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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-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

Picture emerges of alleged killer of Saudi preacher Tuwaijri in Guinea

Guinea - Muslimchronicle

Al Arabiya.net communicated with a journalist in Guinea to know more about Moussa Kante, the man who allegedly shot and killed Saudi Sheikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Tuwaijri in the village of Kantebalandougou in Guinea on Tuesday and acquired his photo. Initial reports about Kante said he was 17 years and that he was arrested on Wednesday. However after communicating with MamadouRead more

Arab Coalition destroys Houthi missile launch bases along Saudi border

Jizan - Muslimchronicle

The Arab Coalition’s air force destroyed Houthi missile launch bases on Tuesday night that were placed along the Saudi Arabian border. Saudi air defense forces also intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting the port city of Jazan early Tuesday. Air defense forces had intercepted another Houthi missile early Janaury launched from Yemen towards Najran, with no deaths or injuries reported.Read more

Saudi preacher Abdul Muhsin Al-Tuwaijri shot dead in Guinea village

Guinea - Muslimchronicle

A Saudi Arabian preacher was shot dead in Guinea’s east after organizing a prayer service that angered some villagers in the majority-Muslim West African country, local sources said Wednesday. Sheikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Tuwaijri was a member of a mission building mosques in Upper Guinea and was killed on Tuesday night in the village of Kantebalandougou, between the towns Kankan andRead more

Riachi bound for Saudi Arabia on an official visit

Beirut - Muslimchronicle

Information Minister Melhem Riachi left Beirut Saturday noon heading to the Saudi Kingdom on an official visit. Riachi will be meeting with Saudi Culture and Information Minister Awad ben Saleh Al Awwad Source: NNARead more

Patriarch's historic visit will be good for all

Beirut - Muslimchronicle

Chargé d'affaires of the Saudi Embassy in Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, said while bidding Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros Rahi farewell at Rafic Hariri International Airport that Rahi's historical visit to the KSA will bear good consequences for all sides. "The Lebanese community in Saudi Arabia should consider itself living in its second country," Boukhari said, confirming utmost respect for all theRead more

Rahi arrives in Saudi Arabia

Beirut - Muslimchronicle

Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rahi and his accompanying delegation on Monday evening arrived at King Salman's airbase aboard a private plane, commencing an official visit to KSA. Greeting the Patriarch upon arrival had been Saudi Minister of State for Gulf Affairs, Thamer al-Sabhan, Lebanon's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Abdel Sattar Issa, and Saudi and Lebanese dignitaries. Patriarch Rahi isRead more

Yemeni army regains key mountain range bordering Saudi Arabia

Saada - Muslimchronicle

The Yemeni army said on Monday that it has regained control of the Umm al-Athem mountain range in the Saada, near the Saudi border. According to the armed forces’ media center, army units aided by Arab coalition jet fighters struck the Houthis stronghold in Saada province following fierce battles. Control over the mountain range cuts supply routes and passages forRead more

How Saudi women will watch their first league match in Jeddah

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

For the first time on January 12 the King Abdullah Sport City stadium will open its doors for Saudi women to attend the Saudi professional League game scheduled between Al Ahli club of Jeddah and al- Batin. Images released on Twitter show the preparations ahead of the league game on Friday where signage was placed showing the women’s entrance andRead more