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 »
30 ton of hashish seized in Casablanca
RABAT — Moroccan police have seized nearly 30 tons of hashish in Casablanca, one of the largest busts in the major cannabis exporting country in years, local media reported on Monday. Two separate busts took place, with police raiding a
Militants seize Mosul and Nineveh province
Maliki seeks to impose emergency MOSUL — Militants overran Iraq’s second city of Mosul and the surrounding province of Nineveh on Tuesday, in a major blow to a government apparently incapable of stopping militant advances. Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki responded
IT security weaknesses persist
KUWAIT CITY – As Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs continue rolling out in Kuwait, half of respondents polled in this year’s Gulf Business Machines (GBM) Security Survey are permitted to connect personal devices at work. In spite of the
Kuwait ends subsidies on diesel over deficit fears
KUWAIT CITY — The Kuwaiti government has decided in principle to end subsidies on diesel fuel but will deal with any negative impacts on consumers before implementing the decision, the Cabinet said. Last month, the OPEC member’s government warned that
ID rule for women’s passports on hold
JEDDAH — The Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) has retracted its former decision making it imperative for Saudi women and children over 15 to present their ID cards in order to obtain or renew their passports. The Jawazat had earlier
Nigerian girls’ abduction exposes world hypocrisy
By : Jacqueline Bhabha The abduction of hundreds of young Nigerian girls by the militia Boko Haram has been front-page news for weeks. The global public is outraged by the group’s violation of fundamental principles and sensibilities: The prohibition of
‘Leaving’ the job
By : Bikram Vohra It is basically a Gulf expat problem but it is a sad one. I met this young man who has just returned from a three month leave home to find that the hierarchy in his office
Bahri finalizing merger agreement with Vela
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), the Saudi flag carrier shipping line, is finalizing its merger deal with Vela’s fleet and operations. Vela is a subsidiary of the world’s largest producer and exporter of oil, Saudi Arabian Oil
Toyota, ALJ to recall Yaris 2006-2010 models
Toyota announced that it is going through its distributor Abdul Latif Jameel Co. (ALJ) to recall specific Yaris models built between 2006 and 2010 for a special maintenance campaign. Toyota pointed out that the recall is to replace the seat
ISIL: Iraq under threat
By : Abdulrahman Rashed I raised this question a few days ago but then backed down. I was afraid people would think I am bringing it up out of nothing but mere instigation. However, now that the Islamic State of
Pakistan needs new police strategy
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The flames towering over Karachi’s international airport before dawn on Monday made one thing clear: Pakistan’s war on terror extends well beyond the tribal areas along its border with Afghanistan. That makes the fight much more complicated.
Modi govt facing its first crisis
By : Rajeev Sharma The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing its first crisis. Whether this turns out to be a mere storm in a tea cup, considering the hugely depleted opposition strength, or whether it snowballs into
Feminizing passport counters
By : Abdullah Sayel If you are departing from Jeddah these days, you will notice a big change. Saudi women traveling abroad have a choice now, they can get their passports stamped in a ladies only counter. Every big change
Smartphone Users Vote For Long Battery Life
LONDON : – Forget games, camera or the new friend-making app. For most of British people, battery life of a smartphone is what concern them the most. According to a latest survey, 89 percent of them want a longer battery
Facebook Opens Door to Under-13s–With Parents’ Nod
CALIFORNIA – Anyone under 13 years of age but wanting a Facebook account to connect with friends, would now be able to do so now but with parents’ approval first. The social networking site has filed a patent with the
Brazil Will Resolve Strikes Ahead Of World Cup: Maradona
CARACAS (VENEZUELA) – Football legend Diego Maradona has expressed confidence that Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will be able to settle the strikes in her country ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup in Sao Paulo Thursday. “The Brazil
Torres Sees Spain As Favourites For World Cup
MADRID – Spain striker Fernando Torres is confident that his country can continue their incredible winning run in major tournaments when the World Cup kicks off June 12. Torres scored the goal which set Spain on their way to a
Former Brazil Striker Fernandao Dies In Air Crash
RIO DE JANEIRO – Former Brazil striker Fernandao has died in a helicopter crash in Brazil. The 36-year-old and four friends were killed Saturday when the aircraft crashed in Aruana, about 500 km northwest of the capital Brasilia, Xinhua reported.
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