Daily Archives: June 11, 2014
2,000 Saudis graduate in various disciplines
The state-owned Riyadh Technical College (RTC) under the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) celebrated on Monday the graduation of its 2,000 students and trainees in various technical disciplines, including petrochemical technology, aircraft industry, airport maintenance, petroleum and advanced technology,
KSA moves against bullying in schools
Indian Muslims feel insecure under Modi
A visiting youth activist from the Indian subcontinent said here on Tuesday that there is a strong feeling of insecurity among the Muslim community in India under the premiership of Narendra Modi. Aloor Shanavas from Tamil Nadu, a well-known script
Pak govt team praises KSA’s cultural landmarks
A delegation from Pakistan’s Ministry of Defense visited the National Museum at the King Abdul Aziz historical center recently to view the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage. The delegation, headed by Maj. Gen. Mohammad Farookh, was received by the museum authorities
At least 630 killed in rebel infighting in Syria
Dengue fever cases drop by 70 percent
Dengue fever cases in Jeddah drop by 70 percent in the first five months of this year compared to the same period last year because of the city’s mosquito eradication program, according to a senior official. Sami Al-Ghamdi, director of
Pilgrims swallow ‘kiswa’ threads seeking blessings
MAKKAH — Misconceptions have led some Umrah pilgrims to swallowing the threads of the Kaaba cover (kiswa), thereby setting off a pointless practice that leads to the disfiguring of the cover. They remove the threads using rings and scissors in
Ship carrying Umrah pilgrims from Egypt docks at the Yanbu Industrial Port
A ship carrying Umrah pilgrims from Egypt docks at the Yanbu Industrial Port. This was the first time the port received pilgrims.
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