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 30, 2014
Shape up or ship out!
Sagia issues stern warning to bogus investors The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has urged small-scale foreign investors to either improve their performance or leave the Kingdom. “We have given an ultimatum to these small investors who have failed
Kaaba washed
On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Makkah Emir Prince Mishal Bin Abdullah washed the Holy Kaaba on Thursday. Dr. Abdulaziz Khoja, minister of culture and information; Sheikh Abdurahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the
Al-Shafei Mosque: An 800-year-old monument in Jeddah
Al-Shafei Mosque is a historic mosque located in Al-Mathloum neighborhood, which is one of Jeddah’s oldest neighborhoods. The mosque’s condition has deteriorated and is currently undergoing a vast renovation project to restore its lost glitter that has attracted pilgrims
Rabigh desal plant 3rd stage complete
Reverse Osmosis Membrane elements for seawater desalination in KSA set up The Arabian Japanese Membrane Company (AJMC) announced the completion of the second and third stages to manufacture reverse osmosis membrane elements for seawater desalination in the Kingdom. The
El-Sisi achieves a landslide victory
The election of Egypt’s former military chief to the nation’s presidency may be remembered for its central irony: He won in a historic landslide — only to shatter his image of invulnerability in the process. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s win was
Globally, 1.3b tons of food goes to waste each year
According to the US Natural Resources Defense Council, 40% of the food produced in the US gets tossed out every year; that is $165 billion worth of uneaten food. Statistics for the Kingdom are not as accurate, but it
Scholars fight with one another on Twitter
Ibn Abbas, the paternal cousin of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the great authority on the Sunnah, once said, “Attend the sessions of (Shariah) scholars and listen to what they say. But do not believe them when
Weight of the world
2.1 billion people obese or overweight In this file photo, an overweight person eats in London. Almost a third of the world population is now fat, and no country has been able to curb obesity rates in the last
Preventing sexual harassment
Sexual harassment has forced a number of women to quit their jobs and stay away from public life. Commenting on the topic, a number of experts, scholars and women called for taking stringent legal action against men who resort to
Malawi vote count runs into trouble
BLANTYRE: Malawi’s disputed presidential elections ran into fresh trouble Thursday after a judge due to rule on when the results should be released had to step down from the case. The hitch means it is now unclear whether court challenges
Court reserves ruling in Musharraf case
KARACHI: A Pakistani court on Thursday reserved judgment on former military ruler Pervez Musharraf’s application to have a travel ban on him lifted, his lawyer said. The 70-year-old, who flew to Karachi last month to undergo medical tests, has been
Program turns beggars into successful entrepreneurs
Islamic micro-finance, which is based on profit-sharing and does not charge interest, can play a significant role in alleviating poverty and transforming the poor into successful entrepreneurs, said Mamoon Al-Azami, a senior community development specialist at the Jeddah-based Islamic Development
Burma caves point to a rich culture
The Burma caves, located a mere 66 km northeast of Riyadh, have stood the test of time. These caves are full of rocks with ancient inscriptions. The mount is considered one of the oldest in the region, dating back to
In MERS scare, hospitals lose business to pharmacies
Many residents here are avoiding hospitals because they fear contracting the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Waleed Al-Suhail, director general of Al-Jedaani Hospital in the Safa neighborhood, admitted that there has been a 70 percent drop in patients and
Iran says Syria vote will boost legitimacy of ally Assad
TEHRAN: Iran said Friday that next week’s presidential election in Syria, branded a farce by Western governments, will boost the legitimacy of its ally Bashar Assad. “God willing, the elections in Syria will be carried out without a hitch,” said
Rape victim’s mother attacked in India
LUCKNOW, India: Police say three men have been arrested in northern India for brutally attacking the mother of a rape victim after she refused to withdraw her police complaint. Superintendent Dinesh Kumar said Friday the men, including the father of
Private firms to train 16,000 Saudi youth
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has created 16,000 training opportunities for young Saudis at local private firms this summer. It called on Saudis nationwide to apply for these positions by June 12. Mohammed Al-Abdul Hafiz, deputy general manager for
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