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 »
Tag Archives: UAE
Saudi to restore ties when ‘Iran stops meddling’
Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would restore ties with Iran when Tehran stopped meddling in the affairs of other countries and pledged that Riyadh would continue to work “very hard” to support bids for peace in Syria and Yemen
Dubai ruler’s ten years of exceptional leadership
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Jan. 4, 2016 marks the tenth anniversary of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s accession as Ruler of Dubai. It is a day for celebration and for giving thanks. This is an opportunity for Emiratis
UAE downgrades diplomatic status of Iranian diplomats
The UAE on Monday downgraded Iran’s diplomatic representation and cut the number of envoys allowed on its soil, soon after two Gulf allies cut ties with the Islamic republic. The UAE’s foreign ministry said the decision was taken on the
Jordan frees No. 2 figure in Muslim Brotherhood from prison
Jordan on Monday released a top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood opposition group after he served over two-thirds of his 18-month prison term for criticizing the United Arab Emirates, an ally of the kingdom. Zaki Bani Ersheid’s release comes at
UAE summons Iranian ambassador after Saudi embassy attacked
The UAE on Sunday summoned Iran’s ambassador after attacks on two Saudi diplomatic posts in the Islamic republic, the state-run Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Demonstrators targeted the Saudi embassy in Tehran on Saturday, in protest against Riyadh’s executions of
International support for KSA’s efforts to protect Islam
Bahraini Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa has lauded the “honorable” stances of the Kingdom, led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, in support of Islam and Muslims. The Kingdom’s efforts to confront whoever seeks to
Dubai proves resilient, Happy New Year!
Dubai brought in the near year with a chain of dazzling fireworks displays bringing in the new year on Thursday night, just hours after a large fire near the main site of the celebrations engulfed a 63-storey hotel. Hundreds of
UAE seizes Iranian ship smuggling drugs and people
An Iranian ship smuggling in drugs and people has been seized by the UAE’s Ministry of Interior, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday. The operation was carried out by a joint team from the Federal Anti-Narcotics department and Sharjah’s
Yemen ceasefire to begin Tuesday morning
A ceasefire in Yemen, meant to go into effect at midnight on Monday, was pushed to 9 am on Tuesday, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. “We hope the militias [Iran-backed militia forces in Yemen] will commit to the ceasefire this
UAE and China set up $10bn joint strategic investment fund
The UAE and China have established a joint strategic investment fund worth $10 billion, the UAE’s state news agency reported, as China pursues its ambition to rebuild Silk Road trade routes. The agreement was clinched during a three-day visit by
Saudi king: GCC unity needed against threats
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud emphasized that Gulf Arab states must stand united and work together to fortify themselves against foreign threats at a time when the region is passing through tough times. Inaugurating the 36th session of
ISIS problem can only be solved by regional Sunni powers
By : Dr. Azeem Ibrahim Should the West be involved in Syria? Or get more involved, as is now planned? It is certainly true that ISIS poses a threat to security in the West. After the recent scenes in Paris
More powers enter Mideast fray. But still no real strategy
By : Raghida Dergham The scattered approaches of the U.S., Russia, Turkey, Britain, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Qatar and others – those involved in military operations in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya – are, despite all pretenses,
Gulf plans to roll out value-added tax in 3 years
Gulf states have agreed on key issues for implementing value-added tax in the region, an official from the United Arab Emirates finance ministry said on Monday. The agreement was reached at a meeting of representatives from Gulf ministries a few
UAE National Day: United we stand, united we succeed
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Dec. 2, 1971 was much more than a simple signing of a treaty, it changed our lives forever. It broke down not only physical borders and barriers, but over time it brought the leaders
Israel to open renewable energy office in Abu Dhabi
Israel “soon” will open an office focused on renewable energy in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates — even though the two nations have no diplomatic relations, an Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman said. If opened, the office
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince receives Yemeni tribal chiefs
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received the leaders of Yemen’s Marib tribes. The Yemeni delegtion was headed by Marib Governor Sultan bin Ali Al Arrada and accompanied by Brigadier Mussalam Al Rashedi, Commander of
UAE hails ‘first woman in Arab world’ to head advisory body
The UAE’s vice president – who is also the prime minister and ruler of Dubai – hailed Amal al-Qubaisi on Wednesday for being the first woman in the Arab world to be elected as speaker for its national advisory on
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