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Sudan is getting $400 million to help with its agricultural production from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A new 30-minute limit will be placed on the nightly Taraweeh prayers in mosques across the kingdom.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim strikes on Saudi oil plants
The Houthi rebels claimed Monday to have launched drone strikes against Saudi energy giant Aramco's facilities
Egypt, Lebanon announce Ramadan to start Tuesday
Egypt and Lebanon have announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Tuesday.
Jailing of Saudi activist linked to 'Twitter infiltration'
The sentencing of Abdul Rahman Al-Sadhan to 20 years in prison has been linked to state-sponsored Twitter agents.
Arab leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip
Leaders from across the Arab World offered their condolences to the Queen of the United Kingdom following the death of her husband Prince Philip on Friday.
Minors in Saudi Arabia face execution despite announced reforms
Despite Saudi authorities promising reforms in 2020, people who committed crimes as minors still face execution.
Kuwait wants to strengthen ties with Turkey, says ruler
A letter from Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah conveyed Kuwait's commitment to close relations between the two friendly countries and expanding ...
Saudi executes three soldiers for 'high treason'
Riyadh's defence ministry named the three soldiers as Mohammed bin Ahmed, Shaher bin Issa and Hamoud bin Ibrahim without identifying who they ...
Dozens killed as fighting intensifies in Yemen's Marib
A pro-government source said Houthi rebels seized some territory in the fighting northwest of Marib and that 22 government soldiers had been ...
Andrea Bocelli performs in Saudi Unesco World Heritage site
The singer belted out Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" in a duet with his young daughter Virginia at UNESCO World Heritage site Hegra, in the ...
Saudi Aramco signs $12.4 billion oil pipeline deal
The announcement comes after Aramco posted consecutive falls in profits since it began disclosing earnings in 2019.
Biden keeps cap on Pentagon budget
The budget for the US military will see a small increase in its budget, a change from the large increases made by the previous president.
Sudan agrees to reactivate agreements with Qatar
Relations between Sudan and Qatar appear to be warming since the end of the Gulf blockade earlier this year.
Jordan denies former royal court chief left country
Jordanian state news agency Petra confirmed Bassem Awadallah remains in custody, dismissing rumours that the former head of the royal court had ...
UAE candidate cannot become Interpol president, says UK report
A new report urges the international community to prevent the appointment of a UAE General to Interpol president.
Houthis turn to poetry in Yemen's cultural battle
Zawamil poetry is a popular traditional artform in Yemen but it has also become a weapon of choice for the Houthis.
Jordanian deputy PM says coup ‘contained’ as discontent grows
Jordan's deputy PM says that Saturday's attempted coup is 'contained' but discontent is growing over censorship and allegations against Prince ...
Jordan king, addressing family feud, says 'sedition buried'
The King of Jordan has addressed the recent crisis that has rocked the country, and declared it to be over.
Israeli spies impersonate Fox News to target UAE litigants
Two men engaged in lawsuits against Emirati authorities were reportedly targeted by Israeli spies eager to learn more.
Jordan king to address nation on palace turmoil
After the dramatic events involving Prince Hamzah, the king of Jordan has announced that he will make an address.
US-Iraqi strategic dialogue begins amid pro-Iran militia threats
Pro-Iran Iraqi militias issued a statement threatening to resume attacks on US troops.
UAE commences operations of first-ever Arab nuclear plant
'The first megawatt from the first Arab nuclear plant has entered the national power grid.'
Battle for Marib key to Iran, US tension
The city of Marib has been facing an assault by Iran-back Houthi rebels and Saudi airstrikes that are trying to push back the advancing ...
The US expressed concern after a Saudi aid worker was sentenced to 20 years in jail.
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