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Deputy PM receives Southern governor

Manama - Muslimchronicle

Deputy Premier His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa has received Southern Governor His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa and congratulated him on his merited appointment by Royal Order. The deputy PM praised HH Shaikh Khalifa’s efficiency and diligence for the nation’s progress and citizens’ welfare, wishing him success in his duties. HH Shaikh Khalifa thanked HHRead more

Investing in digital media is vital in fight against extremism

RIYADH - Muslimchronicle

Defense ministers of the 41-nation Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) reaffirmed the importance of the military role in combating terrorism, and agreed to boost military capabilities as well as coordination to dismantle terrorist organizations. The IMCTC defense ministers, in their maiden meeting here on Sunday, also agreed to step up cooperation to cut off financial support to terror outfits.Read more

Saudi crown prince donates SR12 million to support charitable societies in southern region

RIYADH - Muslimchronicle

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has donated SR12 million from his own account to charitable societies in the southern region of the Kingdom to supplement the support already being provided to charitable societies under the project of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz for Supporting charitable societies in all regions of the Kingdom.Read more

Saudi Arabia uncovers foreign-linked cell who plotted against national security

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

An official source said that Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of the State Security were able to uncover and monitor the intelligence activities of a group of people who worked for external parties against the security of the Kingdom and its interests. “The cell worked to disturb the interests, methodology, capabilities and social safety of the Kingdom in order to stir upRead more

'Nasser 10 will be great success'

Manama - Arab Today

The Consulting Committee of Nasser bin Hamad Games Tournament "Nasser 10" held a meeting under the chairmanship of Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar, General Secretary of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and the General Secretary of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. The meeting was attended by Tawfeeq Al Salehi, Director of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Media and InformationRead more

Qatar Attends Meeting on Ensuring Accountability for Crimes Committed in Syria

The Hague - Arab Today

The State of Qatar participated here today in a meeting of senior officials to discuss how to ensure accountability for serious crimes committed in Syria. The meeting was called by Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Bert Koenders in order to follow up the implementation of the UN General Assembly resolution No. 71/248, which was an initiative by the State ofRead more

HRH Premier congratulated by Speaker on successful check-ups

Manama - Arab Today

Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al-Mulla, has extended deepest congratulations to His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa following the successful medical check-ups he underwent recently. He prayed to Allah the Almighty to bless HRH Premier with abundant good health to continue enhancing the development march in the kingdom, and serving theRead more

Saudi Arabia to Host 1,000 Palestinian Haj pilgrims

Jeddah - Arab Today

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host nearly 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims this year under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Haj Visitors Program. Most of them are relatives and family members of those who have been martyred, (Arab News) reported Monday. Deputy Chief of the Haj visitors program Zaid Al-Dakan recently met Palestine Haj Committee chief Abdul Aziz Al-Saleh,Read more

150 Syrian Refugees Cross into Jordan

Amman - Arab Today

A total of 150 Syrian refugees from various age groups, entered into the Kingdom through various crossing points during the last 24 hours, a military source said on Thursday. The source said border guards provided the refugees with the necessary aid before transferring them to refugee camps, according to Jordan's News Agency (Petra). The Jordanian Royal Medical Services' personnel administeredRead more