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Saudi King issues directive to transfer US$2 billion to Yemen's Central Bank

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is determined to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people and to help them cope with the economic burdens resulting from the crimes and violations committed by Iranian-backed Houthi militias, reported the Saudi Press Agency, SPA. According to the agency, the Iranian-backed Houthis are looting the state as they seize government revenues, including those generated fromRead more

Saudi university to open driving school for women

Kuwait - Muslimchonicle

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said it would allow driving permits for women under a royal decree to take effect in June. Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia has said it will open a driving school for women, in a first for the ultra-conservative country after a ban on women driving was lifted. A university in Saudi Arabia has said itRead more

Saudi-led Arab Coalition announces $1.5 bln in aid for Yemen

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

The Saudi-backed Arab Coalition in Yemen announced the provision of $1.5 billion in aid to the country on Monday. The coalition added that they will make sure to keep all ports open including the Hodeidah port in order to continue receiving humanitarian aid for the Yemeni people, in light of the Houthis still blocking any aid to come into theRead more

Parties involved in Yemen to begin peace talks

Sanaa - Muslimchronicle

The Arab Coalition supporting legitimacy in Yemen will hold a meeting in Riyadh on Monday to discuss new political negotiations and call on all parties to take proactive steps to ensure the success of this critical stage in Yemen. Yemen’s UN envoy, Ismail Weld al-Sheikh, said that the Arab Coalition was willing to be involved in the discussions. Weld al-ShiekhRead more

Saudi Arabia calls for oil producers

Muscat - Muslimchronicle

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia called Sunday for extending cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC producers beyond 2018, after a deal to cut output succeeded in shoring up prices. The call, the first explicit invitation by Riyadh for long-term cooperation between oil producers, came with oil prices topping $70 a barrel thanks to the deal, after they dove below $30 a barrel inRead more

Al-Qaeda’s historian Mustafa Hamed resumes digital activity in Tehran

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

Al-Qaeda’s most prominent historian and Afghan-Arab, strategist Mustafa Hamed, aka Abu al-Walid al-Masri, emerged from Tehran to resume his activity in lecturing radical groups via his website Mafa. Abu al-Walid, Osama bin Laden’s and Ayman al-Zawahiri’s friend, willingly left Qatar in 2016 and went to Tehran to live there with his children. Abu al-Walid, who was Al-Jazeera’s correspondent in KandaharRead more

Saudi Arabia announces $2 bn bailout

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday it would transfer $2 billion to Yemen's central bank, following desperate calls for a financial rescue from the beleaguered government it has supported militarily for nearly three years. The bailout aims to curb the fall in value of the Yemeni riyal, which has plummeted as the war between the Saudi-backed government and Huthi Shiite rebels whoRead more

Saudi court begins trial of ISIS member who killed his cousin

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

Saudi Arabia’s Specialized Criminal Court is commencing the trial of the man accused of murdering his cousin. The crime shook the kingdom as it was videotaped, and the man’s cousin is seen begging for him not to kill him, repeatedly screaming “enough Saad”. The case also caused outrage as it took place on the first day of Eid al-Adha inRead more

Saudi Arabia welcomes UN report on Iran providing weapons in Yemen

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has welcomed a UN report detailing Iran’s violation of an embargo on the shipment of weapons to Yemen. The cabinet which met on Tuesday said the report considered Iran as non-compliant with Security Council Resolution No. 2216 on the arms embargo, and facilitating Al-Houthi rebels’ access to drones and ballistic missiles launched against the Kingdom and theirRead more