FOUZIA KHAN | Published — Monday 29 May 2017 JEDDAH: The Turkish city of Istanbul hosted a unique Saudi artistic event on Saturday, with the launch of the film “Bilal” directed by Saudi director Ayman Tariq Jamal. The Saudi animated film was presented in 300 Turkish cinemas and was dubbed […]
Source: The Economist It reinforces sectarianism and gives a boost to Sunni autocrats by ERASMUS | OSLO Whenever something happens to alter the global equilibrium between Sunni and Shia Muslims, […]
THERE were no formal schools for girls in the holy city of Makkah until 1957. That year Sheikh Omar Yahya Abdul Jabbar, who passed away in 1970, became the first to establish an elementary school for girls in the city. Read more…..http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/remembering-pioneer-girls-education/
Reuters International MAY 24, 2017 DUBAI (Reuters) – United Nations cultural experts slammed Riyadh on Wednesday over the razing of a restive Shi’ite Muslim town’s old quarter, saying the work erased cultural heritage and violated human rights. Saudi Arabia has said that the redevelopment of old Awamiya, known as al-Musawara, […]
Source: The Atlantic BY MICHAEL LEITER To say that candidate Donald Trump adopted a sharply critical and un-nuanced tone on Islam would be the grossest of understatements. Campaigner-in-Chief Trump proclaimed the […]
BY TAREK FATAH, TORONTO SUN……………FIRST POSTED: TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 05:58 PM EDT | UPDATED: TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 06:04 PM EDT U.S. President Donald Trump has accomplished the impossible. After correctly diagnosing the ailment that afflicts the Muslim world, he has prescribed the wrong medicine as the cure, thus ensuring the epidemic will thrive. […]
His brash language is toned down, and the rictus grin of the shiny reality TV star replaced with a sort of cock-eyed mask of sympathy. But the tactics he’s using […]
Today’s Plan Tomorrow’s Promise May 19, 2016 Hassan Cheruppa THE Saudi ‘Vision 2030’ is based on three pillars, of which the first one is the Kingdom’s status as the heart of the Arab and Islamic world. While unveiling the Vision, Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and […]
Pakistan is largely shut out of the high-profile event, despite high hopes for recognition. By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid May 23, 2017 The Donald Trump-led Arab […]
May 22, 2017 TEHRAN – Iran’s newly re-elected President Hassan Rouhani on Monday criticized Saudi Arabia after it signed a huge arms deal with the U.S., saying “ballot boxes” […]
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Donald Trump gave the anxiously awaited ‘Islam speech’. Main point of what he said: ” You (all Muslim nations assembled here) should […]
Reuters International MAY 21, 2017 – U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech during Arab-Islamic-American Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 21, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (reuters_tickers) By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason RIYADH (Reuters) – President Donald Trump urged Arab and Islamic leaders on Sunday to unite and do their […]
Source: BBC US President Donald Trump has urged Muslim countries to take the lead in combating radicalisation in a major speech in Saudi Arabia. “Drive them out of this earth,” […]
Arab media’s silence following reports of Saudi Arabia and Gulf States’ plans for normalization with Israel suggests solid foundations. Its timing arises from the common interests of Arab leaders and Israel’s right wing Zvi Bar’el May 20, 2017 A view of the Middle East from the International Space Station Julian […]
Full of flattery, the Saudis say they believe the visionary, strong, decisive US president can cut a peace deal, and they’re ready to help. But their formula is anathema to […]
Reuters International MAY 19, 2017 – A Saudi Arabia’s and United States’ flags are seen on Meccah Road as security check point are set up ahead of the visit of […]
Source: Time (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration imposed its first terrorism sanctions jointly with Saudi Arabia on Friday as President Donald Trump travels to the kingdom on his first overseas […]
Source: Time BY Aric Jenkins The women who accompanied President Trump on his trip to Saudi Arabia appeared to insult the host country — according to one of Trump’s old tweets. […]
Source: BBC The US has signed its largest ever arms deal with Saudi Arabia as US President Donald Trump’s first foreign trip begins in Riyadh. Mr Trump and his wife […]
ARAB NEWS | Published — Saturday 20 May 2017 Saudi King Salman presents President Donald Trump with the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud Medal at the Royal Court Palace, on […]