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 »
Abbas hopes French initiative leads to peace
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope Tuesday that a French initiative to hold an international Middle East peace conference could lead to a solution like breakthrough talks on Iran’s nuclear deal. Israeli-Palestinian peace talks collapsed in April 2014 and since
Greece to send 300 migrants back to Turkey
Greece is to send 308 migrants — mainly Moroccans, Tunisians and Algerians — back to Turkey under a 2002 deal signed with Ankara, a government source says. A source in the citizens’ protection ministry, speaking on condition of anonymity, said
Danish royals tour Al-Masmak museum, take a peek at history
Danish Crown Prince Frederik Andre Henrik and Crown Princess Mary got acquainted with the rich history of the Kingdom during their visit to the Al-Masmak Palace Museum in Riyadh on Sunday. The royal couple, accompanied by a delegation including ministers
U.N. aims to restart Syria peace talks on March 9
The United Nations will delay the next round of Syria peace talks by two days to allow the cessation of hostilities in force since Saturday to take hold, U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said. International observers have acknowledged violations
Jordanian forces clash with gunmen near Syria border
Jordanian security forces and gunmen clashed Tuesday in the north of the country near the Syrian border, a security source said, adding that there were dead and wounded. At least three members of the security forces were wounded in the
Citizen demands SR500,000 from customs for ‘lost’ carpets
A citizen is demanding compensation from Jeddah Islamic Port customs for allegedly losing luxury carpets valued at SR500,000. Abdulrazak Saeed Al-Mowlad said he discovered some of the carpets he bought were missing after they were delivered to a warehouse he
Philippines gun attack injures Saudi preacher
Saudi Islamic preacher A’ed ِAl Qarni has suffered multiple injuries to his arm in a gun attack in the Philippines on Tuesday, Al Arabiya News channel reported. A Filipino official quoted by the channel said the preacher was “in good
Conference recommends patient rights award for GCC health care bodies
The 1st Gulf Patient Rights Conference concluded here Monday night by recommending a yearly prize among GCC countries’ health care facilities to consolidate patient rights. The conference also recommended more awareness, training and education for personnel at these facilities on
Italian killed in Egypt was interrogated for days: forensics expert
An Egyptian forensics official has told the public prosecutor’s office the autopsy he conducted on an Italian student showed he was interrogated for up to seven days before he was killed, two prosecution sources said. The findings are the strongest
Oman bus crash kills 18 people, injures 14
Eighteen people were killed and 14 injured when the bus they were travelling in crashed into a truck in central Oman on Tuesday morning, state news agency ONA reported. The collision occurred on a roundabout connecting the districts of Ibri
EU releases 252 million Euros in aid for Palestinians
The EU on Tuesday released 252.5 million euros ($274 million) in aid to support the Palestinian Authority’s health and education programs and offer services to Palestinian refugees in the Middle East. The European Commission, the executive of the 28-nation bloc,
KSA celebrates World Civil Defense Day
The Kingdom celebrated World Civil Defense Day under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior and chairman of the Civil Defense Council, on Tuesday. All the departments and divisions of the Civil Defense
Iraq launches major anti-ISIS operation north of Baghdad
Thousands of Iraqi security personnel launched an operation on Tuesday aimed at retaking areas north of Baghdad from the ISIS militant group, officials said. Counter-terrorism forces, soldiers, police and allied paramilitaries are taking part in the operation, which is backed
Saudi student shines at innovation contest
Saudi student Sara Ali Saeed brought honor to the country by receiving a recognition certificate from the University of Sharjah and a plaque from the Saudi cultural attaché in the UAE for her creative innovation. Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Dossari,
Iraqi forces try to cut ISIS supply lines in western desert
Iraqi security forces and Shiite militia began an operation on Tuesday to dislodge ISIS militants from desert areas northwest of Baghdad and cut their supply routes between western Anbar province and the northern city of Mosul. Efforts by the Iraqi
Somalia bombings toll hits 30
At least 30 people have been killed in twin bomb attacks claimed by Shabab at a busy restaurant in the Somali city of Baidoa, the regional governor said Monday. “The official number of the dead has reached 30 people —
Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad described the cessation of hostilities in force since Saturday as a “glimmer of hope” and accused the opposition of violating the agreement intended to halt nearly five years of fighting. The opposition has in turn accused
Macedonian police tear-gas migrants near Greek border
Hundreds of refugees on Monday tried to break through a border fence into Macedonia from Greece where more than 6,000 people are stranded, as Germany lashed out at EU states for abandoning Greece to refugee chaos. Macedonian police fired tear
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