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 »
Thursday first day of Ramadan: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that the first day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan will be Thursday June 18, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has asked citizens to keep an
Egypt court issues final Mursi death verdict
An Egyptian court on Tuesday is issuing the final verdicts in two trials of Egypt’s ousted president Mohammad Mursi. These were the final verdicts in two trials of Egypt’s ousted president who has already been handed the death penalty for
Libyan group denies death of Algerian militant
Libyan militant group Ansar al-Sharia denied on Tuesday that the Al-Qaeda-linked mastermind of a deadly 2013 siege at an Algerian gas plant had been killed in a US air strike. The group named seven people it said were killed in
Saudis traveling to Iran cautioned after poisoning incident
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday urged Saudi citizens traveling to Iran to take utmost caution to ensure their safety and security as well as that of their families from any harm. The advisory comes in the wake of
It’s official: Jeb Bush running for president
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush finally launched his U.S. presidential campaign Monday, pledging to “run with heart” as he seeks to move beyond his contentious political pedigree. “I will take nothing and no one for granted,” the 62-year-old Bush, a
Saudis ‘not targeted abroad’
Of the 11 million Saudis who travel abroad each year, which includes more than 170,000 scholarship students, only 1 percent becomes victims of crime, the Foreign Ministry said recently. Osama Al-Nugali, spokesman of the ministry, said this was a small
France’s Hollande has ‘big hopes’ for Rafale fighter jet deals
French President Francois Hollande said on Monday he had “big hopes” for future export contracts of Dassault-made Rafale fighter jets. “We have big hopes for commercial successes of the Rafale,” Hollande told reporters on the sidelines of the Paris Air
UN chief presses for Ramadan halt to fighting
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pressed Monday for a halt to fighting in Yemen at the beginning of Ramadan, as the world body launched talks aimed at brokering peace. Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, meanwhile, reiterated the Kingdom’s support for the demands of
British jihadist Thomas Evans believed killed in Kenya
A British militant fighting for Somalia’s Al-Qaeda affiliate, the Shebab, is believed to have been killed in a thwarted attack on a Kenyan army base on Sunday, a Kenyan defence spokesman said. “All the available data, including photographs, points to
ATM fraud alert sounded out
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA), the Kingdom’s central bank, has warned commercial banks to improve their systems and customers to be wary, after a gang was found stealing money from ATMs in Riyadh using sophisticated card readers and cameras.
Over 1,200 evacuated in Indonesia volcano alert
More than 1,200 Indonesian villagers were Monday evacuated from their homes close to a rumbling volcano on Sumatra island, an official said. Authorities raised the alert status of Mount Sinabung — a highly active volcano — at the start of
Mosques prepared for Ramadan
On a directive from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance, extensive arrangements are being made in all mosques to accommodate the additional rush of worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan. The Supreme Court on Sunday called
Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen ‘killed’ in drone attack
The leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has been killed in a U.S. drone attack in Yemen on Monday, according to local reports. Nasir Abdel Karim al-Wuhayshi, alias Abu Basir, along with two al-Qaeda members, were killed earlier
Cabinet hails king’s support for youth
The Cabinet on Monday hailed the content of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s speech addressing the president and senior officials of the Youth Welfare Presidency and presidents of sports clubs, reiterating the government’s support for youth and
‘World neglects plight of Syrian refugees’
Amnesty International criticized on Monday what it said was a “dismal” global response to the plight of Syrian refugees and urged neighboring countries struggling to cope with the influx of refugees to lift “deeply troubling” measures designed to keep them
Space exploration deal with Moscow finalized
The Council of Ministers, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, decided on Monday to sign an agreement with Russia for cooperation in space exploration for peaceful purposes. The Cabinet authorized the president of King Abdulaziz City
Turkey’s main opposition: Erdogan must stop ‘meddling’
Turkey’s opposition parties should form the next government, the largest of them said Monday, and also laid out terms for joining any coalition government, including forcing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to exceed his constitutional powers. The ruling Islamic-rooted Justice
Loudspeaker ban for Taraweeh prayers
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Makkah has ordered mosques in Makkah not to use outside loudspeakers during Taraweeh prayers in Ramadan. Mosques would only be allowed to use outside speakers if they do not disturb worshippers at other mosques
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