Lockdowns not enough to defeat Coronavirus -WHO
The World Health Organization's top emergency expert said on Sunday that countries can't simply lock down their societies to defeat Coronavirus, adding that there...
Gulf ministers express solidarity with France
Gulf foreign ministers expressed solidarity with France Tuesday after attacks claimed by the Islamic State group killed at least 129 people in Paris.
"The ministers...
Saudi says talks with Iran on Hajj 'positive'
Saudi Arabia said talks on Wednesday with visiting Iranian delegates on arrangements for Hajj pilgrims from the Islamic republic have been "positive".
Earlier this month,...
Saudi ready to take part in any U.S.-led ground operations in Syria
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it was ready to participate in any ground operations in Syria if the U.S.-led alliance decides to start such...
Saudi women take victory laps as driving ban ends
Women in Saudi Arabia took to the roads early on Sunday, ushering in the end of the world's last ban on female drivers, long...
UAE says ready to commit troops to fight Syria jihadists
The United Arab Emirates has said it is ready to commit ground troops against jihadists in Syria and described Russian air strikes in the...
Hamas not seeking a war with Israel, says top official
A senior leader of the Islamist group Hamas said the Palestinian movement was not seeking a new war with Israel and insisted a network...
Turkey and Israel hold new reconciliation talks
Turkey and Israel held a fresh round of talks Thursday in an effort to normalise ties after relations were partially frozen five years ago,...
Saudi says to ensure Binladin Group resolves wage issue
The Saudi labour minister vowed Tuesday to ensure the Binladin Group keeps a promise to resolve wage issues, amid reports of thousands at the...
Qatar names new foreign minister in cabinet reshuffle
Qatar’s emir on Wednesday ordered a cabinet reshuffle in which he named a new foreign minister, according to state news agency QNA.
Foreign minister Khalid...
