Latest in Tag: saudi arabia Highlight
Latest in Tag: saudi arabia
5th Egyptian dies in Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage
4,267 citizens underwent medical examinations in the past week during hajj
Examining Saudi-Pakistani ties in changing geopolitics
Suffering setbacks in Yemen, Saudi Arabia seeks closer ties and increased military cooperation with East and South Asian countries. Analysts say Pakistan provides a stepping stone for Riyadh’s “look east” policy.
Saudi Arabia: a victim of hate campaigns
Do not expect to hear a good word about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on any Western media outlet these days. There is growing evidence of an international campaign built on exaggerations to blacken the country’s reputation and undermine its regional leadership standing. This only serves as a gift to the Iranian media and …
Baghdad calls on Saudis to replace ambassador
Iraq has asked Saudi Arabia to recall their envoy to Baghdad, citing statements that “overstepped the boundaries” of diplomacy.
Egyptian expat in Saudi Arabia sentenced to 6 years in jail over espionage charges
The Egyptian expat sent reports on the Saudi army to the Iranian embassy in Lebanon, says Saudi newspaper
Moscow ready to host IsraelâPalestine peace talks: Al-Sisi
In the first of a two-part interview, Al-Sisi discusses Egyptâs position on foreign affairs-related issues. The second part of the interview, which focuses on domestic affairs, will be published Tuesday
Court receives appeal against Red Sea islands verdict
The court scheduled the first session for reviewing the appeal on 30 August
Deteriorated economy forces Egyptians to endure ‘slavery’, maltreatment in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Some expats criticise discrimination and dwindling rights, consider kafala system a form of slavery
Doctors Without Borders evacuating hospital staff from Yemen
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said it was evacuating its staff from Yemen following an air strike that killed 19 people at a clinic. The Saudi-led coalition expressed regret and proposed a meeting with the charity.
Yemeni prime minister concludes Cairo visit, blames Houthis for failed negotiations
Government-backed, Saudi-led coalition airstrike kills 11 people in Yemeni hospital
EETC discusses technical notes on linking with Saudi Arabia transformers
Italian Prysmian and Norwegian Nexans bid for cables tender
Amid calls for deportation, Egyptians in Saudi Arabia encouraged to register with embassy
Makram urges Egyptian diaspora in Saudi Arabia to adhere to pilgrimage laws to avoid deportation
Government escalates legal battle in Red Sea islands, claims annulment suspended
Different courts are looking into various aspects of the case
Sideways trend dominates Gulf markets in past weekâs trading
The Arab Gulf stock markets experienced a sideways trend over the past week affected by the high price of Brent Crude, which rose from $42.14 up to $46.97 per barrel since the beginning of August. Qatar led the region-wide rise to finish 2.57% higher during the past weekâs trading. It increased from 10,681.08 points to …
Opinion: World averts its eyes as Saudis bombard Yemen
War has raged in Yemen for over 500 days. The international community seems to be indifferent to the suffering there. This is detrimental to the credibility of the United States and Europe, DW’s Matthias von Hein writes.
Saudi Arabia tries 14 over Mecca crane collapse
Last year’s crane collapse in Mecca has resulted in 14 people going on trial in Saudi Arabia. Local media say they face charges of negligence and violating safety rules. The tragedy claimed the lives of 111 pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia’s ambivalent relationship to terrorism
Saudi Arabia is often accused of supporting jihadist groups. Now, the monarchy is helping Berlin’s security authorities in the fight against terror. What appears to be a contradiction is not.
Saudi Arabia to aid German investigators over attacks: report
A German news report says Saudi authorities have offered to help investigate two Islamist attacks in July. It said this comes after both attackers were found to have had contact with possible IS backers in the kingdom.
Talks resume in Kuwait after standoff between Houthis, Hadi over UN peace deal
Houthis call for protests to enforce formation of a political council to take power in Yemen
Kuwait tops Gulf stock markets amid varying performance
Performance of Gulf stock markets varied over the past week. The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) rose by 1.29%, recording an average daily trade volume of KD 7.236m. The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) followed in second, having closed at 10,652.3 points and an average trade volume of QR 181.6m per day. The Muscat Securities Market (MSM) …
Decision to remove judges in Tiran and Sanafir trial adjourned to 13 August
Debate over Egyptâs sovereignty over Red Sea islands continues
27th Arab Summit: between vague prospects for cooperation and prioritising Palestine
Arab leaders have vowed to work together on security concerns since 2014, but the threat of extremism and sectarian strife rages on
Egypt receives 16.65% of Brazilian exports, ranks third in Arab world
Brazilian exports to the Arab world amounted to $5.24bn in the first half of 2016
Knesset members to visit Saudi, recognised relations with Israel come to the light
Pronounced relations between the two countries have been rapidly developing since the Egyptian-Saudi maritime agreement
Profits take over Gulf markets during last weekâs trading
Qatarâs stock exchange topped the Gulf markets last week with an increase of 4.66%, reaching a level of 10,428.67 points, recording an average daily trading value of 144.914m riyals. Dubai capital market came second with an increase of 3%, reaching the level of 3,471.9 points, recording an average daily trading value of 496.84m dirhams. Saudi …
Political activist Hamdy Keshta announces open-ended hunger strike
Keshta was arrested in a demonstration protesting the transfer of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi sovereignty
Iran starts trial over Saudi embassy burning
Iranian protesters accused of storming the embassy of Saudi Arabia have attended their first hearing before a Tehran court. Forty-eight people, including four clerics, face charges over the January incident.
Gulf markets see all-round increases in past week’s trading
Saudi Arabia ranked third with an increase of 2.5% to 6661.65 points, and achieved an average daily trading value of SR 4.23bn.
US releases secret chapter of report on 9/11 terror attacks in 2001
The US Congress has published long-classified documents on alleged ties between Saudi Arabia and 9/11 hijackers. While the inquiry found no solid evidence of links, officials noted their suspicions of Saudi support.
10 protesters sentenced to prison over âRed Sea islandsâ demonstrations
In other similar cases, protesters were acquitted from charges