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 »
Abadi softens criticism of Saudi airstrikes in Yemen
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi sought Thursday to walk back sharp criticism of the Saudi air campaign against Shiite militias in Yemen and welcomed news that the Saudi embassy in Baghdad will reopen soon. Abadi had told reporters Wednesday that
Iraq’s Baiji refinery not at ‘risk’ from ISIS: U.S.
Iraq’s largest refinery in Baiji is not “at risk” despite an offensive by the Islamic State group that has breached parts of the facility, the U.S. military’s top general said Thursday. ISIS militants have “penetrated the outer perimeter” of the
U.N chief urges Yemen ceasefire by ‘all parties’
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called for an immediate halt to the fighting in Yemen, the first time he has made such an appeal since Saudi-led airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels began three weeks ago. Ban said the poorest
King raps excessive ads greeting govt officials
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has instructed monitoring authorities to control publication of reports and advertisements congratulating government officials and exaggerated condolence messages and punish violators, sabq.org reported on Wednesday. “In a circular issued to ministries and
Several brigades abandon Houthi militia
The unabated strikes by coalition forces in Yemen are fully serving the purpose of disarming Houthi militants by degrading their military structure in order to pave the way for restoration of peaceful life as well as the legitimate government of
Saudi’s U.S. envoy: kingdom set on expelling al-Qaeda from Yemen
Saudi Arabia is determined to expel the Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsila (AQIP) radical group from Yemen and is supporting U.S. efforts in the fight against the radical Islamist group, the kingdom’s ambassador to the United States said on
U.N. peace envoy to Yemen resigns
The U.N. peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar, has resigned, the U.N. said Wednesday, after losing support from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation. The Moroccan diplomat had been U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s special envoy for
Education expo ‘to promote sustainable development’
Here is an opportunity for Saudi students and parents to interact directly with foreign universities and educational institutions, said Education Minister Dr Azzam Al-Dakhil on Wednesday. The minister was speaking after inaugurating the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education
Abadi: ISIS remains fierce adversary in Iraq
Iraq’s prime minister said on Wednesday that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group remains a fierce adversary as he outlined plans during a trip to Washington to prioritize battles in the refinery city of Baiji and Anbar
Egypt official says she burned books ‘corrupting’ children
An Egyptian education official under investigation for burning library books from a school suspected of belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood defended her decision Wednesday, saying she herself is under fire for trying to weed out extremist ideas that “corrupt” children.
Air strikes near Tripoli as U.N. peace talks on Libya resume
Forces loyal to Libya’s internationally recognized government carried out air strikes on Wednesday near the capital Tripoli, which is controlled by its rivals, officials said, as United Nations-brokered peace talks resumed in Morocco. U.N. Special Envoy Bernardino Leon condemned the
Egypt to demolish headquarters of Mubarak’s old party
Egypt’s cabinet on Wednesday ordered the demolition of an abandoned, burnt-out building that had housed the headquarters of former President Hosni Mubarak’s political party, which was disbanded four years ago. The National Democratic Party (NDP) building, a concrete tower block
U.N. to replace envoy to Yemen: sources
The United Nations is expected to replace its envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar “very soon” with a Mauritanian diplomat who has long served in the international body, Al Arabiya’s correspondent in New York reported. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, currently the
Saleh’s request for safe exit rejected: Source
Deposed President Ali Abdullah Saleh has sent envoys to a number of GCC capitals in an effort to gain safe exit for himself and his family out of Yemen by denying his links to Houthi militias, Al Arabiya News Channel
ISIS seizes parts of Iraq’s largest oil refinery: officials
Militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group broke into Iraq’s massive Baiji oil refinery, seized some of its facilities and are hiding among fuel storage tanks, officials said Wednesday. ISIS has attempted repeatedly over the past
Haia is corner stone of our faith, says SCTA President Prince Sultan
Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) President Prince Sultan bin Salman said, “The Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice is corner stone of our faith as the Kingdom has distinction of being the cradle of Islam.” The SCTA
King recognizes efforts of Saudi, expat doctors to keep KSA healthy
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has commended Saudi doctors and paramedical staff for their efforts to improve health services in the Kingdom along with expatriate workers. He made this comment while receiving acting Health Minister Mohammed Al-Sheikh
Obama, Congress sign deal over Iran nuclear talks
U.S. President Barack Obama has reluctantly agreed to allowing Congress to have a say on a nuclear deal with Iran, following pressure from Republicans and some in his own party after they crafted a rare compromise demanding a say. The
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