Saudi Emirs Discuss Security, Development as Expats Embrace Ramadan in the Kingdom
The annual meeting of Saudi regional emirs took center stage this week, focusing on national security and sustainable development. As...
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Saudi Cracks Down on Illegal Trucking: Foreign Operators Face Heavy Fines
File source: Google Saudi authorities have impounded three foreign trucks and imposed fines of SR10,000 on each operator for unauthorized...
Ramadan: King Salman approves global distribution of 1.2 million Qur’an copies in 79 languages
Ahead of the month of Ramadan, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has authorized the distribution of...
Trump’s AI-generated Gaza resort video sparks outrage, accusations of fascism, ‘ethnic cleansing’
Social media erupted in anger and disbelief after Donald Trump’s official accounts posted an AI-generated video depicting a war-torn Gaza...
Hamas hands over four Israeli hostages’ bodies as ceasefire’s first phase nears end
As the ongoing first phase of the ceasefire deal in the war-torn Gaza nears its end, Hamas has handed over...
Saudi Arabia calls for Ramadan moon sighting
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has urged Muslims to look for the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday,...
Saudi Arabia partners with University of Sydney for groundbreaking documentation of ancient sites
The Saudi Heritage Commission, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, has initiated the “Survey and Documentation of Stone...
UAE schools wrap up syllabus early as Ramadan nears, fostering reflection and togetherness
With Ramadan set to begin in early March, numerous schools across the UAE have finalized their academic syllabi, aligning the...
Iran condemns Israeli airspace violation over Nasrallah’s funeral as ‘terrorism against civilians
Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s violation of Lebanese sovereignty, branding it a "vicious act of terrorism against civilians." The reaction...
Egypt, Qatar press Israel to release 620 Palestinian prisoners following ceasefire dispute
Egypt and Qatar are urging Israel to fulfill its commitment to release 620 Palestinian prisoners, following Hamas' release of six...
Syria: President Al-Sharaa invited to Arab League summit on Gaza amid outcry over Trump plan
New Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has received an official invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to attend an extraordinary...
Truce future hangs in balance as Israel halts Gaza prisoner release, cites reason
The Israeli government has announced a move to delay the planned release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing concerns over the...
King Salman honors Saudi legacy, names Riyadh squares after imams, kings
King Salman issued a directive to name 15 squares in Riyadh after notable imams and kings of the Saudi State,...
Saudi Arabia celebrates founding day, honoring three centuries of heritage, unity
Saudi Arabia marks its annual Founding Day today, February 22, commemorating the establishment of the first Saudi state by Imam...
EU to suspend Syria sanctions amid post-Assad reconstruction efforts
The European Union is set to lift sanctions on Syria’s banking, energy, and transport sectors starting Monday, diplomats confirmed, marking...
Netanyahu pictured inside displaced Palestinian home in Tulkarm refugee camp, UN slams Israeli PM action
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been pictured alongside Israeli soldiers inside a Palestinian family’s home in Tulkarm Refugee Camp,...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman holds talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday....
GCC tourism booms with 68.1 million visitors in 2023, economic impact soars to $223.4 billion
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) recorded a significant surge in international tourism, welcoming 68.1 million visitors in 2023—a 42.8% increase...
US-Russia talks set in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv says “Ukraine will ‘never accept’ deal without participation”
High-level delegations from the US and Russia are set to meet Tuesday in Saudi Arabia for discussions aimed at ending...
Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon misses deadline amid ceasefire uncertainty
A ceasefire deadline for Israeli troops to leave southern Lebanon expired Tuesday, just hours after Israel announced it would maintain...
“Israel’s deliberate demolition preventing residents from returning,” says HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that the destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon by Israeli forces is...
Macron discusses Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East with Saudi Crown Prince
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that he had a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,...
Lebanon condemns attack on UN convoy, vows to bring perpetrators to justice
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun has condemned an attack on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy in Beirut...
Lifting sanctions tops agenda as Syria Foreign Minister lands in Paris for high-level talks
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani will attend an international conference in Paris on Thursday, marking the country's first high-level...
Netanyahu warns of renewed Gaza violent offensive as Hamas delays hostage
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday evening that Israel will resume intense military operations in Gaza if Hamas does...
King Abdullah rejects Palestinian displacement in White House talks with trump
King Abdullah II of Jordan has firmly rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, emphasizing that the reconstruction of...
Hamas gives reason for pausing hostage release, knocks Israel as tension flares
Hamas has accused Israel of violating the ongoing six-week ceasefire agreement, citing the continuous killing of Palestinians and obstructing the...
Saudi Arabia busts major drug trafficking networks
In its bids to end the devastating impacts of drug trafficking, the Saudi authorities have successfully dismantled three criminal networks...
Egypt to host emergency Arab Summit on Palestine crisis
Egypt will convene an emergency summit of Arab nations on February 27 to address the “latest serious developments” concerning the...
Gulf Cooperation Council lashes Israeli PM over remarks on Palestinian State in Saudi Arabia
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has issued a strong condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks regarding the...
Businesses in Jordan ramp up early Ramadan preparations amid economic uncertainty
With Ramadan approaching, businesses across Jordan have begun preparations as early as February, anticipating increased consumer demand for festive foods,...
Saudi Arabia rejects Netanyahu remarks on Palestinian displacement
Saudi Arabia has firmly dismissed comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the displacement of Palestinians, calling them...
UAE assures Coca-Cola safety amid European recall concerns
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCaE) has confirmed that Coca-Cola products in the UAE are safe to consume...
Oman expands newborn screening, pre-marital medical examination programmes to curb genetic diseases
In a bid to enhance public health and curb genetic diseases and congenital defects, Oman's Ministry of Health has officially...
Saudi Arabia congratulates Ahmed al-Sharaa as Syria’s interim president
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have extended their congratulations to Ahmed al-Sharaa on his appointment...
Trump Insists Egypt, Jordan will accept displaced Gazans despite their rejection
US President Donald Trump has again reassured that Egypt and Jordan would accept displaced Palestinians from Gaza, despite both nations...
Saudi Arabia: Deadly bus crash claims 15 lives, others in critical conditions
A tragic road accident near Jizan, western Saudi Arabia, claimed the lives of 15 people, including nine Indian nationals, according...
“We are doing everything we can”: Australian government reacts as Israel calls for renewed efforts against anti-Semitism
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called on Australia to intensify its response to what he described as an “epidemic...
Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House, Israeli PM office announces
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next week for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. This will...
Fresh mass graves unearthed in Damascus following collapse of President Assad regime
Syrian civil defense workers have uncovered the charred remains of at least 26 victims in two separate basements in rural...
Books once forbidden in Syria now fill Damascus shelves after al-Assad fall
Books recounting torture in Syrian prisons and different theological texts are now openly displayed in Damascus bookstores, marking a dramatic...
Iranian FM rattles Trump controversial Gaza plan suggests Israelis be sent to Greenland
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has ridiculed the proposed plan of U.S. President Donald Trump to remove Palestinians from Gaza,...
It’s “ethnic cleansing,”: Arab League, Egypt condemn proposed displacement of Palestinians
The Arab League issued a strong warning against “attempts to uproot the Palestinian people from their land” following U.S. President...
EU considers easing sanctions on Syria following Assad ouster
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that the bloc is expected to agree on Monday to begin easing...
UAE: Drivers cautioned as foggy morning brings safety warnings
Motorists in the UAE are advised to exercise caution today as the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued yellow...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli raid in Jenin, calls for international action
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli military operation in the West Bank’s Jenin area, according to a report...
Trump lifts sanctions on Israeli settler groups imposed by Biden administration
US President Donald Trump on Monday reversed sanctions imposed by the previous Biden administration on far-right Israeli settler groups and...
Syria new leader congratulates Trump, calls for improved ties
Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has congratulated US President Donald Trump on his inauguration, expressing optimism about fostering stronger relations...
Oman: Four critically injured in residential building fire
In Oman, a fire broke out at a residential building housing laborers in the Wilayat of Seeb, critically injuring four...
Video: Israeli forces begin withdrawal ahead of ceasefire
Israeli forces have reportedly started retreating from positions in Gaza’s Rafah, moving toward the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egypt-Gaza border,...
Netanyahu drags Gaza ceasefire, demands list of hostages from Hamas
The Gaza ceasefire, originally set to commence at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday, has been delayed as Israel awaits...
Oman mandates vaccination for Umrah pilgrims
The Ministry of Health in Oman has announced that all citizens and residents planning to perform Umrah must receive the...
12-year-old Lebanese boy dies attempting viral TikTok food challenge
A tragic incident in Lebanon has claimed the life of 12-year-old Joe Skaff, who choked to death while attempting a...
Israel approves ceasefire, hostage release deal with Hamas
Israel’s cabinet has approved a ceasefire agreement with Palestinian group Hamas, aimed at facilitating the release of hostages from the...
Ceasefire deal sparks hope for peace as Israeli sets to vote on Gaza deal
The Israeli cabinet is set to vote on a ceasefire and hostage-exchange agreement with Hamas on Thursday, aiming to bring...
Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire, calls for end to Israeli aggression
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, urging an end to what it describes as "Israeli aggression"...
UAE launches MBZ-SAT in landmark in Middle East space exploration
The United Arab Emirates marked a significant achievement in space exploration with the successful launch of the MBZ-SAT, the region's...
Iran warns against war, denies seeking nuclear weapons
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that Iran is not pursuing "nuclear weaponry" and cautioned US President-elect Donald Trump against actions...
Geneva talks renew hope for Iran nuclear deal
Iran’s official news agency reported on Tuesday that discussions held in Geneva between Iran, Britain, France, and Germany will continue...
Kuwaiti court sentences citizens, expatriates in human trafficking, money laundering case
The Second Criminal Court in Kuwait has delivered a landmark ruling in a case involving human trafficking and money laundering...