Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Daily Archives: May 24, 2014
Expats living alone face haunting prospect of dying a violent death
Living alone has its perks and perils, and perils it was for Mohammed Amjad Ali, an Indian expatriate who was found dead at his place of accommodation with scratches to his chest after apparently dying of a heart attack. Mohammed
Posing as Saudis, foreign beggars back in Asir
With the end of the winter season, the southern Asir region has seen a steady increase in the number of beggars, especially women, on the streets. Most of the beggars are infiltrators from neighboring countries, and some are HIV positive,
Labor consultant: Working women have a role to play
Muna Al-Madani is a consultant at the Ministry of Labor. She believes working women are just as important for the Kingdom as women who stay at home and finds it devastating that many women with academic degrees and immense potential
Successful separation of Sudanese twins
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Advisor to the Royal Court, has announced the successful separation of a pair of Siamese twins from Sudan. Dr. Al-Rabeeah said the operation on Mamdouh and Mahmoud lasted for 13 hours on Saturday at King Abdulaziz Medical
Coups won’t help in fight against radicals
By: Harun Yahya I just want the best for my country. That is what people who carry out coups with weapons in their hands in front of government buildings always say. They claim to be acting for the
Jubail school reelects chairman
Mohammed Taher Mohiuddin has been re-elected chairman of the managing committee of the International Indian School- Jubail for the second term. All the members of the managing committee, including Budda Raju, Ateeq-ur-Rahman, Nasiruddin Ansari, Nishad Abdul Khader, Zakir Hussain and
Iran billionaire executed over $2.6B bank fraud
A billionaire businessman at the heart of a $2.6 billion state bank scam, the largest fraud case since the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, was executed Saturday, state television reported. Authorities put Mahafarid Amir Khosravi, also known as Amir Mansour Aria,
Pope begins Mideast pilgrimage in Jordan
Pope Francis headed for Jordan Saturday at the start of a Middle East tour aimed at boosting ties with Muslims and Jews as well as easing an age-old rift within Christianity. The Vatican has billed Francis’ first visit to a
Al-Qaeda gunmen storm Yemeni city; 27 killed
ADEN, Yemen At least 27 people were killed in an overnight raid by gunmen on a city in southeastern Yemen, residents and a local official said on Saturday, as Al-Qaeda continues its fightback against a government offensive in the country.
Coffee: healthy or harmful? WHOLESOME LIVING
Selma Roth You either love it or hate it, and it is often considered the most widely used drug in the world. Coffee is also the second most traded commodity on earth, right after oil. But, regardless whether you
For her: 6 habits that can ruin your marriage IN GOOD FAITH
By: Amal Al-Sibai MARRIAGE brings together two different people, from a family, upbringing, educational background, lifestyle, and sets of priorities that can be starkly different. It is going to take respect, flexibility, acceptance, and understanding from both partners until
New insight into evolution
EXOTIC sea creatures called comb jellies may reshape how scientists view early evolution — as their genes suggest nature created more than one way to make a nervous system. These beautiful but little-known translucent animals often are called “aliens of
Grand Mosque graduates told to be Islam’s torchbearers
The 44th group of students from the prestigious Grand Mosque Institute graduated Thursday. Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah attended the graduation ceremony at the Grand Mosque. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, imam and khatib at the Grand Mosque and president
Pakistan PM to attend Indian inauguration, a first
Pakistan’s prime minister will attend the inauguration of India’s Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, a first for the nuclear-armed rivals, his spokesman said. Pakistan and India have a history of uneasy relations and they have fought three wars over the Himalayan
Ministry battles MERS ‘rumors’
The Health Ministry has stepped up efforts to reach out to people across the city to raise awareness about protection from the deadly coronavirus amid increasing concern among people. The ministry reported three new cases of the MERS-CoV and the
Saudi efforts ease Syrians’ suffering
Syrian residents in the Kingdom have expressed appreciation for Saudi efforts aimed at enhancing health services to Syrian refugees in the Zaatari Camp in Jordan. More than 12,871 patients have been treated there since January this year. They also lauded
200,000 jobs ‘available in maintenance’
The operation and maintenance sector in the Kingdom can provide 200,000 jobs for Saudis, said Abdul Rahman Al-Zamil, president of the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC), on Wednesday. “The sector employs 900,000 workers, including managers and technicians, and can provide
Saudi women build careers in construction industry
Rising numbers of Saudi businesswomen have started entering the male-dominated construction industry, according to recent data. More than 36 percent of all local businesswomen work as contractors in the field, with women-owned companies making up 4.3 percent of private sector
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