World / Gulf

Kuwait announces power cuts as demand spikes in summer heat 20 Jun 2024 - 03:27 pm

Kuwait City: Kuwait has announced temporary power cuts in some parts of the country during peak consumption hours, saying it is struggling to...

GCC reaffirms urgent need for comprehensive solution to Sudan crisis 19 Jun 2024 - 12:09 am

Geneva: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has reiterated its urgent call for a comprehensive solution to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, urging Sudanese...

Amir sends congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on success of this year's Hajj season 18 Jun 2024 - 06:29 pm

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to his brother the Custodian of the Two...

Saudi Foreign Minister, US Counterpart discuss regional developments 17 Jun 2024 - 10:32 pm

Riyadh:Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed in a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken...

Saudi Crown Prince stresses importance of immediate Gaza ceasefire 17 Jun 2024 - 10:15 pm

Mina: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi ArabiaHH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud highlighted the importance of an immediate ceasefire...

Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' as Eid al-Adha celebrated world over 16 Jun 2024 - 12:16 pm

Mina, Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims performed Sunday the last major ritual of the Hajj, the "stoning of the devil", in western Saudi Arabia, as...

Oman announces success of mutual release of detained nationals in Iran, Sweden 15 Jun 2024 - 04:23 pm

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced the success of its efforts in the deal between the Iranian and Swedish governments to settle...

Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat in Hajj climax 15 Jun 2024 - 11:57 am

Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: More than 1.5 million pilgrims braved extreme heat to reach Mount Arafat on Saturday for the high point of...

In Mecca's sweltering heat, pilgrims start this year's Hajj pilgrimage 14 Jun 2024 - 11:19 am

Mina, Saudi Arabia: In sweltering temperatures, pilgrims in Mecca converged on a vast tent camp in the desert on Friday, officially opening the...

Indian relatives grieve as bodies of 45 Kuwait fire victims return 14 Jun 2024 - 11:03 am

Kochi, India: Grieving families kept a solemn vigil in the terminal of an Indian airport Friday as the bodies of dozens of migrant...

Kuwait Public Prosecution remands citizen, expat in Al-Mangaf fire case 13 Jun 2024 - 05:28 pm

Kuwait: The Public Prosecution on Thursday ordered the remanding of a national and a resident of the country on charges of "erroneous killing"...

Death toll in Kuwait building fire rises to 49 12 Jun 2024 - 05:39 pm

Kuwait City: A fire killed 49 people in Kuwait when it ripped through a building housing nearly 200 foreign workers on Wednesday, the...

More than 35 dead, dozens injured in Kuwait building fire 12 Jun 2024 - 12:47 pm

UPDATE:Death toll in Kuwait building fire rises to 49 Kuwait City:More than 35 people were killed and dozens injured after a fire broke...

More than 1.5 million pilgrims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj journey 12 Jun 2024 - 08:17 am

Mecca, Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later this...

High temperatures pose major challenge in Hajj season: Saudi Ministry of Health 11 Jun 2024 - 12:25 pm

Makkah Al Mukaramah: The Saudi Ministry of Health confirmed that this years Hajj season faces a major challenge, represented by a significant rise...

GCC-Turkiye joint action plan proven effective, says PM 09 Jun 2024 - 11:44 pm

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani emphasized that the joint action...

Gulf-Yemeni relations are fraternal, solid, and well-established: PM 09 Jun 2024 - 09:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed today, June 9, that...

GCC strongly condemns Israeli Occupation's bombing of UNRWA school in Gaza 07 Jun 2024 - 10:31 pm

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned, in the strongest terms, the bombing by the Israeli occupation forces of a school belonging...