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 »
ISIS chief ‘incapacitated,’ may never lead again: report
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdad has remained incapacitated with suspected spinal damage after a U.S. air strike in northern Iraq over two months ago, and may never resume control of the group, UK paper
Saudi ex-FM declares he will stay ‘loyal servant’ to king
Former Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal Saturday said in a letter that he “will stay as a loyal servant” after a cable by King Salman bin Abdulaziz claimed that letting him go as a long-running minister of foreign affairs
Japan PM Shinzo touts ‘alliance of hope’ with US
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wrapped up his US visit in Los Angeles on Friday where he shared his vision for strengthened economic and political ties between the two allies. At a Japan-US economic forum in downtown Los Angeles, Abe
3 killed as Burundi tension flares up
Three people have died in grenade attacks in Burundi, a spokesman for the ministry of public security said Saturday, during a week that has seen street protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to seek a third term. Two police officers
Makkah needs better water network: Expert
It is imperative to maintain clean water resources and use the best method and state-of-the-art technology to treat sewage water, in view of rapidly rising population and lack of water resources in Makkah. This has been highlighted in the scheme
Royal tribute to Muqrin’s services
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has thanked former Crown Prince Muqrin in a letter for his service to the nation, a day after a royal decree announcing the appointment of Prince Mohammad bin Naif as the new
Jimmy Carter to meet Abbas in West Bank visit
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter is to meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank on Saturday. Carter will then address a news conference in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, according to Agence France-Presse. The former president was scheduled to arrive
Agreements inked to serve Indonesian pilgrims in hajj
The establishment of Pilgrim Guides of South East Asian Countries signed on Thursday a number of agreements and contracts covering the main services to be provided to Indonesian pilgrims during this year’s hajj. The number of pilgrims coming from Indonesia
Rocket attack strikes Benghazi medical center
A rocket hit a medical center in Libya‘s eastern Benghazi on Friday, killing three people, medics said. Seven other people were wounded when the rocket hit a center for dispatching ambulances, medics said. It was unclear who had fired it.
U.N. meeting on Yemen ends without action
An emergency U.N. Security Council meeting on Yemen ended Friday with the 15 members unable to agree on a Russian-drafted statement calling for pauses in fighting to allow delivery of aid. In the latest sign of increasing tensions between Russia
Makkah imam says Gulf alliance to help Yemenis
Khatib and Imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah Sheikh Saleh bin Homaid and Khatib and Imam at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah Sheikh Salah Al-Budair pledged their allegiance to Crown Prince Muhammad bin Naif and Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad
GCC to have unified terror blacklist; KSA efforts hailed
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has agreed on a concerted effort against terrorism by blacklisting terrorist organizations and individuals, while hailing Saudi Arabia’s efforts in tackling the menace. The decision was taken at the 16th consultative meeting of GCC interior
French president congratulates Saudi king on new royal appointments
French President Francois Hollande called Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz to congratulate him on the appointment of two new crown princes, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. During the call, the two heads of state also discussed the
Saudi King: Relieving former FM Prince Saud was ‘difficult, hard’
In a cable to Prince Saud Al Faisal, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz replied in answer to the former foreign minister’s request to be relieved of his duties, that it “was one of the most difficult and hard matters,”
Iran’s Zarif congratulates new Saudi FM despite tensions
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated his newly-installed Saudi counterpart on his appointment, Iranian media reported Friday, even as tensions flare between the rival regional powers over Yemen. Zarif said he hoped that “relations between the Islamic Republic of
Saudi king orders to merge royal courts
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Thursday a royal order, joining the Crown Prince’s Court with the Royal Court, the state-run Saudi News Agency (SPA) reported. SPA said the order was made after a proposal made by Crown Prince
Global support for new leaders
Saudis all over the Kingdom, including civilian and military officers as well as ordinary citizens, pledged their allegiance to Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the new crown prince and deputy crown prince of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh venue for Yemen talks won’t be changed: GCC
The Gulf Cooperation Council insisted Thursday that talks on ending Yemen’s conflict be brokered by the regional body and held in Riyadh, rather than a neutral venue as sought by Iran. Tehran wants the UN talks between Yemen’s political factions
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