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 »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Daily Archives: July 13, 2014
Boko Haram voices support for ISIS’ Baghdadi
The head of Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamists, Abubakar Shekau, has voiced support for the extremist Sunni Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group, which has taken over large swathes of Iraq and Syria, in a new video seen
ISIS digs up dollars: extremists loot antiquities
Fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have reportedly been on a looting spree, ransacking the areas under their control, according to UK-based The Sunday Times. ISIS has been “digging up” archeological sites and “selling” their findings
Heavy fighting breaks out near Libya’s Tripoli airport, seven dead
Heavy fighting broke out between rival militias vying for control of Libya’s main airport on Sunday, killing at least seven people and forcing a halt of all flights in the worst fighting in the capital for six months. Explosions and
Israel makes first ground incursion in Gaza
Israeli navy commandos launched a ground operation overnight in the north of the Gaza Strip, the first since the offensive against Hamas began, Israeli public radio said early Sunday. The brief incursion targeted a rocket launcher site, it said in
Saddam’s deputy: Baghdad will soon be liberated
The fugitive former powerful deputy of Iraq’s executed President Saddam Hussein has released an audio recording urging all Iraqis to join efforts to “liberate” the country and praised Sunni militants who led last month’s dramatic offensive through northern Iraq. The
Palestinians are not ghosts
By: Rasheed Abou-Alsamh The brutal Israeli offensive against hundreds of alleged Hamas targets in Gaza this week, after many missiles were launched daily against Israel, is once again a battle of David and Goliath. The brutal bombing of heavily populated
Obama must act
By: Bikram Vohra Oh great. Now that the UN secretary general has added condemnation to his earlier denunciation of the Israeli rocket attacks on civilians in Gaza where the death toll can cross 130 even as you read this, we
Israel: The hijacker of global peace
By: Syed Aijaz Zaka President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran had horrified and outraged western powers and public opinion when he repeatedly prophesied that Israel would be wiped off the world map in not too distant a future. In fact, throughout
Security tightened at airports
The Kingdom’s airports have stepped up security with officers carrying arms to thwart infiltration by extremists. Passengers are being subjected to strict scrutiny at all ports of entry. Meanwhile, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is following up with
Six hurt in Jubail fire
Six people were injured in a fire that broke out Friday evening at a chemical factory in Jubail Industrial City. Three of the injured are being treated at the Almana General Hospital in the area. Jubail’s Civil Defense teams and
Typhoon aircraft complete 10,000 flying hours
The Royal Saudi Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft completed 10,000 flying hours recently, BAE Systems Saudi Arabia PR and communications director Monther M. Tayeb told Arab News. “The Typhoon aircraft’s performance is significant in the history of any fleet. Eurofighter Typhoon
Over 100 diplomats attend WAMY iftar
Over 100 diplomats based in the capital attended an iftar party organized by World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) recently at Riyadh-InterContinental Hotel. The event started with recitation of the Holy Qur’an. Speaking at the event, Indonesian Ambassador Abdurrahman Mohammad
Fuel subsidies do not work
By: Adel Murad Much has been written about the political and economic repercussions of the recent lowering of fuel subsidies in Egypt. Most writers were of the political kind and expected popular protests to further their own political agendas. The
Philippine envoy eyes greater cooperation in different fields
RIYADH: The Philippine Embassy expressed satisfaction regarding its participation in the Riyadh International Exhibition held recently in the Saudi capital. “With our participation, we saw further possible cooperation with the Kingdom in different fields where we can enhance our relationships,”
‘Ramadan a month to remember the less fortunate’
The holy month of Ramadan is for worship, contemplation, deep reflection and observance, said Richard Eldah, the charge d’ affairs at the British Embassy in Riyadh. Speaking about the activities during the holy month, Eldah said, “Ramadan is a month
Quba — the first mosque in the history of Islam
Quba Mosque to the south of Madinah is the second largest and prestigious mosque in the city after the Prophet’s Mosque, but claims the first place owing to its importance in Islamic history having been built in the first year
Housewives turn Eid sweets into lucrative industry
The Eid sweets industry is fast becoming a lucrative arena of creativity and competition among housewives. Indeed, many women are going the extra step and exhibiting their artistic talents right on their plates. “The Eid sweets industry is becoming fertile
MES reaches out to the less privileged giving iftar meals
The Jeddah-chapter of the Muslim Educational Society (MES) has given a humanitarian touch to Iftar parties in Ramadan by offering them to the less privileged in the community, inspired by the spirit of the blessed month. “Indian Consul General B.S.
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