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: June 1, 2014
Halal row: KSA tests Cadbury samples
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has pulled out a random selection of Cadbury chocolate bars from the market to test for traces of porcine DNA following reports that surfaced from Malaysia stating that some locally produced Cadbury milk
Delaying domestic’s pay? Get ready for SR5,000 fine
The Human Rights Commission and recruitment agents have welcomed a new executive bylaw regulating the relationship between domestics and employers, saying it would help protect the rights of both sides and prevent mutual abuse. The bylaw issued by the Labor
Saudis traveling to Iraq, Thailand face the music
Citizens caught traveling to either Iraq or Thailand will face a SR10,000 fine and a three-year travel ban, Col. Salman Al-Muhaya, director of the Saudi travel section at the Passport Department, has told the media. “There are exceptional cases where
Three die as cars hit herd of camels
Three people were killed and seven injured when their cars hit a herd of camels near Abqaiq on Thursday evening. The three cars were nearing the Dhahran Al-Qarya intersection when a herd of camels suddenly appeared in the middle of
Asir women bake their way to success
Seventy women here have been employed by a local baking company after successfully completing a three-month training. They now use machinery to produce cupcakes, donuts, pies, pastries, cakes, bread and other products. Mohammed Al-Ghanem, a businessman and chairman of the
Three girls to get prison, lashes for elopement
A criminal court in Jeddah has issued a prison sentence of 10 months and 50 lashes to three sisters for eloping with two young men (one of whom is an expatriate) and living with them in a furnished apartment while
32 food firms closed in Riyadh, rotten meat destroyed in Makkah
Field teams of the Makkah and Riyadh Municipalities have stepped up efforts to ensure that eateries in the cities are in compliance with health and hygiene specifications. In the latest development, the Riyadh Municipality inspection teams closed down more than
Breastfeeding shocker: After 7 children, couple part ways
A court in Al-Rass near Madinah has issued a verdict separating a couple who have been married for the last 25 years with seven children, after learning that they had been breastfed by the same woman. The judge issued the
Saudi Railways pay tributes to outstanding employees, retirees
Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) honored its outstanding employees and retirees for the current fiscal year in an annual award ceremony held recently. Mohammed Abu Zaid, director, public relations, SRO said that the award is honoring creative and talented employees to
Saudi-Italian ties poised to enter new era, says envoy
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy have progressed into a new era, with strong partnerships recently forged in the domains of politics, economy and culture to realize an all-inclusive and mutually beneficial development, said Italian Ambassador Mario Boffo on Saturday.
Research thrives at KAU’s English Language Institute
The English Language Institute (ELI) at the King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah is making new forays in the fields of teaching, research and professional development achieving ever-new frontiers in the pursuit of excellence. With the CEA accreditation for the
Specialized courts to open by July-end
The Minister of Justice and President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, has approved a proposal to open Personal Status Courts in Makkah, Madinah, Dammam and Jeddah. According to the decision, the courts will have
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