Saudi deal with Iran worries Israel, shakes up Middle East
By ISABEL DEBRE and SAMY MAGDYyesterday 1 of 2 In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, at right, shakes […]
Is this the end of Saudi-Iranian tensions?
FAISAL J. ABBAS March 11, 2023 The Saudi-Iranian agreement achieved with Chinese mediation is a significant development in regional geopolitics, containing an unprecedented commitment from the Iranian side of respect […]
Saudi Arabia, Iran reach agreement to renew diplomatic relations after talks in Beijing
Previous 1 / 5 The two countries would re-open their embassies and missions within a period not exceeding two months. (Supplied)) 2 / 5 The two countries would re-open their embassies and […]
Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement
Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations. 3 Published On 10 Mar 202310 Mar 2023 Iran and Saudi […]
The birth of the ‘petroyuan’ ?
S.L. Kanthan @Kanthan2030 The Saudi-Iran peace brokered by China today may very well be the cornerstone for petroyuan — i.e., oil being sold for Chinese yuan. Obviously, this detente also […]
Syrian regime should be rehabilitated despite its nature
KHALED ABOU ZAHR March 09, 2023 The suspension of Syria from the Arab League took place more than 11 years ago due to the bloodshed caused by the violent crackdown […]
Saudi Arabia expands electronic tourist visa applications to GCC residents of all professions
All GCC residents, regardless of their profession, are now able to apply electronically for a tourist visa to the Kingdom. (File/AFP) Updated 09 March 2023 ARAB NEWS March 09, 2023 […]
Jordanian nationals in first group to benefit from UK Electronic Travel Authorisation
By JT – Mar 10,2023 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The UK Home Office on Thursday announced that Jordanian citizens will be among the first to benefit from the UK’s new Electronic […]
Islam is positive force for economic, social and political well-being of women, says Saudi envoy
Mohammed Abdulaziz Alateek, Saudi deputy permanent representative to the UN. (SPA) EPHREM KOSSAIFY March 09, 2023 NEW YORK CITY: The Saudi deputy permanent representative to the UN on Wednesday said […]
Significance of ‘antisemitism’ diluted in race to defend Israel
RAY HANANIA March 08, 2023 American leaders, from President Joe Biden and ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield to members of Congress, are speaking out against the rising tide of […]
A day of celebration — and recognition of female caregivers’ contributions
DR. MALIHA HASHMI March 08, 2023 From the very beginning of civilization, women have occupied an important place in society. Statistics show that most caregivers are female — 65 percent […]
Victory is defeat: Palestinian children’s art exposes Israel’s cultural genocide
Mar 07,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzy Baroud The following text tells the whole story of what pro-Palestinian communities around the world are fighting for, and what pro-Israelis are fighting […]
Saudi Arabia deposits $5 billion in Türkiye’s central bank
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL MAR 06, 2023 – Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Minister and Chair of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Ahmed Aqeel Al Khateeb (L) and Central Bank […]
Why Israel is no longer able to control the narrative on Palestine
RAMZY BAROUD March 06, 2023 The following sentence tells the whole story of what pro-Palestinian communities around the world are fighting against, and what pro-Israelis are fighting for: “We are […]
Israel is at a crucial crossroads: it can save itself or slide into despotism
The ObserverIsrael Dahlia Scheindlin Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has quickly transformed into the country’s gravest threatSun 5 Mar 2023 07.31 GMT Israel’s right wing is no stranger to political victory. Rightwing […]
Annexation agony: Israel’s expansion into Palestinian territories
BY NAJLA M. SHAHWAN MAR 06, 2023 – 12:05 AM GMT+3 A Palestinian woman looks outside her door that was torched by Jewish settlers in the West Bank town of […]
Ensan launches $1m Ramadan project to help orphan families
Besides the “Feed an Orphan” scheme, Ensan runs a number of other charitable efforts, including Zakat Al-Fitr and providing winter clothing and schoolbags. (@ensanorg) ARAB NEWS March 05, 2023 RIYADH: The charity Ensan has set a target to provide SR4 million ($1 million) worth of food baskets to orphans and […]
Iraq issues arrest warrants in ‘heist of the century’
Iraq’s former finance minister Ali Allawi is pictured during an interview at his residence in Baghdad on June 22, 2020. (AFP file) Updated 04 March 2023 AFP March 04, 2023 […]
Turkiye, Syria earthquakes: Will earthquake diplomacy have a long-term impact?
SINEM CENGIZ March 03, 2023 Solidarity and sympathy in the face of disasters is the common ground that brings nations together. Scholars argue that disasters induce cooperation even between countries […]
Palestinians accuse Israeli government of complicity as Hawara arson suspects are freed
A delegation from Physicians for Human Rights-Israel survey the aftermath of a rampage by settlers in Hawara, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on Mar. 1, 2023. (AP) MOHAMMED […]