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 »
Saudi Arabia keen to support all means to wipe out terrorism: Information minister
:: The Minister of Culture and Information, Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, has stressed the Kingdom’s keenness to “support all means to contain and wipe out terrorism, and end its funding.” Al-Awwad’s remarks came at the conclusion of his three-day visit
Kuwait receives Qatar’s response to the demands from boycotting countries
:: Qatar’s foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, arrived in Kuwait on Monday to deliver a response to the demands of Arab states which have cut ties with it. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates
Jeddah’s north corniche project 80% complete: Mayor
:: The Jeddah northern corniche project is now 80 percent complete, according to Hani bin Mohammed Abu Ras, mayor of Jeddah province. The project, whose total area covers 700,000 square meters, with green spaces covering an estimated area of 275,000
Saudi student dies after being run over in Portland
:: A Saudi university student studying in the US state of Portland died after he was run over. According to the Saudi daily Al-Watan, American authorities opened an investigation into the incident. The young man was identified as Hussein al-Hamza
Expats must pay dependents’ fees before Iqama renewal or re-entry visa: Passports Department
:: The General Directorate of Passports of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that the issuance of exit/re-entry visas for expatriates and the renewal of residence permits will not be made unless fees levied on dependents of foreign workers are
Dutch to send envoy to Libya three years after closing mission
:: The Netherlands will send a permanent envoy to war-ravaged Libya, three years after closing its embassy in Tripoli for security reasons, the foreign ministry said Thursday. But ministry spokesman Chris Bakker said it was “too early to re-open the
‘Despicable Me 3’ and ‘Baby Driver’ win, ‘The House’ doesn’t
:: The Minions are still a box office force and original stories are scoring big, but not the R-rated comedy – even with Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler behind it. Studio estimates on Sunday say that Universal Pictures and Illumination’s
Adele hints at retirement in emotional farewell to her fans
:: Adele has hinted at finally retiring after penning an emotional handwritten note to her fans attending the final leg of her world-wide tour of album 25. Those attending the first of her final four London shows at Wembley Stadium
France rules out terrorism after eight wounded in mosque shooting
:: Eight people including a girl were lightly wounded late Sunday in a shooting in front of a mosque in the southeast French city of Avignon, the prosecutor’s office said, ruling out terrorism. According to initial accounts taken on the
Trump discusses ‘concerns’ over Qatar crisis in calls to Gulf leaders
:: President Donald Trump spoke separately to the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar on Sunday to discuss his “concerns about the ongoing dispute” between Qatar and its Gulf and Arab neighbors, the White House said. “He reiterated
Militant video purports to show westerners held in Mali
:: Islamist militants operating in Mali released a video purporting to show six western hostages, ahead of a regional security summit in the West African country attended by France’s president on Sunday. A narrator speaking in English said the 17-minute
Boycotting countries accept Kuwait’s request for extension of Qatar deadline
:: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt have accepted the Kuwaiti government’s request to extend the deadline given to Qatar to respond to the list of demands by 48 hours, according to a joint statement issued by the four countries.
Bahrain foreign minister: Qatar must comply with the list of demands
:: Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received a phone call from his US counterpart Rex Tillerson on Sunday evening, during which the Bahraini official stressed the need for Qatar to comply with the list of demands
Arab foreign ministers to discuss Qatar in Cairo on Wednesday
:: Foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will meet in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss Qatar, Egypt said on Sunday. “At the invitation of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, there will be a quartet meeting
Fire rages in Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon, 1 dead
:: A fire broke out in a Syrian refugee settlement in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley Sunday, killing at least one person and sending large plumes of black smoke into the sky, the state news agency and the Red Cross said. Ahmed
Saudi UN envoy says Qatar insists on supporting terrorism
:: Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, has said that Qatar is still insisting on destabilizing the security of Saudi Arabia and the region and to support terrorism, which poses threats to the entire world.
Iraq: 14 killed after suicide attack hits camp in Anbar province
:: At least 14 people were killed and more than 10 injured after a suicide bomber attacked a camp for displaced persons in western Anbar, Iraq. Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported that the attack on the camp occurred 60 km west
Saudi forces counter Houthi attack opposite border province of Jazan
:: The Arab coalition renewed its targeting of sites besieged by Houthi militias and forces loyal to Yemen’s former deposed president on Sunday near the village of Al Khubah, Jazan. Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported that the reconnaissance teams on the
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