Arabia

In a pivotal gathering in Riyadh, Arab leaders convened to delineate a comprehensive roadmap for Gaza's reconstruction in the wake of recent conflicts. This strategic meeting aims to provide a well-coordinated counterproposal to former President Donald Trump's contentious plan, which suggests an American takeover of Gaza, sidelining its Palestinian populace in the process. Trump’s provocative plan has galvanized Arab nations, forging a united stance against it, though significant differences linger regarding the governance…

Mogadishu (AX) – Under the sweltering rays of the Mogadishu sun, a group of anguished families protested on Wednesday. Their loved ones—Somali citizens—face death sentences in Saudi Arabia. With pleas that tug at the heart, these families called upon the Somali government to intercede on behalf of their imprisoned kin. The protesters, a tapestry of pain and resolve, claimed that 45 Somali nationals languish on death row in Saudi prisons. Their cry is simple yet profound: they demand negotiations with Saudi authorities to…

When tragedy hits home, it echoes painfully through the lives of those left behind. Leyla Mahmud Ahmed was no exception to this heartache, as she grappled with indescribable anguish over the execution of her brother, Mohamed Nur Hussein, in Saudi Arabia. The ruling, she emphatically claims, was unjust and devastatingly felt by her family. (Credit: Supplied via BBC) Mogadishu (AX) — The grim news was delivered with chilling finality: Mohamed Nur Hussein, a Somali man detained for seven long years in Saudi Arabia, had been…

Riyadh: The Complex Web of Justice in Saudi Arabia In the austere city of Najran, Saudi Arabia, the echoes of justice reverberated with a somber note on Sunday. Mohamed Nur Hussein, a Somali native, faced the nation's unyielding justice system, accused of smuggling hashish. The verdict, carried out by beheading, garners both awe and consternation. Is it ever fully possible to comprehend the depth of such legal finality? Hussein’s family, cloaked in grief and disbelief, alleges a litany of…

Execution of Somali National Unveils Complexities in Legal Systems In a sobering revelation of the harsh global punitive measures, Saudi authorities executed Mohamed Nur Hussein Ja'al, a Somali national, for drug smuggling on Sunday. Alongside him, a Saudi citizen found guilty of murder faced the same unforgiving fate. These recent events were announced by the Ministry of Interior, underscoring the nation's stringent criminal justice approach. Imagine a person caught in a web of intrigue and peril, Mohamed…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - On a typical Sunday in Mogadishu, the Somali government found itself embroiled in a diplomatic quandary, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel put forth a controversial notion. Imagine the audacity: proposing the establishment of a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia. Could such a suggestion be anything but a "flagrant breach of international law?" Chances are, Somalia wouldn’t think so. In a decisive rebuke, the Foreign Ministry of Somalia issued a statement that carried the weight of an…

Saudi Arabia Rebukes Netanyahu's Proposal on Palestinian State In an intensifying geopolitical landscape, the ever-complex dynamics between Israel and its neighbors have experienced yet another ripple, courtesy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks that have sparked controversy. On a somber Sunday morning, the Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a firm response to Netanyahu's suggestion, accusing him of attempting to “divert attention” from what they describe as Israel's ongoing "crimes" in Gaza,…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the complex tapestry of international diplomacy, words can weigh heavily, sometimes stirring ripples across distant shores. Recently, an assertion by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has done just that, leaving political waves in its wake. Netanyahu mused about potentially creating a Palestinian state within Saudi territory—a notion that was not met with silence or acquiescence but with a firm reprimand from the Somali government. For those familiar with diplomatic exchanges, was this…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a promising stride for Somalia, the nation has forged a significant partnership with Saudi Arabia to turbocharge development initiatives, courtesy of Saudi funding. This pact, inked at the heart of Mogadishu in the Ministry of Finance’s stately headquarters, saw Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman Egeh, and the Saudi Fund for Development’s helmsman, Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, sign on the dotted line with palpable enthusiasm. The significance of this occasion was underscored by Sultan Al-Marshad…

The price tag for Somali pilgrims heading to the Hajj in 2025 has shot up to a whopping $4,604. This price surge reflects the inflating costs of travel and accommodation in Saudi Arabia, as per the Somali Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. This fee is meant to cover everything from transportation and lodging to the logistics of organizing such a pilgrimage both in Somalia and once they reach the holy land of Saudi Arabia. While officials are making a hullabaloo about their initiatives to offer top-notch services,…