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 »
Zakat system needs reform, say judges
The current mechanism for calculating Zakat (the obligatory Islamic tax paid to help the poor and needy) needs to be reformed, according to a survey of 18 judges. The survey indicated there are many flaws with the current method, Makkah
Finsbury Park Mosque detains journalist after tricky questions
London’s Finsbury Park Mosque is still struggling to shake off its association with “hate preacher” Abu Hamza – yet it does not seem to be doing itself many favors in the public-relations stakes. Abu Hamza al-Masri’s sermons attracted the likes
Domestic Haj firms handed guidelines
In steps to streamline Haj accommodation in areas close to Mina, the Ministry of Haj has prevented domestic Haj companies and establishments from renting rest areas, wedding halls and buildings unless they have a license authorized by the Civil Defense.
Republicans pressure Obama to step up action against ISIS
Republicans on Sunday called for more aggressive U.S. action to defeat Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq, accusing President Barack Obama of policies that have failed to thwart potential new threats on U.S. soil. Representative Mike Rogers, Republican chairman
OIC, GCC condemn Iraq mosque massacre
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have condemned the heinous crime perpetrated by armed militiamen who stormed Mos’ab ibn Omayr Mosque in Diyala Province, Iraq on Friday. The attack caused the death of 73 innocent
Iran links Iraq role to lifting of sanctions
Iran is ready to join international action against militants in Iraq provided the West lifts crippling sanctions, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Thursday. His comments followed a call by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on Wednesday for all
Philippine rebels burn light plane, warehouse
MANILA: Suspected communist guerrillas burned a small plane used for aerial agricultural spraying and a warehouse near an airstrip in the southern Philippines in their latest attack, police said Sunday. At least six New People’s Army rebels disguised as policemen
China targets ordinary Uighurs with beards, burkas
Outside a mosque in China’s restive west, a government-appointed Muslim cleric was dodging a foreign reporter’s question about why young men of the Uighur ethnic minority don’t have beards when one such youth interrupted. “Why don’t you just tell them
7 killed in Indian Kashmir clashes
SRINAGAR: India’s Army clashed with suspected militants in Indian Kashmir near the disputed border with Pakistan, leaving two soldiers and four rebels dead, a military official said Sunday. Soldiers encountered the militants, who are believed to have crossed the de
Dempsey: ‘We will act if ISIS directly threatens us’
Gen. Martin Dempsey says that once he determines that the Islamic State militants in Iraq have become a direct threat to the U.S. homeland, he will recommend the U.S. military move directly against the group in Syria. But the chairman
Deadlock continues as Sharif, opposition refuse to budge
ISLAMABAD: Political deadlock in Pakistan continued on Sunday as protesters refused to budge while Nawaz Sharif tried to rally support from allies against resignation demands. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and populist cleric Tahirul- Qadri have led thousands of support- ers demonstrating
Contracts for new GCC medical facilities rise 25%
Contracts for new medical facilities across the GCC are expected to reach $9.53 billion by the end of 2014 — a 25 percent increase on 2013. Dubai plans to attract 500,000 patients for treatment by 2020 as part of its
‘Modi effect’ gets New Delhi working, but reforms prove elusive
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shaken up India’s ruling elite in his first 100 days since taking power, but has so far struggled to deliver the bold reforms needed to kick-start the economy. Modi swept to power in
Unidentified war planes attack Libyan capital
As fire destroyed the terminal at Tripoli’s main airport on Sunday, unidentified war planes also attacked targets in the capital, Reuters reported residents as saying. Tripoli residents heard jets followed by explosions at dawn but more details were not immediately
Kuwait to boost oil exports to China to 500,000 bpd in 3 years
DUBAI: Kuwait plans to increase the volume of crude oil exports to China to 500,000 barrels a day (bpd) in three years, an executive at the state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said Saturday. On Monday, Kuwait concluded a new 10-year
California wine country hit by strong 6.0-magnitude quake
6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks California, the strongest to hit the region in a quarter of a century NAPA, United States : A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked California’s scenic Napa Valley wine country Sunday, the strongest to hit the region in a quarter
Dubai’s tourism: KSA remains top market
Saudi Arabia continued to be Dubai’s primary source market as more than 5.8 million tourists stayed in Dubai hotels during the first half of 2014. India, the UK, the United States, Russia, China, Iran, Oman, Kuwait and Germany are among
Iran says ‘downs’ Israeli drone over nuclear site
An Israeli radar-evading spy drone trying to penetrate Natanz nuclear enrichment site in central Iran was shot down by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, state news agency ISNA said on Sunday. “A spy drone belonging to the Zionist regime [Israel] was brought
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