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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Saudis dancing in Ibirapuera
By : Rasheed Abou-Alsamh I never thought I’d see Saudis dancing at Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, the business center and largest city in Brazil, but that’s exactly what I witnessed last Sunday. These dancers, all men, were part of
After Syria, ISIL plans Iraq dismemberment
By : Abdulrahman Rashed In early 2012, the then developments in Syria were the talk of the town. All the analyzes revolved around the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al-Nusra Front. Some even denied their very
Rapes or honor killings?
By : Nishita Jha There is more to this case than you know, Abhinav smiles slyly as he stuffs a samosa into his mouth. Once he is done chewing, he says with more gravitas, “Things are not always as they
Saudis strongly favor female Cabinet ministers
Calls are mounting for the appointment of women to the Cabinet to further strengthen government’s efforts led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah for women empowerment. Fifty-four percent of people who participated in a survey conducted by
Serial showing adultery during Ramadan flayed
Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti and head of the Council of Senior Scholars, has condemned a television series to be aired this Ramadan for allegedly depicting an adulterous relationship. During his sermon at the Imam Turki bin
Women want change in mahram rule
A group of Saudi women have complained about the obstacles they face whenever they need to renew their passports. They have urged the relevant authorities to consider allowing women to renew their civil status documents without the need for a
PNU — a center of excellence for Arabic language studies
Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), on the outskirts of Riyadh, is the largest women-only institution of higher learning in the world, providing education and research facilities to more than 50,000 students, including expatriates. It plays a big role in
Need for trained Saudis in sales and marketing
There is a strong need to train Saudi youngsters in the sales and marketing field, as this particular sector is mostly manned by foreign workers, according to a Saudi market analyst. Citing statistics from the Asharqia Chamber, Mohammed Al-Homeidy, a
Alfaisal University inks deal to promote student interest
The Riyadh-based Alfaisal University (AU) has inked here recently a strategic partnership with the Australia-based International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to become the official IELTS testing center in the region. In a statement, Faisal Al- Mubarak, AU provost and
Traffic police have a plan for Ramadan
Traffic police in Jeddah launched a new project to ease congestion in the streets of Jeddah during Ramadan. Maj. Gen. Waslallah Al-Harbi, head of traffic police in Jeddah, confirmed the police’s readiness to deal with traffic jams that worry city
US treasury secretary to hold talks on Tuesday
US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew will be in the Kingdom on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Riyadh on Saturday, Lew will arrive in Jeddah on Monday and hold official talks the following day.
Five golf carts unable to meet demand of elderly pilgrims
Elderly and ailing pilgrims are experiencing difficulty in commuting in the sprawling courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Makkah due to lack of electric carts meant to help them. The transport facility for elderly pilgrims is provided by the authorities
Filipinos observe I-Day with fervor in Riyadh
Philippine Ambassador Ezzedin H. Tago led his expat community to celebrate the 116th Independence Day anniversary here on Friday night. “We’re happy indeed to welcome you and be with you tonight to celebrate the Philippine Independence Day and recall the
Midday work ban comes into effect
The midday work ban in the Kingdom comes into effect Sunday, the Labor Ministry said on Saturday. The three-hour work ban from 12 noon to 3 p.m. will continue until Sept. 15, it added. The ministry said workers at oil
Makkah governor to honor graduates tomorrow
Makkah Gov. Prince Mishal bin Abdullah will attend the graduation ceremony of the third batch of Batterjee Medical College for Science and Technology on Monday at Sheikh Abdul Jaleel Auditorium on the college’s premises in Jeddah. Sobhi Batterjee, chairman of
Blind student bags international award in theater play
A visually challenged Saudi student from a rural area has recently made his mark on international theater by acting in a play that described the life of physically and visually handicapped people. Mohammed Abdul Haq, a student at Jazan University
Female security guards a boon to public security
Ever since the Ministry of Labor began implementing a royal decree in early 2012 that banned men from working in stores that sell lingerie, cosmetics and other goods exclusively marketed to women, job opportunities for Saudi women have increased exponentially.
Are Asia’s crude oil buyers too relaxed over Iraq?
LAUNCESTON, Australia: Have Asia’s oil buyers and traders become so inured to supply disruptions that the potential disintegration of the world’s fourth-largest crude exporter barely causes a ripple in regional markets? The stunning victories of the hardline Islamic State in
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