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 »
Largest Indian contingent to exhibit at Saudi Agriculture 2014
A total of 48 Indian companies, stated to be the largest ever, will participate in Saudi Agriculture 2014 — the 33rd international agriculture, water and agro-industry trade show — being held at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) in
Indian expats slam minister’s remarks on gang rape case
The Indian community on Saturday condemned Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s recent remark on the infamous Delhi gang rape case, describing his words as “unfortunate” and “irresponsible.” Jaitley reportedly said, “One small incident of rape in Delhi advertised the world over
Second quake hits Western Iran in less than a week
A shallow earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck northwest of the western Iranian city of Dezful on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, accoridng to Reuters. There were no immediate reports of casualties in the city, which is located some 480
Woman beats joblessness with catering business
ABHA – A Saudi young woman has set an example of perseverance and persistence when she decided to take things in her own hands and start her small business from home instead of complaining about being unemployed, Makkah Daily reported.
Natural gas can keep those motors running
LONDON: Cheap natural gas is starting to revolutionize traffic on US roads, cutting bills for some of the country’s heaviest fuel users while reducing carbon emissions and other pollution. The revolution is still in its very early stages. Gas remains
Declining food prices increase the risk of global deflation
International food prices have been declining in recent months, reflecting record harvests and weak global demand. Declining food prices have in turn contributed to lower inflation in the euro zone, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US). This
Israel bombs Hamas Interior Ministry
nside the seven-floor Zourab building was an office of the Hamas-run Interior Ministry. The attack on the commercial building wounded at least seven people, but no casualties were reported from the other strike. The strikes early Sunday came hours after
Commuters complain
An increasing number of commuters in Jeddah are complaining about obstacles they face daily due to traffic jams caused by mega projects under way in various parts of the city. The traffic jams result in employees arriving late for work
Govt to keep Haj infection-free
The Ministry of Health announced Saturday mandatory measures for Haj and Umrah pilgrims coming from countries with high rates of infectious diseases. The ministry had already sent out a circular to the Foreign Ministry, which distributed among embassies the notice
Bushfire in Ballasmar extinguished
BALLASMAR — A bushfire that broke out Friday afternoon in Al-Mihwar village in Ballasmar, north of Abha, was successfully extinguished. Spokesman for the Directorate General of Civil Defense in Asir region, Col. Muhammad Abdulrahman Al-Assimi, said the fire broke out
‘I can still see the same kindness in her eyes’
A Saudi journalist who was on a quest to find her childhood nanny has finally reunited with the woman who left the Kingdom 22 years ago. Arab News’ sister publication Sayidaty magazine sponsored Rawan Radwan’s trip all the way from
Thousands gather in Nepal for human flag record
Nepalese celebrate after participating in an attempt to break the record for the largest human national flag, in Katmandu, Nepal, on Saturday. KATMANDU, Nepal: Tens of thousands of people holding colored boards gathered in Nepal’s capital on Saturday in an
Fast-track courts open
Justice Minister Muhammed Al-Issa has launched a system of fast disposal of legal cases at the Social Status Court (SSC) in Riyadh. “The system of making decisions in a single sitting on cases that do not require detailed study has
Metro work will disrupt traffic, governor tells Riyadh residents
Riyadh motorists will face traffic snarls during the next two months because of the construction work of the metro project which will commence shortly, said Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. Speaking to newsmen following the seventh
U.S. slaps sanctions on al-Qaeda-linked duo
The United States imposed sanctions Friday on two Islamic extremists it accuses of ties to al-Qaeda and the al-Nusra Front, alleging they financed and acted on behalf of the terror groups. Under a designation issued by the U.S. Treasury, any
Ancient Ethiopian walled city keeps modern life at bay
Hyenas howl and feast on flesh every night outside the ancient walls of Harar, one of Islam’s holiest cities that is holding out against the pressures of the modern world. But change is coming, and campaigners are working hard to
Suicide attack kills 8 in Baghdad intelligence HQ
A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle into an intelligence headquarters in Baghdad on Saturday, killing at least eight people, police and medical sources said. The attack came a day after Shiite militiamen machinegunned 68 Sunni worshipers at a village mosque
Imam receives death threat, says ISIS recruiting in Canada
A Canadian imam known for his pacifist sermons warned Friday that Islamist militant group ISIS was actively recruiting in Canada and said one member issued him a death threat. Syed Soharwardy, founder of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada (ISCC),
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