Saudi Arabia
Health Ministry launches mobile application for pilgrims
Egypt
August 8, 2019
Health Ministry launches mobile application for pilgrims
Egypt’s Advisor to the Minister of Health for Information Technology Ism Salah revealed on Thursday that the ministry launched a…
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
Middle East
August 7, 2019
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has deposited $250 million into the central bank of Sudan to support its financial position,…
Saudi Arabia women’s rights reforms may still be thwarted by custom
Middle East
August 6, 2019
Saudi Arabia women’s rights reforms may still be thwarted by custom
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi officials have hailed as “historic” new rights granted to women in Saudi Arabia that further dismantle…
Yemeni Houthis launch drone attacks on Saudi aiports, airbase
Middle East
August 5, 2019
Yemeni Houthis launch drone attacks on Saudi aiports, airbase
DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemeni Houthi forces launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airbase and Abha and Najran airports,…
Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male ‘guardian’ approval
Middle East
August 2, 2019
Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male ‘guardian’ approval
Saudi Arabia will allow women to travel abroad without approval from a male “guardian”, the government said Thursday, ending a…
Twin attacks kill 20 police in Yemen’s Aden: sources
Middle East
August 1, 2019
Twin attacks kill 20 police in Yemen’s Aden: sources
Two separate attacks killed at least 20 police in Yemen’s government-held second city Aden Thursday, one by Shiite rebels and…
Ethiopian migrants die of hunger and thirst in stranded boat: U.N. agency
Middle East
July 31, 2019
Ethiopian migrants die of hunger and thirst in stranded boat: U.N. agency
DUBAI (Reuters) – At least 15 Ethiopians died after the boat trying to smuggle them into Yemen broke down and…
Accused 9/11 mastermind open to role in victims’ lawsuit if not executed
Middle East
July 30, 2019
Accused 9/11 mastermind open to role in victims’ lawsuit if not executed
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has indicated a willingness to be deposed…
Senate fails to override Trump vetoes of bills stopping Saudi weapons sales
Middle East
July 30, 2019
Senate fails to override Trump vetoes of bills stopping Saudi weapons sales
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Monday failed to override President Donald Trump’s vetoes of legislation passed by Congress…
Yemen’s Houthis target with drones Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport: Houthis’ Al Masirah TV
Middle East
July 29, 2019
Yemen’s Houthis target with drones Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport: Houthis’ Al Masirah TV
CAIRO (Reuters) – Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group said it launched on Sunday a drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport,…