U.S., Britain and France Strike Syria Over Suspected Chemical Weapons Attack
WASHINGTON — The United States and European allies launched airstrikes on Friday night against Syrian research, storage and military targets as President Trump sought to…
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Egypt aims to issue dollar-denominated Eurobonds worth $6-$7 bln in 2018/19
Egypt aims to issue dollar-denominated Eurobonds worth $6 to $7 billion in the 2018/19 fiscal year that begins in July, finance minister Amr El Garhy…
Saudi-Spanish joint venture launched for naval combat systems
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and Spanish firm Navantia on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to create a joint venture that will…
Saudi envoy ends diplomatic tenure in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has received the ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Azerbaijan, Moussaid bin Ibrahim al-Sulayman, upon termination of his…
Turkey’s ever-closer ties with Russia leave US lacking key ally on Syria
As the prospect grows of military confrontation with Russia in the skies over Syria, the US is counting on support from European partners such as France and…
US told Israel to resolve row with Poland — report
Trump administration officials reportedly asked both Israel’s government and opposition to tamp down criticism of a proposed Polish law that would criminalize blaming Poland for…
Dubai tycoon Al Habtoor bullish over UAE prospects in 2018
Dubai billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor believes 2018 will be a much better year for businesses in the UAE after a tough year in the…
Following weeks-long tour, Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Riyadh following his US, UK, France and Spain visits that spanned across several weeks. The crown prince…
Essar Oil settles $2.5 bn Iran oil dues, still owes about $616 mn
NEW DELHI: Essar OilNSE -0.04 % has settled about 2 billion euros ($2.5 billion) in dues to Iran to cover previous oil purchases and still…
Saudi Arabia holds first cycling race for women
Forty-seven women in Saudi Arabia of various ages came together to participate in the kingdom’s first women-only cycling race on Tuesday in the King Abdullah…