Large Fire Breaks out in Market in Ajman, UAE

A large fire broke out at a market in Ajman. (Social media)
A large fire broke out at a market in Ajman. (Social media)
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Large Fire Breaks out in Market in Ajman, UAE

A large fire broke out at a market in Ajman. (Social media)
A large fire broke out at a market in Ajman. (Social media)

A large fire broke out on Wednesday evening at a market in the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates, according to local media reports and a source present at the scene.

The witness told Reuters the fire, which was earlier reported by The National and Gulf News newspapers, was being tackled by emergency services.

Local officials could not immediately be reached for comment or confirmation, and no statements were carried by state media.



No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
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No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)

An earthquake struck Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region on Wednesday.

Spokesperson for the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) Tariq Aba Al-Khail said no damage casualties were reported in the 4.0-magnitude quake.

The earthquake resulted from tectonic stresses from the collision of the Arabian and Eurasian geological plates in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, which activated existing faults in the Earth's crust in Eastern Region of the Kingdom, he said.


Saudi FM Meets with Key Figures from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to Discuss Cooperation 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Meets with Key Figures from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to Discuss Cooperation 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh with Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, along with members of the Oxford Centre’s board of trustees.

During the meeting, they reviewed areas of cooperation in intellectual and cultural initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue, promoting tolerance, coexistence, and mutual understanding, and supporting efforts to advance moderation and centrism, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.


Saudi, Malaysian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
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Saudi, Malaysian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Tuesday with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Haji Hasan.

They discussed bilateral relations between their countries, the latest developments, and issues of common interest.