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: October 2014
UAE: Biden apologizes for remarks about ISIS
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden apologized to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for comments suggesting that the Gulf country and other regional powers had financed extremist groups in Syria, the UAE state news agency WAM reported. “The United States
Millions across KSA mark Eid Al-Adha
Millions of Muslims across Saudi Arabia, including a large number of expatriate workers, celebrated Eid Al-Adha or the feast of sacrifice on Saturday by taking part in Eid prayers at mosques and open grounds, organizing various cultural programs and visiting
King: Military role in Haj operation pivotal
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has underscored the great services being offered by the Kingdom’s military and security forces to the guests of God. “Serving pilgrims is a big responsibility,” the king said in a speech, which
Spirited Hajis stone the Satan
Chanting Allah-o-Akbar (God is Greatest), more than two million pilgrims stoned the Jamrat Al-Aqaba, one of the three pillars representing Satan, in Mina on Saturday. The pilgrims came to Mina from Muzdalifa where they spent Friday night under the open
U.S. VP apologizes after riling Turkey’s Erdogan
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday called and apologized to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over comments suggesting Ankara had financed and armed militant organizations in Syria. During a speech at Harvard University Thursday, Biden criticized allies in the
British teacher released after being held in Libya
British teacher Briton David Bolam has been released after being held as a hostage in Libya, the UK Foreign Office in London said on Saturday. The ministry said Bolam was “safe and well” and had been reunited with his family
Parents of U.S. ISIS captive in video plea for release
The parents of an American aid worker held hostage by militants belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) issued a video plea for their son’s release on Saturday, urging his captors to show mercy. In a three-minute
$533 mn project to turn Arafat into a smart city
Seven government authorities are awaiting royal approval for about $53 million (SR2 billion) project to transform Arafat into a smart city. Sources told Okaz/Saudi Gazette that the “Modern Arafat Tent Project” will focus on rebuilding the entire infrastructure of Arafat
Quenching the soul: Drinking from Makkah’s Zamzam well
Around 50 meters from the Ka’bah, Islam’s holiest site, lies the “Well of Zamzam,” which according to Islamic tradition was formed miraculously millennia ago at God’s command. After circumambulating the Ka’bah, pilgrims perform Sa’ey – traversing between the hills of
Politics to pop royalty: World’s 500 influential Muslims unveiled
From scientists, to artists, to kings, “The Muslim 500” list of the world’s most influential Muslims was released this week, with a section on extremist leaders who have garnered notoriety over the past year. The makers of the list set
Assad makes rare public appearance at Eid prayers
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad made a rare public appearance on Saturday, attending prayers on the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday at a mosque in Damascus, state media said. State media and Assad’s official Twitter feed posted photos of the embattled president
Eid begins as Muslim pilgrims conclude hajj
Two million Muslims ritually stoned the devil Saturday in the last major ritual of this year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia, while fellow believers around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice. The stoning took place in Mina, about
Gold heads for 4th weekly loss in five, platinum hits 5-year low
Gold was poised for a fourth weekly loss in five on Friday, hurt by the strength of the dollar in recent weeks, while platinum slumped to a five-year low. All eyes are now on U.S. nonfarm payrolls later in the
Clashes kill 12 Libya soldiers in new Benghazi battle
At least 12 Libyan soldiers were killed and 45 wounded on Friday in fresh clashes with Islamist militants near the airport of the eastern city of Benghazi, a medic said. Special army forces allied to brigades of former general Khalifa
Egypt vegetarians dread Eid slaughtering ritual
On the Islamic Eid al-Adha holiday this year – during which Muslims ritually slaughter livestock – vegetarians and vegans in Egypt’s capital Cairo are looking to escape, according to a report by The Guardian. In the days immediately after Eid
Mashair train solves transport logistics
Transport logistics has been one of the major challenges for the Saudi government during Haj, but the multibillion-riyal Mashair train has made the process much easier. The train started operating in the early hours of Friday carrying 360,000 pilgrims to
Australian PM seeks re-think on parliament burqa ban after backlash
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott asked officials on Friday to re-think restrictions on members of the public wearing face-coverings such as burqas in parliament following a public backlash against the measures. The restrictions, which would have forced women wearing head
Father of UK journalist pleads ISIS to free son
The father of John Cantlie, a British photojournalist held by the Islamic State militant group, appealed for his release in a video issued Friday, saying he was a friend of Syria. Paul Cantlie read the statement from his hospital bed
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