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 »
Monthly Archives: June 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
Saudi Arabia has finalized plans to set up a panel to be entrusted with the task to propose and draft a legislation that will require all schools to check bullying and to recognize it as a nationwide issue. The proposed
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
BEIRUT: An offensive by a breakaway Al-Qaeda group in eastern Syria against Islamic rebel factions has killed more than 630 people and uprooted at least 130,000 since the end of April, an activist group said Tuesday. The Islamic State of
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.
Indian CG B.S. Mubarak highlights priorities; aims to strengthen interaction with community
JEDDAH — B.S. Mubarak, who assumed office as the new Indian consul general on June 1, has unveiled plans to tap the maximum potential of social media to engage with the one-million strong Indian community living in the Kingdom’s western
Spain lands in Brazil to begin World Cup defense
CURITIBA — Spain arrived in Brazil late Sunday as it prepares to defend its World Cup trophy. Wet weather welcomed the world champions to the southeastern city of Curitiba, where Spain will be based throughout the tournament. Spain opens its
Education — A new strategy?
By : Dr. Khaled M. Batarfi • “How do you see the 80-billion-riyals education project?,” asked a foreign journalist. — “It is unprecedented. However, it is not the figure that amazed me, but rather the strategy itself,” I answered and
Erring centers issuing fitness certificates to expats punished
JEDDAH — Medical centers licensed to examine expatriate workers for new iqamas (residence permits) or their renewal have been found to have committed several serious violations for which they will be penalized, a senior official has said. “Serious violations were
Shoura approves draft law on Zakat collection
RIYADH – The Shoura Council on Monday approved the draft law on collection of Zakat from commercial and vocational establishments. The Shoura endorsed the law after listening to the concerned committee’s report containing the viewpoints and opinions of members. The
Saudi Arabia planning to build largest desalination plant in world
JEDDAH – An international water summit closed in Singapore with agreements on 14.5 billion Singapore dollars (US$11.6 billion) of projects, tenders, and other investments, organizers said Monday. The agreements at Singapore International Water Week included the opening by Beijing Enterprises
Iraqi forces flee as militants seize Mosul, nearby towns
• Military base overrun and prisoners freed • Iraqi troops say ISIL fighters well trained in street fighting • Alarmed US pledges help to Iraq govt MOSUL, Iraq: An Al-Qaeda splinter group in Iraq overran the second city of Mosul,
OPEC expected to maintain current production: Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait expects the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to keep the oil production ceiling unchanged so as not to alter prices, the wealthy Gulf country’s oil minister said. Asked if he believes the OPEC cartel will decide to
Rebuffing Cameron, Merkel sticks to Juncker for top EU job
HARPSUND, Sweden: German Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed her support on Tuesday for Jean-Claude Juncker becoming the next president of the European Commission after meeting EU leaders critical of the Luxembourger. Merkel made her statement after talks in Sweden hosted by
Messi’s bouts of nausea puzzles world of football
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Shortly after coming on as a second-half sub in Argentina’s last World Cup warm-up, Lionel Messi doubled over and appeared to vomit on the pitch. He’s done it at least a half-dozen times with Argentina and club
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