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 »
Tag Archives: Egypt
Saudi king receives honorary degree from Cairo University
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received here Monday an honorary doctorate from Cairo University for his services to humanity. The monarch, on a state visit to Egypt, was welcomed by President of Cairo University Jaber Nassar and
Saudi-Egyptian business forum mulls economy based on innovation
Participants in the Saudi-Egyptian Business Opportunities Forum stressed the importance of commercial ties between the business communities in the Kingdom and Egypt. They also emphasized the bilateral cooperation in boosting economic and trade relations between the two governments, Saudi Press
King Salman talks ‘unity’ at Egypt’s parliament
Saudi King Salman urged for “unity” and “joint alliance” during his historic speech at Egypt’s parliament on Sunday where he became the first Arab leader to give such address in Cairo. “To remedy issues of our nations, with the Palestinian
Italian envoy quits Egypt over student murder probe
Italy’s ambassador to Egypt left Cairo on Sunday after Rome recalled him over a lack of progress in the probe into the murder of an Italian student, an airport official and a diplomatic source said. Italy, a key ally of
King Salman Praised in Egyptian Media as ‘the Decisive king’
The visit by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to Egypt is being widely covered by Egyptian satellite channels. Saudi media personalities have also participated in such shows. Ten TV launched its program with the slogan “The Decisive
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Visits Al-Azhar Mosque
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited Al-Azhar Mosque today. Upon arrival, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques was received by Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb and a number of officials.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at his residence here today, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb. During the audience, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques underscored the importance of
Egypt rolls out red carpet for king
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived here on Thursday for a five-day visit aimed at solidifying ties with Egypt, ramping up unity in the Arab world and dealing with various regional security, political and economic challenges. The
Cyprus agrees to extradite EgyptAir hijacker
Cyprus said on Wednesday that it had approved a request from Cairo to extradite the man accused of hijacking an EgyptAir plane and diverting it to the Mediterranean island. Egyptian Seif al-Din Mohamed Mostafa, 58, is accused of using a
Egypt emphasizes ‘special ties’ with Saudi
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has emphasized the importance of Saudi King Salman’s visit to Cairo and spoke of the “special relationship” between the two countries in an interview with Al Arabiya News Channel. “Some media circles have been doubting
US considering moving Sinai troops
The US military is considering pulling troops from a base in the northeastern part of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, partly because of the increasing threat from ISIS, CNN reported. The Obama administration may order the movement of some US and international
Saudi king sets aside frustrations with Egypt for state visit
Despite years of mutual frustration and disappointment over diverging priorities, Saudi Arabia and Egypt remain fundamental to each other’s security, a message King Salman’s visit to Cairo this week is intended to reinforce. The rare foreign trip by the Saudi
Italy warns Egypt as row continues over dead student
Italy said on Tuesday it would take “immediate and proportionate” measures against Egypt if the Cairo government did not fully cooperate in uncovering the truth over the murder of an Italian student. Giulio Regeni vanished from the streets of Cairo
US Republicans back Egypt’s Sisi despite rights concerns
A US Republican delegation visiting Cairo on Sunday said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the “right man at the right time” for Egypt even as Washington criticizes alleged rights abuses in the country. The six-member delegation led by hawkish senator
Egypt hands stiff jail terms to 23 Mursi supporters
An Egyptian court sentenced 23 supporters of Mohamed Mursi to lengthy prison terms on Wednesday over a violent protest against the Islamist president’s ouster in 2013, judicial officials said. Fifteen defendants were jailed for life, three for 15 years and
EgyptAir hijacker described as ‘man of few words’
The man who hijacked an EgyptAir flight from Alexandria to Cairo, and forced it to divert to Cyprus on Tuesday, was described as a “troublemaker” by neighbors. Seif El-Din Mustafa had claimed to be wearing an explosive belt that authorities
EgyptAir hijacker surrenders in Cyprus
An EgyptAir plane flying from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus on Tuesday but the passengers and crew were freed unharmed and the hijacker, whose motives remained a mystery, was arrested after giving himself up.
Egyptian govt apologizes to man mistakenly identified as plane hijacker
The Egyptian government officially apologized on Tuesday to a college professor who was wrongly identified as the hijacker of an EgyptAir flight that was forced to divert its path to Cyprus with over 80 people on board. The Egyptian state
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