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 »
Category Archives: Al Dammam
Ice cream sellers given health warnings
[wpResize] With the onset of summer seeing a rise in the demand for ice cream, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs has warned sellers to abide by health regulations to protect consumers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the
Health violations at EP bakeries
[wpResize] Health inspectors of the Eastern Province Municipality have discovered 2,299 violations at bakeries in the region. The campaign, which included 419 bakeries in Dammam, Alkhobar and Dhahran, revealed several violations including workers not having health certificates. Many also did
Flour stocks ramped up in EP
The Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization (GSFMO) in the Eastern Province has accumulated enough stock to cope with the rising demand expected this Ramadan, an official said here recently. The GSFMO started preparing for the holy month in April
KSA: Sectarian policies undermined Iraq security
The Council of Ministers on Monday expressed the Kingdom’s deep concern over the worsening security situation in Iraq and blamed it on the Baghdad government’s sectarian policies. The Cabinet chaired by Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Salman
Labor raids to continue in Ramadan
The Labor Ministry’s office in the Eastern province plans to carry out labor inspection campaigns during Ramadan to prevent violating expatriates from working in shops. Those found to be in violation of the labor rules would be fined, imprisoned and
Saudi prisoners in Iraq unsafe
The plight of Saudi prisoners in Iraq has worsened because of the attacks on prisons in the country over the past week by an extremist group, the Kingdom’s officials said recently. Sami Al-Saleh, Saudi ambassador to Jordan, said that he
Midday work ban comes into effect
The midday work ban in the Kingdom comes into effect Sunday, the Labor Ministry said on Saturday. The three-hour work ban from 12 noon to 3 p.m. will continue until Sept. 15, it added. The ministry said workers at oil
Female security guards a boon to public security
Ever since the Ministry of Labor began implementing a royal decree in early 2012 that banned men from working in stores that sell lingerie, cosmetics and other goods exclusively marketed to women, job opportunities for Saudi women have increased exponentially.
Close family ties stressed at expats’ gathering
The Kizhuparamba Churot Mahallu Welfare Forum recently organized a gathering for families in Dammam in which the forum’s role in strengthening cooperation among Muslims was emphasized. Addressing the gathering, P.T. Abdul Rasheed, an Islamic scholar, stressed the role of mahallu
Service stations get 4 years to improve
Transport Minister Jubarah Al-Suraisry said that the ministry has given highway service stations a period of four years to improve their conditions and provide better services. “Service stations should either improve their quality of service in accordance with the new
18,000 expats teach in KSA universities
There are more than 18,000 foreign teachers currently employed in Saudi Arabia’s universities and higher educational institutions, local media reported, quoting data released by the Ministry of Higher Education. The total number of teaching staff at the government-run and private
GCC to use iron hand for online abusers
GCC states have formed a joint team to speed up legal action against websites and social media platforms accused of violating the laws governing the use of cyberspace in the region, informed sources said on Thursday. Bahraini Telecommunications Minister Sheikh
Construction work to slow down in Ramadan
Several construction companies will suspend work on their projects this Ramadan owing to labor policies which do not permit working for more than four hours a day after breaking of the fast and in view of the long duration of
Huda Al-Rasheed: First Saudi anchorwoman to work for BBC Arabic
DAMMAM — She was the first Saudi woman to say: Huna London (This is London) on the BBC Arabic service. Her voice was linked to a number of serious events of conflicts and relapses in the Arab world. Huna London,
‘Hands off Islamic law’
Justice Minister Mohammed Al-Eissa has denounced international rights groups for attacking the Kingdom’s judiciary, saying laws in this country are based on divine precepts contained in the Holy Qur’an. “Any attack on the judiciary will be considered an attack on
Free bus service for public school students
Parents across the Kingdom welcomed the government’s decision to provide free transportation to students enrolled in public schools. Six local transportation companies will implement the government project in a four-year contract, which will take effect in next academic year, said
Be prepared for 50 degrees C heat during 15-hour fasting
Muslims should expect scorching temperatures of over 50 degrees Celsius and more than 15 hours a day of fasting in Ramadan this year. However, the hours will decrease slightly to 14 hours and 40 minutes toward the end of the
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