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 »
Eyewitness recalls the hour of terrorist strike
Forty-seven convicted terrorists were executed on Saturday. Among them was Ali Saeed Abdullah Al-Ribeh who was convicted of attacking policemen in the Eastern Province. The court convicted him of being involved in forming a terrorist group aimed at destabilizing the
Turkey calls for return to diplomatic language in Saudi-Iran row
Turkey’s foreign ministry on Tuesday expressed concern over mounting tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran following the execution of a Shi’ite preacher, calling for calm and a return to diplomatic language. “Turkey calls for an end to threats, and a
GACA cuts air links with Iran
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on Monday that it was cutting all air links with Iran after Riyadh severed diplomatic ties with Tehran. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, GACA said that following the Kingdom’s
Syria’s opposition urges all Arab states to cut Iran ties
Syria’s political opposition in exile urged all Arab countries on Monday to sever diplomatic ties with Iran after Saudi Arabia, a strong supporter of the Syrian opposition, cut relations with Tehran. Saudi Arabia has been rallying Sunni allies to its
Beware of funds pleas on social media
The Ministry of Social Affairs has warned against video clips with appeals for donations on social media by unknown people as the money can reach terrorist organizations or drug addicts. Such actions violate Saudi rules, it said, pointed out that
Eight dead as strong quake hits remote northeast India
At least eight people were killed and scores injured on Monday when a strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck northeast India, sending panicked residents fleeing into the streets even hundreds of kilometers away in Bangladesh. Five were killed in India, the
Counterfeiters arrested in Riyadh
A large quantity of counterfeit ink cartridges was seized and a group of illegal workers who were manning an improvised factory were taken into custody for forging and counterfeiting trade marks in the Kingdom. On a complaint made by a
Opera singer Natalie Dessay to open Abu Dhabi festival
World-renowned French opera singer Natalie Dessay will open the main program of the 13th Abu Dhabi Festival at Emirates Palace on April 10. Dessay will perform for the first time alongside her husband, acclaimed bass-baritone Laurent Naouri, two years after
Swan song for ‘American Idol’ after 15 game-changing years
It started on June 11, 2002, with a couple of unfamiliar hosts posing in an empty theater and making an overblown declaration to TV viewers. “Live on this stage, an unknown talent will be launched into superstardom,” said Brian Dunkleman.
‘Star Wars’ surpasses ‘Titanic,’ ‘Jurassic World’ at BO
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” marched confidently into the new year, raking in an additional $88.3 million over the New Year’s weekend and topping the box office for a third week, according to studio estimates Sunday. In addition to setting
Saudi to restore ties when ‘Iran stops meddling’
Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would restore ties with Iran when Tehran stopped meddling in the affairs of other countries and pledged that Riyadh would continue to work “very hard” to support bids for peace in Syria and Yemen
Syria chemical probe finds sarin gas traces
A fact-finding mission by the U.N. chemical weapons watchdog has found that some people in Syria may have been exposed to sarin or a sarin-like gas, according to a report released on Monday. The mission by the Hague-based Organization for
UNSC condemns attack on Saudi embassy in Iran
The U.N. Security Council on Monday strongly condemned an attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran and its consulate in Mashhad by angry protesters. The statement by the 15-member council made no mention of the execution of Nimr al-Nimr and
When will Arabs realize their dreams and aspirations?
By : Samar Fatany There was very little to celebrate in the Arab world last year. The raging wars in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya destroyed homes, displaced thousands and killed many more. Terrorism was rampant, the threat of extremism
Syria bloodshed: Will it only get worse in 2016?
By : Brooklyn Middleton The past year saw an increase in the number of foreign actors directly intervening in the bloody Syrian conflict, yet the humanitarian crisis has worsened and the security situation continues to deteriorate. Several issues should be
Palestine after Abbas
By : Ramzy Baroud Although intended to inspire his Fatah Party followers, a televised speech by Mahmoud Abbas on the 51st anniversary of the group’s launch highlighted, instead, the unprecedented crisis that continues to wreak havoc on the Palestinian people.
The Europe question in 2016
By : Nouriel Roubini At the cusp of the New Year, we face a world in which geopolitical and geo-economic risks are multiplying. Most of the Middle East is ablaze, stoking speculation that a long war could be at hand.
Dubai ruler’s ten years of exceptional leadership
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Jan. 4, 2016 marks the tenth anniversary of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s accession as Ruler of Dubai. It is a day for celebration and for giving thanks. This is an opportunity for Emiratis
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