Oman opposed to GCC union
Oman opposes upgrading the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to a union of six nations, Muscat’s foreign minister said on Saturday.
Young Saudi leaves government job to become electrician
A young Saudi has broken the stigma associated with labor-intensive jobs by quitting his government job to work as an electrician, Al-Madinah newspaper reported Saturday.
Mufti slams advocates of free mixing of sexes
The advocates of intermingling between men and women at the workplace want decadence and immoral behavior to spread among Muslims, said Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Alsheikh.
E-system helps manage flow of Umrah pilgrims
Minister of Haj Bandar Hajjar announced that the ministry has worked out an electronic system to streamline the flow of pilgrims during the peak Umrah season of Ramadan.
22 flights daily from Jeddah to deport illegals
A total of 197,806 illegal expatriates have been fingerprinted for final exit across the Kingdom during the first month of the crackdown which started on Nov. 4.
Nelson Mandela: Some personal reminiscences
He was 95. He was hospitalized in June this year with a lung infection. Although he went home in September, his health continued to deteriorate. Still, the passing away of Madiba — Nelson Mandela — has plunged the whole world into grief.
Tabuk girl crowned mental math champion
Shahad Al-Ahmadi, a 12-year-old girl from Tabuk, has won the grand champion award at the international Universal Concepts of Mental Arithmetic Systems (UCMAS) competition held in Malaysia.
Saudi girl graduates from Dubai police academy
Ayaat Osama Bakhraibah has become the first Saudi woman to graduate from the Dubai police academy. She has obtained her master's degree with excellent grade from the academy, an autonomous institution that offers degrees like universities.
Nelson Mandela: A principled leader
Nelson Mandela was a person of great integrity, who took massive personal suffering in his stride for the sake of his countrymen.
Saudization: It's all about money, honey!
I am writing with regard to the article "Saudization: Time to move on" (Dec. 6).
Traffic police are neither trained nor motivated
With regard to the article "Saher ‘fails to cut down road fatalities’" (Dec. 6), it seems that the objective of Saher is not to reduce accidents, but rather to make money and reduce the workload of
Require mandatory counseling for those contemplating divorce
With regard to the article "Like Saher, impose a fine to prevent divorce" (Dec. 6), a fine imposed upon a marriage partner initiating divorce may prohibit those who truly need the separation.
Correction campaign has failed to create any jobs for Saudis
I am writing with regard to the article "The negative effects of the status correction campaign" (Dec. 4).
Turkey’s ‘sultan’ losing his swing ahead of polls
Turkey’s once all-powerful prime minister is battling problems on both the domestic and international fronts that
Rohani defends interim nuclear deal
Iran’s president defended an interim nuclear deal that eases some of the international community’s crippling economic sanctions in return for a freeze on part of uranium enrichment activities,
US committed to Gulf security, says Hagel
The United States has a proven and enduring commitment to Middle East security, backed by diplomatic engagement and a fierce array of warplanes, ships, tanks, artillery and 35,000 troops, Pentagon
Missing Syrian nuns appear in video, saying they are well
A group of nuns who went missing in Syria after fighters captured a Christian village this week have appeared in a video, saying they are in good health and denying that they had been kidnapped.
Egypt lets 21 women, girl protesters go free
Egypt appeals courts on Saturday ordered 14 women jailed after a protest to be freed, reducing 11-year prison terms to
Yemen regains full control after attack
Police troopers inspect cars at a checkpoint near the Defense Ministry compound in Sana’a on Saturday. Yemen said it
Israel holds 35 sick Palestinian prisoners
A Palestinian organization on Saturday revealed that Israel is holding 35 sick Palestinians in Ishel prison in southern Israeli city of Be’er Sheva.
Air traffic glitch sparks big flight delays in UK
Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at Britain’s busiest airports Saturday after a technical glitch left the
Pentagon chief Hagel visits Kabul amid security deal chaos
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel flew into Kabul on Saturday amid frustration in Washington over the Afghan president’s refusal to sign an accord allowing NATO troops to stay in the country beyond
Japan and Philippines alarmed by China’s new air zone
Japan’s defense minister says China’s unilateral air defense identification zone in the East China Sea raises regional tensions and the international community must oppose any move to establish a
NSA defends global cellphone tracking as legal
The National Security Agency on Friday said its tracking of cellphones overseas is legally authorized under a sweeping US presidential order.
Eastern Afghan villages where Taliban militants rule at night
Jahanzeb says he can no longer live in his home village in eastern Afghanistan where, when night falls, fear rules in
Obama takes up new agenda item after healthcare woes
President Barack Obama, battered by weeks of turmoil over the malfunctioning HealthCare.Gov website, turned to a fresh
Six detained in Mexico over radioactive waste theft
Six men were being treated Friday for radiation symptoms at a central Mexico hospital where police are holding them in connection with the theft of radioactive material, officials said.
Hadaf: 600% increase in women’s employment
The employment of women in the private sector has increased by 600 percent, according to the deputy director general for special programs at the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf).
Cultural appropriation?
Ibtesam Lutfi’s return has received extensive media coverage.
Varsity uncovers research fraud
The University of Dammam has found a number of students from its 24 colleges presented plagiarized or pre-prepared research and threatened to sue all those involved, Al-Hayat newspaper reported.
Emirati National Day celebrated in Jeddah
The recent announcement that Dubai would host Expo 2020 contributed to the ambience at the UAE National Day
Thai expats pay homage to king on National Day
Thailand's Consulate General in Jeddah hosted on Thursday a reception for the Thai community in the western region of
Isolation takes toll on HIV patients
People who have contracted the AIDS virus complain that they feel isolated because of society’s fears they may transmit the disease to others.
United, Chelsea lose; Reds climb to 2nd
Manchester United’s dismal season lurched into crisis Saturday after a 1-0 loss at home to Newcastle United condemned
Ribery double as Bayern romp to 7-0 away victory
Bayern Munich humiliated former Bundesliga powerhouse Werder Bremen 7-0 Saturday, Franck Ribery scoring twice and
Boosters ward off Aces to stay unbeaten
June Mar Fajardo fought like an invincible giant, blasting away with 20 points, including the final seven points for
Pornanong clinches Dubai Ladies Masters
Thailand’s world No. 47 Pornanong Phatlum ended her year on a high when she produced sensational golf over the closing
Johnson takes seven wickets
Wrecking ball Mitchell Johnson laid further scars on England’s battered psyche with a stunning seven-wicket haul that
Tiger stumps rivals with magical 62
Tiger Woods’ closest challengers were left scratching their heads in disbelief after the world No. 1 took control of
FIFA switches kickoff times
FIFA switched the scheduled kickoff times of seven World Cup matches Saturday after meeting with broadcasters, having refused earlier requests made by the FIFPro union to protect players’ health.
Rain ends NZ charge for win against WI
Rain scuppered New Zealand’s chances of completing a first Test win in over a year Saturday as the opening match
Saudi Arabia takes a bigger share of global Islamic assets
Global Islamic banking assets with commercial banks are expected to reach $1.72 trillion in 2013, according to EY’s latest World Islamic Banking Competitiveness Report 2013–14 launched recently at
MENA IPOs rebound as market improves
Initial public offerings are set to be revived in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as conditions in the capital markets improve, Ernst & Young’s report said.
Beijing looking at two-way energy tie-up with Riyadh
It was anticipated and OPEC did not pull out any surprises.
RAK Airways extends ‘festive season weekend sale’
December being the season of festivities and celebrations, RAK Airways extends attractive travel options to all its
Jeddah to host multi-sectoral fair
Jeddah International Trade Fair(JITF), the longest established multi-sector exhibition in Saudi Arabia, will hold its 25th edition on Dec. 15-18, 2013 at the Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events.
Aramco unveils new R&D Center in Cambridge, Mass.
The Aramco Research Center in Cambridge opened Friday as the first of three US-based research and development centers
Saudi calligrapher nominated for global prize by UK museum
A Saudi calligrapher has been nominated by the London-based Victoria and Albert Museum for the Jameel Prize for
Police arrest woman for making 15,000 calls
Japanese police said Thursday they have arrested a woman for calling them more than 15,000 times over a six-month period.
Bonfires, humor in Kiev protest camp
While thousands of demonstrators call for ousting Ukraine's leaders, Yuri Onishchenko is also worrying about matters more pedestrian, such as where to find wool socks to help the demonstrators keep
Forgotten change adds up at US airports
Travelers left behind a record $531,395.22 in loose change at security checkpoints in US airports in fiscal 2012, the Transportation Security Administration said in a report to Congress, seen by the
Saudi movie to roll at Dubai Film Festival
A film directed by a Saudi is slated to be shown at the Dubai Film Fesival, Al-Riyadh daily said on Saturday.
