KSA urges Yemenis to rally behind president
The Council of Ministers on Monday called on the people of Yemen to rally behind President Abdrabbu Mansour Hadi so as to enable him to perform his constitutional duties as well as to push forward the peaceful political process and get their country out of the current dangerous situation.
Residents urged to help nab illegal expatriates
Senior officials of the Ministry of Labor on Monday sought cooperation from citizens and expatriates to help nab violators of residency and labor laws and make the upcoming security campaign a big success.
Sports not mandatory in girls schools: Minister
It is not mandatory for girls schools to introduce sports programs, Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil has clarified.
King Salman, Erdogan discuss issues of concern
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan listen to their national anthems during a welcoming ceremony upon the latter’s arrival in Riyadh on Monday.
Saudi consul seized in Yemen freed, returns home
A Saudi diplomat, kidnapped in Yemen almost three years ago and handed to Al-Qaeda, has been freed and returned to the Kingdom, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.
17 graveyards in a state of total neglect
Seventeen cemeteries in Jeddah are suffering from negligence and many of them do not have fences to protect the graves from scavenging animals, residents told Al-Madinah newspaper.
People urged to eat healthy and avoid chronic diseases
Batterjee Medical College (BMC) for Science and Technology is working with Jeddah Health Affairs and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) to raise public awareness of the importance of leading healthy lifestyles in order to avoid chronic diseases.
Algeria: 40 cops hurt in anti-shale gas protest
Forty police officers were wounded on Sunday in clashes with demonstrators opposed to shale gas exploration in the Algerian Sahara, the Interior Ministry announced.
Kerry tries to dampen fuss over Israeli PM’s speech
Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday tried to calm tensions with Israel before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s congressional address, yet insisted the Obama administration’s diplomatic record with Iran entitles the US to “the benefit of the doubt” as negotiators work toward a long-term nuclear deal.
Bangladesh arrests chief suspect in US blogger murder
Bangladesh’s elite security force said they had arrested a suspect on Monday over last week’s murder of the atheist American blogger Avijit Roy, accusing him of being behind earlier death threats on social media.
Prince William takes on diplomatic role in China
Britain’s Prince William, second right, is accompanied by a museum officer, right, as he tours the Forbidden City during his first visit in Beijing on Monday. — AFP
ICD signs infrastructure, technical venture accords
The Tunisian leasing firm El Wifack has signed an advisory services contract and a term sheet with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB), in order to process and support its conversion to full Shariah- compliant Banking operations.
Hilton Garden Inn adds 3 more hotels
HILTON Worldwide has signed three new Hilton Garden Inn hotels for Dubai and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), adding to the mid-market brand’s growing portfolio of more than 10 hotels either trading or under development in the Middle East.
Not only expats commit crimes in the Kingdom
With reference to the article "Expats ‘commit a crime every 24 minutes’ (March 2), in every society any where in the world there are good and bad people.
Death sentence for the heinous crimes against fellow Muslims
With reference to the article "Two expats arrested over serial murders in Riyadh" by Mishal Al-Otaibi (March 2), they are a disgrace to Pakistan.
Educational achievement not the sole gauge to bring family
This refers to the article "Huroob or not Huroob" by Mahmoud Ahmad (March 2).I would like to bring another problem regarding "family visa".
Saudia brings forward start of Tabuk to Cairo flights
Saudi Arabian Airlines will operate direct flights from Tabuk to Cairo from Mar. 30, earlier than originally planned.
Large-scale operation to retake Tikrit begins
Backed by allied Shiite and Sunni fighters, Iraqi security forces on Monday began a large-scale military operation to recapture Saddam Hussein’s hometown from the self-proclaimed Islamic State
Four Syrian refugees killed in fire at camp in Jordan
Four Syrian refugees died on Monday when their mobile home caught fire in Jordan’s Zaatari camp near the Syrian border, the United Nations refugee agency and a witness said.
Drone attack in Yemen kills Qaeda militants
A drone attack killed two suspected Al-Qaeda militants in the southern Yemeni province of Shabwa on Monday, local residents said.
Man who got lost in mountains ‘prepared himself for death’
A man in Al-Aqeeq who had been lost in the mountains for three days has been found after he buried himself underground thinking he was going to die, Al-Madinah reported.
Policeman shot dead in Riyadh
A policeman died of bullet wounds on Monday following an attack by a criminal wanted in connection with a murder case.
10 suspected MERS cases being treated in Jeddah hospitals
There are 10 suspected cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus currently being treated at King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah, according to the head of the Health Ministry's department of
Pak consulate begins NADRA appointments
The Consulate General of Pakistan has started the appointment system of NADRA on a daily basis to run business in a smooth manner and without any operational or security issues.
UN: Libya’s flow of weapons needs tighter controls
A new UN report says Libya’s ability to prevent the flow of weapons into and out of the chaotic country is “almost nonexistent,” and it calls for the tightening of an arms embargo that the
UN nuclear watchdog: Iran withholding key information
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said on Monday Iran had still not handed over key information to his staff, and his body’s investigation into Tehran’s atomic program could not
Israeli military holds surprise West Bank drill
The Israeli military said it had mobilized some 13,000 soldiers for an unannounced drill on Sunday in the occupied
Baby with defect born every 4.5 minutes
A baby is born with a birth defect every 4.5 minutes, according to a flyer developed by the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) ahead of a day of observation that aims to raise
A crime every 24 minutes
WE have said it before and we are saying it again that we must think of radical strategic solutions to the abnormal
Libya names ex-general Haftar as army chief
Former Libyan general Khalifa Haftar was confirmed on Monday as army commander of the country’s internationally
Indian Oil suspends official for leaking information
Indian Oil Corp (IOC) , the country’s biggest refiner, has suspended its general manager for international trade for allegedly leaking confidential information to an official of a private company,
Philippine army seizes rebel bomb factory as peace plan flounders
Philippine soldiers have seized a rebel base and bomb factory in the south, a spokesman said on Monday.
Brother of Australian on Indonesia death row pleads for mercy
The brother of an Australian facing imminent execution in Indonesia has appealed on national television for President Joko Widodo to spare the drug smuggler’s life.
El Salvador votes in tight congressional poll
El Salvador voted on Sunday in tightly contested congressional elections, with leftist President Salvador Sanchez
N. Korea fires missiles in anger at South-US military exercises
North Korea fired two missiles into the sea and vowed “merciless” retaliation on Monday as the US and South Korea
Kerry and Lavrov open tough talks on Ukraine, Nemtsov
US Secretary of State John Kerry began tough talks in Geneva on Monday with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov due
Video shows Los Angeles police fatally shooting man
Los Angeles police fatally shot a man on Sunday in an incident that was caught on video and circulated widely online, with the department saying officers resorted to deadly force after the man had
Strong bench key to Proteas’ campaign
South Africa’s impressive depth was underlined in their emphatic World Cup win over West Indies Friday and with
5 magic moments
Five magic moments at the 2015 Cricket World Cup as the tournament takes its first rest day Monday:
Harrington wins Honda in a playoff
Padraig Harrington ended a seven-year title drought on the two main tours when he won the Honda Classic in a playoff
Villarreal holds Madrid
Real Madrid stumbled to a costly 1-1 draw with Villarreal at home Sunday to tighten the Spanish league title race.
Di Maria, Mata failing to live up to price tags at United
Juan Mata and Angel Di Maria are the two most expensive players in Manchester United’s history, costing a combined 97
Nadal ends title drought in Argentina
Rafael Nadal won his first title in nearly nine months Sunday, beating Juan Monaco 6-4, 6-1 to win the Argentina Open.
Dalmiya seals comeback as India board chief
Jagmohan Dalmiya, who turned India into cricket’s financial powerhouse before being unceremoniously dumped by his
Oil price slump puts pressure on banking in oil-producing states
The significant drop in oil prices could lead to higher credit losses and lower liquidity for some banking systems in oil-producing countries, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) said.
Saudi job market filled with opportunities
While more than half of KSA respondents believe that their financial position will improve in the next six months, a
HTC introduces new flagship smartphone, wearable, VR headset
HTC unveiled its new products Sunday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, including a new version of its One
MWC 2015 brims with new smart, not-so-smart phones
Thousands of people are gathered in Barcelona this week for the Mobile World Congress 2015 to see the latest and
Huawei unveils new products enhancing consumer ecosystem
Just a day before the Mobile World Congress officially kicked off, Huawei held an event to bring everyone up to date
Civil Affairs van serves SABIC staff
A Civil Affairs mobile van provided services to Saudi SABIC employees at the company headquarters in Riyadh from Feb. 8 to 19.
Next Google Maps adventure: Soaring through Amazon jungle
For its next technological trick, Google will show you what it’s like to soar through trees in the Amazon jungle.
Ice age emperor penguins hit hard by the cold : study
Antarctica's Ross Sea has been a rare safe haven for emperor penguins for thousands of years, even when temperatures were too harsh for their liking, a study released Monday suggests.
Blind dog rescued after being lost for 2 weeks in the cold
Five Japanese men became sick after eating poisonous puffer fish, an official said Tuesday, the latest victims of a delicacy seen as sophisticated by fans and crazy by others.
Vermont town could let those ages 16, 17, vote locally
Residents of Brattleboro, Vermont, will vote on a ballot item that would let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in local elections.
Eight decade old couple celebrate their birthdays
A husband and wife thought to be one of the oldest married couples in New York have celebrated their birthdays — and their combined ages will be 212.
