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 »
U.S. weighs ‘military options’ in Libya
The U.S. is weighing potential military options in Libya as ISIS extremists expand their influence in the North African nation roiled by political instability, a Pentagon official said on Wednesday. The growing ISIS presence in Libya is a “significant concern”
Saudi MERS mission progressing well: WHO
A joint mission led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess Saudi Arabia’s efforts against Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) said that Saudi Arabia has made progress and is ready to take the next proactive steps, such as
15th Jeddah Economic Forum to tackle facets of privatization
The 15th Jeddah Economic Forum is set to take place this March and it will focus on privatization. Lama Al-Sulaiman, a JCCI Board member, noted that this forum will be in cooperation with the ministry of planning, saying that “we
Lebanese army consolidates in Arsal after militants’ clashes
The Lebanese army has consolidated on Thursday its forces in Arsal after clashes between two militants groups, Al Arabiya News Channel correspondent reported. The Lebanese army shelled positions of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and al-Qaeda’s affiliate
KACST sets up SR450m fund to support projects by SMEs
King Abdulaziz City For Science and Technology (KACST) launched a fund with a capital of SR450 million to support SMEs (small and medium enterprises) to encourage them to participate in projects related to science and technology, its president, Prince Turki
LuLu Group among the top 25 fastest growing global retailers
Middle East retail major LuLu Group is ranked as the 25th fastest growing retailer in the world and ranked 165th in the Top 250 Global Powers of Retailing, while another Middle East retailer, Al Futtaim Group (Carrefour) was ranked at
Canada rejects U.S. security concerns over Syrian refugees
Canada rejected Wednesday U.S. security concerns over its fast-tracked resettlement of thousands of Syrian refugees, as the Senate in Washington prepares to hold a hearing on the repercussions for America. “We have put in place layers of security activity to
MERS virus kills one in Abu Dhabi
The MERS coronavirus has killed a man in the United Arab Emirates, the Abu Dhabi health authority said on Tuesday. The 73-year-old was confirmed to be infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) earlier this month and also infected a
King Salman to inaugurate Janadriyah 2016 on Wednesday
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is scheduled to launch the 30th Janadriyah National Heritage and Culture Festival on Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported quoting Abdulmuhsin Bin Abdulaziz Al-Tuwaijri, deputy minister of the National
In Oscars crisis, all eyes on host Chris Rock
When Chris Rock first hosted the Oscars in 2005, the four black actors nominated that year — Morgan Freeman, Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo and Jamie Foxx (twice!) — didn’t escape his notice. “It’s like the Def Oscar Jam!” Rock exclaimed.
Black or White? Actor Fiennes cast to play singer Michael Jackson
British actor Joseph Fiennes has been cast as iconic African-American pop star Michael Jackson in an upcoming TV comedy, provoking scorn on social media on Wednesday and fueling a controversy in the entertainment industry over opportunities for black artists. Fiennes,
Imran Khan as old as my father — Meera
Pakistani actress Meera has backtracked on her earlier statement that she wished to marry PTI chairman Imran Khan, saying now that he is like “a father to her,” The Express Tribune reported. “I respect Imran Khan Sb a lot as
Jack Black on ‘Kung Fu Panda’: ‘I love the job’
Po, the “Kung Fu Panda” of the popular animation franchise, returns to cinema screens for a third adventure — much to the delight of actor Jack Black, who voices the character. “I love the job. If I could just do
Are Jolie-Pitt heading for split?
Power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are ‘heading for divorce,’ according to a new report by InTouch Weekly. The gossip site is alleging that Angelina and her husband of 17 months are looking to part ways after a source
Put Israel on notice to end crimes: KSA
The Kingdom has called on the Security Council to set Israel a time frame to abide by international agreements to withdraw from occupied Palestinian territory, stop building settlements and erecting apartheid-style walls. Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, ambassador of the Kingdom at the
Kingdom scores high in global tourism index
The World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked the Kingdom high in its tourism index placing it at the top for medical facilities, in 11th position for competitive prices, 31st in tourist spending, and 55th in richness of cultural heritage. The media
The key to a solution in Syria is in the Gulf
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who has intensified his efforts in recent days to hold the promised Geneva conference, is trying to attain concessions that eventually – and following a long journey of negotiations –
How terrorism threatens the state
By : Turki Al-Dakhil There has been much analysis on the roots and repercussions of terrorism, and the means to tackle it. Terrorism poses the biggest threat to civil values and state entities. When the Islamic State of Iraq and
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