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 »
Is Iraq’s Haidar al-Abadi another sectarian leader?
By: Abdulrahman al-Rashed This is what many social media posts claimed as they dug into Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Haidar al-Abadi’s past, posting videos, statements and photos of him claiming they represent his orientations and ideas and calling on many to
Parallel politics in Pakistan
By: Mahir Ali It might have made slightly more sense had the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) announced the resignation of its elected representatives from all assemblies but one before Imran Khan embarked on his motorized azadi (freedom) march last Thursday. It
Bangsamoro law: Mission possible?
By: Susan V. Ople The much-awaited draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law may finally see the light of day after the Bangsamoro Transition Commission submits its second version to the Office of the President this week. Missed deadlines and a
Tough task of salvaging Iraq
By: Osama Al Sharif The almost impossible task of salvaging Iraq has begun along two distinct, but interconnected, courses: Political and military. Last week’s decision by former Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki to withdraw his candidacy for a third term as
British media reacts to James Foley alleged executioner’s accent
The man who reportedly killed U.S. photojournalist James Foley in a video released by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been reported by a number of British media outlets to have a British accent. “If the British-accented
Patient isolated in California hospital for Ebola testing
A patient who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus has been put in isolation at a hospital in Sacramento, California, health group Kaiser Permanente announced Tuesday. “We are working with the Sacramento County Division of Public Health regarding
Hollande: ‘We need a global strategy to fight ISIS’
French President Francois Hollande said Wednesday he would arrange a conference next month on the threat posed by fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq, describing the current international situation as the most serious since
Tiger carries away woman in eastern India
Officials say a tiger snatched a woman and disappeared into the surrounding mangrove forest in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. Forest official Nabin Chandra Bahunguna says the woman, her husband and a boat driver were trying to catch
Kurdish ministers rejoin Iraqi government
Kurdish ministers who withdrew from meetings of the government of outgoing Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki have rejoined the administration, Iraq’s outgoing foreign minister told Reuters on Wednesday. “I am back in Baghdad as foreign minister,” Hoshiyar Zebari, who is Kurdish,
HRW says Iran is imprisoning dozens unlawfully
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday urged authorities in Iran to release immediately and unconditionally dozens of prisoners jailed in a northern city “for exercising their basic rights”. In a lengthy report, the New York-based body studied the cases of 189
New office to oversee Haj-related activities
The Haj Ministry has approved a new management office aimed at monitoring Haj-related programs and arrangements more effectively. The “strategic initiative management office” (SIMO) was approved on Sunday. Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar stressed the importance of promoting teamwork, cooperation, partnership
JCCI bridges gap between courts and businessmen
A delegation from Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) visited the headquarters of General Court in Jeddah. The delegation consisting of Vice Chairman of JCCI Ziyad bin Bassam Al-Bassam, acting Secretary General Hassan bin Ibrahim Dahlan, and Director of
Holmstrom named as new US CG in Jeddah
New US Consul-General Todd Holmstrom arrived in Jeddah on Aug. 6 to assume his post. Prior to his appointment, Holmstrom served as deputy chief of mission in N’Djamena, Chad, from 2011 to 2013. From 2005 to August 2008, Holmstrom spent
Saudi gives WHO $50m for humanitarian aid in Iraq
Saudi Arabia has provided the World Health Organization (WHO) with a $50-million grant for humanitarian relief to Iraqis affected by the ongoing conflict in their country. The WHO support would help expand access to health services with projects to be
Saudia staff urged to improve services
A leading Saudi Arabian Airlines official has urged Saudia executives and field workers at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), as well as other employees in maintenance and ground operations, to double up their efforts in improving services to passengers. Saleh
IS halts Iraq offensive to retake Tikrit
UN launches major aid operation by air and land BAGHDAD — Iraqi forces halted a short-lived offensive on Tuesday to recapture Tikrit, home town of executed leader Saddam Hussein, due to fierce resistance from Islamic state fighters who have also
Sharjah hosts conference to protect refugee children
SHARJAH — Sharjah will host the first Investing in the Future Conference to discuss ways of protecting refugee children and adolescents in the Middle East and North Africa region. Undre the aegis of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees,
Jordan air force captain turned militant ‘killed’ in Syria
A Jordanian air force captain who joined militants in Syria to fight against President Bashar al-Assad’s forces was killed in battle on Tuesday, a Salafist source said. Ahmad Atallah Shbeib al-Majali reportedly deserted to fight alongside the Nusra Front, the
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