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 »
Iran unveils new surface-to-air missile, radars
Iran on Tuesday unveiled a new surface-to-air missile and two radar systems it claims will boost the country’s defense capabilities. Air defense chief Gen. Farzad Esmaili said the Talash-3, or Endeavor-3 missile will enable Iranian forces to “shoot down any
Saudi Arabia: Over 60,000 security officers to be deployed in holy sites
More than 60,000 security officers will be deployed in Saudi Atrabia’s holy sites during this year’s Hajj season to ensure the pilgrims are able to perform their rituals in peace and comfort, Maj. Gen. Osman Al-Mahraj, director of general security,
Libya parliament asks ex-premier to form Cabinet
Libya’s elected parliament tasked Monday the recently resigned prime minister with forming a new government as the outgoing Cabinet acknowledged it had lost control of the capital to Islamist-allied militias. The official news agency said the parliament convening in Tobruk
Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Adha holiday begins on Sept. 26
The Saudi Ministry of Civil Service said the Eid al-Adha holiday for government employees will start on Friday, Sept. 26. Abdulaziz Al-Khunain, the ministry’s spokesman, dismissed rumors that the holiday will start from Tuesday, Sept. 23, which is the National
10 things we remember about MSN Messenger
IT’S the end of an era. Microsoft’s MSN Messenger is finally being switched off after 15 years. The chat application will strike nostalgic chords with our teen selves as we spent hours typing away in text boxes chatting to mates
Egypt slams Israel plan to seize Palestinian land
Egypt denounced on Monday Israeli plans to expropriate West Bank land, saying the move violates international law and is an obstacle to efforts for a lasting Palestinian-Israeli settlement. “This is not a positive step — it contradicts international law and
Al-Qaeda in Yemen executes three ‘spies’ for guiding drone strikes
Al-Qaeda militants in Yemen executed three local men in the easterly Hadramout province on Monday whom they suspected of assisting U.S. drone strikes, security sources told Reuters. In a statement posted online, al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) acknowledged the
Patient’s relatives beat up nurse at Makkah hospital
A Saudi nurse at Hera General Hospital had her leg broken by six women, Makkah daily reported. The women were related to a patient she was looking after, hospital sources told the newspaper. Jumeah Mishal Al-Otaibi, the nurse, said she
First Indonesian Haj flights arrive in Jeddah, Madinah
The first official Haj flight from Indonesia, carrying 455 pilgrims, arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Monday afternoon. Indonesian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia A.M. Fachir welcomed the pilgrims who arrived on board flight GA-1101, which came from Ujung
Work with sincerity, says Indonesian Ambassador
The Indonesian Hajj Affairs Office here organized a three-day orientation program for Haj service personnel. The program is a hands-on training to acquaint the selected personnel with particular tasks required to be accomplished on the ground. The program included introduction
India, Japan will shape 21st century, says Modi
TOKYO : Conservative soulmates Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe declared on Monday ties between India and Japan were moving to a “new level,” during a summit pregnant with promise for a relationship they hope will offer a counterweight to China.
Malaysia marks 57th Independence Day
The Consul General of Malaysia, Mohammed Khalid Abbasi Abdul Razak and his spouse, Aniza Khalid, hosted the flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the 57th Independence Day of Malaysia at the consulate. All Consulate officers, staffs and families including agencies based
Ukraine govt warns of ‘great war’ with Russia
KIEV/MOSCOW : Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko accused Russia on Monday of “direct and undisguised aggression” which he said had radically changed the battlefield balance as Kiev’s forces suffered a further reverse in their war with pro-Moscow separatists. Ukraine’s defense minister
British man attacked by Haia lauds police, Saudi reaction
A British man who was assaulted by members of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) in Riyadh on Friday night has paid tribute to local police who helped him in the aftermath of the
Govt agencies urged to provide best possible services to pilgrims
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has urged authorities to provide optimum services to pilgrims who have come to perform Haj this year, said Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin while chairing a meeting held by the Council of Ministers
Israeli rockets kill Saudi
A Saudi young man who joined Islamic State (IS) earlier this year then defected and joined fighters in Gaza has been killed by Israeli rockets in a recent attack on the city, Al-Hayat daily reported. Sultan Farhan Rajeh Al-Harbi, a
U.S. army attacks al-Shabaab in Somalia
U.S. military forces carried out an operation against al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab militants in Somalia on Monday, Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby said. “We are assessing the results of the operation and will provide additional information as and when appropriate,”
Officials discuss preparations for National Day
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz held a meeting on Sunday with various government agencies to discuss this year’s preparations ahead of the 84th Saudi National Day. The meeting brought together Ibrahim Al-Dajeen, the acting mayor of
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