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 »
Monthly Archives: October 2014
South Korea seeks death penalty for ferry captain
SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors on Monday demanded the death penalty for the captain of a ferry that sank earlier this year, killing more than 300 people, blaming his negligence and failure to rescue passengers in need for the massive loss
Algeria police protests sign of deep divisions
Hundreds of protesters thronged the grounds of the presidential palace recently, demanding a better life. Algeria has seen many demonstrations like this one in its tumultuous modern history, but this time something was different: The marchers were the police usually
Prince Abdulaziz, Indian minister plan energy talks
Dharmendra Pradhan, Indian minister of state (independent charge) for petroleum and natural gas, arrived here Monday to hold talks with senior Saudi officials with an aim to expand cooperation in oil and gas sector. The talks have an added significance
Reports suggest Iran ‘lurks behind’ Iraq sectarian violence
Shiite militias, linked to the Iranian government, continue to commit war crimes and human rights abuses in Iraq in retribution to attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), according to a report by Amnesty International. Reports suggest
EP plans to create 10,000 jobs for Saudis
The Eastern Province’s business and government leaders plan to create 10,000 jobs for Saudis in the region by holding an event linking firms and job seekers. The Wadaef Jobs Fair is being held under the auspices of Eastern Province Gov.
ISIS propaganda video places John Cantlie in Kobane
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group released a video Monday showing a British hostage apparently in Kobane, in a bid to disprove that it was losing the battle for the disputed Syrian border town. The video,
Dial 1900 if you are asked to pay extra for credit card use
There is good news for customers using credit cards for the payment of goods and services with the government’s announcement of prohibiting any extra charge on customers besides the actual value of the item or service. The new regulation will
‘Slim chances’ of Iran nuclear deal by deadline
A deal on Iran’s contested nuclear program before a November 24 deadline is highly unlikely, a Western diplomat close to negotiations said on Monday. “There are four-and-a-half weeks left to conclude a definitive pact. We are hoping for that but
Hospitals short of 32,760 beds
Saudi Arabia has a shortage of 32,760 beds and 699 primary health care centers in the country, according to a review of the nation’s public and private sector facilities. The Aleqtesadiah business daily published a report recently that showed the
Coca-Cola in Nigerian court over half-empty cans
Nigeria is taking Coca-Cola to court for allegedly refusing to comply with orders from the Consumer Protection Council over two half-empty cans of Sprite. Attorney General Mohammed Bello Adoke filed suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday
Egypt Embassy provides free medical checkup for visitors
As part of improving services being provided to the Egyptian community in the Kingdom, the General Consulate at the Egyptian Embassy has moved to launch a free medical checkup campaign for visitors at its premises. The campaign, which runs under
International donors pledge $8 bln for Horn of Africa
International donors pledged $8 billion in development aid Monday for projects across eight countries in the Horn of Africa, U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon announced at the start of a visit to the region. The aid, from organizations including the World
Education plays key role in fight against extremism
Saudi Arabia has been moving toward a knowledge-based economy by bringing about a qualitative change in the teaching methods, improving its education infrastructure, and giving scholarships to students. Evaluation of education on a regular basis is also a key component
Saudi Arabia approves 17 new sports clubs
Saudi Arabia announced Monday the creation of 17 new sports clubs across the kingdom, Al Arabiya News channel reported. The clubs will be located in various provinces around the country, including Riyadh, Tabuk, al-Jouf, al-Baha, Najran, Jazan, Asir and Qassim.
Queen Elizabeth knights ALJ chief
Saudi businessman Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel has been awarded an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth for his philanthropic activities and developing arts and culture in the United Kingdom, the British Embassy in Riyadh announced Monday. Jameel has supported job creation
Judge bans Zidane from coaching at Real Madrid
A Spanish judge has banned Real Madrid great Zinedine Zidane from coaching at the club for three months after ruling that he does not have the required qualifications. Judge Francisco Rubio on Monday also ruled that Zidane’s fellow Madrid reserve
Over 100 illegals held in Jeddah
Police have arrested more than 100 violators of labor and residency regulations in raids conducted under an overpass in Jeddah in recent days, Jeddah police spokesman Lt. Col. Nawaf Al-Bouq told Arab News on Monday. “Daily raids are being conducted
Family tortures, kills Indian woman for ‘witchcraft’
A woman has been tortured and beaten to death by her in-laws in central India on suspicion of being a witch and practicing black magic, police said Monday. Police in the central state of Chhattisgarh said relatives attacked the 55-year-old
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