saudi politics

UN presses Yemen warring parties for six-month truce extension

UN presses Yemen warring parties for six-month truce extension

The United Nations is pushing Yemen’s warring parties to agree to a six-month truce extension, two sources familiar with the talks said, which would be the longest in the seven-year-old conflict as international pressure grows on both sides to end the war, Reuters reports. Peace efforts gained a boost after US President Joe Biden visited […]

Sisi hails Saudi & UAE for ‘unconditionally’ supporting Egypt

Sisi hails Saudi & UAE for ‘unconditionally’ supporting Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi yesterday praised Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for supporting Egypt as it struggles to contain the economic crisis resulting from the Russia-Ukraine war. “Saudi Arabia and the UAE have moved together to support Egypt without a request from Cairo,” Al-Sisi said. “This is an opportunity to thank them.” […]

Minister conveys Saudi leadership’s thanks to officials responsible for Umrah management

Minister conveys Saudi leadership’s thanks to officials responsible for Umrah management

MAKKAH: Saudi Interior Minister and Chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif passed on King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s thanks and greetings to ministry employees for their successful security planning of this year’s Umrah season and on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. Prince Abdulaziz received senior ministry officials […]