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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Yemen militias swap prisoners with Arab coalition
Yemen’s Houthi militias, who control the capital Sanaa, have released nine Saudis in exchange for 109 Yemenis, the Saudi-led coalition said on Monday. The move comes ahead of planned peace talks next month. “Nine Saudi prisoners have been recovered and
South African president in Saudi to expand economic ties
South African President Jacob Zuma called for strengthening his country’s economic ties with Saudi Arabia, during a visit to the kingdom on Sunday. “While our political relations with Saudi Arabia are strong, our economic and trade ties should be reviewed
King Salman Patronizes King Faisal International Prize Ceremony
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud patronized here this evening, King Faisal International Prize Ceremony for 2016. Upon arrival of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the venue, at Prince Sultan
Saudi defense minister and US counterpart affirm security ties
Saudi deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and his US counterpart Defense Secretary Ash Carter affirmed over a phone call on Thursday both country’s defense relationship. In a statement summarizing the call, Cook said they also discussed the security environment
Arab coalition destroys Houthi arms in Taez
An Arab coalition aircraft destroyed a Houthi weapon arsenal in the southwestern city of Taez, as the Popular Resistance and forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government fight the militias in the city on Friday. The airstrikes, carried by the
US welcomes winding down of strikes in Yemen
The White House Thursday welcomed a pledge from a Saudi-led coalition to wind down the air war in Yemen, an announcement that could dial back tensions between Riyadh and Washington before President Barack Obama visits. White House spokesman Josh Earnest
Saudi-led operations in Yemen ‘coming to an end’
The spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition says that major combat operations in Yemen are coming to an end, after which the coalition will work on “long-term” plans to bring stability to the country. Brig. Gen. Ahmed al-Assiri said that
Saudi king: ‘North Thunder’ military drill raised combat readiness
Saudi King Salman said here on Monday that the presence of leaders and representatives of 20 friendly countries at the closing ceremony of the North Thunder military exercise proved their eagerness to further strengthen military ties. Thanking them for their
Kerry arrives in Saudi for talks on Syria, Yemen wars
US Secretary of State John Kerry landed Friday at a sprawling military facility in northeastern Saudi Arabia where the kingdom just finished a three-week-long counter-terrorism drill that included 20 nations and which observers say was a show of force against
King Salman in Hafr Al-Baten
King Salman in Hafr Al-Baten to endorse final manoeuvre of North Thunder military exercise The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived in Hafr Al-Baten Governorate on Wednesday to patronize the final maneuver of
Saudi committed to political solution in Yemen
Saudi Arabia is committed to a political solution to Yemen’s war under UN-backed peace efforts and sees as positive a call by a Houthi official for Iran to stay out of Yemen, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia spends 1 bln riyals in Yemen aid in less than a year
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRELIEF) has carried out a number of programs in less than a year to alleviate the sufferings of the poor and needy in different countries, including Yemen. King Salman has allocated
Indian priest kidnapped in Yemen retirement home attack
Gunmen have kidnapped an Indian priest from an old people’s home they attacked last week in southern Yemen killing at least 15 people, local government and security officials said on Sunday. The Indian Foreign Minister announced on her twitter account
Saudi, France urge ‘credible Syria solution’
Saudi Arabia and France stressed the need for a credible political solution to the Syrian crisis as the only way to permanently restore peace and fight terrorism. In a joint communiqué issued at the conclusion of the visit to France
Saudi says it will take arms bound for Lebanon
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said Saturday the kingdom will keep French military supplies previously intended for Lebanon under a $3 billion aid program, as Riyadh toughens its stance against Hezbollah. Last month the oil-rich Gulf state halted the program in
Riyadh and Paris — ideal relationship
By : Mohammed Fahad al-Harthi Saudi-French relations could easily rank as one of the most solid in the world, with an increasingly aligned view on tackling political and security issues, which have been buttressed recently by high-level meetings between leaders
Saudi Crown Prince says Arab world faces dangerous challenges
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef reiterated on Wednesday that the Arab world is faced with challenges and “emphasized the importance of synergizing efforts and coordinating stances to bolster joint Gulf security, in implementation of directives of the GCC member
Arab Interior Ministers condemn Hezbollah
Interior Ministers from several Arab countries condemned and deplored on Wednesday “the practices and dangerous acts by the terrorist group Hezbollah to destabilize security and peace in some Arab countries.” The statements came following the “Tunis Declaration” issued at the
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