What’s needed for better Saudi-U.S. business ties?
When King Salman talks with President Barack Obama in their upcoming meeting, which is the Saudi king’s first White House visit as ruler, much...
As insults fly, Iran-Saudi haj row aggravates regional rifts
Iranians are sceptical about that. But analysts across the region agree the depth of the crisis may be determined largely by the results of...
Why Egypt has a different take on Russian airstrikes in Syria
Egypt says Russia’s anti-terror airstrikes in Syria will restrict the spread of terrorism and deal a major blow to the Daesh terrorist group in...
German special forces make three arrests over Paris attacks
German police report that three people were arrested near the city of Aachen in connection with the Paris attacks.
The Reuters news agency reported that...
Libya’s navy says 180 migrants rescued in Mediterranean
Libya's navy says it has rescued 180 African and Arab migrants headed to Europe across the Mediterranean Sea.
Navy spokesman Ayoub Jassem says the migrants...
UAE sharpshooter Ahmed Khalil crowned Asian player of the year
UAE sharpshooter Ahmed Khalil stunned compatriot Omar Abdulrahman and China’s Zheng Zhi as he was named Asian Player of the Year at a glittering...
Egypt president asks housing minister to form new government
Egypt's President Abdel-Fatah el-Sissi on Thursday appointed a new prime minister, picking his housing minister Mustafa Madbouly to form a government.
The appointment came three...
Kurdish forces end riots by IS prisoners in Syria
Hours after the Islamic State militants knocked down doors and dug holes in walls between cells in a prison in Syria, Kurdish-led forces put...
Holy sites rail project completed
The Chinese construction company responsible for the Mashaer Railway at the holy sites has completed the project after six years.
China Railway Construction Corporation Limited...
Business Opportunities Forum to promote Saudi-French links
Saudi Arabia will host the 2nd Saudi-French Business Opportunities Forum in Riyadh on Oct. 12.
A high-powered French delegation represented by Prime Minister Manuel Valls,...
