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 »
India’s Modi to set out Africa trade vision at summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spell out his vision for the future of his country’s economic relations with Africa on Thursday, as he addresses the major India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi. The premier will speak to delegates, including
Career opportunities grow for Saudi work force
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has begun training its employees under the “Elite” distinctive program. The program aims to enhance employees’ skills as part of the company’s plan to increase competency at the national level leading to career development. Under the program,
Korean firms expand role in Saudi projects
On the auspicious occasion of the 4,348th anniversary of the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea, it is a great honor to celebrate this delightful moment of the Korean people with citizens of Saudi Arabia. It is also
Enthusiastic participants make Riyadh show a big success
National players in the mining and mineral sectors and major foreign companies attending the “Saudi Mining and Minerals 2015” are happy to be part of the first international conference and exhibition on mining and minerals in the Kingdom. The major
KSA safe country for investments
The mining and mineral sectors have very good potential and are contributing significantly to the economic diversification of the Kingdom, said Sultan J. Shawli, deputy minister for mineral resources. In an interview with the Arab News on the first day
KSA relief is reaching all Yemenis, without prejudice
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works is providing aid and services to Yemenis, regardless of their religious views, backgrounds, economic status or geographical location, says an official. “The relief center is making all efforts to provide help
Indian Islahi Center fetes 3 community members
Three prominent figures from Jeddah’s Indian community were recipients of the first community services award instituted by the Jeddah chapter of All India Islahi Center. They are Syed Masood Ahmed, principal of International Indian School Jeddah, V.P. Mohammed Ali, chairman
King receives UK foreign secretary
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Wednesday. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways and means to enhance them. Latest developments at
Qatar labor reforms fail to impress rights activists
Rights activists said Wednesday they were disappointed by long-awaited reforms of Qatar’s much-criticized “kafala” labor system for foreign workers. Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad on Tuesday approved a new law overseeing the sponsorship system — which currently only allows workers
UNESCO praises MISK’s youth development
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is confident that its strategic partnership with the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MISK) would help develop the leadership skills of young people. Irina Bokova, the director general of UNESCO, praised
Illegal expats could be new Daesh recruits
Runaway and illegal workers are in danger of being exploited by terrorist groups, according to experts. These workers, especially women, are the most vulnerable to exploitation by terrorist groups such as Daesh, according to the government’s security agencies, a local
Syria opposition, rebels not invited to Vienna talks
Neither Syria’s main political opposition body nor representatives of the armed opposition have been invited to international talks on the country’s war, an opposition politician and a rebel leader said. The Syrian government in Damascus has meanwhile yet to issue
Michelle Obama to visit Qatar, Jordan to discuss girls’ education
Michelle Obama will travel to Qatar and Jordan next month to continue her longstanding efforts to promote girls’ education, the White House said Wednesday. The U.S. first lady will visit a school in Amman built with technical and financial support
America’s gifts should not be understated
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Setting aside Washington’s woeful Middle East policies, it is worth reminding ourselves that the United States is one of the greatest nations on the planet. A world in which it did not exist would
Palestine again in the spotlight
By : Abdulrahman Al-Rashed Recent escalation between the Palestinians and Israelis has made US Secretary of State John Kerry mediate and suggest the idea of installing surveillance cameras at Al-Aqsa compound for the purpose of ending clashes. The cameras, however,
Stop anti-Saudi propaganda
By : Sabra S. Jawhar While running for United States’ president or prime minister of England, candidates have the freedom to criticize other countries for all sorts of human rights abuses. They promise voters to put an end to relations
A mere flash in the pan
By : Rajeev Sharma Call it a storm in a teacup. Call it much ado about nothing. Call it what you will but the much-hyped return of Geeta, a deaf-mute Indian woman in her mid twenties, from Pakistan to India
Are Saudi women enslaved in their homes?
By : Dr. Ali Al-Ghamdi The Indian Express recently published the remarks of Lt Gen (retd) Zameer Uddin Shah, vice chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, about the backwardness of Indian Muslims. He said that the backwardness of Muslims was mainly
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