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 »
Al-Rashed quits Al Arabiya; Altoraifi new GM
Adel Altoraifi has been appointed the new general manager of Al Arabiya News Channel after Abdulrahman Al-Rashed quit the position on Saturday for personal reasons. The announcement was made by Sheikh Waleed Al-Ibrahim, chairman of the MBC Group. Altoraifi, who
Dane shot and wounded in Riyadh: police
A Danish citizen was shot and wounded in the Saudi capital on Saturday, police said, but there was no immediate word on the motive for the rare attack. The shooting occurred at 2:00 pm (1100 GMT) when the Danish man
Sharif eyes Obama’s role to resolve Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked the US President Barack Obama to play a role in resolving the issue of Kashmir when he travels to India or its Republic Day celebrations, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said. It said
Rahat to perform at Nobel Awards concert
MUMBAI: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is all set to become the second Pakistani to perform at the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize Concert on Dec. 11. Junoon performed at the concert earlier, according to Dawn.com. The concert, which will be held
‘Blind Massage’ sweeps Chinese ‘Oscars’
TAIPEI: Chinese director Lou Ye’s drama starring blind amateur actors as massage therapists scooped top honors at the Golden Horse Film Awards in Taiwan on Saturday, touted as the Chinese-language “Oscars.” “Blind Massage,” a portrayal of the romance and dreams
Echoes of a once famed nightlife in ravaged Aleppo
ALEPPO, Syria: A sliver of Aleppo’s once famous nightlife has returned to the war-torn Syrian city, with cafes and singers catering to residents of regime-held districts, and even some heavily bombed rebel areas. In the chic Mogambo neighborhood in the
’60 fighters from Germany have died in Syria, Iraq’
BERLIN: The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says authorities now know of 550 people from the country who have traveled to Syria and Iraq to join extremist groups, and about 60 of them have died. The number of extremists
Boko Haram kills 48 fish vendors in northeast Nigeria
KANO, Nigeria: Boko Haram gunmen killed 48 fish vendors in Nigeria’s restive Borno State, near the border with Chad, the head of the fish traders association told AFP on Sunday. “Scores of Boko Haram fighters blocked a route linking Nigeria
Expats rejoice as Philippine court waives airport fee
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have lauded the court declaration of the 550-peso airport terminal fee illegal. “This means that OFWs leaving the Philippines for their overseas jobs don’t have to pay that fee anymore,” said Cenon C. Sagadal Jr., a
The West’s flirtation with terrorists is a poor joke
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor The United States and its European allies, who claim to be working toward the destruction of the Islamic State of Iran and Syria (ISIS) and toppling of the Assad regime, are beginning to lose
The Riyadh summit saves the GCC from disintegration
By : Raghida Dergham What happened at the Riyadh summit on Sunday, which led to announcing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit would convene in Doha early next month, rescued the GCC from fragmentation and increased the odds of establishing
ISIS continues its state-building project unabated
By : Dr. Theodore Karasik Despite coalition air strikes, ISIS, or the Islamic State (IS), is a very dangerous group set on state development. It is not terrorist nor insurgent; ISIS represents a group that mixes extremism with state-building designs.
The struggle for better cab services
By : Rasheed Abou-Alsamh The news this week that the National Transportation Committee of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking into the operation of several unauthorized taxi services that operate locally through cell phone applications that are
How ‘treacherous’ is criticizing Egypt’s president?
By Sonia Farid Egyptian actor Khaled Abul Naga might be facing high treason charges for criticizing the policies of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. According to the lawsuit, filed by lawyer Samir Sabry, Abul Naga insulted the president, incited the public
Getting conned and angry
By : Bikram Vohra Does this ring a bell, have you heard it before? Of course you have. Attractive Salary+Commission+Car. Including over time with food and accommodation. Free zone visa will be provided. Transportation also will be provided beside other
Could army raids in Lebanon strum up support for ISIS?
By Martin Armstrong In the streets of Bab al-Tabbaneh the edifices of buildings, former homes, crumble like wet cardboard, decaying onto the sidewalk offset by a brooding, cloud-covered sky. Occasionally structures that have escaped damage — an interior stair-case, a
Sharjah Port to purchase more vessels
Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Qasimi signs deal with Damen Shipyards Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al-Qasimi, chairman of Department of Seaports and Customs, Hamriyah Free Zone Authority and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone and Rene Berkvens, CEO of
Polls open in landmark Tunisia presidential election
Polls opened Sunday for the first landmark Tunisia presidential election since the 2011 revolution that sparked the Arab Spring. Among the 27 candidates, the hot favourite is former premier Beji Caid Essebsi, an 87-year-old veteran whose anti-Islamist Nidaa Tounes party
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