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 »
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Saudi Arabia approves governing framework for Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) has approved the governing framework for implementing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The CEDA’s session was chaired by Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense,
Canadian arrested on terror charges in Saudi Arabia
The number of Westerners being held in Saudi Arabia on terror charges has risen to 10 with the arrest last Thursday of a Canadian expatriate. Security sources said the Canadian, who is legally staying in Saudi Arabia, was apprehended in
Arab parliament tells Iran ‘don’t politicize hajj’
The Arab parliament said on Tuesday that hajj should not be politicized and exploited to target Saudi Arabia. In a statement at the end of its final session, it said that the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and holy
Chief Syria opposition peace negotiator resigns
The chief peace negotiator of Syria’s mainstream opposition said on Sunday he was resigning over the failure of the UN- backed Geneva peace talks to bring a political settlement and to ease the plight of Syrians living in besieged rebel-held
Saudi: Iran armed units must leave Iraq
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir said on Sunday that sending Iranian Shiite armed units to Iraq to participate in military operations or undergo training is unacceptable. “Iraq’s problem is religious conflicts caused by the Iranian interference,” Jubeir stressed, adding that
Saudi Arabia and Iran fail to reach hajj deal
An Iranian delegation wrapped up its visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday without signing a final agreement on arrangements for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said. The ministry said the delegation decided to
Yemen foes agree major prisoner swap
Yemeni government officials and rebels agreed on Tuesday to free half of the prisoners and detainees held by both sides within 20 days, officials from the two delegations said. The deal, seen as the first breakthrough in peace talks which
Saudi Arabia announces restructure in several government bodies
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announced a major reshuffle of his government on Saturday which saw longstanding ministers replaced and departments restructured and even split. Among the changes was the closure of a number of councils, commissions and committees, in what
Saudi FM: Assad breached all international pacts
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said on Thursday that the practices being pursued by Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad against his people, especially the deliberate strikes on hospitals and civilians, have breached all international norms and treaties. Addressing a
Saudi authorities bust ISIS cell near Makkah
Saudi security forces on Thursday busted a cell of five alleged ISIS fighters in the Saudi city of Makkah, authorities said. Two of the militants were killed in the ensuing firefight, while two blew themselves up. “The security authorities succeeded
UN to start inspecting shipments to Yemen
The United Nations will start inspecting shipments to militia-held ports in Yemen in a bid to boost commercial imports and enforce an arms embargo, the world body said on Tuesday, some eight months after announcing it would establish such a
Jubeir: Syrian govt committing war crimes in Aleppo
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has said on Sunday that the Syrian regime was committing “war crimes” in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, which has been exposed to heavy shelling over the past nine days despite a “cessation
One arrested, two killed as Saudi police foil terror attack
The Saudi interior ministry announced on Sunday that it had arrested one of the kingdom’s most wanted terrorists Oqab Al-Otaibi and revealed the identities of two others killed in a foiled terror attack in the southwestern Bisha province on Friday.
Binladin workers torch buses in protest near Makkah
Firefighters tackled a huge blaze after seven buses were set alight outside the compound of the Gant construction firm, the Saudi Binladin Group. Spokesman for the Makkah civil defense Major Nayef al-Sharif said firefighters managed to put out the blaze
Saudi Arabia and Jordan united to face challenges
Saudi Arabia and Jordan signed an agreement Wednesday to set up a joint body that will oversee bilateral relations, which include political issues, terrorism and other challenges facing the region. The Saudi-Jordanian Coordination Council pact was inked after a meeting
UN urges flexibility in Yemen peace talks
The UN Security Council on Monday threw its weight behind fledgling Yemen peace talks in Kuwait, urging all sides in the negotiations to be constructive. The 15-member council stressed the importance of agreeing on a “roadmap” to implement security measures
World reacts to Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’
Arab leaders and international analysts reacted to the unveiling of Saudi Vision 2030 and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s exclusive interview with Al Arabiya on Monday, with many calling the announcement “bold and ambitious.” Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince
Iran threatens US with legal action over frozen funds ruling
Iran threatened Monday to take legal action in the International Court of Justice against the United States if $2 billion in frozen funds are “diverted” to compensate victims of attacks. On Thursday, Tehran said the US Supreme Court’s decision to
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