Middle East

Screenshot_2023-03-11-14-39-17-756_com.android.chrome

Worldwide leaders welcome Saudi-Iran agreement to resume diplomatic relations

March 11, 2023 0

Worldwide leaders have welcomed the announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached an agreement to resume diplomatic relations. The...

Boycott for Peace: Muslim Media Takes a Stand Against Saudi Arabia and Iran Conflict

Muslim Parrot Reporter March 10, 2023 0

Muslim Media Corporation, popularly called MMC, has again taken a brave stance by urging a boycott of Saudi Arabia and...

Screenshot_2023-03-10-08-52-57-847_com.android.chrome

US citizen imprisoned in Iran on spying charges appeals to Biden for help

March 10, 2023 0

In a rare interview from Tehran's Evin prison on Thursday, a US citizen imprisoned by Iran on spying charges that...

Screenshot_2023-03-09-16-57-30-478_com.android.chrome

US announces release of Saudi engineer detainee after 21 years

March 9, 2023 0

The United States announced the release Wednesday from the Guantanamo military prison of a Saudi engineer seized over two decades...

Screenshot_2023-03-07-16-23-53-336_com.whatsapp

Saudi Arabia deposits $5 billion in Turkey central bank: Statement

March 7, 2023 0

Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Turkey to deposit $5 billion in the country’s central bank through the Saudi...

Saudi adjusts bank working hours during Ramadan; declares holidays for Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha

March 6, 2023 0

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the working hours of the bank branches, offices, and money transfer centers during...

Saudi Arabia executes two nationals for sexual assault, murder offenses

March 4, 2023 0

Saudi Arabia has executed two nationals for sexual assault and murder offenses, the interior ministry said on Saturday. Omar...

Screenshot_2023-02-26-15-41-39-665_com.android.chrome

Jordan hosts meeting between top Israeli, Palestinian officials ahead of Ramadan

February 26, 2023 0

Jordan hosted a meeting between top Israeli and Palestinian officials on Sunday aiming to halt surging violence, an official...

Screenshot_2023-02-25-17-29-49-311_com.android.chrome

Key financer of Iran-backed Hezbollah arrested, to be extradited to US

February 25, 2023 0

A Lebanese and Belgian citizen considered a key financier of the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah was arrested Friday in Bucharest,...

Screenshot_2023-02-23-15-25-57-013_com.whatsapp

Inaugural Saudi Arabian AlUla Camel Cup offers $21M in prize money

February 23, 2023 0

The first edition of a camel race in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla is offering a prize pool of more than $21...

Screenshot_2023-02-21-16-59-22-666_com.android.chrome

120 audio engineers fine-tune Masjid Al Haram’s 7000 loudspeaker sound system

February 21, 2023 0

More than 120 audio engineers fine-tuned the sound system at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, which consists of more than 7,000...

Screenshot_2023-02-20-16-00-53-683_com.android.chrome

EU imposes asset freezes, visa bans on Iran’s education, culture ministers

February 20, 2023 0

The European Union on Monday has imposed asset freezes and visa bans on Iran’s education and culture ministers. The sanctions...

Screenshot_2023-02-18-14-22-48-420_com.android.chrome

Saudi leaders order KSRelief to provide aid to earthquake victims in Syria

February 18, 2023 0

Saudi Arabia has sent more humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Syria. Ten trucks loaded with humanitarian aid from...

Editorial: Turkey-Syria Earthquake – Reflecting on the Broader Issue

Muslim Parrot Reporter February 18, 2023 0

By Mutiu Olawuyi On 6 February 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread destruction and loss...

Screenshot_2023-02-17-15-41-51-577_com.android.chrome

Algerian security forces arrest man who threatened to bomb Saudi embassy

February 17, 2023 0

Algerian security forces have arrested one person who threatened to bomb the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s embassy in the capital...

Saudi plane carrying aid lands in Syria’s Aleppo

February 16, 2023 0

The ninth Saudi relief plane has arrived at Aleppo International Airport this morning, carrying 35 tons of food, shelter supplies,...

Court fines SR20m on Binladin firm in 2015 crane crash case

February 15, 2023 0

A court in Saudi Arabia has fined the Saudi Binladin Group 20 million riyals ($5.32 million) after finding it guilty...

MAKKAH,SAUDI ARABIA;April 2018,View of pilgrims in front of the Masjidil Haram

Saudi announces eligible age to perform Hajj 2023

February 15, 2023 0

Saudi Arabia has announced the eligible age for the 2023 Hajj. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj disclosed this in a...

Screenshot_2022-12-24-10-23-58-827_com.android.chrome

Iranians urge foreign envoys to boycott Iran’s annual revolution celebration

February 8, 2023 0

Opponents of Iran’s regime are urging foreign ambassadors to boycott an annual celebration of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in...

Screenshot_2023-02-08-22-22-20-323_com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs

Newborn found under rubble with umbilical cord attached to dead mom in Syria

February 8, 2023 0

A newborn baby was rescued from underneath the rubble of a destroyed home with her umbilical cord still attached...

Screenshot_2023-02-07-22-20-52-446_com.android.chrome

About $100 million in earthquake relief pledged to Syria, Turkey by UAE

February 7, 2023 0

The United Arab Emirates Tuesday pledged $100 million to Syria and Turkey, one of the largest sums yet following...

Screenshot_2023-01-21-21-23-05-717_com.android.chrome

Saudi Arabia foreign minister condemns Swedish authorities for allowing burning of Quran

January 21, 2023 0

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry on Saturday strongly condemned Swedish authorities for allowing a far-right politician to burn a copy...

Screenshot_2023-01-20-20-48-33-827_com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs

Islamic leader calls for update to Iran’s constitution

January 20, 2023 0

Despite a brutal crackdown by security forces, the province of Sistan-Baluchistan has witnessed protests weekly after Friday prayers...

Screenshot_2023-01-17-18-02-26-327_com.android.chrome

Saudi Crown Prince launches fund to support developments in culture, tourism

January 17, 2023 0

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday announced the launch of the Events Investment Fund (EIF) which aims...

Screenshot_2023-01-16-21-51-06-859_com.android.chrome

Iranian activist Leila Hosseinzadeh details dire conditions of female prisoners at Adel Abad prison in social media post

January 16, 2023 0

Iranian activist Leila Hosseinzadeh detailed in a social media post the dire conditions of female prisoners jailed at Adel...

Screenshot_2022-11-02-11-09-56-177-edit_com.android.chrome

Former Iran defense ministry official sentenced to death for allegedly spying for Britain

January 11, 2023 0

Iran has sentenced a former defense ministry official to death for allegedly spying for Britain, the official IRNA news...

Practical Tools for Religious Diplomacy

Muslim Parrot Reporter January 11, 2023 0

By Rebecca Abrahamson This is part two of an article about religious diplomacy. In that first piece, we discussed the...

Iran arrests journalist who interviewed inmates’ families: Report

January 7, 2023 0

Iranian authorities have arrested a journalist who published interviews with families of death row inmates sentenced in connection with...

Screenshot_2023-01-05-09-35-09-203_com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs

Dubai sets out $8.7 trillion economic plan to double on foreign trade, investment for next decade

January 5, 2023 0

Dubai set out a 32 trillion-dirham ($8.7 trillion) economic plan on Wednesday that includes doubling foreign trade and investment...

Screenshot_2023-01-02-08-02-16-686_com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs

Police detain several unidentified top-tier football players in raid at party in Iran

January 2, 2023 0

Iranian police briefly detained several unidentified top-tier football players in a raid on a party on New Year’s Eve...

20077e10-327c-4615-94db-5a619d138088_4x3_690x515

Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia

December 31, 2022 0

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a $75 million-a-year contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr football club, CBS Sports...

Screenshot_2022-12-28-10-40-10-693_com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs

Doctors remove tumor the size of football from man’s stomach in UAE surgery

December 28, 2022 0

Surgeons at Dubai’s NMC Specialty Hospital have removed a tumor the size of a football from a man’s stomach...

Screenshot_2022-12-27-15-07-28-377_com.android.chrome

Iraq PM summons central bank governor amid worries sparked by currency drop against dollar

December 27, 2022 0

Iraq’s premier summoned the central bank governor Tuesday amid worries sparked by a currency drop against the dollar, with...

Screenshot_2022-12-26-12-51-53-589_com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs

Saudi Arabia, Japan sign clean energy cooperation document

December 26, 2022 0

Saudi Arabia and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) on Sunday in the fields of the circular carbon...

Screenshot_2022-12-21-07-44-50-945_com.android.chrome

Saudi Arabia cabinet furthers intentions to cooperate with countries on atomic energy, economic crime

December 21, 2022 0

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet rounded off 2022 by furthering its intentions to cooperate with a number of countries in fields...

Screenshot_2022-12-20-21-58-06-696_com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs

December 20, 2022 0

OPEC+ members leave politics out of decision making process, says Saudi Energy Minister OPEC+ members leave politics out of the...

Screenshot_2022-12-19-19-20-33-743_com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs