MENA News

Russia: If Syria asks us to send troops, we'll consider it

Russia has called for a broad coalition to fight Daesh, and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged Washington and its allies to engage the Syrian government as a "partner" in this fight.

Pilgrims continue arriving for Haj

More than 1.2 million people have already arrived for the Haj, which begins on Tuesday.

Saudi king seeks urgent UN action on Al Aqsa

SPA said Salman made the same appeal in phone calls to British Prime Minister David Cameron, Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Francois Hollande.

1,000 evacuated as fire hits Makkah hotel

Firefighters "rescued two pilgrims who were hurt" by the fire in an eighth-floor room of the unnamed hotel, the agency said.

Yemen rebels claim capture of Saudi troops, show one on TV

The rebels' Al Masirah television showed footage of a man who identified himself as Sergeant Ibrahim Hakmi of a Saudi brigade.

Syrians in UAE enjoy generous life: Gargash

The UAE has worked tirelessly with its Arab and international partners to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian population and to reach a sustainable solution to the crisis.

Home Centre to invest Dh1 billion to boost presence in Mena, Asia

"We are going to launch our online platform [www.landmarkshops.com/homecentre] on September 20."

Gulf states urge world to do more to help refugees

A statement called on "the international community to assume its responsibilities to help Syrian refugees".

1m Riyals compensation for Makkah crane crash victims

The Saudi king sanctions Binladin Group after deadly crane collapse. An investigative commission had concluded that the company "was in part responsible" for Friday's tragedy.

Sparkling White surges clear at MENA Golf Tour