Israel is weighing the annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, three Israeli officials said, just as several Western nations move towards recognizing Palestinian statehood this month.
It's one of the steps Israel is considering in retaliation (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Culture inaugurated an exhibition in Venice on Thursday as part of "The Saudi Ministry of Culture in Abbazia," a cultural program hosted at the Abbazia building in Dorsoduro 172.
The exhibition presents works from the (...)
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has ruled out joining the Abraham Accords, stressing that Syria's conflict with Israel is fundamentally different from that of other Arab states.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Al Sharaa said Syria's approach is (...)
Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the region's first hub for new media arts, will open its inaugural exhibition CONTINUUM '25 in Riyadh on September 13, showcasing works by 11 emerging artists from Saudi Arabia and around the world.
Running until November (...)
RIYADH — Foreign ministers from 31 Arab and Islamic countries, along with the heads of three regional organizations, issued a joint statement strongly condemning recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the concept of a (...)
MAKKAH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh inaugurated on Saturday the final rounds of the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the (...)
RIYADH — Fahad bin Nafel, president of Al Hilal Football Club, announced on Tuesday he will not seek a new term, bringing an end to a record-setting six-year tenure that cemented his legacy as the most successful president in the club's history.
In (...)
European Union leaders have agreed to send a new diplomatic delegation to Libya after the military leader Khalifa Haftar asked the previous representatives to leave the country.
Speaking on the sidelines of On the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery (...)
RABAT — Saudi Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani has been re-elected chairman of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Justice Ministers. The election was held at the 74th meeting of the Executive Office of the Council in Rabat, Morocco, (...)
Namrata Nangia and her husband have been toying with the idea of having another child since their five-year-old daughter was born. But it always comes back to one question: 'Can we afford it?' She lives in Mumbai and works in pharmaceuticals, her (...)
MALE — Saudi Arabia launched the "Makkah Route" Initiative in the Maldives on Monday, making it the eighth country to benefit from the initiative. The other countries are Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Côte (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that more than one million pilgrims have benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative since its launch, reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to serving pilgrims.
Now in its seventh year, the (...)
MEXICO CITY — The Saudi Film Commission has announced the launch of Saudi Film Nights in Mexico from May 6 to 11, 2025, as part of its ongoing international outreach to promote Saudi cinema on the global stage.
Following successful events in France, (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports recorded a high performance in 2024 with a total value of SR515 billion, the highest in its history.
Exports grew by 13% compared to the previous year, in addition to an increase of more than 113% since the (...)
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers discussed on Tuesday measures to balance Riyadh's real estate sector and reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing rising land prices and rents witnessed in the capital city of Riyadh in recent years. (...)
RABAT — Saudi Arabia has officially launched its national pavilion at the 30th edition of the International Publishing and Book Fair 2025, taking place in the Moroccan capital Rabat from April 17 to 27, under the supervision of the Literature, (...)
MAKKAH — The 163rd Ministerial Council meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which concluded in Makkah on Thursday, reiterated the support of the GCC for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people to continue living on their (...)
MAKKAH — The 14th session of the Saudi-Moroccan Joint Committee, held in Makkah on Wednesday, emphasized its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries across various fields so as to further elevate their strong (...)
RIYADH — Four Arab countries will join the 163rd Ministerial Council meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Makkah on Thursday.
The agenda of the meeting focuses mainly on strengthening strategic relation and joint work in a (...)
RIYADH — The Council of Ministers reiterated Saudi Arabia's welcoming of the talks between Russia and the United States in Riyadh, saying that this reemphasizes the Kingdom's commitment to global peace and security. Crown Prince and Prime Minister (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Education has begun receiving applications from teachers to be nominated to send abroad, specifically to13 countries around the world, to teach specialized subjects in Saudi schools in those countries.
The countries to where (...)
Six Algerian citizens living in France are being investigated for allegedly promoting hatred and violence against opponents of Algeria's government, inflaming tensions between Algiers and Paris.
Three Algerians were arrested by the French (...)
At least 69 people, including 25 Malians, have died after a boat bound for Spain from West Africa capsized off Morocco, Mali's authorities have confirmed.
The "makeshift boat" was carrying about 80 people, but only 11 people survived, said a (...)
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on Friday with King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
During the call, the Crown Prince inquired about the health of King Mohammed VI, wishing him continued well-being and good health.
King (...)
RIYADH — At the culmination of realizing years of dreaming, jubilant Saudi citizens gathered in public squares, parks, and in front of television screens to witness a monumental moment in the nation's sports history: the official announcement of (...)
