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 »
Redemption looms for Scolari in Asia
Just over a year after Brazil’s calamitous appearance at the World Cup, Luiz Felipe Scolari can prove he’s a winner once again when he leads Guangzhou Evergrande into the AFC Champions League finals on Saturday. The ebullient Brazilian has proved
Putin suspends all flights to Egypt on security advice
Russia suspended all passenger flights to Egypt on Friday after a deadly plane crash at the weekend as Western officials said intelligence “chatter” supported the theory that the jet was brought down by a bomb. Putin’s decision was a response
Murray outlasts Gasquet to reach Paris semis
Andy Murray reached the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time on Friday, but it needed a marathon effort to see off the last remaining Frenchman, Richard Gasquet. The second seed, who had dropped just four games in reaching the
Nissan Maxima 2016 ‘4-door sports car’ stirs car buffs in KSA
Following its regional launch in the Middle East, Nissan has unveiled the all-new, game-changing Nissan Maxima 2016 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The completely redesigned 8th generation model is the sportiest, most powerful Maxima ever, and is set to
Saudi-Pakistan ties get a big boost
Relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia received a big boost with the recent two-day visit by Pakistan Army chief Gen. Raheel Sharif to meet Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and other leaders, say experts. The king held
White House hints at controversial Gitmo closure
The White House said Thursday that if Congress blocks new plans to close the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison, President Barack Obama may resort to a controversial executive order to get the job done. With time running out for the 44th
Starc, Johnson lethal double act puts Aussies on top
Australia’s lethal left-arm double act Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson showed how devastating they can be in the series after bowling the home side into a strong position after just two days of the first Test against New Zealand. Starc
Bank of England deals blow to sterling, global outlook
European stock markets gained while sterling sank on Thursday after the Bank of England poured cold water on the idea that the road is clear for it and the Federal Reserve to start raising interest rates shortly. Asian markets ended
Five-star Ashwin sparks South African collapse
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin battered top-ranked South Africa with a five-wicket haul to leave India in control of the bowler-dominated first Test in Mohali on Friday. India, shot out for 201 in the first innings on a dusty, dry wicket, hit
Tata Steel to press ahead with cost cuts
Tata Steel Ltd, Europe’s second-largest steel producer, said on Thursday it will press ahead with cost cuts and restructuring to cope with a surge in cheap Chinese exports to Europe and India, its two key markets. Tata, which posted a
25,000 teachers to train abroad
The Ministry of Education will send 25,000 teachers for training in developed countries. In a report to the Shoura Council to be discussed in the next session, the ministry said that it will send 25,000 teachers abroad to train in
Lufthansa cabin crew set to start weeklong strike
Lufthansa’s main cabin crew union said a week-long strike would start on Friday at the German carrier, after last-minute talks between staff and management over early retirement benefits and pensions broke down. “Friday will be the first day of the
Parents and private schools ‘must sign detailed contracts’
Parents and private schools must sign detail contracts that would outline both parties’ responsibilities and prevent a hike in fees, according to a circular issued by the Education Ministry. Nora Al-Uqala, director of private and foreign education at the Riyadh
‘Honey trap’: Saudi religious police ‘used porn’ to lure suspects
Saudi Makkah newspaper has accused the Committee for Protection of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, known in Western media as Religious Police, of using obscene photographs to lure suspected criminals online. According to the newspaper, the Bureau of Investigation and
Drug gangs’ aim is to spoil youth, not profit
Drug gangs have been targeting Saudi Arabia not for trade or profit but to destroy its youth, according to the National Committee for Combating Drugs. “This is evident from the fact that the large quantities of seized drugs that were
US defense secretary visits carrier in disputed waterway
In a symbolic swipe at China’s muscular moves in the South China Sea, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited an American aircraft carrier in the disputed waterway. Carter, who was in Malaysia for two days of talks with Asian defense
Perry highest music earner of the year
She didn’t make as many headlines, nor sell as many albums, but Katy Perry handily beat Taylor Swift to become the highest-earning woman in music this year, according to Forbes. Perry, 31, earned $135 million in the past 12 months,
Saudi Aramco demonstrates track-record of energy efficiency
Saudi Aramco has welcomed global energy ministers, officials and experts from the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) to its Dhahran headquarters to demonstrate its industry leadership in greenhouse gases (GHG) management, including energy efficiency and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
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