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 »
Hajis’ airport ordeal ends
Some Hajis from the Indian state of Assam, who had been stranded at Jeddah’s airport for the last four days because of a technical snag in their flight, finally flew out Wednesday night. Their flight was originally scheduled to depart
UAE official warns of potential for ISIS-Shabab link
The United Arab Emirates’ top diplomat warned Wednesday that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group could team up with Islamic militants in Somalia, saying that more should be done to prepare for such a threat. ISIS that
Egypt begins clearing Gaza border area
Egypt began establishing a buffer zone on Wednesday, clearing residents from its border with the Gaza Strip following some of the worst anti-state violence since President Mohammad Mursi was overthrown last year, Reuters reported. A day after being ordered by
Iranian parliament rejects minister in fresh blow to Rowhani
The Iranian parliament on Wednesday rejected the government’s choice for science minister, two months after his predecessor was sacked, in a fresh setback for moderate President Hassan Rowhani. Mahmoud Nili-Ahmadabadi, the pick for minister of science, research and technology, lost
Morocco vows to help UAE fight terrorism
Morocco will provide military and intelligence support to the United Arab Emirates in its fight against terrorism, UAE’s state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday, citing a statement by the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Upon directives of King Mohammed
Turkey seeks to rescue 18 miners trapped by flood
Turkish emergency workers were Wednesday trying to reach 18 miners who were trapped when their shaft was engulfed by water, amid growing fears that they may have drowned. The accident in the southern province of Karaman was the latest to
Syria regime raids kill 10 in camp for displaced: NGO
Syrian regime aircraft killed at least 10 people when they dropped barrel bombs on a camp housing displaced persons Wednesday in the northeastern province of Idlib, a monitor said. The strikes came as a car bomb wounded at least 37
ISIS militants execute more than 40 tribesmen in Iraq’s Anbar
Islamic state of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants executed 46 people and besieged 500 families in the Iraqi city of Heet, Al Arabiya News Channel’s correspondent to Anbar reported on Wednesday. The militant group reportedly besieged displaced families residing in
Saudi ministry of hajj unveils 25-year strategic plan
The Ministry of Haj has announced the initiation of its administrative and financial strategic plan for the next 25 years. The plan was designed in cooperation with a consulting company specialized in developing the administrative and financial structure of the
U.S. Gen. Allen: Kobane unlikely to fall to ISIS
The man appointed to coordinate the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) says Kurdish Peshmerga fighters will thwart the militant group’s attempts to seize control of the Syrian city of Kobane. “We don’t think Kobane
Aniston as an Oscar contender?
LOS ANGELES: A fledgling film distributor announced Monday that it will sneak a little indie film you’ve never heard of into theaters before the end of the year — and suddenly the show biz world was abuzz. Why? Because an
Jackman treated for cancer, again
LOS ANGELES: Oscar-nominated Australian actor Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer for a third time in a year, a spokesman said Tuesday. The 46-year-old first had a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) removed last November, when he posted a
Peshmerga, FSA en-route to join the battle for Kobane
Iraqi-Kurdish Peshmerga forces, along with fighters from the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) deployed to the Syrian-Kurdish town of Kobane where fierce fighting with Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants continues, Agence France-Presse reported. Turkish officials confirmed that
UAE female students sign up for national service
Female students in the UAE were seen applying to join the country’s national service during an Armed Forces pavilion in Abu Dhabi this week, Gulf News reported on Wednesday. While national service is optional for Emirati women, the decision to
U.S. airdrops ‘7,000 halal meals’ to Iraqi refugees
“U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft conducted an airdrop yesterday near Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, to provide humanitarian aid for delivery by Iraqi security forces to members of the Iraqi Albu Nimr tribe,” the U.S. Central Command said in a
Nothing Islamic about IS
By: Abdulateef Al-Mulhim A few days ago, a video released by the self-ascribed Islamic State (IS) showed an Australian teenage boy threatening western leaders. He was later identified as 17-year-old runaway boy who had left his home telling his mom
Will the ‘third revolution’ start from Tunisia?
By: Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi No one could have predicted that Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution would have had such a wide-reaching effect across North Africa and the Middle East. It was the self-immolation of a fruit seller, Mohamed Bouazizi, which sparked the
‘China, Russia linked to cyberspying’
WASHINGTON: The Russian and Chinese governments are likely behind widespread cyber-espionage that has hit targets in the US and elsewhere, two separate security reports said Tuesday. One team of researchers led by the security firm Novetta Solutions said it identified
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