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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Pahima didn’t deserve such a treatment
By: Susan V. Ople She is only 22. Where were you when you were 22? Hopefully, not in a place where your female boss intentionally pours a thermos of boiling, hot water on your back. Pahima Alagasi also known
Europe should atone for its sins
By: John V. Whitbeck Now that the US-monopolized “peace process” has expired, Europe should seize the initiative and try to do something useful for Israelis, Palestinians and peace. If European states still believe that a decent “two-state solution” is conceivable,
Ministry to probe hike in recruitment fees
The rise in fees of recruiting companies is because of demand for labor in general and domestic labor in particular especially in light of the limited number of countries exporting labor, according to a survey conducted recently by the Labor
Other Side of the Mirror: Actually speechless
By : Bikram Vohra The human race was not born to give speeches. We haven’t yet had the time to develop to the point where we can rivet people with words. In that sphere we are largely
GCC at 33: It is time for a more perfect union
By: Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg On May 25, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) marked its 33rd anniversary. Despite many challenges along the way, the GCC has succeeded beyond expectations. It has remained an oasis of peace, stability and prosperity in
Need to educate students on discipline
By : Mahmoud Ahmad We all have seen the video clip doing the rounds that showed a group of elementary school students in Riyadh trashing textbooks outside school as an act of freedom from the school year. The circulated
Modi’s India! – Hard Talk…
By : Hussein Shobokshi Narendra Modi was recently elected as India’s next prime minister in a landslide victory for his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), against the ruling Congress Party. He won this particular election on the great
Putting up joint front against deviant ideology
By: Talal Al-Harbi Recently, law-enforcers uncovered a cell of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the Kingdom. Due to the seriousness of the issue, Saudis and expatriates should remain ready to deal with the
To love, or not to love one’s job
By : Saad Dosari Even if I want to, it would be impossible to count the times I hear the phrase “employment is the new slavery.” It is repeatedly used, especially by self-proclaimed entrepreneurs and “get a better life” coaches;
Final exams: Just the first step
By: Ala AlGamdi The tension in the air is palpable around university campuses, as students prepare for their final exams. After all, this short period of time can make or break the efforts of an entire year of study,
Blueprint for development of education unveiled
JEDDAH – Ineffective education is one of the stumbling blocks in a country’s prosperity and sustainable development, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, minister of education, said during a press conference here on Sunday. It increases unemployment, fails to meet the labor market
Saudi businesswomen like to invest in education
Moleha Al-Qahtani, an investor who was able to obtain financing five years ago to open a school that received several awards, said: “Investing in this sector is an investment in human capital and a contribution to building the community.”
OLG promotes cultural programs
The Oriental Ladies Group (OLG), with members from 7 Asian countries — Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nepal and Pakistan, met at the Indonesian ambassador’s residence on May 22 in Riyadh to discuss and exchange views on a number
Of expensive infant formula
By: Rasheed Abou-Alsamh Several of my Brazilian friends who have babies have complained to me of the high price of infant formula, especially as some of their children are allergic to lactose and therefore have to buy special hypoallergenic formula
Cell phone violations
By: Adel Murad In one week this month, 3,288 motorists were fined in Riyadh alone for using their cell phones while driving. This was the third most common violation after speeding and running red lights. But while other
All about visit visas
By : Bikram Vohra They came. Got them two transit visas because their relatives know my relatives, and my relatives said that if you can’t do it for relatives who can you do it for so please do
HotSpot: Oaths and swearing-ins
By : Bikram Vohra In real terms Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif faces more flak for accepting Mr.Modi’s invitation to his oath taking ceremony. Though one does not expect any major breakthrough it is at least a step in the
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