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: October 3, 2014
Hajj pilgrims reflect on Mount Arafat
For the millions of hajj pilgrims who have descended upon Mount Arafat, Friday will culminate in experiences of high emotion and deep spirituality on what is known as the day of Arafat. Transfixed in prayer and supplication, pilgrims will be
Australia to join anti-ISIS strikes in Iraq
Australia’s prime minister said Friday that the nation’s air force will launch airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets in Iraq. The announcement has been widely anticipated since six F/A-18F Super Hornet jet fighters were pre-deployed to
Houthis dictate state spending after seizing Sanaa
Yemeni rebels in control of the capital ordered the finance ministry on Thursday to suspend all payments except salaries to state employees, in an apparent tightening of their control over government bodies. Abdelmalek al-Ejri, a member of the political bureau
Forbes picks top 200 most powerful Arab women
In a glittering ceremony replete with movers and shakers, Forbes Middle East on Wednesday unveiled its pick for the top 200 most powerful Arab women. Split into three categories, Arab women who have made headway in the fields of executive
Total in large-scale campaign to highlight role in energy sector
Total is launching its new international multimedia advertising campaign simultaneously in 21 countries to develop the group’s brand awareness. The campaign highlights Total’s operations in oil production, refining and marketing, as well as its role as a major player in
Top tips to stay healthy during the hajj pilgrimage
The hajj pilgrimage is undertaken by millions of Muslims every year and staying healthy and strong during the physically demanding journey is crucial. Maintaining energy and bodily strength during hajj necessitates that certain safety precautions be taken. After all, the
Oil price drops under $92 to 27-month low
LONDON : Oil prices fell to their lowest level since June 2012, after price cuts from top producer Saudi Arabia added to supply glut worries and weak global economic data. Oil declined alongside European stocks as the European Central Bank
Boko Haram leader rejects claims of his death in new video
Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau dismissed Nigerian military claims of his death in a new video obtained by AFP on Thursday and said the militants had implemented strict Islamic law in captured towns. “Here I am, alive. I will only
Standing in prayer valid anywhere in Arafat
A large number of pilgrims climb Jabal Al-Rahma in Arafat to pray standing on the mount, following in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is the most famous place in Arafat after the Namira Mosque.
Libya death toll rises as clashes in Benghazi continue
Up to 13 Libyan soldiers were killed and 50 others wounded in clashes between army forces and militant Islamist groups in the eastern port city of Benghazi on Thursday, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. Two cars loaded with explosives targeted
MoH helps 32 sick pilgrims to complete journey of a lifetime
The Ministry of Health arranged to have 32 sick pilgrims of different nationalities who were hospitalized in Madinah to be brought to Arafat on Wednesday in a especially equipped ambulance fleet to enable them to perform Haj. Speaking to the
U.S. Marine ‘presumed lost’ in Mideast Gulf
A U.S. Marine who ejected from an airplane over the Middle East Gulf is “presumed lost at sea,” the U.S. Navy said Thursday, marking the first reported casualty from the ongoing operation against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
300,000 Indian Haj applicants turned down
An estimated 300,000 Indian Muslims did not have their applications approved for the Haj this year, according to reports. About 136,000 are performing the pilgrimage this year, according to the Indian Consulate. There are fewer Indians in the Kingdom because
Syrian Kurds say American joins fight against ISIS
A U.S. citizen has joined Kurdish forces fighting against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants in northern Syria, a spokesman for the main Kurdish armed group in the country said on Thursday. The Kurdish official said that Jordan
US envoys welcome American pilgrims
A large group of American pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport on a Saudi Airlines flight from Madinah on Thursday and were warmly received by US Consul-General Todd Holmstrom, along with Vice Consuls Vanessa Whittington, Kareema Dauod-Akguc and Morgan
Egypt judge in mass death sentence cases removed
The Egyptian judge who oversaw mass death sentence cases against Islamist supporters of the country’s ousted president, drawing strong international criticism, has been removed from his criminal court, officials and the judge himself told The Associated Press on Thursday. The
Govt to pay for Haj of martyrs’ relatives
Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, has announced that the government will pay for the Haj of the wives and children of soldiers martyred in the line of duty. He recently ordered the Public Administration of Retirees
Saudi group performs hajj on behalf of Syria ‘martyrs’
One hundred and twenty young Saudis are performing hajj this year on behalf of Syrians who died fighting the Damascus regime, Mohammad al-Nuaimi, supervisor of the “hajj campaign for Syrian martyrs,” has said. The Saudi youth are part of the
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