World / Gulf

Iran pilgrims to join Haj: Saudi 17 Mar 2017 - 10:36 pm

Riyadh: Iranian pilgrims will participate in this year's Haj, Saudi Arabia said yesterday, despite ruptured ties between the regional rivals. For the first...

Custodian of Two Holy Mosques holds official talks with chinese president 16 Mar 2017 - 05:13 pm

Beijing: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and President Xi Jinping of the...

UAE jails Jordanian journalist over Facebook comments 15 Mar 2017 - 06:22 pm

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court jailed Wednesday a Jordanian journalist for three years over Facebook comments deemed insulting to the United Arab...

King Salman Arrives in China 15 Mar 2017 - 02:22 pm

Beijing: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia arrived in the People's Republic of...

Saudi to boost 'decent and proper' jobs for women 14 Mar 2017 - 06:03 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is aiming for a major boost in female employment in the kingdom but women need not go to an office,...

Dubai hosts largest regional contemporary art expo 14 Mar 2017 - 06:02 pm

Dubai: Dubai on Tuesday prepared to open its 11th annual art fair, billed as the largest contemporary art show in the Middle East...

Dubai arrests man behind video of cat fed alive to dogs 14 Mar 2017 - 04:00 pm

Dubai: Police in Dubai have arrested a man who was behind a gruesome video showing a cat being fed alive to dogs as...

Travelling to or from Dubai? Make sure your bags is right size 13 Mar 2017 - 07:24 pm

Dubai: Dubai Airports has introduced a new baggage rule to help improve service, reduce the risk of mishandlings and enhance the performance of...

Saudi deputy crown prince goes to meet Trump - agency 13 Mar 2017 - 10:56 am

DUBAI: Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman left Saudi Arabia on Monday for the United States for a visit scheduled to include...

Saudi king arrives in Tokyo for four-day visit 12 Mar 2017 - 10:35 pm

Tokyo: Saudi Arabia's King Salman arrived in Tokyo Sunday, making the first visit to Japan by a monarch from the oil-rich nation in...

Saudi king arrives in Tokyo for four-day visit 12 Mar 2017 - 03:39 pm

Tokyo: The Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia arrived in Tokyo Sunday, making the first...

From adventurers to inventors, Saudi women unite to inspire new generation 11 Mar 2017 - 11:19 am

RIYADH: Saudi women from adventurers to inventors are hoping a unique conference in Riyadh on Saturday will highlight their changing role and inspire...

One Islamic State suspect killed, another arrested in Riyadh 08 Mar 2017 - 02:15 pm

Riyadh: The Saudi Interior Ministry announced Wednesday the killing of a person belonging to the ISIS organization and the arrest of his companion...

Saudi police kill suspected Islamic State militant, detain another-statement 08 Mar 2017 - 09:59 am

DUBAI: Saudi security forces killed a suspected Islamic State member when he pulled a gun on a patrol in the capital Riyadh, the...

Saudi King holds talks with Sultan of Brunei 05 Mar 2017 - 07:42 pm

Bandar Seri Begawan: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia held official talks with...

Work on Dubai’s largest public park to start soon 04 Mar 2017 - 03:53 pm

• 30 km of pedestrian pathways • 20 km of jogging tracks • over 14 km of cycle tracks • over 7 km...

Dubai Canvas Festival 03 Mar 2017 - 02:01 am

Saudi bans Uber & Careem from airport pickups 03 Mar 2017 - 01:51 am

Riyadh: Drivers from ride-hailing services Uber and Careem are barred from picking up passengers from Saudi Arabia’s airports, Al Madina newspaper reported, quoting...