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 »
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Thousands take part in TVTC loyalty program
The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) on Sunday launched a national loyalty program with the message ‘Loyalty to Homeland,’ with the participation of over 30,000 trainees and staff members at its 67 industrial institutes across the Kingdom. The TVTC
KSU stresses excellence in academic endeavors
The head of the external reviewer team for international academic accreditation, Robert Frederick, visited King Saud University (KSU) to assess the quality of the academic program at the university. The visit was made recently as a part of the international
Mexican ‘wolf man’ battles isolation of rare condition
Jesus Aceves may never get used to people’s stares, but after decades of alcoholism and a painful career as a circus freak, he has made a resolution: to stop burying his hair-covered face in his hands. Aceves, a 41-year-old Mexican
Hillary pokes fun at herself in SNL skit
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton dropped in at the late night comedy show “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, appearing in a sketch alongside comedian Kate McKinnon, who played the former United States senator and secretary of state. The Democratic presidential candidate
Busan marks 20th year with 100 best Asian film list
A new list of the best Asian films of all time was published this week, as the region’s increasingly vibrant cinema scene celebrated another bonanza in Busan. The 20th anniversary of the Busan International Film Festival, in South Korea, marked
Putin’s crooked road to Damascus
By : Andrei Kolesnikov When Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 28, he knew he would grab the world’s attention and upstage US President Barack Obama with his call for a united front in
Indo-Pak relations: Politics of cricket
By : Bikram Vohra With its pockets full and spilling over the mighty BCCI does not have to play Pakistan in cricket at any venue at any time and we all know that. Even PCB President Shaharyar Khan knows it
Shoura to vote on new housing plan
The Shoura Council will vote on the recommendations of the Housing and Services Committee at its 53rd session in Riyadh on Monday. The recommendations include a request to the Housing Ministry to put forward its time schedule for providing affordable
Russia, US To Cooperate On Islamic State
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Russia and the United States have agreed to enhance their discussions on cooperation against the Islamic State. Through foreign and defense ministers, both nations will keep a dialogue open to reach common
1.5m jobs created for Saudi youth in 2014
The Ministry of Labor created 1.5 million jobs for young Saudi men and women in 2014, a six percent rise from the previous year. This is according to Labor Minister Mofarrej Al-Haqbani, who said the ministry has been working on
Saudi man, 63, dies of MERS in Philippines
A 63-year-old Saudi man has died of MERS-CoV in Manila, Philippine Health Secretary Janette Garin announced on Saturday. The Saudi national — who had a cough, fever and occasional chills — died on Tuesday in an undisclosed hospital after a
Rumors can create havoc, say experts
Rumors are nearly as old as human history, but with the rise of the Internet, they have become ubiquitous. False rumors are especially troublesome; they impose real damage on individuals and institutions, and they are often used by enemies to
Forum highlights service to nation
The Education Ministry organized the National Unity Forum under the sponsorship of Jazan Gov. Prince Mohammed bin Nasser. “The forum engendered loyalty to the Kingdom and the Saudi leadership among the employees of the ministry,” Education Minister Dr. Azzam Al-Dakhil
Filming begins in ‘futuristic’ Dubai for ‘Star Trek Beyond’
Looking for a “vertical city” to stand in for a futuristic world, actors and filmmakers involved in the film “Star Trek Beyond” ended up among the gleaming towers of Dubai. “We came searching for the future and found it,” said
Tang Wei looks for chemistry with co-actors
Chinese actress Tang Wei is not obsessed about finding the right role for her future film project. For the “Lust, Caution” star, it is the people she works with on a film set and the chemistry with them that counts.
Selfies can help boost self-image: Cindy Crawford
Score one for the selfie stick: Cindy Crawford believes those photos of you by you can help boost self-image. “It’s empowering for kids to take their own image in their own hands in a way,” she said in a recent
Saudi women smash world record in Global Mental Literacy
In an attempt to be the first institution in the Arab world to mark the Global Mental Literacy world record, 1,380 students and faculty members in Dar Al Hekma University filled the campus auditorium recently, joining the session instructed by
Khula divorce cases rise 48% in Kingdom
There has been a 48 percent rise in women seeking khula divorces from their husbands this Islamic year compared to the previous year, according to figures released by the Justice Ministry. Khula involves a woman securing a divorce from her
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