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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Haramain trains to carry 20m annually
The Haramain speed train project, which is in the final stages, will change the dynamics of pilgrim transportation between the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, said Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the progress
Ban hate speech against women, says rights chief
Human Rights Commission chief Bandar Al-Aiban stressed the importance of finding initiatives and policies to stop violations of human rights, especially those related to women, such as rape. He called for a ban on hate speech against women, stressing that
11,751 private-sector jobs attract only 1,760 Saudis
The number of jobs allocated for Saudis, which were announced by the Training and Recruitment Center at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), has reached 11,751 in 70 private sector firms, but only 1,760 job seekers have responded
Health Ministry to focus on seasonal diseases
The Ministry of Health has announced that it will focus on seasonal diseases during its phone-in service to be resumed on Sunday following the weekend. Last week, the ministry conducted a series of phone-in programs to help the public find
New GCC regulatory system to fight fake electronic items
A set of new standards and specifications for electric devices has been drawn up compatible with those standards applied in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and Yemen, a senior official in a GCC body told Al-Eqtisdiyah daily. The new regulatory
11 expats arrested for copper cable theft
The Riyadh Police has arrested 11 members of a gang of Pakistani nationals who stole copper cables from various stores in the industrial areas in the capital. The accused were staying in Riyadh and used to store their stolen goods
100,000 fake cosmetic goods seized
Field inspection teams from the Ministry of Trade and Industry recently cracked down on immigrant laborers for storing 100,000 fake cosmetics of popular brands inside old homes in the neighborhood of Al-Deira in Riyadh. The inspectors identified a group of
Madinah residents clamor for entertainment spots
Since the Madinah Mayoralty closed the amusement parks in the city two years ago, residents say they have no place to go for fresh air and spend their leisure time during the summer vacation. Naser Nafe, a local resident, told
For illegal African women, garbage in dumpsters means money
Piles of household waste in dumpsters, which include cartons, tin cans and metal and glass items, are a lucrative source of income for many illegal African women. They collect the waste materials to sell in the scrap market for a
Al-Ahsa building cable car, bridges
The Al-Ahsa Municipality has started construction on its cable car and bridges project in the Al-Shuba Mountain Park to help boost tourism and create jobs for Saudis. Deputy Mayor of Al-Ahsa Abdullah Al-Arfaj said the project includes cable cars that
China wrestles with repression of financial sort
By : John Foley China is richer and more stable than when tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square 25 years ago. Then, incomplete political reforms led to chaos, violence and retrenchment. While there’s little risk of that now, a similar dynamic
China-U.S. cyber spat risks corporate casualties
By : Ethan Bilby China’s security spat with the United States risks corporate casualties on both sides. The People’s Republic has responded to U.S. allegations of cyber spying by targeting American tech companies. A continuing dispute could lead to blocked
Abe’s small hits weightier than big trade miss
By : Andy Mukherjee Shinzo Abe’s big miss in prizing open Japan’s farm economy is making investors needlessly glum. The prime minister’s smaller recent successes, from thawing out frozen land and labour markets to reining in healthcare costs, add up
Unity govt in Iraq is the only way out
By : Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg I write this week from Washington, where debate is heating up about Iraq in light of the advances made by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) during the week. The two main
Time is ripe to revamp Non-Aligned Movement
By : Seema Sengupta Saudi Arabia has demanded a comprehensive reassessment of the efficacy of Non-Aligned Movement’s (NAM) global peace initiatives. The Saudi Cabinet recently urged the NAM leadership to honestly evaluate whether the body is indeed playing a constructive
Revamping media code of conduct
By : Muhammad Waqas When former President Pervez Musharraf liberalized state policy regarding media in early 2000s, several new private channels mushroomed on the landscape. These channels were hailed as the fourth pillar of state that not only brought entertainment
The writing on the wall
By : Hassan Barari It was obvious from the get go that the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) would always seek to reignite the conflict between the disgruntled Sunni minority and the Shiite-dominated government of Nuri
Strategy of silence
By : Bikram Vohra I think it is a great idea that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is spring-cleaning the corridors of power and their fusty, musty cupboards full of red tape. About time this was done. However, when you are
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