Javed Iqbal, a Pakistani carpenter working in Saudi Arabia, says he deeply regrets his decision to illegally send his 13-year-old son to Europe.
"The agents had sent dozens of boys from the village to Greece and Italy," he says. "My son, who was (...)
CAIRO — The Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Al-Khorayef, has concluded an official visit to Egypt aimed at enhancing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Egypt in the fields of industry, mining, food, and medicine.
During (...)
Hamas has become the latest party to the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations to voice optimism about the prospects of reaching a deal, amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the region.
In an official statement on Tuesday, Hamas said reaching (...)
CAIRO — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah met with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on Tuesday. This was in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership.
Prince Badr conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two (...)
After months of deadlock, there are new signs that Israel and Hamas could be moving closer to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
A senior Palestinian official involved in the indirect negotiations told the BBC that talks were in a "decisive (...)
CAIRO — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef began an official visit to Egypt, aiming to develop cooperation in the industry and mining sectors, as well as in food and medicine.
Al-Khorayef will hold meetings with government (...)
LAGOS — The Saudi U-20 fencing team clinched the bronze medal in the épée event at the U-20 Fencing World Cup, which concluded on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria.
The team secured a narrow 39-38 victory against Hong Kong, marking Saudi Arabia's first-ever (...)
AQABA, Jordan — Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, took part in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria on Saturday in Aqaba, Jordan.
The committee, established by an Arab League resolution, includes (...)
Foreign ministers from Arab nations and countries participating in the Astana Process have reiterated their call for all parties to pursue a political solution to end the Syrian crisis.
The ministers gathered on Saturday in Doha to discuss the (...)
The Israeli military says the body of an Israeli hostage held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been recovered in a joint operation with the Shin Bet security service.
A statement said Itay Svirsky, 38, who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be'eri during (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has registered the "Crafting and Playing of the Semsemiah Instrument" on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This was announced by Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah, who is chairman of the (...)
The mother of the only British-Israeli hostage being held by Hamas has described her increasing fears for her daughter's life after more than 400 days in captivity.
Emily Damari, 28, was taken by Hamas from her home in southern Israel on 7 October (...)
CAIRO — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that the repercussions of the ongoing escalation and the regional expansion of the conflict portend the grave danger of a full-scale war that would be difficult to contain. (...)
Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, proudly announces the grand opening of its flagship store on King Abdulaziz Road in Riyadh.
This cutting-edge space is more than a retail destination—it is a hub of innovation, (...)
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced Sunday it is suspending aid deliveries through the Kerem Shalom cargo crossing into Gaza, citing security threats from armed gangs that have looted recent convoys.
The decision (...)
President Joe Biden has said the US will make another push with regional powers for a ceasefire in Gaza, involving the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power.
His remarks on X come just hours after a ceasefire came into force in (...)
Egyptian rescuers found four bodies and five survivors on Tuesday during a Red Sea search operation after a tourist boat carrying 44 people sank on Monday.
A total of 33 people have been rescued so far but seven were still missing as of Tuesday (...)
A ceasefire following more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has come into effect.
It began at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT) on Wednesday, putting at least a temporary end to nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel (...)
The Lebanese and Israeli governments have accepted a US proposal to end the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday.
The agreement, set to take effect Wednesday at 4 a.m. local time (0200 GMT), (...)
A ceasefire has been agreed to end 13 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, US President Joe Biden has announced. "Effective at 04:00 tomorrow local time (02:00 GMT on Wednesday), the fighting across the Lebanese-Israeli border (...)
Amid severe food shortages in Gaza, increasingly violent thefts by criminal gangs are now the main obstacle to distributing supplies in the south, aid workers and locals say.
They allege that armed men operate within plain sight of the Israel (...)
FIUGGI — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended on Monday the Quadripartite meeting on Sudan with the senior officials of the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and the United States of America in Fiuggi, Italy. The meeting (...)
FIUGGI — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended on Monday the expanded session of the second meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the G7 countries together with their counterparts from some Arab countries titled "Together (...)
RIYADH — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has announced the discovery of a new bat species, Vansonia rueppellii (Rüppell's bat), marking its first recorded presence in Saudi Arabia.
This keystone species, known for its crucial role in (...)
A key negotiator for small island nations on the frontline of global climate breakdown and sea level rise expressed frustration today at an apparent lack of willingness for rich countries to make a bigger commitment to help.
"Across the board, (...)
