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 »
Saudi lawyers welcome decision to employ women at courts
:: The decision by Saudi authorities on Saturday to open sections for women in the Kingdom’s courts will facilitate procedures for females, especially in family and marital cases. Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani approved the opening of new women’s sections
Saudi Arabia hikes fuel price
:: Saudi Arabia increased fuel price effective as of midnight Sunday (Dec. 31, 2017). Octane 91 fuel which cost 75 halalas per liter will now be available at SR1.37 per liter and 95 octane which cost 90 halalas per liter
Threefold increase in electricity bills from today
:: From Monday, consumers will have to bear a threefold increase in electricity tariff with the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) and a revised bill calculation system. Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) will apply 5% VAT on electricity bills, connection
Saudi Arabia steps into a new era with VAT
:: It is hoped that the levying of a value-added tax (VAT) from Monday will power the Kingdom’s march toward progress and prosperity. The tax is imposed by Saudi Arabia and the UAE within the framework of a unified agreement
High-speed rail takes minister on first Madinah-Makkah journey
:: Dr. Nabil Al-Amoudi, minister of transport and chairman of Saudi Railway Organization and Saudi Railways Company (SAR), on Sunday took the first 450km full journey of the high-speed Haramain train. The non-stop journey went from Madinah station to Makkah
Suicide bomber strikes Afghan funeral, killing 15
:: An Afghan official says a suicide bomber targeting the funeral of a local official has killed at least 15 people and wounded 13. Noor Ahmad Habibi, deputy spokesman for the governor of the eastern Nangarhar province, says the bomber
Iranian minister warns government ‘will confront’ disorder as deaths reported
:: Iran’s interior minister warned Sunday that “violence, fear and terror” will be confronted after a third night of protests against the regime. “Those who damage public property, disrupt the order and break the law must be responsible for their
Yemeni forces liberate al-Yatma area in Al-Jawf
:: Yemeni forces liberated al-Yatma area, the center of the Khab Directorate which is the biggest directorate in Al-Jawf governorate, north of the country. The army liberated it after launching a military operation few days ago with the aid of
Trump tweets: World understands Iran leaders fear their own people the most
:: United States President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday his support for an ongoing popular uprising across Iran and shared a video of his United Nations speech earlier this year to make his point. “The entire world understands that the
Saudi Crown Prince sponsors race trophies for locally bred and imported horses
:: Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, sponsored on Saturday the annual horse race on his two trophies for locally bred and imported horses, at the racecourse in Janadriyah. The
Three killed in shooting by Revolutionary Guards during protests in central Iran
:: Latest Iranian reports from Iran said that three people have been killed and others were injured when the Revolutionary Guard militias shot a night protest in Doroud, Loerstan province, in central Iran. Opposition websites published videos showing thousands of
Iranian cleric had issued fatwa to kill kidnapped Saudi Judge Jirani
:: An Iranian cleric had issued a fatwa to members of a terrorist cell which kidnapped Saudi Judge Mohammed al-Jirani over a year ago, Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported on Saturday. The fatwa ordered killing and burying Jirani 48 hours after
Palestine recalls envoy from Pakistan over faux pas
:: The Palestine Authority recalled its envoy from Islamabad after the presence of the Palestine ambassador to Pakistan, Waleed Abu Ali, in the company of Hafiz Saeed in Rawalpindi, appeared in news reports. Saeed heads Lashkar-e-Taiba and is linked to
Saudi Crown Prince discusses bilateral relations with Egypt’s Sisi
:: In a telephone call with Egyptian President Abdelfattah el-Sisi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, discussed ways of developing bilateral relations between the two countries. They also discussed
Qom’s top legal, religious cleric announces support for Iran protests
:: A prominent hardline cleric responsible for being one of Iran’s leading reference on Islamic jurisprudence has voiced support for the ongoing protests currently gripping several cities across the country. Considered the top religious cleric in the city of Qom,
Muslim World League holds global peace forum in South Africa
:: The Muslim World League (MWL) held an international forum in Durban, South Africa, on Dec. 25. The event, entitled “For a Safer World: Followers of Religions Unite Against Hatred, Extremism and Terrorism,” was inaugurated by Mayor of Durban Zandile
Egypt sentences Mursi, 19 others to three years, fine for insulting judiciary
:: A Cairo criminal court sentenced former Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi and 19 others to three years in prison on Saturday, and fined him 2 million Egyptian pounds ($112,700) on charges of insulting the judiciary. Others tried by the court
Security sources: Militants kill two in Egypt’s Sinai
:: Militants killed two people including a policeman at a bank in Egypt’s North Sinai region on Thursday and wounded several others, security sources said. The militants fired a rocket and shot at police who were guarding the bank in
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