First multi-language app for hajj pilgrimage launched
The mobile app, prepared by Dr. Najeeb Qasmi, was launched by renowned scholar of Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad) and King Faisal award laureate...
African Union agree in principle to send troops to Burundi
The African Union has agreed to send troops to stop violence in Burundi, a senior official said Friday, after talks in which the 54-member...
Yemen central bank stops guarantees for rice and sugar imports
Yemen's central bank has told traders and local banks it will no longer provide lines of credit for the import of sugar and rice...
Syrian government ready to take part in UN peace talks
Syria is ready to take part in U.N.-organized peace talks and hopes the dialogue will help the country find a solution to the crisis,...
Pakistanis and Syrians attacked in Germany amid tension
A group of Pakistanis and a Syrian were attacked in Cologne amid tensions over New Year's Eve assaults in the city that have been...
Uber to expand Africa operations
Uber is expanding in Africa.
The ride-hailing company said Thursday that it plans to start operating in the capitals of Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania within...
Saudi crown prince accuses Iran of ‘direct aggression’
Riyadh, Nov 7, 2017 (AFP) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused Iran on Tuesday of "direct military aggression" against the kingdom by...
Nearly 30 dead in al-Qaeda attack and clashes in Yemen
At least 15 Yemen soldiers and 14 militants have been killed in an attack by al Qaeda on a military post in the eastern...
Saudi banks Q3 results to reflect growing challenges
Stronger challenges facing Saudi Arabian banks are likely to be reflected in third-quarter results as earnings are hit by weak stocks, more delayed payments...
U.S. sends nine Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia
The United States on Saturday transferred nine Yemeni men to Saudi Arabia from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo, including an inmate who had...
