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 »
GCC states to create regional police, navy
Following the 35th GCC Summit on Tuesday, Gulf leaders announced in Doha the creation of a regional police force in addition to a joint naval force, the Associated Press reported. Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah said the
Egyptian cleric Qaradawi denounces Interpol arrest warrant
Qatar-based Egyptian cleric Yusef al-Qaradawi denied Monday inciting murder on his personal Facebook page after Interpol issued a warrant for his arrest. “I did not kill and I never incited to murder so that Interpol would put me on the
Yemeni Guantanamo prisoner told he can be released
A Guantanamo Bay prisoner who was accused of being a bodyguard for Osama bin Laden is now eligible for release from the prison on the U.S. Navy base in Cuba, a Pentagon review board said Tuesday. The Periodic Review Board,
EU boosts aid for Syrian refugees in Turkey
The European Union on Tuesday announced 10 million euros ($12.3 million) in new humanitarian aid for Syrian civilians in Turkey and Syria. “Today, we are stepping up our assistance to the people of Syria and to the Turkish communities hosting
Iraqi PM appeals to U.S. for more air raids, weapons
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi appealed to U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesday for more air raids from Western warplanes and more arms to take on the Islamic State group. “Our forces are very much advancing on the ground.
Egypt activist gets three years in jail for contempt of court
An Egyptian court jailed a prominent activist Tuesday for three years for contempt after the man claimed his ongoing trial for participating in violent clashes was political. Ahmed Douma rose to prominence during the 2011 uprising that ousted veteran leader
Shortage of Saudi women for textiles, tailoring jobs
The Ministry of Labor faces a shortage of qualified Saudi women to replace expatriates in the textiles and tailoring industries, al-Watan reported. The Ministry of Labor began implementing the third stage of its plan to improve employment opportunities for women
Rights groups urge release of abducted Syria activists
More than 50 Syrian and international rights organisations made a joint appeal Tuesday for the release of four Syrian activists abducted near Damascus a year ago. Razan Zeitouneh, Wael Hamada, Samira Khalil and Nazem al-Hamadi were detained in the rebel-held
Rival Libyan govt included in U.N. peace talks
The United Nations will widen a new round of talks aimed at ending Libya’s escalating political crisis by including a rival assembly challenging the recognized government, its special envoy said on Monday. Libya has had two governments and parliaments competing
Amnesty accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza
The Israeli military’s destruction of civilian buildings during its Protective Edge offensive this summer amounts to war crimes and must be investigated, human rights monitor Amnesty International said on Tuesday, according to Agence France Presse. “All the evidence we have
Palestinians secure observer status at ICC
The International Criminal Court has officially granted Palestinians observer status at the Court’s summit of 122 member countries on Monday. The move, which has repeatedly been promised by the Palestinians, is a step toward joining the world’s permanent war crimes
Iran’s blacklisted Qassem Suleimani spotted in Iraq
U.N. sanctions monitors on Tuesday said photographs taken inside Iraq appear to confirm that the head of Iran’s elite military Quds Force Qassem Suleimani has been spotted in the country, in an alleged violation of a U.N. travel ban. Suleimani,
Cabinet shake-up puts 9 new ministers at the helm
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on Monday announced a major Cabinet reshuffle, removing six ministers and appointing eight new ministers for health, higher education, transport, agriculture, social affairs, communications and information technology, culture and information, and Islamic
Pact to hire Indian domestics cleared
The Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, on Monday approved the Kingdom’s agreement with Delhi for recruitment of Indian domestic workers including maids. “The agreement aims to protect the rights of domestic
Doha summit to map out security plan
Leaders of the six-nation GCC are expected to discuss several key issues at their two-day summit starting Tuesday including regional security, terrorism, declining oil prices and relations with Iran. Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, will lead
U.N. postpones start of new Libya peace talks
The United Nations will postpone the start of talks to end Libya’s political crisis until early next week, its special envoy said on Monday. Talks had been scheduled to start on Tuesday but Bernadino Leon told reporters they would start
Shoura wants SR39bn housing loans waived
The Shoura Council has called on the government to write off SR39 billion in loans owed by poor citizens not able to make repayments. The council’s finance committee has recommended that a government-appointed committee, comprising the finance and social affairs
Mother sues France over underage son’s Syria trip
A mother whose teen traveled unsupervised to Syria is suing the French government, alleging it should have stopped the underage boy from leaving the country. The 16-year-old boy left the southern French city of Nice nearly a year ago, heading
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