Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 14, 2025
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Saudi representative at Arab League receives Arab Parliament speaker in Cairo

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the Arab League, Ambassador Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Matar, received the speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Yamahi, at the delegation’s headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed existing parliamentary cooperation between the Kingdom and the Arab Parliament. They also discussed ways to enhance joint Arab […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 14, 2025
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KSA welcomes record 18.5m pilgrims in 2024

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced that more than 18.5 million pilgrims visited Makkah and Madinah in 2024. This includes 16,924,689 Umrah performers and 1,611,310 Hajj pilgrims. The minister revealed the record-breaking figures at the fourth Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, which runs until Jan. 16.JEDDAH: […]

Middle East
January 12, 2025
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Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria. 

Middle East
January 10, 2025
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ISIS Says It Inspired New Orleans Attack, but Doesn’t Claim Responsibility

The attacker who killed 14 pedestrians on Bourbon Street was “influenced by the discourse and messaging of the Islamic State,” the terrorist group said in a bulletin dated Thursday.The attacker who killed 14 pedestrians on Bourbon Street was “influenced by the discourse and messaging of the Islamic State,” the terrorist group said in a bulletin dated Thursday. 

Middle East, Politics, Saudi Arabia
January 10, 2025
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Saudi envoy to US outlines efforts to maintain safety of Saudi citizens amid LA wildfires

LOS ANGELES: Saudi ambassador to the US, Princess Reema bint Bandar, reaffirmed on Thursday the embassy’s commitment to the safety and security of Saudi citizens in Los Angeles and surrounding areas impacted by wildfires, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a statement, Princess Reema emphasized that the embassy and the consulate general were working tirelessly to […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Weather
January 10, 2025
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Kingdom readies itself for 3 days of rain and high winds

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is bracing itself for rainfall across most parts of the Kingdom over the next three days after the National Center for Meteorology issues warnings on Thursday. In a weather bulletin, the NCM warned of downpours accompanied by winds of up to 60 kph, and the possibility of torrential rain and hail. High […]

Middle East
January 10, 2025
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Effectively Banned by the Regime, a Syrian Film Resurfaces

“Stars in Broad Daylight,” with a domineering character who strongly resembles Hafez al-Assad, had one official showing in Damascus. Now it’s been restored.“Stars in Broad Daylight,” with a domineering character who strongly resembles Hafez al-Assad, had one official showing in Damascus. Now it’s been restored. 

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 09, 2025
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King Faisal Prize announces winners for 2025

RIYADH: The King Faisal Prize 2025 laureates were announced at a ceremony in Riyadh on Wednesday night. Two King Saud University professors, a Canadian scientist who achieved a breakthrough in cellular therapy and a Japanese scientist doing pioneering work in carbon nanotubes were winners of the most coveted prize in the Arab world.RIYADH: The King […]