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 »
Yemen violence could threaten global security, warns Kingdom
Saudi Arabia has said “unprecedented challenges” facing Yemen since Shiite rebels took over the capital could threaten international security, and called for swift action to deal with instability in its southern neighbor. The Kingdom welcomed an agreement signed in Sanaa
Erdogan: Turkey ‘can’t stay out’ of anti-ISIS fight
Turkey cannot stay out of the international coalition fighting Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) jihadists, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday, as Ankara prepares in the coming week to define its military involvement. Turkey has for months frustrated
OIC chief to visit Sri Lanka
The head of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will visit Sri Lanka on an invitation from Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, according to a senior official from the Sri Lankan Embassy. Iyad Madani, OIC secretary-general, is due to visit
Zero tolerance for subversive activity in Haj
Saudi Arabia will not allow any activity that could undermine the security and safety of pilgrims and violate the sanctity of Haj, said Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Naif. Saudi security forces are capable of confronting any terrorist group or
Frenchman’s murder puts Algeria back on the militant map
When a little-known group of Algerian militants beheaded a French tourist last week, they were not only lashing out at the West, but also staking an unmistakable claim in the shifting ground of militant power politics. Herve Gourdel’s murder by
U.S. greenlights $2.5 bln to upgrade used military vehicles for UAE
The U.S. government on Friday said it has approved $2.5 billion in modifications and upgrades of used U.S. military vehicles that are to be sold separately to the United Arab Emirates as “excess” equipment. If finalized, the work would be
War on terror needs years, says Saudi FM
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said Saturday that the war against extremists in the Middle East may take years and must not stop before all terrorist organizations are eliminated. Saud al-Faisal, whose country is one of five Arab countries taking part
Striking ISIS is futile, says top British general
The former head of the United Kingdom military warned that air strikes alone will not defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group and that western governments are wrong to rule out deployment of ground troops, the
Iran follows its agenda while the Arabs are distracted
By: Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor To say our region is in imminent peril is an understatement. Threats are emerging from all directions in many different guises. Most derive from warped ideologies that mask a will to gain power and seek
Solidarity is the key to recover Libya’s instability
By: Harun Yahya Just as a body cannot stay alive when the organs are removed and integration is lost amongst the vital parts that need to act in accord, Libya as a nation will not be able to come out
The Gaza war and the end of ‘Arab gallantry’
By: Ramzy Baroud On its own the Arabic word al-Nakhwa, means “gallantry.” Combined with the word “al-Arabiya” – “Arab gallantry” – the term becomes loaded with meanings, cultural and even political implications and subtext. But what is one to make
New York lawsuit accuses Modi of role in 2002 riots
NEW DELHI : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile trip to the US will not be affected by a US civil lawsuit over riots in a state he once led, India and the US said. Modi and the Indian government
Deadlock in Iran’s latest round of nuke talks
Iran and six world powers made little progress in overcoming significant disagreements in the most recent round of nuclear talks, including on uranium enrichment, Iranian and Western diplomats close to the negotiations said on Friday. Officials from Iran and the
SR1.4bn water contracts signed
The Minister of Water and Electricity Abdullah Al-Hussayen signed here this week a contract with three local companies to manufacture, supply and implement a feeder line project in the capital from the water tanks to three locations within the city
Yemen president urges Houthi rebels to leave capital
SANAA : Yemeni President Abded Rabbo Mansour Hadi Friday urged Shiite rebels who overran Sanaa at the weekend to pull out of the capital, accusing them of breaching a UN-brokered peace accord. Hadi’s call came as Washington ordered a cut
Doubts linger over Turkey’s stance on fighting ISIS
Turkish reluctance to take part in the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was largely explained by fears over the fate of 49 citizens abducted by the group. Now that the hostages are free, President
Saudi Arabia set to unveil newly sewn Kiswa for Kaaba
Saudi Arabia is preparing to unveil the newly sewn Kiswa, or cover of the holy Kaaba structure, as per tradition. Each year, a specialized factory in Makkah sews a new Kiswa which will be used to cover the Kaaba during
Abbas’ UN speech labeled ‘diplomatic terrorism’
The United States on Friday slammed Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas’ speech at the United Nations, saying it was “offensive” and undermined peace efforts. “President Abbas’ speech today included offensive characterizations that were deeply disappointing and which we reject,” said State
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