Saudi tightens rules for scholarships to study abroad
The Saudi Arabian government has decided on new eligibility requirements on its multi-billion dollar scholarship programme for young Saudis who study for university degrees...
Libya parliament extends deadline for new unity government
Libya's internationally recognised parliament has extended to Sunday a deadline for the formation of a new national unity government aimed at ending years of...
Saudi policeman shot dead after Makkah raid
A Saudi police officer has been shot dead in the Makkah region, the interior ministry said on Friday, after four suspected jihadists died during...
Burkini banned in France, PM supports
France's prime minister is expressing support for local bans of burkini swimsuits, saying the swimwear is based on the "enslavement of women" and therefore...
Israel jails Islamic cleric for 11 months for incitement
An Israeli court on Tuesday upheld a conviction of Islamic cleric Raed Salah and jailed him for 11 months for inciting violence over Jerusalem's...
Erdogan urges respect for election win in Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday hailed a big victory for his ruling party in the country's parliamentary election and demanded the world...
Emirates Airlines launches online booking and check-in
Emirates has launched an Arabic version of its popular mobile site, allowing customers in the Middle East and North Africa to book flights, check-in...
Gaza audiences enjoy first night out at the movies in 20 years
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are enjoying their first night out at the movies since political tensions led to the torching of cinemas in...
Saudi reforms may not prevent looming economic slump
At a three-day conference in Riyadh this week, hundreds of Saudi Arabian officials and businessmen discussed ways to rescue the economy from low oil...
Syrian rebels receive U.S. made weapons for Aleppo battle
Rebels battling the Syrian army and its allies south of Aleppo say they have received new supplies of U.S.-made anti-tank missiles from states that...
