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 »
London Gatwick terminal evacuated over suspect package
London’s Gatwick Airport evacuated its North Terminal and a man was arrested Saturday after the discovery of a suspect package, hours after attacks in Paris claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group killed 128 people. “Police
ISIS claims Paris attacks and releases video threat
ISIS claimed gun and bomb attacks that left at leas 127 people dead in Paris in a statement posted online on Saturday. It said “eight brothers wearing explosive belts and carrying assault rifles” conducted a “blessed attack on… Crusader France.”
France-bound airliner grounded at Amsterdam over threatening tweet
A France-bound airliner was grounded for checks on Saturday afternoon at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after a threatening tweet was received concerning the flight, Dutch border police said. A police spokesman said that authorities had been searching the flight, operated by
Syria’s Assad: Paris attacks result of French policy
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Saturday that French policy had contributed to the “spread of terrorism” that culminated in gun and bomb attacks which killed 128 people in Paris. In a meeting with a delegation of French lawmakers in Damascus,
Lufthansa promises return to normal flights today
Germany’s largest airline, Lufthansa, says it’s had to cancel another 941 flights affecting 110,000 passengers on the final day of a weeklong strike by flight attendants. But the carrier has promised a return to normal flight schedules on Saturday. The
Saudi Arabia’s top clerics condemn Paris attack
Saudi Arabia’s highest religious body condemned on Saturday a coordinated assault by gunmen and bombers that killed 127 people across Paris as contrary to Islamic values. “Terrorists are not sanctioned by Islam and these acts are contrary to values of
When diversity breeds creativity
Members of the faculty and staff of Dar Al-Hekma University’s Visual Communication Department presented a weeklong research exhibition from Nov. 8. Titled “Diversity Breeds Creativity”, the exhibition was held at the university’s atrium. This was the first annual exhibition by
Syrian, Egyptian passports found near bodies of Paris attackers
Syrian and Egyptian passports were found near the bodies of the assailants involved in a wave of deadly attacks on Paris, Al Arabiya News Channel correspondent reported Saturday. French police so far reported that a Syrian passport was found but
Gold eyes fourth weekly loss
Gold fell back toward near six-year lows on Friday, staying on track for a fourth straight weekly loss, on expectations the Federal Reserve is set to raise US interest rates next month for the first time in nearly a decade.
U.S. targets ISIS leader in Libya, Turkey kills 4 militants near Syria
United States carried out airstrike in Libya against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) leader, said a U.S. official. Seperately, Turkish security forces on Saturday killed four suspected ISIS militants near the Syrian border in the southeastern province of
Probe ordered into beating of school students
Minister of Education Azzam Al-Dakhil has ordered an investigation into the case of a teacher flogging a student at Al-Khafji school in Jeddah. The boy was taken to hospital and suffered significant psychological issues as a result of the incident.
Eiffel tower closed indefinitely in wake of Paris attacks
The Eiffel Tower will be closed indefinitely following the wave of deadly attacks in Paris, the iconic landmark’s operator said on Saturday. The company decided to close the monument — normally visited by up to 20,000 people a day —
Saudi Customs shows schoolchildren how to detect drugs
Saudi Customs Department held an exhibition in schools in the Saudi capital on Sunday regarding how to detect drugs at the premises. “The exhibition aimed to make young people aware of all types of contraband, including counterfeit and adulterated goods,”
ISIS claims Paris attacks and releases video threat
ISIS claimed gun and bomb attacks that left at leas 127 people dead in Paris in a statement posted online on Saturday. It said “eight brothers wearing explosive belts and carrying assault rifles” conducted a “blessed attack on… Crusader France.”
23% of Kingdom population diabetic
A whopping 3.5 million people in the Kingdom suffer from diabetes, which is 23.5 percent of the population, one of highest ratios in the world, according to a report in an online newspaper. Saleh Al-Jasse, a consultant in endocrine diseases
Hollande: ‘Paris attacks act of war, plotted with help inside France’
French President Francois Hollande on Saturday said attacks across Paris that killed 127 people were committed by ISIS, describing them as “an act of war.” “The attacks were planned and organized from abroad with help from inside France,” he said,
Young guitarist wins fans, benefactors
If you’re a guitar aficionado visiting the Headbanger Rare Guitar shop in Madrid, Spain, you’re likely to find a teenager in a baseball cap bent over a 1955 Gibson, his nimble fingers producing jazz scales that belie his youth. The
Harry Potter’s Radcliffe gets Hollywood star
British actor Daniel Radcliffe, who rocketed to fame in the “Harry Potter” films, said Thursday he was “in awe” as he got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “A few months ago, I was walking along here with
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