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 9, 2014
New India rail minister seeks foreign investment
MUMBAI: India’s new rail minister has proposed allowing foreign investment to modernize the country’s cash-strapped state railways. Sadananda Gowda also outlined plans for a network of high-speed trains, with the first project slated to connect the financial capital, Mumbai, with
Emaar Properties ‘facing market oversupply risks’
JEDDAH: Emaar Properties faces a risk of oversupply in Dubai’s real estate market, a top ratings agency says. According to Moody’s Investors Service, economic growth will bolster Emaar Properties PJSC’s domestic businesses, although the rating agency cautions that market exuberance
Ministry of Housing opens electronic payment service
The Ministry of Housing recently launched the e-payment services on its Ejar network to ease the process of rent payments by monthly, annual or biannual installments according to the contract signed by the parties concerned. Mohammad Al-Zumaie, deputy minister for
Kingdom donates polio medication to Pakistan
Saudi Arabia donated over 10 million doses of polio vaccine to Pakistan on Tuesday to help the country contain the crippling disease. Khayyam Akbar, charge d’ affaires at the Pakistan Embassy, told Arab News that the consignment has already arrived
Yemen Shiite rebels seize city near capital
Yemeni Shiite rebels seized control Tuesday of the northern city of Amran, near the capital Saana, after three days of fierce fighting, an official said, according to Agence France-Presse. “Amran is now under the control of the Houthi rebels,” the
Assad’s chemical weapons claims to be investigated
The head of the international effort to rid Syria of its chemical weapons said Monday the next step is investigating possible discrepancies in Syria’s declaration of its stockpile, as well as the destruction of its production facilities. Sigrid Kaag briefed
Filipinos believe move to impeach Aquino will not prosper
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom believe the impeachment complaint filed against President Benigno Aquino III will not succeed thanks to the 40-percent popularity rate he enjoys. “President Aquino could easily get the needed number of allies in the
12 killed as Israel rains death on Gaza
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 12 people on Tuesday and wounded 80 others, the emergency services said, as the military began an aerial campaign against militants in the Strip. It was the most serious flare-up in
Troops retake stormed Somali presidential palace
MOGADISHU, Somalia: Somali troops retook the presidential palace in the capital of Mogadishu after militants forced their way in and exchanged heavy gunfire with troops and guards Tuesday, the latest attack underscoring the threat posed by the extremist group Al-Shabab
Al-Shabaab attack Somali presidential palace
Somalia’s Islamist al-Shabab attacked the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu on Tuesday taking control of the presidential office after heavy gunfire. Al Arabiya correspondent said there were at least three explosions at the palace. Al-Shabaab spokesman Abdulaziz Abu Musab
No place for extremism in Sri Lanka, says envoy
Sri Lankan ambassador to the Kingdom Vadivel Krishnamoorthy has allayed fears of the Sri Lankan Muslim expatriate community amid growing concerns about the anti-Muslim campaign on the island saying that Islamic traditions are well respected in the South Asian country.
Magnificent Germany shatters Brazil’s World Cup dream
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Germany scored five goals in 18 astonishing first-half minutes on its way to a 7-1 semifinal mauling of Brazil on Tuesday which shattered the host nation’s hopes of winning their sixth World Cup. It was the most
Optimism over housing deals drives realty stocks
In its latest updated report covering the Saudi real estate market, NCB Capital, the GCC’s leading wealth manager and the Kingdom’s largest asset manager, believes the outlook for the sector is positive, driven by the Ministry of Housing programs and
UNESCO recognition boosts Jeddah’s historical district
The recognition of the Historic Jeddah district as a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), would boost tourism in the area, a senior official from the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA)
King Abdullah, Hadi discuss regional developments
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah held talks Tuesday with Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi at his palace in Jeddah. The two leaders discussed major regional and international developments and ways of expanding bilateral cooperation. Crown Prince
SR2bn company set up for facelift of Madinah
The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, approved Monday the establishment of a joint stock company with a capital of SR1.98 billion to boost Madinah’s development. The new firm, named “Al-Maqar Development Company,” will
Governor orders inmates’ debts to be cleared for their freedom
Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah has instructed relevant authorities to pay debts of “private rights” prisoners in the region in order to release them during this Ramadan, an official statement said. Prince Mishaal, however, pointed out that the prisoners,
Ramadan raids net 2,200 illegal expats in Kingdom
Security officers in Saudi Arabia have arrested nearly 2,200 illegal foreign workers in Madinah and Hail and Baha this month for allegedly violating the country’s residency and labor regulations. Madinah police arrested 884 Asian and African illegals during Ramadan following
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