Global oil and gold prices jumped and shares fell after US officials said an Israeli missile had struck Iran.
After initial sharp moves in Asia on Friday, the market reaction eased with Brent crude oil trading around 1.7% higher, to sit above $88 a (...)
TASHKENT — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called for an international conference to comprehensively address the Palestinian issue, with the aim of establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
This (...)
TASHKENT — The second ministerial meeting of the GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Monday, marking a significant step in strengthening the partnership between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and (...)
Oil prices fell in early Asian trade after Iran's reprisal attack on Israel over the weekend.
Brent crude — a key benchmark for oil prices internationally — was lower but still trading close to $90 a barrel on Monday morning.
Prices had already (...)
RIYADH — The President of the Asian and Arab Fencing Federations Sheikh Eng. Salem Al-Qasimi presented awards to the winners of the men's events on the second day of the 2024 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships held in Riyadh.
The (...)
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran has confirmed launching a "massive" attack involving over 50 drones and missiles directed at Israel. This marks the first direct Iranian assault on Israeli territory, intensifying the (...)
JEDDAH — In a Cabinet session chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman, held in Jeddah on Tuesday, the Kingdom showcased its dedication to environmental sustainability, regional diplomacy, and humanitarian concerns.
The (...)
The Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place near Moscow.
He described the attack as an act that cannot be justified under any pretext.
In a statement, Aboul Gheit expressed his deepest (...)
Gaza's health ministry says at least 20 people were killed and 155 wounded by Israeli shelling as they waited for desperately needed food on Thursday, a claim that Israel vehemently denied, as Palestinians increasingly face deadly violence in their (...)
JEDDAH — Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), revealed that the GCC will vigorously pursue to get the Gulf citizens exempted from Schengen visas. "During negotiations in Brussels with the leaders of the European (...)
RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics has published a preliminary report on international trade for Q4 2023, revealing a 13% increase in the volume of trade exchange between the Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries compared (...)
KUWAIT CITY — Mohamed AbdulRahman Al-Sharekh, a prominent Kuwaiti businessman and a great pioneer in Arab software technology, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82. Al-Sharekh, president and chairman of Sakhr Software Company, introduced the (...)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his country's National Day.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the Kuwaiti Emir continued good health (...)
The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, praised the outcome of the second meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), which was held in (...)
SHARJAH — Saudi Arabia achieved a remarkable success in the fourth West Asia Para Games, held in Sharjah by securing 55 medals.
The haul included 17 gold, 23 silver, and 15 bronze medals, bolstering the nation's standing to third place in the (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Kuwait underscored their unequivocal stance regarding the Durra field, asserting its location entirely within Kuwait's exclusive maritime areas. They emphasized that the natural resources in the divided submerged area, (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Britain announced on Wednesday the new procedures for the electronic visa waiver regime that allows Saudi citizens traveling to Britain to stay a much longer period of time. The new regime of Electronic Travel Authorization (...)
The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Riyadh Tuesday, approved the regulation of the Supreme Space Council.
The Supreme Space Council, headed by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, was established (...)
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Arqa Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad Bin Salman was also present at the (...)
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah held wide ranging official talks in Riyadh on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the historical fraternal (...)
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is scheduled to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a state visit Tuesday.
The Emir's visit is the latest step by the top leadership to bolster further the close relations between the two Gulf (...)
Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, during the extraordinary parliamentary session on Monday, took oath as the Deputy of Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
According to the Kuwait news agency (...)
The Kuwaiti government on Monday swore oath before a special session for the National Assembly in accordance to article 91 of the constitution.
The prime minister and members of his Cabinet took the oath during the special parliamentary session to (...)
KUWAIT — The Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday Prince Turki Bin Mohammed Bin Fahd, Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet, along with the accompanying delegation.
Prince Turki conveyed to (...)
KUWAIT — Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has emphasized the need for the new Kuwaiti government to concentrate on several critical areas, including the appointment of executive officials, equality in appointments, income (...)