Jeddah- Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, the Saudi Crown Prince and Abbasi reviewed close bilateral relations between the Kingdom and
Tunis- The Tunisian tourism ministry said on Tuesday that tourism revenues have increased by 19 percent in the first eight months of 2017 compared to the same period last year, a sign of recovery in the vital sector crippled two years ago by two attacks on foreign tourists. Tunisia is struggling to
Berlin, London- Spider threads usually means that someone has not cleaned his house for a long time. Yet, experts at the University of Bayreuth, Germany have another perspective on this subject, and considered the spider silk a very interesting material which serves in several fields. According to t
London – The next meeting of a ministerial committee of OPEC and non-OPEC has been proposed for September 22 to discuss the countries’ production pact, according to two informed sources. The sources added that they are waiting for the ministers’ approval for the meeting, especially that they agreed
London – The Israeli Mossad agency voiced on Tuesday Tel Aviv’s concern over Iran’s growing power in the region. It delivered a report on Iran’s influence in Syria to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian city of Sochi on
Cairo – Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry concluded his European tour on Tuesday, which took him to Estonia and Lithuania, preceded by a visit to Russia, during which he discussed the development of bilateral relations and the exchange of support and coordination in international
Jeddah – Saudi Arabia stressed on Tuesday the importance of the international community exerting efforts to combat and defeat terrorism. The kingdom reiterated its “constant” stance of rejecting terrorism “in all of its forms,” said the cabinet after a meeting chaired by Deputy Custodian of the Two
Baghdad, Irbil – The US presence in Iraq in the post-ISIS phase topped the meetings of US Defense Secretary James Mattis, who arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday in a surprise visit, US officials said. Mattis met with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and Defense Minister Arfan al-Hayali to discu
London – The Iranian Revolutionary Guards denied on Tuesday it was carrying out any operations outside the borders of the Persian State. It made the statement in response to comments made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, in which he revealed an agreement with Iran to carry
Cologne (Germany) – The municipality of Cologne in Germany inaugurated the-first-of-its-kind truck that does not only clean the street floors of dirt, but also the city’s atmosphere of dust and soot particles. In 2008, Cologne became the first German city to turn its center into an envir
London – Big Ben’s famous chimes fell silent on Monday and will remain so until 2021 to allow essential repair works to take place. The chimes sounded for the final time at midday on Monday before being disconnected to allow the clock and surrounding tower to be restored. The Great Bell
Beirut – Iran’s assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African affairs Hussein Jaber Ansari reiterated his country’s determination to “consolidate and strengthen bilateral relations and constructive cooperation with Lebanon in various fields,” praising the country’s stance against terrorism. On Mon
Manama – Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa reiterated his Kingdom’s firm support for the legitimate rule and the restoration of security and stability in Yemen. In comments during a meeting on Sunday with Yemeni Premier Ahmed Obeid bin Daghr, the monarch underlined the need to preserve the count
Cairo – Saudi Arabia has transferred $30.8 million to the Palestinian Authority’s Finance Ministry account as part of its financial aid to the Palestinian budget, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Egypt Ahmed al-Qattan said Monday. The Kingdom’s permanent representative to the Arab League pointed o
Riyadh- The Saudi Supreme Court, which earlier called on the public to view Dhul-Hijjah crescent at Monday sunset, announced in a statement that nobody reported as of the evening of this Monday, “the 29th of the month of Dhul Qa’dah 1438 H., sight-seeing the crescent of the month of Dhul Hijjah 1438
Riyadh– Saudi Arabia’s Electricity and Co-generation Regulatory Authority (ECRA) issued a regulatory framework for electricity consumers to operate their own small-scale solar power generating systems which will allow self-consumption and export excess to the grid. The authority aims to create an en
London- Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continued changing senior commanders of the armed forces. In the latest sudden change, Khamenei issued two separate decrees on Monday appointing Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi as new commander-in-chief for Army and assigning a new post to former Commande
London – The American-Russian competition over the European energy market has reached a fever pitch in recent days, which is threatening a “bitter battle” between the two traditional rivals, especially in wake of the turbulence the ties have endured under US President Donald Trump’s tenure. In a rep
San Francisco, London- A new technique allows the use of autonomous vehicles that deliver small doses of drugs directly to the stomach, according to a conclusion reached by a team of scientists from the University of California, San Diego. Researchers succeeded in treating a bacterial infection in t
London – The Sand Museum in Tottori, Japan, has celebrated its 10th annual exhibition inspired by the United States, by featuring sand sculptures that reflect its history. The exhibition included scenes from the Declaration of Independence, Mount Rushmore, a view of New York City from the top,
