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 »
Governors hail King Salman’s first year on throne
The Kingdom’s governors have praised Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for his initiatives to improve the economy and tackle regional and global challenges in his first year as the country’s leader. These were the some of the
WHO due to announce end of Ebola outbreak on Thursday: statement
The World Health Organization is due to announce the end of the two-year Ebola outbreak on Thursday, when Liberia is expected to get the all clear. The announcement in Geneva will “mark 42 days since the last Ebola cases in
Pilgrim quota cut temporary, says minister
Minister of Haj Bandar Hajjar said Tuesday that the reduction in the number of pilgrims is a temporary measure for the safety of Hajis until the completion of the expansion projects at the two holy mosques. He said the number
Iraq PM says ISIS militants behind Baghdad attack arrested
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Wednesday announced the arrest of a group of militants involved in an attack that killed 12 people in Baghdad two days before. The attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and
Citizens, expatriates laud year of prosperity under King Salman
With the Kingdom celebrating the first year of prosperity under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, citizens and expatriates alike applauded the anniversary on Wednesday saying it was a year of significant achievements. One year ago, the oath
Qatar: Iraq has duty to help free abducted hunters
Qatar’s foreign minister said Wednesday that Baghdad had a responsibility to help free more than 20 Qataris kidnapped almost a month ago while on a hunting trip to Iraq. Khalid al-Attiyah, speaking on the sidelines of a rights conference in
Citizen rejects blood money ruling, wants hospital shut
A Saudi citizen is demanding the Health Affairs shut down the hospital that caused the death of his only daughter due to medical malpractice, despite the hospital having complied with a court ruling to pay him the blood money. Zyad
Security officer for Aden’s airport killed in front of his home
An investigative officer working for Aden’s airport was killed by unknown gunmen late Tuesday in front of his house in the war-torn country’s second city, Al Arabiya News Channel reported on Wednesday. Two other policemen were also killed by gunmen
No executed terrorist had a ‘mental illness’
Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Waleed Al-Samaani has rejected reports that some of the terrorists executed last week suffered from mental illnesses. He said the Saudi judiciary was competent and professional and based its rulings
Turkey detains three Russians in anti-ISIS raid after bombing
Turkish police on Wednesday arrested 13 suspected Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, including three Russian nationals, a day after a suicide bomber killed 10 foreigners – most of them German tourists – in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district.
KSA status ‘elevated globally’
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s first year on the throne has provided further security and prosperity for citizens, and elevated the country’s status globally with its fight against terrorism, including setting up an alliance of 34 Muslim
Israel joins condemnation of North Korea nuclear test
Israel, the Middle East’s sole but undeclared nuclear power, joined international condemnation of last week’s North Korean nuclear test on Tuesday. “Israel condemns North Korea’s nuclear test and joins the international community in expressing concern of the danger that this
Saudi Crown Prince hails king’s ‘achievements’ after one year in throne
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef on Wednesday hailed King Salman’s “achievements” after completing one year on the throne, the state-owned Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. “The Kingdom and its people celebrate the first anniversary of pledging allegiance to King
One suspect detained over Istanbul attack
While Turkey has detained 68 suspected members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group in raids across the country, the country’s authorities have detained one person over the suicide attack in Istanbul that killed 10 mainly German
New aid planned for besieged Syria towns: U.N.
Aid groups hope to deliver more food and medicine on Thursday to three besieged Syrian towns, including Madaya, where residents have reportedly starved to death, a U.N. official said. Linda Tom, a spokeswoman with the U.N.’s Office for the Coordination
U.N. reveals nightmares inside starved Madaya
Siege and starvation have left the rebel-held Syrian town of Madaya in a nightmarish state not seen elsewhere in the country, a U.N. official who traveled there said Tuesday, as some 300 residents fled and desperately needed humanitarian aid arrived.
Saudi aid to Taez arrives to besieged Yemeni city
A Saudi aid dispatch consisting of 40 tons of medicine and food has arrived on Wednesday in the besieged Yemeni city of Taez, Al Arabiya News Channel reported on Wednesday. The aid was granted from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid
Kerry thanks Iran for releasing U.S. sailors
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday thanked Iran for its cooperation in the release of 10 sailors who had mistakenly entered Iran’s territorial waters, an incident that stoked international tension. “I want to express my gratitude to Iranian
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