Brazilian pilot converts to Islam MID-FLIGHT in skies over Muslim holy site Mecca
A PILOT from Brazil took a break from flying to convert to Islam while flying over Saudi Arabia. The unnamed man was filmed taking […]
‘The mission’: Riyadh’s version of Khashoggi murder
By AFP – Nov 15,2018 – JORDAN TIMES http://jordantimes.com/news/region/‘-mission’-riyadhs-version-khashoggi-murder Riyadh — Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor on Thursday released its account of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom’s […]
Families of US soldiers killed in Jordan sue gov’t
By Raed Omari – Nov 17,2018 http://jordantimes.com/news/local/families-us-soldiers-killed-jordan-sue-govt AMMAN — The families of the three US army officers who were fatally shot by Jordanian soldier Maarek Tawayha back in 2016 have […]
Meeting of the minds
Nov 17,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL http://jordantimes.com/opinion/editorial/meeting-minds-1 The state visit of Iraqi President Barham Saleh to Jordan on Thursday was, indeed, a big success, having joined His Majesty King […]
Trump calls CIA assessment of Khashoggi murder premature but possible
U.S. President Donald Trump walks out from the White House in Washington, U.S., before his departure to California, November 17, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (reuters_tickers) By Julia Harte and Steve […]
CIA believes Saudi crown prince ordered journalist’s killing – sources
Reuters International Nov 17, 2018 By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The CIA believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, sources […]
Prayers performed for Jamal Khashoggi in Makkah and Madinah
Funeral prayers were performed for murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah Friday.(AFP) Arab News November 16, 2018 A […]
Prince Khalid bin Salman: I never told Khashoggi to travel to Turkey
Arab News November 17, 2018 ‘The last contact I had with Mr. Khashoggi was via text on Oct 26 2017’ JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US Prince Khalid […]
‘Do not judge:’ Princess Lamia bint Majid at first World Tolerance Summit
Jennifer Bell November 17, 2018 The idea in the West that Saudi women are persecuted could not be further from reality, she says Many GCC officials speak at the forum in Dubai, held to mark the International Day for Tolerance DUBAI: World peace leaders highlighted the importance of gender […]
Loved ones mourn Khashoggi after Riyadh seeks to execute five suspects
Reuters International By Stephen Kalin and Sarah Dadouch JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Family and friends of Jamal Khashoggi said funeral prayers in Saudi Arabia and Turkey on Friday […]
Al-Jaafari: Saudi Arabia lacks the minimum standards of UN Charter respect, International Laws principles and human rights
16 November، 2018 New York, SANA – Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari reaffirmed commitment of Syria to consolidate and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms […]
Helicopters of Int’l coalition evacuate Daesh terrorists from Deir Ezzor Countryside
7 October، 2018 Deir Ezzor, SANA- Helicopters of the US-led International coalition evacuated a number of of Daesh(ISIS) terrorists from the south-eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. Identical sources of […]
On Armistice Day, we had the luxury of remembering the Great War – while Palestinians are still living its consequences
For those refugees, still in their hovels and shacks as a result of the Balfour Declaration, the First World War never ended Robert Fisk, The Independent There was something gruesomely […]
This Year Templeton Prize Goes to King of Jordan
Templeton Prize: ‘Deep, enduring significance of religion’ Source: – Nov 15,2018 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — As a pioneer in both financial investment and philanthropy, the late Sir John Templeton spent […]
Islam is religion of holistic vision, not cherry-picking to suit political agenda — King of Jordan
‘Greater jihad’ is personal, internal struggle to defeat ego, share a world of peace, harmony, love — King By JT – Nov 15,2018 -JORDAN TIMES His Majesty King Abdullah receives […]
The ruthless campaign to save Mohammed bin Salman
Opinion With every passing day, the Saudi prince looks more likely to survive the Khashoggi scandal Roula Khala The once flamboyant Saudi billionaire, Alwaleed bin Talal, looked visibly uncomfortable in […]
Architects, activists slam Jerusalem Old City cable car plan
Israel plans to build a cable car to relieve traffic in Jerusalem’s Old City. (AP) AP November 14, 2018 Critics said the project is a ploy to entrench Israeli […]
Israel only thrives on aggression
I Nov 13,2018 -JORDAN TIMES – Hasan Abu Nimah Two days ago, there was an Israeli military incursion into Gaza. An assassination squad crossed the border into southern Gaza in […]
We are fighting terrorism in defence of true Islam — King of Jordan
His Majesty receives Templeton Prize at a Washington ceremony By JT – Nov 14,2018 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN – His Majesty King Abdullah has said that the fight against terrorism […]
Social impact a high priority for new generation of Islamic economy businesses
Fuelled by the desire to improve the welfare of local farmers and low-income workers, a growing number of Muslim entrepreneurs is implementing ethical business practices and rebuilding local economies even as they maximise profits. Salaam Gateway spoke to three social enterprise founders at the recent Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) […]