying between Japan and Hawaii as part of a round-the-world bid passed the halfway point of the perilous Pacific Ocean crossing Wednesday, and smashed its own endurance record. Solar Impulse 2 had travelled 50 percent of the
Al-Haramain Train project first of its kind in Mideast
The Al-Haramain Train project is described as the largest public transportation project in the Middle East. This vital and strategic project is one of the implementation schemes of the mass expansion of the Saudi railway across the country. The project’s
Free Wi-Fi in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Haram courtyard
Pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah can take advantage of free Wi-Fi service in the courtyards of the mosque. This is part of a series of technological services being introduced by the Presidency for the Affairs of
Governors told to improve services
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Madinah on Tuesday accompanied by several princes and senior officials for his first visit since ascending the throne. He was met at the airport by Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin
Terror ‘in contravention with Islam’
The Council of Ministers has condemned the terrorist attacks in Kuwait, France, Tunisia and Egypt over the past few days. At its weekly meeting chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday night, the Cabinet said
Evil forces ‘drove’ bomber
The father of the suicide bomber who blew himself up in a mosque in Kuwait has blamed “evil” forces for his son’s behavior. Sounding confused and sad, Sulaiman Al-Gabbaa, the father of Fahad Al-Gabbaa, said: “An evil hand has sent
Philippines Embassy sues Saudi firm over pay delay
The Philippine Embassy has taken a Saudi company to court for not paying 2,000 of its Filipino employees their salaries. Philippine Ambassador Ezzedin H. Tago said the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the Philippine has always been a positive one.
Saudi cabinet: Terror attacks contrary to all Islamic principles
Condemning the recent terror attacks in Kuwait, Tunisia and France and the bombing that killed Egyptian attorney general, the Saudi Council of Ministers described the events as contrary to all Islamic values and principles. It also reaffirmed Kingdom’s condemnation and
Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai militant attack
At least 10 Egyptian soldiers were killed and wounded in a car bomb attack on a military post in North Sinai on Wednesday, the military spokesman said in a statement. The spokesman also said 22 “terrorists” were killed in the
Record 137,000 migrants crossed Mediterranean
A record 137,000 people made the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe in the first half of 2015, most of them fleeing war, conflict and persecution, the United Nations said Wednesday. “Europe is living through a maritime refugee crisis
Houthi fire kills civilians in Yemen’s Aden
Houthi militia fire on a residential district of Yemen’s battleground second city Aden killed at least 20 civilians and wounded 41 early Wednesday, medical sources said. The Iranian-backed Houthi militias and their allies pounded the city’s loyalist-held Al-Mansura district with
Yemen scholars hail Saudi efforts
Minister of Islamic Affairs Saleh Al-Asheikh chaired the first meeting with Yemeni scholars to exchange ideas on how to strengthen their role in restoring peace in their country. The first Saudi-Yemen scholars meeting, dubbed the “outreach scholars program,” at the
141 bodies recovered from Indonesia crash
The death toll from the crash of an air force transport plane in the Indonesian city of Medan jumped to more than 140 on Wednesday, indicating a growing list of victims from the neighborhood where the plane went down. North
ISIS threatens to topple Hamas ‘tyrants’ in Gaza
Militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) threatened on Tuesday to turn the Gaza Strip into another of their Middle East fiefdoms, accusing Hamas, the organization that rules the Palestinian territory, of being insufficiently stringent about religious
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