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 »
JCCI, police plan joint security operations
The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and the Jeddah police recently had a meeting related to safety and security, in regards to security guards and their management. The meeting was attended by several representatives of the security guards,
Hospitals told to stand by for dust-hit patients
The Directorate General of Health Affairs in Riyadh has issued a circular to all hospitals in the Saudi capital to be fully prepared to accept patients suffering from the effects of dust storms. “Dust storms in the Saudi capital this
School students to receive market-oriented education
In a new initiative, the General Directorate of Education here has announced the implementation of a program to professionalize high school students so that they could land jobs soon after their studies are over. “The program will bridge the gap
Filipino maid dies in Riyadh; rape denied
The Filipino domestic worker who was in critical condition after her employer turned her over to the Saudi Social Welfare Agency (SWA) in Riyadh last month has died, according to a member of her family. In response to a query
Firms to be fined for stating incorrect reason for dismissal
The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has announced that it would fine employers SR10,000 for denying workers their entitlements under the system by not correctly stating the reasons for their dismissal. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Abduljabbar, GOSI’s spokesman, said that
Kuwaiti actor held for ‘indecency’
A popular Kuwaiti actor has been arrested by the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) for allegedly mixing with women in a mall and taking pictures with them. News of his arrival in the
Wage delay: Small firms to face the music from February 1
Business establishments employing less than 100 workers and a minimum of 11 will come under the purview of the wage protection system (WPS) from February next year, and will be fined for delaying salaries and their employees will be allowed
Ministry of Education lays down rain rules for schools
The Ministry of Education has introduced a new rule which provides for classes to be suspended in case of rain. The ministry explained in a circular to all departments that suspending classes would be dependent upon two sets of circumstances.
Suu Kyi urges action on illegal use of religion in election campaign
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday urged the government to take action against people using religion to stir tensions as campaigning intensifies for landmark polls next month. The former junta-ruled nation has seen sporadic outbursts of deadly
Netanyahu promises to keep Al-Aqsa agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday restated a pledge to uphold the custom of not permitting non-Muslim prayer at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque complex, at the center of a surge in unrest. “Israel re-affirms its commitment to upholding unchanged the
Massive storm Patricia hits Mexico’s Pacific coast, but skirts big cities
Patricia, one of the strongest ever hurricanes, crashed into western Mexico with rain and winds of up to 165 mph, hammering coastal areas but skirting major cities and causing less damage than feared. Mowing down trees, flooding streets and battering
Hillary Clinton calls Republican’s impeachment vow ‘pathetic’
Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Friday denounced as “pathetic” and “totally ridiculous” a Republican congressman’s call to impeach her on her first day in office if she is elected to the White House next year. Clinton, the front-runner
US toddler drives truck to safety after mom falls out
A 3-year-old Oklahoma boy took the wheel of a pickup truck and steered it to safety across a four-lane highway after his drunken mother fell out of the vehicle, police said. The 33-year-old woman, Taloa Foster, has been arrested for
J.K. Rowling play to feature adult Harry and son Albus
An adult Harry Potter and his son Albus Severus will take center stage in a theatrical sequel to J.K. Rowling’s magical book series. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” based on a new story part-written by Rowling, opens at the
First single, video from new Adele album released
British singer Adele on Friday released a melancholic ballad from her hotly-anticipated new album due out on November 20, breaking a four-year wait for millions of fans after her best-selling “21.” “Hello” is about a love story gone wrong and
American Airlines Q3 profit soars on cheaper jet fuel
A big merger and cheaper jet fuel are doing wonders for American Airlines. The world’s biggest airline reported that its net income jumped 80 percent in the third quarter to $1.69 billion despite lower revenue. Earnings got a big lift
Maersk cuts profit forecast, hit by weak shipping market
A.P. Moller-Maersk cut its 2015 profit forecast by 15 percent, blaming a slowdown in the container shipping market that suggests a weakening global economy. The Danish conglomerate operates Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company which transports roughly 20
Oil down as dollar offsets China move
Oil fell on Friday, erasing early gains as traders dismissed a rate cut by China to focus on a surging dollar and weaker spot prices for US crude as a glut weighed on prompt supplies. A rally in US stocks,
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