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 »
2nd Red Sea Ophthalmology Symposium opens in Jeddah
Prince Abdulaziz bin Ahmed, chief of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society, inaugurated the Second International Red Sea Ophthalmology Symposium under the patronage of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal at the Hilton Hotel in Jeddah on Thursday. The symposium was organized by
Group behind bloody social media prank thrown in jail
The men who allegedly posted a fake video clip on social media showing a boy being slaughtered by his father to please his guests are cooling their heels behind bars. The gory scene in the video evoked sharp reactions from
$40 billion needed to aid people in disasters
An estimated $40 billion is needed annually to help the rapidly growing number of people needing humanitarian aid as a result of conflicts and natural disasters – and one possibility to help fill the $15 billion funding gap is a
Burst pipe springs desert surprise
Water from a burst pipe flooded a major highway in the capital, leading to traffic chaos and a spectacle in the desert on Friday. The incident at the intersection between Janadriah with Khuraish Road caused a massive flood leading to
Obama pardons Iranians charged with sanctions violations
President Barack Obama pardoned three Iranians charged with sanctions violations as U.S. authorities moved to drop charges or commute prison sentences on Saturday for five other men, part of a stunning and secretly negotiated deal that saw four Americans freed
Initiative highlights local art in relation to humanity and Earth
A non-profit organizational initiative by the Saudi Art Council (SAC), 21,39 Jeddah Arts, is holding its third annual central exhibition and associated events in Jeddah from February to May, SAC members revealed in a press briefing on Wednesday. Local art
How the world reacted to Iran sanctions lifting
Here’s how Iran and world powers reacted to the implementation of a deal reached last year to curb Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. Removing the sanctions is part of the international agreement reached last
E-commerce creates more opportunities for Saudi women
Many economists stress the importance of electronic markets in Saudi Arabia, their financial mega-returns and the availability of jobs for young businesswomen. A number of economists and businesswomen believe these markets still need organization and codification of their work. They
Iran emerges from isolation as sanctions lifted
Iran emerged from years of economic isolation on Saturday when world powers lifted crippling sanctions against the Islamic Republic in return for Tehran complying with a deal to curb its nuclear ambitions. In a dramatic move scheduled to coincide with
Naif center earns global respect
The Mohammad bin Naif Counseling and Care Center has attracted global interest for its experience in correcting terrorist minds and cleansing them from extremist and deviant ideas, according to an online newspaper. International delegations from 35 countries have visited the
ISIS abducts 400 civilians in Syria’s Deir Ezzor
ISIS abducted at least 400 civilians including women and children after capturing new territory in an assault on Syria’s eastern city of Deir Ezzor, a monitor said Sunday. “After their attack on Deir Ezzor (on Saturday), ISIS abducted at least
SCTNH: Women can rent hotel rooms without ‘mahram’
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) has warned all providers of tourist accommodation services, including furnished apartments and hotels, against refraining from providing such services to women without mahram (guardian). Non-acceptance of women without mahram in these
Anti-Christian graffiti sprayed on Jerusalem church
Anti-Christian graffiti has been sprayed on a wall of a Jerusalem abbey built where tradition says the mother of Jesus died, police said Sunday, in an incident similar to previous acts blamed on Jewish extremists. The graffiti written in Hebrew
KSA, Mexico to endorse 9 pacts today
Saudi Arabia and Mexico will endorse today nine major agreements that will align the economic interests and development goals of the two countries. The accords will be signed following talks between Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman
16 suspects sent to court over Istanbul bomb attack
Sixteen suspects were sent to court on Sunday to face possible charges over the suicide bombing in the heart of Istanbul’s tourist district that killed 10 Germans, Turkish media reported. Prosecutors are calling for the 16 to be charged with
‘Bajirao’ rules at 61st Filmfare Awards
‘Bajirao Mastani’ conquered all at the 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards 2015 where Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historical romance drama swept up nine awards, including best actor (male), best director, best film, besides awards in technical categories. In 1996, he made his
Sean Penn ‘failed’ in his ‘El Chapo’ mission
Sean Penn says his article on Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman “failed” in its mission. Speaking to CBS’ “60 Minutes,” the actor said his intention in tracking down the escaped drug kingpin and writing about him for “Rolling
Fox bringing back ‘Prison Break,’ ‘24’
Fox is trying to push forward its rebuilding process with a reliance on its past. The network announced that it will make a new version of “Prison Break,” the action series that aired from 2005-2009. Both stars Wentworth Miller and
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