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 »
Malaysia detains 7 suspected ISIS members plotting attacks
Malaysian police have detained seven men suspected of being an ISIS militant cell that was plotting attacks, authorities said Sunday. The seven Malaysians were detained over the past three days in a follow-up operation after the Jan. 15 detention of
Foiled: Attempt to smuggle in 2.7m pills of amphetamine
Saudi security officers, in cooperation of their Qatari counterparts, have thwarted attempts by drug peddlers to bring around 2.7 million amphetamine pills into the Kingdom. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on Sunday, the criminals were
Help Center to organize marathon for the disabled
Some 700 participants with various disabilities from 20 specialized centers in Jeddah and Makkah will join the annual Let’s Walk the Walk Together 4 — Gadaha Wa Gudood — marathon and more than 1,800 spectators are expected to attend, along
Sisi praises 2011 uprising, urges patience
Egypt’s president paid tribute on Sunday to the country’s 2011 uprising that toppled longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak, saying that protesters killed during the 18-day revolt had sought to revive “noble principles” and found a “new Egypt.” President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi delivered
King Abdullah Humanitarian Prize set up
The King Abdullah International Foundation for Humanitarian Deeds has instituted the King Abdullah Humanitarian Prize in memory of the late king and his contributions in various fields nationally and internationally. The international award will be given once in two years
Haqbani to face Shoura members on Tuesday
Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqbani will discuss his ministry’s policies with Shoura Council members on Tuesday and listen to their comments and observations. Haqbani said the remarks and recommendations to be made by the members would form the basis for the
Syria army seizes key rebel-held Latakia town
Syrian regime forces on Sunday overran the last major rebel-held town in the coastal Latakia province, a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad, state television reported. Citing a military source, state television said Syria’s “armed forces, in coordination with the popular
Charities need permission to work abroad
Citizens and social service organizations in the Kingdom have been asked to get prior approval from the authorities to carry out charitable projects abroad. The Ministry of Interior on Sunday advised citizens and all Saudi societies that those wishing to
Fines for taxi drivers for charging extra fare
Taxi drivers who charge extra fare face fines and other penalties, according to an official source at the Ministry of Transport. The ministry has ordered taxis not to raise fares and warned of several penalties for violators. Penalties begin with
Kerry reassures Saudi Arabia of ‘solid relationship’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry reassured Saudi Arabia on Sunday of the “solid relationship” between both countries, even after the lifting of sanctions on the kingdom’s regional rival Iran. “We have as solid a relationship, as clear an alliance,
Three killed in bombing claimed by ISIS in northeast Syria
The motorcycle bomb went off in a mostly Christian area and wounded another seven people, said Redur Xelil of the Kurdish YPG militia. A bomb attack claimed by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) killed at least three people
Nazaha nails corrupt notaries
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) has charged a number of notaries public and officials of the Ministry of Agriculture in Al-Muzahmiyah region of Riyadh province with corruption and asked the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) to carry out
Tunisian youths demand jobs, say govt is failing them
Unemployed young people from the Tunisian city that touched off nationwide protests say the government is failing them and protested anew Saturday in a precarious calm enforced by a nationwide curfew. Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab Spring protest movement,
‘Snowzilla’ blizzard causes deaths in U.S. East Coast
A blizzard that has paralyzed much of the U.S. East Coast intensified on Saturday, bringing Washington to a standstill and forcing the closure of roads, bridges and tunnels into New York until Sunday morning. In all, there were at least
Fire creates panic at Jazan hospital
Less than two months after a massive fire ripped through Jazan General Hospital, leaving 24 people dead and 123 others wounded, another fire broke out in Abu Ariesh Hospital in the region creating panic among patients and staff. However, the
Turkey detains 23 ISIS suspects and 21 children on Syria border: Army
Turkish forces have detained 23 suspected Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants along with 21 children who were trying to illegally cross over from Syria, the army said Sunday. The suspects, whose nationalities were not disclosed, were captured
Iran to buy 114 Airbus planes, eyes over 100 Boeing jets
Iran plans to buy 114 aircraft from European plane maker Airbus as soon as March, and is looking for other deals, senior Iranian officials said on Sunday as their country emerges from sanctions and international isolation. The republic could need
Justice not served: Al-Manea’s father
The father of Nahid Al-Manea said he is not satisfied with the British investigation into his daughter’s murder and that he was not contacted directly to be notified of the murderer’s confession. Ibrahim Al-Zaid, the victim’s uncle, said the victim’s
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