The authorities in Saudi Arabia called yesterday for YouTube to remove advertisements “offensive to Islamic values and principles” that have gone viral on the platform in recent days. The kingdom’s General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) and Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) have requested YouTube — which is affiliated to Google — “to remove […]
RIYADH: An official at the Saudi Ministry of Media said an alleged draft of penal measures, that had recently been circulated on social media, was incorrect and the actual draft announced earlier is currently undergoing a legislative review. The ministry source also stressed on the need to ensure the accuracy of information being circulated to […]
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Israel has been carrying out strikes for years against what it has described as Iranian and Iran-backed targets in Syria
Kingdom launches massive operation to protect pilgrims’ health and safety
A United Arab Emirates minister announced on Wednesday incentives aiming to attract 300 digital companies to set up offices in the oil-rich Gulf nation within six to 12 months. The incentives include a streamlined visa process, faster access to the financial and banking system and attractive commercial and residential leasing, Trade Minister Thani al-Zeyoudi told […]
Explosive device planted in the car of Saber Al-Haidari, Information Ministry employee and journalist at Japan’s NHK television
LONDON: Russia banned on Wednesday 29 British journalists, including five Guardian journalists, four BBC journalists and the Financial Times chief foreign affairs commentator from entering the country. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “The British journalists included in the list are involved in the deliberate dissemination of false and one-sided information about Russia […]
The agreement included the development of plans for joint cooperation in the sectors of films, music and cultural events
Former princess of Qatar, Kasia Gallanio, has been found dead after she made allegations about the former oil and finance minister.
