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 »
UK warns 500,000 may cross Mediterranean
Naval vessels from Italy, Britain, Ireland and other countries steamed toward the waters off Libya on Saturday to rescue the latest wave of migrants from smugglers’ boats. British authorities warned that up to 500,000 people could attempt the perilous crossing
Campaign launched against beggars as Ramadan nears
The Ministry of Social Affairs began coordinating with security authorities to carry out an intensive and organized campaign to fight begging with the approaching month of Ramadan. An official at the ministry revealed details of the plan involving the ministry
Turkey goes to polls in crucial elections
Turks are expected go to the polls on Sunday in the closest parliamentary election in more than a decade, one that could pave the way for President Tayyip Erdogan to amass greater power or end 12 years of single-party rule
SR1bn to develop infrastructure in EP
Development work on roads and traffic detours in Dammam and Alkhobar cause many traffic accidents and delays for commuters, especially during morning and peak hours. Major roads are undergoing repairs in the two cities causing citizens and expatriates, working in
Palestinians fire rocket at southern Israel: Army
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired a rocket at southern Israel Saturday night, the army said, the third such attack in 10 days. “Gaza terrorists fired a rocket at southern Israel. No injuries reported,” military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner
Egypt court gives 2 years prison to 12 over 2013 violence
An Egyptian court has sentenced 12 alleged supporters of the banned Muslim Brotherhood group to two years in prison over violence in the city of Suez in December 2013. Six others were acquitted in the case Saturday, which involved street
Sudan’s Bashir changes foreign, defense, oil ministers
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir announced a new government with changes to the defense, foreign affairs and oil portfolios, state television said on Saturday, days after the start of his new presidential term. Mohamed Zayed takes over the oil ministry,
KSA will send ‘over 20,000 to study abroad’
Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil and Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and cooperation between their two ministries which will send 20,000 students abroad to study medicine and medical sciences. The scholarships are part of the
U.N. confirms Yemen talks for June 14
The United Nations confirmed Saturday that peace talks between Houthi militia and the Yemeni government will begin in Geneva on June 14, Agence-France Presse reported. The talks were initially scheduled for May 28 but were postponed after Houthi militiamen failed
300 youngsters learn ethics through sports
At least 300 young Saudis have learned personality development values like team work, humility and self-respect at a four-month program, organized recently by the Royal Commission for Jubail. A grand ceremony marked the closing of the program, FutbolNet, at the
No trust in Iran nuclear talks: top negotiator
A top Iranian official, in an unusual declaration Saturday, said there remains no trust between Tehran and world powers and either side could yet abandon a nuclear deal after signing. In comments that laid bare a paradox of long-running negotiations
Car bomb blast kills 14 people in Iraq
Authorities in Iraq say a car bomb attack near a market has killed 14 people in a town northeast of Baghdad. Police officials say the attack took place Saturday night in the Shiite town of Balad Ruz, killing 14 people
Rebels, Al-Qaeda advance on regime in northwest Syria: Monitor
A rebel alliance including Al-Qaeda’s Al-Nusra Front seized more territory in northwestern Syria overnight, strengthening its position on the borders of two key largely regime-controlled provinces, a monitor said Saturday. The Army of Conquest rebel alliance had made a series
Spain defense minister eyes international action in Libya
An international military intervention could be needed to end unrest in Libya, where the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group is gaining a foothold, Spanish Defence Minister Pedro Morenes said in an interview published Saturday. “We went to
Turkish PM calls Kurdish rally blasts act of sabotage
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says two explosions at a Kurdish party rally which killed two people just days before key parliamentary elections were acts of “sabotage and provocation.” Turkey holds parliamentary elections on Sunday in which the Kurdish votes
Al-Hilal Champs
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman hands the King’s Cup trophy to Al-Hilal captain Mohammed Al-Shalhoub at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah on Friday. Al-Hilal defeated Al-Nasr 7-6 via tie breaker after stipulated time ended goalless followed
Minister says job-oriented govt moves paid off
Minister of Labor Mufrej Al-Haqabani said the private sector has employed more than 900,000 citizens over the past three years through a number of social and employment-focused initiatives launched by the ministry in collaboration with other institutions. He said such
Report: Clinton Foundation received money to ease Iran sanctions
The Clinton Foundation’s Swedish organization raised $26 million while the Scandinavian country’s government was lobbying U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to not impose further sanctions on Iran. The Swedish business dealings with the Islamic republic were at risk from
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