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 »
Author JK Rowling donates 1 mln stg to fight Scottish independence
LONDON: JK Rowling, Britain’s best-selling author and creator of teenage wizard Harry Potter, has donated 1 million pounds ($1.68 million) to the campaign against Scottish independence, saying on Wednesday she believed Scotland was better off staying in the United Kingdom.
Palestinians seek action against Israel over detainees
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: A senior Palestinian official has called for international action against Israel over the detention without charge of more than 100 Palestinians who have been on a long-term hunger strike. “I am writing on behalf of the Palestine
Spain Parliament backs king’s abdication
MADRID: Spain’s Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favor of urgent government legislation allowing King Juan Carlos to abdicate this month and hand over his duties to Crown Prince Felipe. The legislation was approved by 299 lawmakers, while 19 voted against
China and India forging closer ties under Modi
Amid fierce disputes with Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines, China is reaching out to India in a warming trend that could help ramp up economic exchanges and dissipate decades of distrust between the two giant neighbors. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
Half a million flee Iraq’s Mosul as jihadists tighten grip
BASHIQA, Iraq: Half a million people were estimated Wednesday to have fled Iraq’s second city of Mosul, as Islamist militants tightened their grip after overrunning it and a swathe of other territory. In a spectacular blow to the Shiite-led government,
Trade delegation promotes Taiwanese products
A Taiwanese trade team called on Khaled M. Othaibi and Mohammed H. Al-Kathiri, secretary general of Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) and Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), respectively, on Sunday. “Both officials expressed full support for our delegation
SABIC in move to support cleaner diesel technology
The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) will introduce this year a specific grade of urea, technical grade urea that will allow diesel engines run more efficiently and reduce hazardous emissions. The new grade will be produced at SABIC’s manufacturing affiliate,
IDB mobilizing funds to empower communities
The Islamic development Bank (IDB) is pursuing its plans to become a world-class organization. The bank has been serving the Muslim world over the past four decades and will continue to serve the Muslim Ummah in times to come, says
Al Baseera: A mix of Islamic geometry and modern art
Athr Gallery is currently hosting ‘Al Baseera,’ a unique combination of Islamic geometric patterns and modern art by Hazem Harb. It is the artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. Harb is well-known in the world of art due to
Take politics out of sports
By : Abdulateef Al-Mulhim For the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup, the focus is not on the event about to take place but on the one that is scheduled after eight years. This can be
El-Sissi brings hope but faces challenges
By : Osama Al Sharif With Sunday’s swearing in of Abdel Fattah El-Sissi as president of Egypt, in the presence of Arab, regional and international leaders and representatives, a tumultuous chapter in this country’s history nears its end. There is
Bergdahl: Five for one
By : Mahir Ali The political firestorm that has engulfed the United States in the wake of the prisoner exchange earlier this month whereby the Taleban handed Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to American troops after the US dispatched five of the
ECB’s move and the goals of Zakat
By : Alsir Sidahmed The European Central Bank’s (ECB) recent unprecedented decision to cut interest rates to below zero for the first time ever reflects the deep economic and financial crises engulfing the whole euro zone. The move also highlights
Egypt can inspire new Arab world
By : Mohammed Fahd Al-Harthi Egypt is on the cusp of again taking up its historical role as the source of political, cultural and social inspiration and regeneration in the Arab world. As world leaders flocked to the Federal Palace
Rahat Fateh Ali’s new album launched
DUBAI: Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s new album “Back 2 Love” was unveiled by Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt in Dubai. The album, launched Monday, features 10 tracks including collaborations with Indian musicians including composer duo Salim-Sulaiman, and also
Vitamin D, a must for Saudi women
Even though Saudi Arabia is among the top countries in the world that are exposed to sunlight for a good portion of the day, many Saudis suffer from a severe lack of vitamin D, which is provided by the sun
Gas supply not disrupted by Aramco blaze
A fire broke out at Saudi Aramco’s Berri Gas Plant in Jubail Industrial City on Monday. Firefighting teams put out the blaze within two hours. There were no casualties and the gas supply to the power and water plants would
Thousands of Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar violence
GENEVA: The thousands of Rohingya Muslims still flooding out of Myanmar’s Rakhine state two years after violence erupted there are facing increasing abuse and exploitation, the UN refugee agency warned Tuesday. Two waves of deadly communal violence between Buddhists and
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