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: Closer than ever to historic Iran deal
The United States and five other major powers are closer than ever to a deal with Iran that would end a 12-year-old standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program, though more tough negotiations lie ahead, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said
Car bombings in Iraq’s capital kill at least 20 civilians
A series of car bombings targeting busy commercial areas in Iraq’s capital killed at least 20 civilians Monday, officials said. The deadliest attack took place Monday night when a car bomb exploded on a commercial street in Baghdad’s western district
Egypt’s Mubarak calls on Egyptians to stand behind Sisi
Egyptian citizens should stand behind their leader Abdel Fatah al Sisi, the country’s ousted President Hosni Mubarak said Sunday during a rare phone interview on private television channel Sada El-Balad. “The sons of the armed forces, with President [Abdel Fatah]
U.N. report: Israel responsible for Gaza shelter attacks
A United Nations inquiry on Monday blamed the Israeli military for seven attacks on U.N. schools in Gaza that were used as shelters during the 2014 war. “I deplore the fact that at least 44 Palestinians were killed as a
Iran slams nuclear powers, Israel at U.N. atomic treaty meeting
Iran on Monday demanded that countries possessing nuclear weapons scrap any plans to modernize or extend the life of their atomic arsenals, while branding Israel a threat to the region due to its presumed nuclear stockpile. Speaking on behalf of
Nine million Yemenis need aid: Minister
Around nine million Yemenis are in pressing need for humanitarian aid, Yemen’s human rights minister said on Monday. Ezzedine al-Asbahi, said Houthi militia were obstructing the work of relief missions on the ground and that their airstrikes targeted hospitals and
Palestinian charged with Jerusalem car killing
The Jerusalem District Attorney on Monday charged a Palestinian with deliberately running down two Israeli pedestrians last month, killing a man and seriously injuring a woman, the justice ministry said. It said in a statement that 37-year-old Khaled Kutina, a
National Guard boosts border defense
The first group of National Guard troops has been deployed at the Yemen border to support the Kingdom’s armed forces in their campaign against the Houthi militia. They will join members of the Border Guard and the army who have
Mauritania, Algeria in diplomatic crisis over drugs article
Mauritania and Algeria were embroiled in a diplomatic row Monday after the tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats over a contentious news article on drugs being smuggled from Morocco. Mauritanian online news portal Al-Bayan has angered the authorities in Nouakchott by publishing
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill 21 in Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen shot dead 21 people in northeast Nigeria who were trying to return home to recover abandoned food supplies, a local official and a victim’s relative said Monday. “The men, 21 of them, were stopped at Bultaram
ISIS kills five Libyan TV journalists
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants have slit the throats of five journalists working for a Libyan TV station in the eastern part of the country, an army commander said on Monday. The reporters had been missing
Sudan’s Bashir reelected with 94.5% of vote: organizers
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir extended his quarter-century in power with a landslide 94.5 percent victory in presidential elections, organizers announced on Monday. The 71-year-old looks set to tighten his grip on the unstable oil producer, facing a divided and
Con men on the prowl in KSA, women prime targets
Experts have warned people against con men operating pyramid investment schemes in the country aimed at stealing money. These operations are also named Ponzi schemes, after Charles Ponzi, the American businessman who used the technique in 1920 to defraud investors
Four injured as Qassim University building collapses
Four workers sustained serious injuries after a building under construction, belonging to Qassim University, collapsed on Monday. Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal is following up rescue operations. Buraidah’s health department said the four injured were transported to Sulaiman Al-Habib
Low-cost Haj quota upped from 41,000 to 50,000
Fifty thousand domestic pilgrims will benefit from the government’s low-cost Haj service this year, said Saad Al-Qurashi, chairman of the Haj and Umrah Committee at Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on Monday. “There will be seven categories in the
Tougher cyber laws urged
A three-day Arab Media Forum in Kuwait ended Monday with several participants calling for tougher legislation to monitor the Internet and a crack down on cyber criminals attempting to undermine the security and stability of countries. Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi, editor
New Zealand PM: Saudi visit ‘well and truly overdue’
On the eve of a historic state visit to Saudi Arabia, New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key has described his trip, the first by any New Zealand head of state, as “well and truly overdue.” Speaking exclusively to Al Arabiya
Week of fighting in Iraq’s Ramadi kills 30 police: officer
A week of heavy fighting between security forces and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group in the Ramadi area of Anbar province killed 30 police, a top officer said on Monday. “The city of Ramadi witnessed
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