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King of Saudi Arabia hospitalized

King of Saudi Arabia hospitalized

The 88-year-old king has been experiencing serious health problems recently. Today he was taken to the hospital for medical examination.

Ten biggest cities in the Middle East

Ten biggest cities in the Middle East

The Middle East includes countries in West Asia and reaches Egypt in North Africa. Its population is estimated at 476 million people, spread across 16 countries, including Palestine and Israel. Since The Middle East is such a vast …

Explosion sets ablaze Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea - media

Explosion sets ablaze Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea - media

An explosion set ablaze an Iranian oil tanker off the Saudi port city of Jeddah this morning, Iranian state media reported. The tanker, owned by National Iranian Oil Company, had suffered heavy damage and was leaking oil into the Red …

Saudi Arabia releases Iranian oil tanker from Jeddah port

Saudi Arabia releases Iranian oil tanker from Jeddah port

An Iranian ship which had gone to Jeddah port in Saudi Arabia because of technical problems in May is heading back to Iran, Reuters reports with a reference to Iran’s ISNA news agency.  There was no immediate confirmation …

 OPEC+ plan next JMMC meeting in Jeddah on May 19 - source

OPEC+ plan next JMMC meeting in Jeddah on May 19 - source

OPEC and its allies aim to hold their next ministerial monitoring committee meeting, known as the JMMC, in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah on May 19, two sources said. The JMMC meeting this month reached a conclusion that there was no …

OPEC+ ministers to meet in Jeddah

OPEC+ ministers to meet in Jeddah

OPEC and non-OPEC oil ministers will meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia today to discuss their oil production cut deal.  The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) will make a recommendation to OPEC about whether or not the …

 Gym for women opened in Saudi Arabia

Gym for women opened in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan, president of the Community Sports Union, has opened the newest Studio 5 gym in Jeddah, which is based on electronic registration and scheduling sport sessions. The …

Fire damages six buildings in Jeddah (VIDEO)

Fire damages six buildings in Jeddah (VIDEO)

A huge blaze damaged at least six buildings, three of which collapsed completely, in Jeddah's historic centre on Tuesday, forcing occupants to evacuate. According to Saudi Press Agency, more than 12 Civil Defense fire-fighting and …

Saudi Arabia allows non-Muslims to enter four mosques

Saudi Arabia allows non-Muslims to enter four mosques

Saudi Arabia allowed non-Muslims to enter four mosques in Jeddah. The main purpose of the move is to allow non-Muslims to get acquainted with the Islamic civilization, the New Indian Express reports. Saudi Arabia banned …

Two residents of Jeddah killed during flooding

Two residents of Jeddah killed during flooding

At least two people have been killed by electric shock during flood in the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The authorities advised residents of the cities of Jeddah and Mecca not leave their houses …