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 »
Monthly Archives: July 2014
89 killed in suicide blast in Afghanistan
A suicide bomber blew up his car packed with explosives near a busy market and a mosque in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing 89 people and wounding more than 40, officials said. The attack in the town of Urgun in
High garment prices trouble Jeddah shoppers
The prices of goods and commodities, particularly clothes, are skyrocketing ahead of Eid, making them almost unaffordable for the average customer. Speaking on the issue, Abdulmoneim Mustafa, a Jeddah resident, said: “I have no choice but to depend on my
WB hails Philippines as next Asian ‘miracle’
World Bank president Jim Yong Kim on Tuesday described the Philippines as the next “Asian miracle” and a global model in fighting corruption, as it emerges from decades as a regional economic laggard. Kim said President Benigno Aquino should take
Huge fire in Dammam flea market destroys goods worth millions
A major fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon at the old Harraj Market (flea market) in Dammam destroyed goods worth millions of riyals. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported, although some firefighters and shopowners desperately trying to move their goods
Tabuk Emir receives citizens
Tabuk Emir Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Monday received heads of tribes, military leaders and social figures at his palace on Monday. During the meeting, Prince Fahd discussed issues related to the region and talked about ways to improve services provided
Al-Rajhi mosque to host 2,000 for Itikaf
Officials at Al-Rajhi mosque in Makkah have accepted 2,000 applications for Itikaf (seclusion and staying in the mosque with the intention of worshiping and becoming closer to Allah) during the last 10 days of Ramadan. The total number of meals
Eid likely on Monday
Eid Al-Fitr will probably fall on Monday (July 28), according to an Islamic astronomical organization in Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Shawkat Oudah, chairman of the Islamic Crescent Observation Project, told Arabic daily Al-Madinah on Tuesday that most of the Islamic countries
Alfaisal University scholarship for Saudi and expat students
The Riyadh-based Alfaisal University (AU) moved to grant scholarships to both Saudis and expatriates who wish to pursue higher studies in Saudi Arabia. Students of Saudi government schools where subjects are taught in English, and those who have completed high
Indians voice concern over Shah’s appointment as new BJP chief
The Indian expatriate community in the Kingdom has expressed dismay over the appointment of Amit Shah as the chief of the country’s ruling party, saying his elevation as BJP’s president is in poor taste and not in favor of Indian
Amid spy scandal, Obama makes pledges to Merkel
U.S. President Barack Obama spoke to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday for the first time since a new spy scandal dented relations between the two allies, and pledged to be in touch about ways to improve U.S.-German intelligence cooperation.
Initiative for airport taxi drivers enters 8th year
Following its completion of eight years of success, the “Qualifying taxi drivers at airports” initiative is the first of its kind practical option to promote taxi services and rehabilitation of taxi drivers across different airports of the Kingdom. A joint
CSC sets up center for commercial arbitration
The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) has been formed by the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) with a board of nine directors, the council announced here on Tuesday. The board will handle local and international commercial and civil disputes.
Medical education growing in Kingdom
The provision of quality medical education by the public and private sectors is growing in the Kingdom, a leading academic told Arab News recently. Hassan Sami Shaiba, dean of Batterjee Medical College, said the provision of this specialized training has
Iraqi forces withdraw from ISIS-held Tikrit
Iraq state forces have retreated from the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit, held by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, after a renewed effort to take back the city was met with heavy opposition, according to a soldier
KSA calls for stronger UN action to halt Gaza killings
Saudi Arabia has denounced the brutal Israeli aggression on the Palestinians in Gaza and has urged the UN Security Council and the Human Rights Council to realize their responsibilities and apply the Fourth Geneva Convention against Israel to stop its
Reduced pilgrim quota to stay until next year
Hatem Al-Qadi, spokesman for the Ministry of Haj said his ministry has decided to keep in place the reduction in the numbers of domestic and international pilgrims by 50 percent and 20 percent respectively. He explained that the decision will
Gaza killings resume as cease-fire collapses
• Israel suffers first fatality • Hamas rejected Egypt-proposed truce • Israeli airstrikes have killed 191 Palestinians, among them 31 children GAZA/JERUSALEM: Israel resumed its air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, a day after holding its fire
Typhoon kills 10, displaces 370,000 in Philippines
• Power outage hit wide areas around Manila • Singapore Airlines plane damaged by strong winds MANILA: A typhoon killed at least 10 people as it churned across the Philippines and hit the capital, prompting the evacuation of almost
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