Egyptians storm consulate in Jeddah
Hundreds of undocumented Egyptian expatriates stormed their consulate here on Saturday demanding quick deportation to Cairo, said Consul General Adel El-Alfy.
More investment in health sector needed
I DO not know where the Kingdom ranks internationally in the domain of health investment but I believe that we are among the low-ranking countries in this field.
Drugs in university
THE blood of any viewer must have been boiling to hear a female security guard at Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University speaking on TV about hashish and other types of drugs that were uncovered in the university’s facilities.
On top of the world
Embarking on a Mount Everest expedition, whose altitude is 8,848 meters (29,029 ft), is no easy feat, and reaching its peak is something which every climber cannot accomplish.
Ministry targets deadly virus through web page
The Ministry of Health (MOH) launched a web page in both Arabic and English languages on the novel coronavirus at its main portal (http://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/Corona).
Dr. Thoraya Obaid decorated with King Abdulaziz Medal
On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Prince Miteb Bin Abdullah, Minister of State, Cabinet Member, Commander of the National Guard, and Chairman of Supreme Committee for National Festival for Heritage and Culture, decorated Shoura Council member Dr. Thoraya Obaid with King Abdulaziz Medal of the First Class at his office in Riyadh on Saturday.
Issues related to Filipino workers in focus
Deputy Labor Minister Mufreh Al-Haqabani greets Philippine Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiliz-Baldoz in Jeddah on Saturday.
Futuristic metro station for Riyadh
Zaha Hadid Architects are designing a new metro station in Riyadh which has a unique, undulating facade that mimics the daily flow of traffic of the capital's 5 million residents.
Kerala govt to bear airfare for returning expats: Minister
A minister from the southern Indian state of Kerala said that the government of Kerala will meet the travel expense of the stranded Keralites who wish to return home by taking advantage of the grace period.
Someone else’s problem?
It has been widely reported in the media that women voters were systematically barred from casting their votes in a number of Pakistan’s Lower Dir constituencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province.
Don’t subsidize energy
With regard to the article “Marking energy efficiency day!”
Doors are open
With regard to the report “My doors are open, says Crown Prince” (May 18), we appreciate the Crown Prince’s gesture toward the nation’s citizen by announcing that his doors are always open for
Kick tribalism out of football
I am writing with regard to the article “Racism in our stadiums” (May 17).
Unprecedented torment
I am writing with regard to the report “Arab Israeli ‘Nakba’ descendants return to village in Upper Galilee”(May 16).
Israel closes road near Ramallah
Israeli occupation forces on Saturday closed until further notice a road that connects several Palestinian villages
Tunisia ups security as Ansar vows to defy ban
Tunisian security forces deployed in strength on Saturday.
Gunmen assassinate Yemeni colonel
Gunmen shot dead a senior Yemeni military intelligence officer who had been targeted for assassination.
Enraged by kidnapping, Egyptian police block Gaza border
Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by gunmen.
Turkey softens opposition to Syria conference
Turkey has softened its opposition toward a Russia-US brokered international conference on Syria following Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's trip to the United States, local media said on
US takes no stand as women barred from Iran elections
The United States on Friday steered clear of taking a tough stand on reports that Iran’s electoral watchdog appears to
Yemen air force chief denounces ‘sabotage’
Yemen’s air force has been the target of “sabotage”, the country’s military aviation chief said in a televised interview, days after a fighter jet crashed in the capital Sana’a.
Key Western nations ‘deeply disturbed’ by Jonglei violence
Major Western nations are “deeply disturbed” about the abuse and killing of civilians and the looting of property in South Sudan’s troubled Jonglei state, and call for a “political and not a
Armed Tuareg and Arab groups clash in northern Mali
Fighting has broken out in northern Mali between Tuareg separatists and local Arab-led gunmen, only days after the African country won a $4.2 billion aid pledge to help it recover from a conflict
Sri Lanka Tamils defy ban on rebel memorial
Sri Lanka’s main opposition Tamil party Saturday defied a military ban and staged a commemoration of their war dead as
US vows to help Bangladesh after factory collapse disaster
Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday that the US wanted to work with Bangladesh on workers’ rights and safety in
North Korea fires three short-range missiles
North Korea on Saturday launched three short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan, apparently as part of a military drill, South Korea’s defense ministry said.
Philippine government rejects Taiwan ‘murder’ allegations
The Philippines Saturday rejected Taiwan’s allegations that its coastguards had intentionally murdered a Taiwanese
Afghan lawmakers block law on women’s rights
Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on Saturday aimed at strengthening provisions for
Don’t be deceived by rumors, expats told
Indian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao has advised his compatriots not to be deceived by rumors that the Saudi authorities
Parents call for waiting areas near schools
Several parents in the Eastern Province have demanded the Ministry of Education find a quick solution to problems they
5 years in jail for abusing parents
A Jeddah court has sentenced a young man to five years in prison and 3,000 lashes after he admitted to hitting his mother and locking his father inside a room.
King orders stable jobs for substitute teachers
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has approved the recommendations of a ministerial committee to give permanent jobs to substitute female teachers in the Ministry of Education within a
Exit stamps from Tuesday
The Deportation Office in Jeddah will issue exit stamps to illegal foreigners wishing to leave the Kingdom by taking advantage of the grace period announced by the Saudi authorities after they are
Tighter supervision of food outlets ordered
Prince Mansour Bin Miteb, minister of municipal and rural affairs, has issued directives to regional municipalities and governorates to tighten supervision of all facilities serving food.
Illegal brokers inflating real estate prices, realtors say
Many real estate office owners in Jeddah complain that unlicensed people practicing the sale and renting of real estate are among the main causes for unchecked rises in real estate prices.
Nadal reaches Rome final; Serena rolls on
Rafa Nadal beat Czech sixth seed Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Italian Open final Saturday with a dominant
Atletico ends 14-year drought
The Copa del Rey trophy was supposed to be coach Jose Mourinho’s parting gift for Real Madrid.
England leads NZ by 205 runs
After two days of being oppressed by New Zealand, England broke the stranglehold in impressive style.
Jamaicans sweep sprints
Jamaica dominated the sprint races at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai Saturday.
Nibali extends Giro lead
Race leader Vincenzo Nibali extended his lead over Australia’s Cadel Evans as Mauro Santambrogio won a shortened 14th
Schalke grabs Champions League spot
Champion Bayern Munich needed some Franck Ribery magic to end the Bundesliga season with a dramatic 4-3 win at
Bradley stays in charge, Guan exits in Nelson golf
Former champion Keegan Bradley maintained a three-shot lead in Friday’s second round of the Byron Nelson Championship here after grinding his way to a one-under-par 69 in increasingly tricky
Crosby nets 3 for Penguins
Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby scored his second career playoff hat trick to give the Penguins a 4-3 win over the Ottawa
US shale boom to send ‘shockwaves’ in global oil trade
The world has changed — and so has the global energy dynamics.
India could face junk status
India faces at least “a one-in-three” chance of losing its prized sovereign grade rating, global ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has warned, in another blow to the scandal-tainted Congress
SEHAI graduates third batch of students
The Saudi Electronics and Home Appliances Institute (SEHAI) graduated its third batch of Saudi students at their
Yahoo eyes $1.1b acquisition of Tumblr, asserts report
Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company’s website and
Atarji highlights investment opportunities to DP World
The Royal Commission of Jubail recently received a delegation from Dubai Ports World led by Mohammed Al Muallem,
Izdehar provides opportunity to pitch novel SME ideas
The pitch for investment competition, a highlight of Izdehar SME to be held May 19-21, at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel,
Bamboo, Sarah G have ‘great chemistry’
Francis Manalac, a.k.a. Bamboo, shrugged off rumors romantically linking him to Sarah Geronimo.
Anurag’s ‘Ugly’ about Mumbai dark side
A decades-old rivalry between a Bollywood wannabe and a brutal police.
Auction: Harry Potter first edition annotated by author
Ever wondered what went through author J.K. Rowling’s mind when she wrote the first “Harry Potter” novel?
Facebook’s Sandberg says it’s OK for women to cry at work
Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg said in an interview published Saturday says it’s ok for women to cry
