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 »
Britain and Bill Gates announce $4.28 billion to fight malaria
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer and tech billionaire Bill Gates unveiled a plan to spend billions to defeat “the world’s deadliest killer” malaria on Monday. Chancellor George Osborne and Gates announced $4.28 billion (£3 billion) in funding over the next
Wife of missing Hong Kong bookseller says reunited with husband in China
The wife of one of five missing Hong Kong booksellers said she met with her husband in China, according to a statement released by the Hong Kong police on Sunday amid growing diplomatic pressure on Chinese authorities to clarify the
Cabinet lauds upgrading of Saudi-China relations
The Council of Ministers on Monday highlighted the significance of upgrading bilateral relations with China to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership. The weekly session of the Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman here, also
We will strike against ISIS ‘again and again’: France’s Hollande
France and its allies are prepared to strike against ISIS militants “again and again”, President Francois Hollande said on Monday. “ISIS is provoking us in the worst possible way,” Hollande said in the Indian capital after meeting Indian Prime Minister
Saudia dazzles in Bahrain International Airshow 2016
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has signed a number of contracts and agreements to make new partners in a number of aviation activities including aircraft maintenance, training and air and ground services. The national carrier concluded the agreements during its participation
Syrian peace talks start Friday: U.N. envoy
Peace talks between the warring parties in Syria, which were scheduled to open Monday, will instead begin in Geneva on Friday and last for six months, the UN’s Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said. De Mistura told reporters that the
King, crown prince send greetings to president of India
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of greetings to Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of the 67th Republic Day of that country. In his cable, the King wished Mukherjee good health and
BCEAO and ICD in deal to boost SMEs
Tiémoko Meyliet Kone, Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) and Khaled Al-Aboodi, CEO & General Manager of the Islamic Corporation for the Development private sector (ICD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation providing a framework
Libya’s recognized parliament rejects unity govt
Libya’s internationally recognized parliament voted on Monday to reject a unity government proposed under a U.N.-backed plan to resolve the country’s political crisis and armed conflict. The rejection was widely expected, but signalled that mediators still face a steep challenge
SISBAN opens boutique hotel in Jeddah
The Kingdom’s hospitality industry is about to receive an energizing shot in the arm as Jeddah-based SISBAN Holding opens the doors to its first-ever boutique hotel, named ‘’V’ Hotel’, a Saudi conceived, developed and invested hospitality property. Located in Sari
Yemen PM returns to Aden to reestablish govt
The Yemeni prime minister and his Cabinet returned on Monday to the southern port city of Aden, months after he was targeted in a suicide bombing that forced them to leave the country. Khaled Bahah’s return is aimed at establishing
Clinton urges Iowa voters to finish ‘shopping’ and choose her
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton on Sunday urged Iowa voters still “shopping” for a candidate to choose her, saying she is better equipped than her rival Bernie Sanders to tackle Wall Street reform. “I know some of you are still
Bahrain jails 57 inmates for prison mutiny
A Bahraini court on Monday has handed 15-year additional jail sentences to 57 inmates involved in a prison unrest, the public prosecution office said on Monday. The inmates were convicted of rioting and mutiny following the outbreak of unrest at
Russia’s Defence Ministry has no plans to build new airbase in Syria: RIA
Russia’s Defence Ministry has no plans to build a new airbase in Syria’s Al-Qamishli, RIA news agency quoted the ministry’s spokesman, Igor Konashenkov, as saying on Monday. [wpResize] Related articles across the web Russian lawmaker: US forced to enter dialogue
Tunisia police protest over pay in new test for govt
Several thousand Tunisian police marched in protest to the presidential palace on Monday to demand more pay in the latest pressure on Prime Minister Habib Essid’s government after a week of riots over joblessness. Tunisia’s security forces are at the
Afghan Taliban stress preconditions for peace talks
The Afghan Taliban Sunday reiterated their preconditions for the resumption of peace talks with Kabul, including their removal from international terror blacklists, at an informal meeting with lawmakers and activists in Doha. Members of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar
Uganda halts maid hiring for Kingdom
The government of Uganda said that it would stop sending housemaids to Saudi Arabia, violating a deal between the two nations because of complaints of poor conditions and mistreatment. The ban will remain until working conditions are “deemed fitting,” the
EU confident Turkey to get 3 bn Euro refugee aid despite delay
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini on Monday expressed confidence Turkey would soon receive a package of three billion euros ($3.2 bln) for mainly Syrian refugees, despite a delay of almost two months since the funds were agreed. Mogherini, leading
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