Saudi Prince Mohammed visits Silicon Valley
The powerful young prince behind modernising reforms in Saudi Arabia presents himself as the champion of his nation's plugged-in youth, and his visit to...
Obama sending more forces to Syria to consolidate gains against ISIS
President Barack Obama announced on Monday the biggest expansion of U.S. ground troops in Syria since the civil war there began, saying he would...
President Sisi says Muslim Brotherhood can play role in Egypt
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi suggested the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood could again play a role in public life if Egyptians would welcome that, ahead...
Riyadh gets ready for winter rains
RIYADH: A thick blanket of cloud enveloped the city's skyline for most of the day on Friday, making it a perfect weekend after a...
Saudi film "Barakah yoqabil Barakah" shown at Berlin festival
It's rare that a Saudi Arabian film is shown at a major film festival, but Mahmoud Sabbagh's "Barakah yoqabil Barakah" (Barakah Meets Barakah) has...
Jose Mourinho leaves Chelsea FC for 2nd time
Jose Mourinho's second spell as Chelsea manager ended Thursday, only seven months after he won his third Premier League title with the club.
Although Chelsea...
Al-Hilal reaches ACL Last 4
Al Hilal advanced to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League for the second season in a row after Georgios Donis’ side were held...
Turkey formally requests Syrian Kurdish leader’s extradition
Turkey has submitted documents to the Czech authorities formally requesting the extradition of the former leader of a Syrian Kurdish party, Deputy Prime Minister...
IMF: Low oil prices, turmoil keeps Mideast growth 'subdued'
The International Monetary Fund says a fall in oil prices and deepening turmoil in parts of the Middle East will keep growth subdued this...
Prince Sultan bin Salman is WTO’s new vice president
Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), has been elected as the World Tourism Organization’s (WTO)...
