Revenge and despair pushing Syrians into jihadist ranks
Economic concerns and the desire for a sense of purpose and revenge are the major factors pushing young Syrians into the arms of jihadist...
Saudi Arabia: "Muqeem" New Resident Identity Card introduced
The Passport Department has started issuing the new identity card, Muqeem, for expats.
However, the department has denied a report on MBC.net that the card...
2.5% tax on unused urban land
In a landmark decision to address the growing housing shortage and to make homes more affordable, the Council of Ministers on Monday approved a...
Authorities arrest 23,713 illegal pilgrims in Jazan and Asir
Security forces throughout Jazan and Asir have arrested 23,713 pilgrims who, in direct violation of Haj regulations, did not obtain official Haj permits.
In Jazan,...
Inquiry for the hajj
If Saudi Arabia is to host the annual hajj, it must ensure pilgrims' safety.
It says much about the animosity between Iran and Saudi Arabia...
Crane collapse: Compensation process begins
Specialized committees have started collecting data on the victims of the crane collapse in the Grand Mosque on September 11 which killed about 111...
NATO sends 'clear signal' with eastern presence
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said the alliance's increased presence in eastern member states, which are alarmed by a more assertive Russia, sends...
Iran could send military advisers to Yemen
A delegation from the Houthi movement is in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending Yemen's war, two senior officials said, in what appeared to...
Coalition forces: Yemen truce could collapse
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthis in Yemen has accused the Iranian-allied militia group of repeatedly violating a ceasefire and warned the truce could collapse,...
Saudi Arabia blames Syrian regime for halt of peace talks
Saudi's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said that the Syrian government has refused to cooperate with the U.N. envoy at the Syria peace talks and...
