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 »
Ghani, Xi pledge robust partnership
BEIJING: Afghanistan and China pledged a long-term partnership Tuesday as new Afghan President Ashraf Ghani began a four-day visit while NATO combat troops prepare to withdraw from his country. Ghani, once a US-based academic, was sworn in as Afghanistan’s new
Takata sued over faulty air bags
NEW YORK: Takata Corp, the Japanese company whose potentially defective airbags have led to the recall of millions of vehicles, was sued on Monday by consumers who claimed Takata and several car manufacturers defrauded them by concealing crucial information. The
BP posts slump in Russian income but raises dividend
LONDON: BP’s third-quarter results took a hit from declining oil prices and a sharp drop in income from Russia as Western sanctions on Moscow led to a slump in earnings from the oil major’s local partner, Kremlin-controlled Rosneft. BP’s overall
Lloyds bank to shed 9,000 jobs and close 150 branches
LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group aims to shed 9,000 jobs and close 150 branches over three years to cut costs, the British state-rescued lender said, reporting improved profits. LBG, which passed EU-wide bank stress tests at the weekend, is to shed
Sukuk industry likely to sustain double-digit growth
The Islamic finance forum is an opportunity for everyone to leverage the potential for growth offered, according to Dubai Chamber President and CEO Hamad Buamim. “This prestigious forum, celebrating its 10th anniversary, is an important occasion for Dubai as we
Japan’s Softbank sees India Snapdeal investment as another Alibaba
NEW DELHI: Japanese technology giant SoftBank said it is hoping to replicate its success with China’s Alibaba through its $627-million investment in leading Indian online marketplace Snapdeal. SoftBank, a one-third owner of e-commerce giant Alibaba that just staged a record-breaking
U.S. flight delayed after ‘Al-Quida Free Terror’ WiFi hotspot found
A plane passenger’s shock discovery of an oddly-named WiFi hotspot on her phone’s list of available networks led to an American Airline’s flight being delayed on Sunday. The hotspot in question was named WiFi hotspot named “Al-Quida Free Terror Nettwork
Zain KSA transformation plan yields positive results
Zain KSA announced improving financial results for the 3rd quarter of 2014, recording a 21 percent increase in EBITDA during the first nine months of 2014, reaching SR825 million, up from SR684 million in the same period of 2013. The
Zambian president Michael Sata dies at 77
Zambian President Michael Sata has died in London, where he had been receiving treatment for undisclosed illness, a government source in Africa’s second-largest copper producer said on Wednesday. The private Muzi television station and the Zambia Reports and Zambian Watchdog
Flynas suspends long-haul services
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s first and only budget airline, flynas, has suspended long-haul flights because profits on the routes did not meet expectations, Chief Executive Raja Azmi said. “We had some issues from a financial standpoint in terms of the profitability
Niger’s embassy in Libya ‘surrounded’ by heavily armed militia
Niger said Tuesday its embassy in Libya was surrounded by heavily armed militias, possibly in response to unfounded rumors that Nigerien forces had entered the Libyan embassy in Niamey. The militias encircled the mission in the capital Tripoli in the
India slides, US gains in gender equality ranking
NEW DELHI: Indian women still face some of the world’s worst inequality in access to health care, education and work, despite years of rapid economic growth, according to a survey of 142 nations released Tuesday. The annual Gender Gap Index
U.N. Libya envoy ‘seriously concerned’ over unabated fighting
The U.N. envoy to Libya expressed serious concern Tuesday about violence in the country, calling again for a ceasefire as a car exploded outside a police station in the eastern city of Benghazi. Libya has been rocked by fighting between
KSU holds Career Week Exhibition
Culture and Information Minister Abdulaziz Khoja graced the Career Week Exhibition, organized by King Saud University (KSU) under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. He expressed satisfaction about the event, which he said is one
U.S. cigarette maker to ban workplace smoking
Camel cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc. is snuffing out smoking in its offices and buildings. The nation’s second-biggest tobacco company informed employees Wednesday that beginning next year, the use of traditional cigarettes, cigars or pipes will no longer be permitted
Madinah police arrest charlatan
Madinah Police have arrested a man in a hotel for claiming to have a conversation with Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Media spokesman for the Madinah Police Fahd Al-Ghannam said that the individual was referred to the police station
Your menu navigator: How to eat out without gaining weight
With so many restaurants making it to our hot lists, it’s hard to fight the temptation of dining out. Although it’s fine to splurge from time to time, but if you are a frequent restaurant visitor and want to avoid
360 Saudi students to take part in skills development program
The Riyadh-based King Abdul Aziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) will launch personal skills development programs in major cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. According to an expert in this field, the Saudi education process
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