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 »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Daily Archives: July 4, 2014
Traffic police job made easy
The traffic police in Makkah are now using special handheld devices that can issue tickets instantly and inform violators via SMS that they have broken the law. Ali Al-Zahrani of the Makkah traffic department told Arab News on Thursday that
A friendlier workplace for women
An official source in the Ministry of Labor said that the ministry had imposed fines and penalties on violators of the regulations set for female employment in companies. The source said that the penalties include preventing the violating establishment from
SCTA notes uptrend in domestic tourism
The Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA) has noted an upward trend in domestic tourism thanks to the number of Saudis and foreigners traveling within the Kingdom during Ramadan. “One reason for this is the SCTA’s support for local
Makeshift food stalls do roaring business
Spicy and fried snacks prepared the typical way are widely common dishes on the iftar tables of expatriates as well as some Saudis in the Kingdom during the holy month of Ramadan. However, rushing to buy these snacks, particularly, as
Al-Dakhil CEO of Prince Mohammed bin Salman charity
Dr. Azzam bin Mohammed Al-Dakhil has been appointed chief executive officer of Prince Mohammed bin Salman Charitable Foundation (Mask Al-Khairiya). The chairman of the foundation’s board of directors made the appointment. Al-Dakhil, former managing director of Saudi Research & Marketing
Violators of organic farming laws to get harsh penalties
Violators of the organic farming bylaw will be subject to harsh penalties including a prison term and a fine of up to SR1 million, Saad bin Abdullah Khalil, acting secretary-general of the Saudi Organic Farming Association (SOFA), said in a
Veteran Indian diplomat given a warm farewell
Indian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao hosted a farewell reception on Thursday in honor of Sibi George, minister and deputy chief of mission, who will be traveling to New Delhi today after completing about 18 months of his diplomatic tour in
Myanmar Buddhists threaten death to Muslims in Mandalay unrest
MANDALAY, Myanmar: Hundreds of Buddhists threatened to kill Muslims as they rode on motorcycles through Myanmar’s second-largest city of Mandalay, raising the prospect of further communal violence after two people died in unrest earlier in the week. Inter-religious violence has
1 dead, 16 critical after tornado hits Nebraska
At least one person was killed and 16 others were in critical condition on Monday after massive tornadoes swept through northeast Nebraska, destroying more than half of the town of Pilger, hospital and emergency officials said. The National Weather Service
Indian nurses abducted in Iraq released, to fly home — India official
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Nearly 50 Indian nurses who were abducted by suspected Islamist militants in Iraq have been released and will soon be flown home, an Indian official said on Friday. The nurses, all from the southern Indian state of Kerala, were
Jubail launches summer sports, cultural programs
The Royal Commission of Jubail (RCJ) has launched 37 summer events at the industrial city including sports, cultural and entertainment programs for young and old. The programs started at the beginning of the summer vacation with activities for children at
Powerful Philippine senator arrested for plunder
MANILA: A Philippine senator and dictatorship-era defense chief surrendered Friday to face a charge of large-scale corruption, the most prominent of three top politicians to fall in a government anti-graft crackdown in recent weeks. Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile was indicted
ISIL moves Indian nurses to new area
NEW DELHI: Dozens of Indian nurses who have been stranded at an Iraqi hospital are safe but are being forced to move to a new area controlled by militants, an Indian official said Thursday. Forty-six nurses have been holed up
Haia ground operations not halted
Celebrations at the social media over a report saying Haia was halting its ground operations were short-lived as the spokesman for the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice denied it saying the statement issued by Haia
Massive wastage ‘unacceptable’
The problem of food wastage in Ramadan has again surfaced with Makkah municipality having to gather 5,000 tons in the first three days of Ramadan. According to one report, Saudis spend SR20 billion on Ramadan shopping, compared to SR6 billion
Thai Blue Diamond Affair: Kingdom demands justice
A source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded justice for the murder of a Saudi citizen in Thailand whose case was dismissed earlier this year by a Thai criminal court due to lack of evidence. Mohammed Al-Ruwaili, a
Sprinklers ease Ramadan hardship
Temperatures in the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah can reach up to 46 degrees Celsius but worshippers and those observing the fast are able to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere thanks to the efforts and services provided by the
King, Obama stress need for inclusive govt in Iraq
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and US President Barack Obama discussed the security situation in Iraq and emphasized the need for an inclusive government in Baghdad. During his telephone conversation late Wednesday, Obama thanked the Saudi king
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