Kindergartens for pilgrims’ children to open in Makkah and Madinah
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has launched seasonal kindergartens in Makkah and Madinah for the benefit of pilgrims who take their children to the holy…
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Turkish FM to hold talks in Baghdad and Erbil, discuss terrorism and Kurdish referendum
Turkey’s foreign minister arrived in Iraq on Wednesday to hold talks in both Baghdad and Erbil as Kurdistan’s regional government (KRG) prepares to hold an independence vote…
Saudi Crown Prince receives senior US officials
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received senior US officials including presidential adviser Jared Kushner in Jeddah on Tuesday and discussed efforts to bring…
Teenager arrested for dancing Macarena in Saudi Arabia
Saudi police said on Tuesday they had detained a 14-year-old boy who was filmed dancing to the 1990s hit song Macarena at a street crossing…
Erdoğan: No Kurdish state on our borders
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Turkey will not allow the foundation of a Kurdish state on its southern border, reiterating earlier comments on the…
Sir Bobby Charlton Centre for landmine blast survivors opens in Amman
To celebrate the football legend’s 80th birthday, Sir Bobby’s charity, Find A Better Way, launches the first of many centers around the world to help…
Armenian army officer beat up two soldiers for refusing to clean showers
According to Armenian media, two soldiers, Asatryan and Arsen Markaryan, sustained serious injuries as a result of hazing at the military base in Madagiz, located…
Iran nuclear chief: ‘We can resume high-level uranium enrichment within five days’
Iran can resume high-level uranium enrichment within five days if the United States tears up the nuclear deal, the head of its Atomic Energy Organisation…
UN urges Iraqi government to help women and girls abused by Daesh
A United Nations report published Tuesday urges the Iraqi government to do more to help thousands of women and girls who faced rape, sexual abuse…
UAE imposes higher taxes on tobacco, energy and soft drinks
The UAE government has issued a new law that imposes taxes on tobacco products, energy drinks and soft drinks. President of the UAE, His Highness…