Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia launches its first domestic flight with all-female crew
Middle East
May 23, 2022
Saudi Arabia launches its first domestic flight with all-female crew
A Saudi airline has completed its first flight in the country’s history with an all-women crew, officials announced Saturday, a…
Azhar Grand Sheikh holds talks with Saudi ambassador in Cairo
Egypt
May 22, 2022
Azhar Grand Sheikh holds talks with Saudi ambassador in Cairo
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb on Sunday received Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Egypt Osama Nugali, at the headquarters of the…
The Middle East won’t rescue Europe if it turns off Russian oil
World
May 10, 2022
The Middle East won’t rescue Europe if it turns off Russian oil
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – As Europe tries to stymie Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine by weaning itself off Russia’s…
As US retreats, Saudi Arabia and Iran are trying to mend fences
Middle East
May 1, 2022
As US retreats, Saudi Arabia and Iran are trying to mend fences
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – As Gulf Arab states lose faith in the United States’ commitment to their security, two…
One dead, 12 Egyptians injured in Umrah bus crash in Saudi Arabia
Egypt
April 24, 2022
One dead, 12 Egyptians injured in Umrah bus crash in Saudi Arabia
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that it is following up with the general consulate of Egypt in Jeddah…
Truth behind video of blood on floor next to Kaaba
Middle East
April 22, 2022
Truth behind video of blood on floor next to Kaaba
Many users on social networking websites circulated a photo and video showing traces of blood on the tiles of the…
As the Iran nuclear deal nears, Saudi Arabia is rebuilding its stake in Lebanon
Middle East
April 19, 2022
As the Iran nuclear deal nears, Saudi Arabia is rebuilding its stake in Lebanon
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati is due to visit Saudi Arabia in the next two…
Three Egyptians arrested in Saudi Arabia over smuggling drugs
Egypt
April 14, 2022
Three Egyptians arrested in Saudi Arabia over smuggling drugs
On Wednesday, the Saudi authorities announced that they had discovered an attempt to smuggle about half a million amphetamine tablets,…
What Yemen’s first nationwide truce in 6 years means for the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Middle East
April 9, 2022
What Yemen’s first nationwide truce in 6 years means for the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Yemen’s warring parties have agreed to a nationwide truce for the first time since 2016.…
Turkey transfers Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia in move that likely ends case
Middle East
April 8, 2022
Turkey transfers Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia in move that likely ends case
(CNN)A Turkish court ruled Thursday that the trial in absentia of 26 suspects accused of murdering Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi…