Come back home, Riyadh orders Saudi fighters abroad
The Kingdom has listed the Muslim Brotherhood and two Syrian jihadist groups as terrorist organizations, and ordered citizens fighting abroad to return within 15 days or face imprisonment.
Saudi double standards and contradictions
According to statistics, the number of Saudi women who apply for a driving license from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar increases every year.
100% Saudization targeted
Accountants, patient liaison officers, receptionists, public relations officers and drivers at private hospitals and polyclinics should be Saudi, said Dr. Osama Al-Abdulkarim, head of the National Health Committee at the Council of Saudi Chambers.
Out to make you crave for more
Many young Saudi men who have a passion for cooking are eager to work as professional chefs at five star hotels and famous restaurants after learning the art of cooking at world-class academies.
The high price of khula
Freedom has a price, and in the event of khula (divorce initiated by the wife) that price becomes very high.
For expat women, the abaya is a real blessing in disguise
The majority of expatriate women in the Kingdom undergo an adjustment period as far as wearing the full body shroud, locally known as the abaya, is concerned.
Amid carnage of war, Assad eyes reelection
After three years of grinding conflict, the destruction of whole city districts and an exodus of refugees all triggered by an uprising against his rule, Bashar Al-Assad is quietly preparing to be re-elected.
Power of One
Humaira Bachal knows firsthand how lack of education hurts her community. She had a cousin that died because his mother couldn’t read the expiration date on a bottle of medicine. She knows women in her neighborhood who died giving birth at home because their families didn’t know to send them to the hospital.
Entrepreneurship grows in Egypt’s flailing economy
In Egypt’s newest reality television show, contestants sold fruit juice from push carts in Cairo’s busiest market and later organized a desert safari for tourists, hustling to make sales in the capital’s crowded streets.
Future doctors running for their lives
The first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “Run for your life” is probably fear.
Serenata performing a dream show of commitment, hope and charity
The Filipino Serenata Children’s Choir and String Chamber Orchestra once again rejoiced hearts and souls during their musical performance at the American International School of Jeddah last week.
The sunshine vitamin: How much is enough?
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids essential to maintain healthy bones and muscles.
India election 2014!
It has been announced that the 2014 Indian Parliamentary Elections to elect the 16th Lok Sabha will be held from Apr. 7 to May 12. With nine rounds lasting 34 days as against five phases spread
No role left for UN
As a matter of fact, the United Nations has no role left in doing any good for the world. And it is nothing more than a bunch of jokers who do not resolve any issues, especially problems related to
Saudi Arabia can never be home for expats
I am writing with regard to the article “The dilemma of expatriates” (Mar. 5)”. My wife and I live in Saudi Arabia and we would both love to stay here for the rest of our life, but I know and I have
Assign the military to protect teachers from students
With regard to the report “Armed students terrorize teachers in remote areas” (Mar. 5), the behavior of these students is despicable.
Defeat the Butcher of Gujarat
I am writing with regard to the article “India to go to polls from April 7: election commission” (Mar. 5). I request all Indians to elect whomever they want as prime minister, but not a person like
Most illegal expats are uneducated
With regard to the post “Let illegal expats go home” (Mar. 5), most illegal expats are illegal because of their sponsors. Why is the same thing not happening in Europe and the United States?
“Crackdown continues!” (Feb. 23)
The police should round up those agents who bring these people illegally into Saudi Arabia. They are the real culprits.
“Men lay claim on wives’ salaries as ‘legal guardians’” (Feb. 24)
My wife always tells me, whatever is yours is mine, and whatever is mine is mine as well. No further questions your honor.
“We and the foreign workers” (Mar. 1)
This attitude on the part of some of us is ridiculous. If you want to be fair with these poor housemaids or other household workers, just close your eyes and consider one of the beloved female
“Leave it, it’s rotten” (Feb. 28)
We all are equal, no matter what color our skin is, no matter what color our passport is! In the end, what differentiates us is whether our heart is pure or not.
“Half of Saudi students abroad would return if rules were enforced” (Feb. 27)
Yes, we are all created equal, but living in different cities does come with varying cost of living adjustments. It is interesting that the US government has different allowances for their employees
“Large gap between educational output, job market, says Fakieh” (Feb. 27)
Why is it that Saudis want the same pay, if not higher, than expats make, but are not willing to work the same number of hours and days?
“A financial madness” (Feb. 26)
It is unbelievable that only Bernie Madoff was brought to trial and made to pay while many other Wall Street crooks continue to walk free.
Walkways — an exercising option
Many have been left wondering whether the right conditions to go out walking around the block will be available.
Campaign to promote national values
Emir of Riyadh Prince Khalid Bin Bandar will open a national campaign titled “Our Country is Our Responsibility” on Sunday.
Kingdom needs 20,000 lawyers: SLC
The Kingdom needs at least 20,000 male and female lawyers to provide services for public agencies and private businesses, said Dr. Majed Groub, head of the Saudi Law Center (SLC).
Crackdown on eateries intensified
The local municipality has embarked on an intensive campaign to crack down on restaurants and groceries that fail to comply with hygiene standards.
Human rights team visits prison
A team from the Human Rights Commission (HRC) visited Najran Prison Thursday after a YouTube video showed that several inmates were served cooked chicken heads as lunch.
‘Brutally powerful’ ad
A Family sings happy birthday to a young girl and scenes of her life flit past on screen.
Jailed Kurdish rebel leader poster removed
Plainclothes police officers tear down a billboard with a picture of imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan
Erdogan talks of YouTube, FB ban
Turkey’s embattled prime minister has warned that his government could ban popular social media networks YouTube and Facebook after a number of online leaks added momentum to a spiraling corruption
Abbas toughens stand
The Palestinian president says there’s “no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept just a portion of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital.
Yemeni executed for guiding drones
Al-Qaeda militants shot dead a man in southeastern Yemen on Thursday for allegedly giving the United States information used to carry out drone strikes against militants, witnesses and the SITE
Egypt deports more women activists
Egypt on Friday deported dozens of women activists, who had flown in to Cairo but been barred from entering the country in their bid to reach the neighboring Gaza Strip, an airport official said.
Syrian planes pound key rebel area
Syrian warplanes pounded an area near the rebel-held town of Yabrud near the Lebanese border Friday, a day after at least 17 jihadists were killed in fighting there, a monitor said.
Vikings land at British Museum
The Viking exhibition opening on Thursday at the British Museum has axs, swords, helmets, dragon figureheads and, as
Time running out for Great Barrier Reef: Scientists
Time is running out for Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef.
Putin rebuffs Obama
President Vladimir Putin rebuffed a warning from US President Barack Obama over Moscow’s military intervention in Crimea, saying on Friday that Russia could not ignore calls for help from Russian
Venezuela toll hits 20
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called Thursday for a meeting of South American leaders over the growing turmoil facing his country, where the death toll from a month of anti-government protests
Philippine vice mayor freed
A southern Philippine town vice mayor who was reportedly abducted outside a shopping mall earlier this week has been released, police said Friday.
Couple to hang for maid murder
A lawyer says a Malaysian couple have been sentenced to death by hanging for murdering their 26-year-old Indonesian maid three years ago.
Hewitt closes on 600 wins
Lleyton Hewitt scratched out a 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-3 victory over fellow Australian Matthew Ebden Thursday in the first
Five share lead
American Harris English birdied his final hole in fading light to grab the clubhouse lead at the weather hit
Easy for Dibaba
Fancied Ethiopian duo Genzebe Dibaba and Mohammed Aman both advanced to the finals of their respective events.
Watch out for Sangakkara, Afridi
Rampaging Shahid Afridi and prolific Kumar Sangakkara have set the stage for a rousing contest when Pakistan faces Sri
Ratchanok eyes Olympic champ showdown
Ratchanok Intanon, the youngest ever world singles champion, moved to within one win of a probable All-England Open
Kings outplay Energy in OT thriller
Taking advantage of their rivals’ lapses in the endgame, the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings pulled off a
Saudi Falcons push for glory
The Saudi Falcons sit third in the team standings with Abdulaziz Al-Faisal third in the drivers’ table after Race 1 of
F1 revolution threatens Vettel’s throne
If the tough get going when the going gets tough, then the Formula One season starting in Australia next week should
China fights smog
Huge chunks of concrete and broken machinery are all that is left of a cement plant that once spewed clouds of
Fat bonuses on spotlight
European Union lawmakers will consider toughening up the bloc’s cap on bankers’ bonuses.
Small city at crossroads
Behind closed doors at City Hall, Geelong’s eccentric mayor sits searching for an analogy to put into perspective the
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge roars into life
Infiniti has boosted excitement in the high-performance premium sports sedan segment at the 2014 Geneva International
Maserati Alfieri stars at the Geneva Motor Show
Maserati unveiled the Alfieri, a 2+2 concept car to celebrate the brand’s centenary at the Geneva Palexpo last Tuesday.
