Egypt’s chief prosecutor wants close monitoring of the media
Egypt's chief prosecutor on Wednesday reminded his staff to closely monitor the media and start legal action against any outlet that disrupts security...
Syria's Assad shows no willingness to compromise
As the Syria peace talks resume next week, President Bashar al-Assad, backed militarily by Iran and Russia, shows no willingness to compromise, much less...
Oil ouput freeze already in place, says UAE
Emirati Oil Minister Suhail Mazrouei said Monday that current market prices are forcing most producers to freeze oil output levels, insisting it made "no...
SR500bn Madinah projects on track
The massive SR500 billion expansion projects under way in Madinah are on track and becoming a reality for all to see, said Prince Faisal...
Saudi-US companies sign several cooperation pacts
A number of economic agreements and partnerships were signed between Saudi companies and establishments and their American counterparts during the Saudi-American Investment Forum organized...
Hospitalised Palestinian president Abbas has lung infection
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is suffering from a lung infection and could remain in hospital for several days, Palestinian medics and officials said on...
Saudi backs deal that would make Assad ally Lebanon's president
Saudi Arabia lent its backing on Thursday to a power-sharing plan that would make a family friend of Syria's Bashar al-Assad president of Lebanon,...
U.N. evacuates refugees to Italy from Libya for first time
The United Nations began bringing African refugees to Italy from Libya on Friday, evacuating them from detention centres whose conditions have been condemned by...
Saudi considering lifting export curbs on cement, steel
Saudi Arabia is considering lifting partial export bans on cement and steel to relieve oversupply in the local market, economic news website al-Eqtisadiah quoted...
74 arrested for Asir bombing in 2 weeks
Within two weeks, 74 arrests — 64 Saudis, 10 foreigners — have been made across the Kingdom for the bombing of the Emergency Forces...
