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 »
Umrah applicants’ biometrics before travel
Visa applicants for Umrah will soon have to record their biometrics before traveling to the Kingdom. Under the new rule, which comes as part of efforts to streamline the visa process and reduce waiting time at entry points, biometrics will
Kingdom updated on Iran nuclear dialogue in Vienna
Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal met US Secretary of State John Kerry in Vienna on Sunday and discussed latest developments on America’s nuclear talks with Iran. Kerry also held a conference call with the foreign ministers of the UAE, Kuwait,
Apaches, Black Hawks to strengthen KSA defense
Saudi Arabia will receive Black Hawk and Apache military helicopters from the US earlier next year to bolster National Guard forces, said visiting National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah after talks with Pentagon officials. “Custodian of the Two Holy
IOC condemns suicide bomb at volleyball tournament
The president of the International Olympic committee has condemned the suicide attack on a volleyball tournament in eastern Afghanistan which killed at least 45 people on Sunday. Dozens more were wounded when a bomber, who was on foot and mingling
Jeddah Municipality clears flooded roads within a day
The Jeddah Municipality is facing widespread criticism regarding its execution of tunnels and roads which failed to contain the aftermath of the heavy showers in the city over the weekend. Several citizens complained about the failure of the civic body
Essebsi ahead in Tunisia’s presidential race
Tunisia’s former prime minister Beji Caid Essebsi came top in the president race on Sunday but he remained short of winning the absolute majority needed to avoid a runoff, his campaign said. Essebsi, “according to preliminary estimates, is ahead and
KSA, Serbia discuss ways to bolster ties
Serbian Deputy Premier Rasim Ljajic discussed with Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, ways to bolster relations between the two countries. Ljajic, who is also the minister of trade, tourism and telecommunications of Serbia, later met with
Officials deny coronavirus rumors at Riyadh care home
The Health Affairs Directorate has dismissed reports circulated by a section of the media and on the Internet that the Middle Respiratory Syndrome-coronavirus has been spreading among residents of a social care home in Al-Malaz district of Riyadh. Following information
Fakeih thanks those who took flu shots
Acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih has urged health workers in the public and private sectors to help people take precautionary measures against infectious diseases. The minister’s comments came during a teleconference at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Riyadh on Sunday
Sisi: Egypt could send forces to stabilize future Palestinian state
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in an interview published Sunday that he would be prepared to send troops to a future Palestinian state to help stabilize it. Sisi, who begins his first European trip on Monday since ousting his
Rains cause massive traffic jams in Riyadh
Heavy rains poured over Riyadh on Sunday afternoon causing traffic congestion in the main streets, in the heart of the capital. The rains have also flooded the industrial areas on the Al-Kharj Road, while motorists who were using the Airport
Egypt accuses Brotherhood figure of spying for U.S., Norway
An Egyptian court on Saturday accused a recently arrested member of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood for allegedly spying for the United States and Norway, state-owned Ahram Online reported. Mohammad Ali Bishr is reportedly a prominent figure in the Brotherhood and
Saudi business community buoyant as optimism levels advance in Q4
Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Ltd. (D&B) in association with the National Commercial Bank released the D&B Business Optimism Index (BOI) survey for Saudi Arabia for Q4, 2014. The BOI survey highlights the increasing optimism levels of both
Iran: reaching nuke deal on Nov. 24 ‘impossible’
Reaching a comprehensive nuclear deal with world powers aimed at resolving the stand-off over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions will be impossible by a Nov. 24 deadline, the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) reported on Sunday. “Considering the short time left until
Hyundai takes lead in car sector in Riyadh
Hyundai Motors says the company has received 40th rank on the list of trademarks and 5th among the sector of cars in the world. According to Inter-brand International, it is one of the best 100 trademarks during the last 10
Egypt raids Sinai villages, kills 10 ‘terrorists’
Backed with apaches, Egypt military forces raided “terrorist” pockets in southern villages in the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday, Al Arabiya News Channel’s correspondent reported. Ten “terrorists” were killed during the raid of Al-Mahdiya, Mukataa, Naja Shaybaniya villages, while 18 others
Jeddah Aligs recall Sir Syed’s contribution
The Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMOUBA) celebrated the 197th anniversary of its founder, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, at the Indian Consulate on Friday. The function was held with aplomb under heavily overcast skies which failed to dampen the
Jewish settlers blamed in Palestinian house fire
A Palestinian family says their West Bank home was torched in an attack they blamed on Jewish settlers. Mohammed Abdelkarim, whose mother and sisters were inside the house when it was set alight, says Hebrew slogans were scrawled on the
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