World / Gulf

Celebrating National Day asserts Kuwait's independence and unity of its people: Kuwaiti Ambassador to Qatar 23 Feb 2023 - 12:21 am

Doha: The Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Khaled Badr Al Mutairi affirmed that Kuwait's celebration of its National Day (the 62nd anniversary...

With 54 successful surgeries, Saudi Arabia attains international recognition in separating Siamese twins 20 Feb 2023 - 05:02 pm

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is known for excellence in various charitable fields, where it has always been among the first countries...

4.1-Magnitude earthquake hits Oman's Duqm region 19 Feb 2023 - 12:33 pm

Muscat: An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Omans Duqm region on Sunday. According to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre at...

Saudi Arabia embassy in Algeria receives bomb threat 16 Feb 2023 - 05:10 pm

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Algeria received a call on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from a person who made...

Pre-Islamic inscriptions, rare archaeological finds discovered in Saudi Arabia 15 Feb 2023 - 09:38 pm

Doha: The Heritage Commission in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that it unearthed rare archaeological finds it believes date back to the...

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA Club World Cup 2023 14 Feb 2023 - 08:05 pm

Doha: FIFA has announced that the Club World Cup 2023, which is set to take place from December 12-22, will be held in...

Saudi Arabia to send first female astronaut to space 13 Feb 2023 - 11:52 am

Doha: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced it would be sending its first female astronaut to the International Space Station during the second...

Souq from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) time located in Makkah 09 Feb 2023 - 06:02 pm

Doha: A scientific team from Saudi Arabia has located a souq(marketplace) believed to have been mentioned in the Al-Sīra al-Nabawiyya of the Prophet...

Qatari-Bahraini meeting setting mutual talks' mechanism and procedures 07 Feb 2023 - 10:28 pm

Riyadh: A meeting between the delegations of Qatar and Bahrain was held at the headquarters of the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation...

Jassim Al-Budaiwi appointed new Secretary-General of Gulf Cooperation Council 29 Jan 2023 - 01:46 pm

Riyadh:The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) announced the appointment of Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi, Kuwait's ambassador to Washington, as...

Women drive fast train to Mecca as Saudi workforce evolves 29 Jan 2023 - 01:23 pm

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Driver Tharaa Ali takes her seat at the helm of a high-speed train ferrying pilgrims to Mecca, a beneficiary of...

Kuwait government resignation accepted via Emiri decree - state news agency 26 Jan 2023 - 01:25 pm

Dubai: The resignation ofKuwait's government was accepted on Thursday in an Emiri decree, state news agency KUNA reported.

Siamese twins stable after 12 days of successful separation surgery in Saudi 24 Jan 2023 - 02:59 pm

Riyadh: The Iraqi Siamese twins Omar and Ali are in stable condition after 12 days of their successful separation surgery in Riyadh, said...

Infant-beating medical worker handed 5-year jail term by Saudi prosecution 23 Jan 2023 - 04:55 pm

Doha: The Public Prosecution in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a medical practitioner to five years in prison along with a fine of nearly...

Beyonce launches $100,000-a-night Dubai Resort’s luxury bet 23 Jan 2023 - 03:43 pm

In November 2008, Dubai’s first Atlantis hotel opened to much fanfare - a $5 million firework display, A-list guests from around the world...

Mel Gibson, Amitabh Bachchan, many others grace Riyadh 'Joy Awards' 2023 22 Jan 2023 - 05:30 pm

Doha: Mel Gibson and Amitabh Bachchan were among the biggest names who attendedthis year’s Joy Awards ceremony held in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh....

Three Kuwaiti ports resume operations after suspension due to bad weather 22 Jan 2023 - 04:00 pm

Kuwait Ports Authority resumed maritime operations at three ports on Sunday after suspending them temporarily earlier in the day due to bad weather,...

Three Kuwaiti ports suspend operations due to bad weather: State news agency 22 Jan 2023 - 10:43 am

Kuwait Ports Authority suspended maritime operations temporarily at three ports on Sunday due to bad weather, the state news agency KUNA reported. Operations...