Lebanon cabinet passes financial recovery plan during last session

Lebanon

The cabinet of bankrupt Lebanon passed a financial recovery plan needed to gain international aid in its final session on Friday, but its implementation would be dependent on the turbulent next parliament. The meeting took place five days after Lebanon held its first election since an economic crisis, widely blamed on the ruling elite’s corruption … Read more

New UAE president meets Macron as world leaders stream in

UAE

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s new president, met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Sunday as international leaders descended on the oil-rich Gulf state to pay tribute to his late predecessor. Macron extended his sympathies to the leader called “MBZ” following the death of his half-brother Sheikh Khalifa on Friday after … Read more

Saudi King Salman enters hospital for ‘examinations’: report

King Salman

Saudi Arabia’s ailing King Salman was admitted to a hospital on Sunday for unspecified tests, according to state media. The kingdom has generally sought to quell speculation about the 86-year-old monarch health, who has ruled the Arab world’s largest economy and top oil exporter since 2015. He entered King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the coastal … Read more

Saudi says King Salman to remain in hospital after colonoscopy

Saudi

Saudi Arabia’s ailing King Salman will remain hospitalized after undergoing tests including a colonoscopy, according to state media on Sunday. For years, the kingdom has tried to quell speculation about the health of the 86-year-old monarch, who has ruled the world’s top oil exporter since 2015. He entered King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the coastal … Read more

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi pledged his support with Yemen

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi stated on Saturday that he will spare no effort to provide all available support to Yemen, praising “the historical links unifying the two nations,” according to state news agency WAM. Sheikh Mohammed also underlined his country’s support for the newly formed Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council in “doing … Read more

Historic enlargement of Islam’s first mosque has been announced by Saudi Crown Prince

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RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched a ten-fold expansion project for Quba Mosque, the first mosque established by Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). The crown prince paid a visit to the mosque, where he offered prayers and made the announcement, according to the Saudi Press Agency. According to Arab News, the new project will … Read more

11 dead as coalition bombs Yemen after UAE attack

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SANAA – Eleven people were killed in airstrikes on Yemen’s rebel-held capital, a witness and medical sources told AFP on Tuesday, as the Saudi-led coalition hit back after a deadly attack on Abu Dhabi that sent Gulf tensions soaring. Residents were combing the rubble for survivors after the strikes levelled two houses in Sanaa, hours … Read more

Crown prince affirms Saudi commitment to enhance global energy markets stability

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman affirmed the kingdom’s commitment to enhance the stability of global energy markets in the light of the availability of safe technologies to manage and reduce carbon emissions, Arab News reported. During a phone call with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also discussed … Read more

PM Imran Khan congratulates Saudi Arabia on 91st National Day

PM Imran extends felicitations to Saudi leadership on Kingdom’s founding day

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the leaders and people of Saudi Arabia on the Kingdom’s 91st National Day on Thursday. “On behalf of my government and people of Pakistan I congratulate the custodian of the two holy mosques, HM King Salman bin Abdulaziz; HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman; and brotherly people of Saudi … Read more

Mohamed bin Zayed ensures safety, comfort of Afghan families at Emirates Humanitarian City

ABU DHABI:  The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan tweeted on Friday that during a visit to Emirates Humanitarian City, he was briefed on the support being provided to individuals and families that have recently arrived … Read more

Over 200 held in Saudi anti-corruption move

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RIYADH: The kingdom’s National Anti-Corruption Commission, known as Nazaha, announced the arrest of 207 employees in across the government ministries on allegations of corruption, abuse of authority and fraud. The move taken late on Monday by the anti-corruption body empowered by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. The names of the detainees not disclosed but probably … Read more

Pakistan’s Independence Day events set to be included in Saudi winter shows

GOT7 Members to part ways with JYP entertainment

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism and the Saudi Entertainment Authority are jointly organising winter entertainment programmes in August and September, incorporating activities during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations here. The expected winter programmes will be held in coastal and mountainous areas with precautionary measures in which the local population along with their families, expatriates from Pakistan, … Read more

Chairman Senate discusses bilateral ties with Saudi Ambassador

Chairman Senate

Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, called on Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani in Islamabad on Friday. According to the details, during the meeting, both the dignitaries discussed ways and means to enhance bilateral cooperation and trade and investment between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. On the occasion, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani … Read more

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman announces ‘Saudi Green’ initiative

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Wants Good Ties With Iran

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced ‘Saudi Green Initiative and the Green Middle East Initiative.’ According to the media reports, the Saudi prince has announced two major steps to tackle climate change. The two initiatives will strongly contribute to achieving the global objectives, the Crown Prince said. In his statement, the Crown Prince … Read more

Saudi King, Crown Prince wish PM Khan’s early recovery from COVID-19

Saudi King, Crown Prince wish PM Imran Khan

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz have wished Prime Minister Imran Khan for his speedy recovery. According to Saudi Press Agency, The Saudi King and the Crown Prince sent cables to Prime Minister Imran Khan after his infection with the novel coronavirus. The agency added … Read more

Crown Prince Directs Strict Action Those Involved In Riyadh Fire Incidents

Saudi Arabia: Vaccinated Foreign Tourists Allowed To Enter Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has ordered stern legal action against those involved in fire incidents in the capital, Riyadh. A statement on the Riyadh Governorate’s official Twitter account said that the Crown Prince had called for a review of the conditions for commercial activities in the affected area, for failing … Read more

COAS Bajwa calls Crown Prince to inquire King Salman’s health

Chief of Army Staff  (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa telephoned Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday to inquire about King Salman’s health.

According to the details, during the phone conversation, the COAS wished speedy recovery of the Saudi King and conveyed his special message to the crown prince.

Mohammad Bin Salman thanked General Bajwa for his concern.

Both leaders also discussed issues of common interest and the latest developments at the regional and international levels.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan has extended good wishes for King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz who had admitted to the King Faesal hospital for a medical checkup.

The premier also prayed for King Salman’s swift recovery and a long healthy life.

Taking to twitter, PM Imran wrote, “Heard with concern about hospitalisation of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The government and people of Pakistan, and I myself, join our Saudi brethren in prayers for His Majesty’s swift recovery, good health and long life. Ameen.”

Moreover, on July 23, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz underwent a successful operation to remove his gallbladder.

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US President Donald Trump telephones Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

US President Donald Trump telephones Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

US President Donald Trump and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have had a telephone conversation. The two leaders discussed the situation in Libya over the phone. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”turkey-absolutely-against-partition-in-libya-spokesperson”] The telephone conversation between the US President and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi discussed regional security issues, including the easing … Read more