Latest in Tag: saudi arabia Highlight
Latest in Tag: saudi arabia
Al-Gizawy trial adjourned
Egyptian lawyer’s case adjourned after third hearing
Egyptian detainee in Saudi Arabia writes letter to Morsy
Al-Gizawy asks president to intervene on his behalf
Iranian President dismisses Israeli threat after meeting with Ban Ki-Moon
Iranian leaders speak out on war with Israel ahead of UN General Assembly meeting
Saudis end two-day protest over release of prisoners
Most arrested for political opinions and religious beliefs
This Is Muhammed enters Guinness World Records
The book narrating the life of the prophet Muhammed enters Guinness Records as the largest book in the world
Women’s revolution in the Middle East could be sooner than expected
Saudi women allowed to travel within Gulf without guardians’ approval, while Iranian woman beats Muslim cleric for criticising her outfit
Two Saudis arrested in Cairo International Airport
Visitors accused of smuggling drugs
Russia and Saudi Arabia to ban YouTube if anti-Islam film not deleted
Saudi Arabia and Russia have threatened to block YouTube if Google does not deny access to an anti-Islam film produced in the United States
Egypt, Iran, and Turkey in high level talks over Syria
Saudi Arabia did not send its foreign minister
Saudi Arabia beheads four, whips many more
Four people have been beheaded in Saudi Arabia for breaching Saudi Islamic law, while seven Egyptians were sentenced to lashes and jail-time. The punishments handed out in Saudi bring into question their commitment to human rights as defined within the UN charter
Saudi delegation to visit Egypt for investment talks
A Saudi business-delegation is scheduled to visit Cairo this Monday, with the legal impediments to Saudi investment leading the visit’s agenda. Reportedly, Dr Tawfik Al-Rabea, Saudi Minister of Industry and Trade, will head the delegation that encompasses up to 35 Saudi businessmen, in addition to the Saudi Ambassador to Egypt, Ahmed Al-Katan. The Egyptian delegation …
Morsy’s initiative presented in China
How likely is Morsy’s Quartet initiative to solve the Syrian crisis?
US arms sales triple in 2011
Selling weapons worth $66.3 billion overseas, the US arms sales triple
Unrest raging on in Bahrain
Security forces arrest more men, as human rights organisations’ criticism continue
Saudi royal pardon for 82 Egyptian prisoners
The names of the pardoned prisoners have not yet been released, but Al-Gizawy is not expected to be included
Iranian President in significant visit to Saudi Arabia
Ahmadinejad to attend the OIC summit in Saudi Arabia
Delta Communication acquires CompuMe
Delta Communications and Trade (DCT) has taken 100 percent of shares in CompuMe, an electronics retail company. Amr Sheira, Deputy Manager of CompuMe, said that all the company’s shares and trademarks CompuMe were sold to DCT in the biggest acquisition agreement in communications sector since January. He refused to disclose the value of the agreement …
Two killed including one soldier in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Eleven people have already been killed in violence in Qatif since November
Saudis refute claims that 700 Egyptians are to be released
Saudi Ambassador says pardons will go ahead but not in numbers claimed
Saudi Arabia blogger released after spending a year in prison without charges
Saudi authorities release Nazir Al-Majid, a year after detaining him
Al-Gabaly leaves for Saudi Arabia despite travel ban
Al-Gabaly submitted a written approval granting him one-off permission to travel
Bahrain interior minister orders investigation into violations
Sheikh Rashed Ibn Abdullah Al-Khalifa has ordered an investigation into violations of personal rights committed during crack-downs on protesters
Syrian refugee influx in Lebanon
90,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon following Damascus bombing
Ambassador announces pardon of Egyptian prisoners in Saudi Arabian prisons
Thousands still in prison including Ahmed Al-Gizawy who remains to stand trial
Russia and Saudi Arabia trade barbs on human rights
The tersely worded statements may hint at secret negotiations on Syria
On the best foreign policy priorities
The first foreign presidential visit has further divided domestic opinion in lieu of offering an opportunity to unify the nation over a common cause.
President Morsy and Saudi King meet, discuss local and regional goals
Egyptian and Saudi delegations both say first meeting was positive after Morsy meets with Saudi officials
Economics at the top of the agenda for President Morsy in Riyadh
Remittances, trade, and investment at the heart of discussion between the two states despite the specter of political friction
Morsy’s Saudi visit impact on case of Ahmed Al-Gizawy
Al-Gizawy’s fate could shape mass opinion in regards to the military trials
Egypt expects Saudi financial support by end of month
By Reuters CAIRO: Saudi Arabia will deposit $1 billion at the Egyptian central bank and buy T-bonds valued at $750 million by the end of the month as part of a $2.7 billion support package agreed with Riyadh this week, an Egyptian government official said on Thursday. In addition, Saudi Arabia will provide $250 million …