Medical insurance for all
IN previous articles, I have extensively addressed the shortage of medical services in our country.
Saudi businessmen unable to correct status of expat staff
Several business owners have claimed that they are unable to correct the status of their employees due to the crowds at government departments involved in the rectification process.
KSA highest FDI recipient in Arab world
Saudi Arabia received the most foreign investment inflows among Arab countries last year with $12.2 billion, representing 25.8 percent of the total, according to the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corp’s annual report.
Khaled orders quick action on Jeddah sewage problem
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah Region, has ordered quick action to solve the problem of running underground water and sewage in some residential districts and streets in the city.
Okaz Organization ties up with Gulf Madhyamam
Okaz group, a leading media conglomerate in Saudi Arabia, has tied up with the Gulf Madhyamam Daily.
No passports for Indonesians?
Saeedah and Mansoor along with other countless fellow Indonesians carrying passports newly issued by their consulate were turned away at the entrance of the Dallah fingerprinting center, thus denied the chance to rectify their status.
Documents destroyed in Qassim passport office fire
The division for handling foreigners’ files at the main building of Al-Qassim Passports Department in Buraida was gutted in a fire early Tuesday morning.
Vehicle insurance charges increase almost ‘95 percent’
Insurance companies have increased their charges by about 95 percent.
Old issues need new solutions
There are certain issues that remain buried under bureaucratic red tape.
Charities told to focus on sustainable growth
The Ministry of Social Affairs is committed to provide aid to charity organizations. But it wants them to develop new methods to be self-sufficient, said an official.
70 distinguished children of prisoners honored
Some 70 children of prisoners, who have excelled in their studies and achieved outstanding results in their annual
Saudi investors threaten to withdraw Egypt investments
A number of Saudi investors may be obliged to withdraw their investments from Egypt by the year-end if solutions are not found for their delayed projects, business daily Al-Eqtisadiah reported
3,000 jobs for Egyptians via recruitment forum
About 3,000 Egyptians will be able to get jobs offered by several companies at the first recruitment forum organized
Alwaleed receives Prince Philippe
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) Tuesday received Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein,
G-8 and beyond: The world according to Obama
Laden with foreign challenges, President Barack Obama is welcoming Iran’s election results, taking the temperature of
Karzai announces peace talks as Afghans take over security
Afghanistan will send a team to Qatar for peace talks with the Taliban.
UN envoy: Conflicts now pose new threats to kids
The changing nature of armed conflict has created “unprecedented threats” for children.
‘Mass hysteria’ hits B’desh garment workers
Hundreds of Bangladesh factory workers who fell sick in recent weeks.
India hard-liner Modi makes up with ex-mentor
Hard-liner Narendra Modi, the main opposition BJP’s frontman for next year’s Indian elections, held fence-mending
Ban arrives in China for high-level talks
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for high-level talks with Chinese officials on North Korea, Syria and other issues, his spokesman said.
Obama, Putin to sign new deal on reducing nuclear threat
President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin said they would sign an agreement on securing and destroying nuclear material to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, replacing a 1992
Egypt and Sudan are not sole owners of the Nile
There are several factual errors in the editorial “Ethiopia’s damnable intransigence “ (June 18) which have led to biased conclusions.
No need for an extension?
I am writing with regard to the letter “No need to extend the grace period” (June 18).
Peace in the subcontinent
With regard to the report “It was ‘now or never,’ Pakistani envoy recalls 1998 nuclear blast” (June 18), it should be pointed out that the tests conducted by Pakistan really proved to be helpful in
Employers take advantage of the grace period
With regard to the letter “Rise in expatriates’s wages” (June 18), it is not true that expatriate workers are demanding and receiving higher wages because of the ongoing amnesty when many expatriate
When Turkish protesters stood still
After weeks of sometimes violent confrontation with police, Turkish protesters have found a new form of resistance:
Arab village in Israel targeted in racial attack
Jewish vandals daubed “Arabs out” graffiti and punctured tires.
‘Tamarod’ campaign proves that the pen still wields power
The rebel campaign, known as ‘Tamarod’, is intensifying.
Gaza children play war in Palestinian summer camp
As the hot weather arrives in Gaza, teenagers head to the town of Rafah.
Lebanese start-ups seek tech boom
Lebanon has long suffered with some of the slowest Internet speeds in the world, but a new crop of online entrepreneurs believes their country is primed for a tech start-up boom.
Iran ready to stop 20% enrichment
Russia’s foreign minister says Iran is willing to halt its 20-percent enrichment of uranium, which has been a key concession sought in international negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.
Libya acquits two Gaddafi aides in Lockerbie case
A Libyan court acquitted two former aides of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi on Monday of charges connected to the
Australia, Iran, S. Korea earn Cup berths
Asian giants Iran, South Korea and Australia reached the 2014 World Cup but Uzbekistan narrowly failed to book its
Malisse ousts Ferrer in 1st round
French Open losing finalist David Ferrer lost his first round match.
Nigeria routs Tahiti as Oduamadi hits 3
Nnamdi Oduamadi claimed a hat trick as Nigeria shook off the jet.
Brumbies stun Lions 14-12
The ACT Brumbies, shorn of the heart of their first-choice team, soaked up enormous pressure to secure a famous 14-12
Merion, the little course that stole the show by the end
Merion Golf Club did more than just hold its own.
FIFA: Ethiopia, Togo fielded suspended stars
Ethiopia and Togo fielded suspended stars in 2014 World Cup qualifiers during June, according to FIFA match records of the competition.
Whatmore eyes World Cup after Pakistan flop
Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore said Tuesday the team would be reviewed with an eye on building for the 2015 World Cup
Global takaful to hit $20bn despite challenges
Global takaful business will reach $20 billion by 2017, a new report by Deloitte titled “The Global Takaful Insurance Market: Charting the Road to Mass Markets” revealed.
G8 pledges action on tax evasion
Leaders of the G8 major economies struck a deal Tuesday to crack down on the “scourge” of illegal tax evasion and fight corporate tax avoidance that rob government coffers of billions.
Saudis spending on summer vacations to reach $5.1 billion
Saudis are expected to spend around SR19.5 billion ($5.1 billion) on their summer vacations, marking an 8 percent rise on last year, a local Arabic newspaper reported Tuesday.
D&S mulls listing on Tadawul
Dubai contractor Drake and Scull (D&S) may consider an additional listing of its shares on Saudi Arabia's Tadawul bourse though the firm does not have any imminent plans for it, its chief executive
Delta fosters fitness to stimulate growth
Delta Marketing Company Limited, one of the leading health & fitness providers in the Kingdom, opened recently its new
Brazil woos Arab investors in oil
The Arab region has been a very important partner of Brazil in oil trade as Arab countries collectively account for up
Dubai: Experience Vogue Fashion
The largest of its kind global fashion event in Dubai will elevate the city’s stature as one of the top international
Love is in the trains
A rail company is offering one lucky couple the chance to get married.
Ghada gets new look for ‘Hekayat Hayat’
For her upcoming new series “Hekayat Hayat (A Life’s Story),” Ghada Abdel Raziq will sport a new look.
