Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, the close relations between their countries and ways to strengthen them in various fields were reviewed. The ministers also discussed the latest regional and international developments and efforts made with regard to them.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted a dinner banquet today at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi in honour of his brother, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, as part of the state visit to the UAE by His Majesty.During the banquet, His Highness the President exchanged friendly…
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday sent cables of congratulation to leaders of Islamic countries for Eid Al-Fitr. The cables were sent “based on the keenness” of the leadership to “communicate annually with the leaders of the Islamic countries on the blessed holiday,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. In…
Qatar’s Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that Tuesday April 9th would be the last day of the holy month of Ramadan, making Wednesday April 10th the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs issued a statement after a…
The Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah will receive worshipers for Eid Al-Fitr prayers after completing preparations, the Presidency of Religious Affairs in Saudi Arabia has said. The Two Holy Mosques have been prepared with with a package of religious services “to enrich the experience of those visiting the mosques and…
With bated breath, the world awaits Iran’s promised retaliation for last week’s suspected Israeli airstrike on its embassy annex in the Syrian capital Damascus. Whatever form Teheran’s revenge takes, there is mounting public fear it could trigger an all-out war. At least 16 people were reportedly killed in the April 1 attack, including two senior…
Turkiye will impose restrictions on the export of products from 54 different categories to Israel until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, the Turkish Trade Ministry said on Tuesday, adding the measures would take effect immediately.In a statement following Ankara’s announcement that it would be taking measures after Israel rejected its request to take part…
Talks in Cairo this week are reportedly aiming to reach a humanitarian truce by Eid Al-Fitr, high-level Egyptian sources told the pan-Arab Al Araby Al Jadeed newspaper, noting that discussions were getting closer to a deal. “With the presence of the delegation from [Hamas] and the head of the CIA, William Burns, in Cairo, the agreement is…
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres on Monday. During the call, the latest developments in the region were reviewed, especially the situation in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings and efforts made to achieve peace and stability.
Like the Gargee’an festival on the east coast of the Kingdom, children in the Najd region run around illuminated neighborhoods in traditional outfits, spreading holiday cheer for Al-Hawwamah. It is a time of joy and community bonding, as families open their doors and share in the festivities. The ritual is celebrated during the month of…
