Morocco arrests seven on suspicion of ISIS ties
Morocco said on Friday its security forces had arrested a group of seven suspected Islamist militants linked to ISIS, including the group's leader, who...
Emirati film 'Hijab' qualifies for Oscar Award
UAE documentary movie Hijab ‘The Tainted Veil’, which throws light on the most discussed and controversial topic of 21st century on women empowerment, has...
Saudi posts record $98 billion deficit in 2015
OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia posted a record $98 billion budget deficit in 2015 due to the sharp fall in oil prices, the finance ministry...
Syrian daily dismisses talk of early presidential elections
Syrian government forces gained new ground, capturing a strategic northern town on Thursday, while a state-owned daily dismissed as "premature" all talk about early...
British music legend David Bowie dies aged 69
British music legend David Bowie has died after a long battle with cancer, his official Twitter and Facebook accounts said Monday, prompting an outpouring...
Saudi consumers still spending despite oil price slump
Bloomberg TV report that Saudi Arabians are still spending money despite the worldwide slump in oil prices. Emad Mostaque reports that the kingdom of...
Saudi arrest suspect over murder of policemen in Qatif
Saudi authorities have arrested a man over a number of attacks on police in the kingdom's Shiite-populated east, including one that killed two of...
Saudi innovator among 12 Arab ‘Stars of Science’
Twelve of the Arab world’s most promising and remarkable young innovators beat thousands of rival applicants to be selected as candidates on the 7th...
Saudi film fans revel on 'green carpet' as festival begins
The "red carpet" was made of green artificial turf and women wore traditional black robes instead of plunging necklines when the third Saudi Film...
Egypt's President Sisi defends giving Red Sea islands to Saudi
Egypt's president on Wednesday defended his country's declared intention to hand over control over two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, saying Cairo...
