Official: One-fifth of firms fail to meet Nitaqat quotas
Twenty percent of private sector companies in Saudi Arabia are not meeting quotas for the employment of nationals.
Feminizing stores that sell women’s fashion has a price
TRADERS in women clothes and accessories are unanimous that ensuring their shops are staffed by women.
Kingdom detains 10 more in Iran spying case
Security authorities have arrested 10 more suspects for their alleged involvement in spying for Iranian intelligence services, spokesman of the Ministry of Interior said Tuesday.
Obama urges Myanmar to stop violence against Muslims
President Barack Obama urged the president of Myanmar on Monday to halt violence against a Muslim minority but praised economic and political reforms in the formerly pariah nation that is emerging as a US ally in China’s backyard.
Philippines boosts military to resist ‘bullies’
Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday announced a $1.8-billion military upgrade.
An achievement to celebrate
Graduation time is upon us and in just a few weeks, thousands of students Kingdom wide will be moving to the next phase of their lives. This is the moment for a gift, large or small, that will help launch them into their bright, shining futures.
Cheers for Palestinian film of love and betrayal
The tensions of Palestinian life under Israeli occupation exploded onto the screen at Cannes on Monday, where a tale of love and betrayal won a five-minute standing ovation.
‘Time is of the essence’
Philippine officials reiterated their call on Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia to take advantage of the three-month grace period and guidelines issued by the Saudi government.
Contradictions reign with 43 days left for expatriates
There are just 43 days left for expatriate employees, documented or not, to rectify their status. Yet contradictions continue to reign between what has been officially stated, what some officials say and what is actually happening on the ground.
Riyadh, Ankara further strengthen defense ties
Saudi Arabia and Turkey further strengthened their relations as the two countries signed a defense industrial cooperation accord here, Tuesday.
Rafsanjani, Mashaei out of the race?
Iranian news websites boosted speculation Tuesday that election overseers have barred two prominent but divisive figures from next month’s presidential ballot, in a move that would eliminate a
Algeria in presidential limbo a year before poll
Official silence about the health of Algeria's ailing leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika, hospitalized in France last month,
Tunisian back from KSA dies of coronavirus; sons affected
A 66-year-old Tunisian man has died from the new coronavirus following a visit to Saudi Arabia and two of his adult children were infected with it, the Tunisian Health Ministry reported.
Libya university rules need review: Minister
Speaking at the recent prime ministerial press conference, the Minister of Higher Education Hassan Abubaker admitted to the poor quality of higher education in Libya.
12 killed, dozens injured as more attacks hit Iraq
New attacks in Iraq killed 12 people and wounded dozens Tuesday, officials said, after a bloody day that claimed more
Despite court order, Saudi in Iraq faces the gallows
A Saudi prisoner in Iraq was twice taken to the execution area despite a court order to postpone his execution for two months, Al-Yaum newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Hezbollah sends new fighters to Qusayr battle
Elite Hezbollah fighters poured across the border from Lebanon into Syria to lead a withering assault by President Bashar Al-Assad’s forces on the rebel stronghold of Qusayr Tuesday, a watchdog
Obama mourns victims of tornado
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday bemoaned the empty spaces.
Saudi with pressure cooker in baggage seeks bond
A Saudi man arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after allegedly lying.
Pentagon to take over some CIA drone ops, sources say
President Barack Obama’s administration has decided to give the Pentagon control of some drone operations against terrorism suspects overseas that are currently run by the CIA, several US government
Halal food production on rise in the Balkans
Trying to fight back against the persistent economic crisis in the Balkans, food producers here have turned towards
Myanmar jails seven Muslims for up to 28 years for riots
Myanmar on Tuesday sentenced seven Muslims to prison terms ranging from two to 28 years in connection with religious violence in March that left dozens of people dead, a justice official said.
Indonesia arrests key people-smuggler
Indonesian authorities have arrested an Iranian-born Australian resident who they suspect headed a people-smuggling
Bangladeshi, S. Korean climbers die on Everest
A climber from Bangladesh and another from South Korea have died on Mount Everest as hundreds flock to the world’s
Great achievement
Many congratulations to Raha Moharrak who made history by becoming the first Saudi women and the youngest Arab to reach the summit of Mount Everest the world’s highest mountain on Saturday, May 18.
Dark ages
This is in response to the article in Saudi Gazette (May 22) “Fixing our education system.”
Summer internships
The article in Saudi Gazette (May 22) “Fixing our education system.” It speaks volumes of the state of affairs of the system.
Confusion
This refers to the article “Confusion, panic grip expats” in Saudi Gazette (May 22).
A salute...
This refers to the article “Saudi officer imposes fine on cafeteria owned by mother” in Saudi Gazette (May 22).
Important
This is in response to the article in Saudi Gazette (May 22) “Israel excavates near Al-Aqsa Complex.”
Indian envoy offers services of volunteers to ministries
Indian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao met Deputy Minister for Interior Dr. Ahmed Al-Saleh here on Tuesday and discussed issues pertaining to the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia, according
Man uses wife’s name to steal cars
Undercover agents in Riyadh arrested a Saudi man who was allegedly involved in stealing and selling 24 vehicles using
RCCI to work on weekends to cope with expats' rush
The main office of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) will work on Thursdays and Fridays to cope with the rush of foreigners who need attestation services for documents to change
Omani injured in Makkah cylinder blast
An Omani national sustained severe burns in a gas cylinder explosion in Makkah Tuesday morning.
2,000 inmates in Jeddah transferred to new cells
The Jeddah Governorate Prison has moved 2,000 inmates from 30-year-old cells to new cells that were built in line with high prison standards and requirements.
Ministry decision sparks new debate on women’s sports
A number of female academics have said the Ministry of Education’s plans to introduce physical education at private schools for girls need exhaustive study as it is a sensitive issue.
Prince Alwaleed receives Malian Ambassador
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, receives Malian Ambassador Mohamed Mahmoud Ben Labat
Buriram, FC Seoul in last 8
Thai qualifiers Buriram United held off Uzbek giant Bunyodkor to reach the AFC Champions League quarterfinals Tuesday
Fergie bows out with manager of year award
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson capped his final season.
Li, Gatlin shine in Beijing
Long-jumper Li Jinzhe boosted his reputation as one of China’s greatest track and field hopes.
Anchoring of putters banned
Golf’s governing bodies approved a new rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four.
IPL must go on, rules India Supreme Court
India’s Supreme Court dismissed a petition Tuesday seeking to scrap the remaining matches of the country’s lucrative
Intxausti wins Giro stage
Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d’Italia Tuesday, and favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the
Fognini and Stakhovsky advance
Sixth-seeded Fabio Fognini of Italy overcame a sloppy first set to beat Marco Cecchinato 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the Nice Open Tuesday.
Indonesia runs into China in quarters
Luck was not on Indonesia’s side Tuesday as hours after suffering a crushing 5-0 defeat to China, it was drawn to meet
IMF: KSA’s fiscal position very strong
Saudi Arabia’s fiscal position is very strong, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.
Plea to establish supreme real estate authority
The 3rd Saudi International Real Estate Conference (SAIREC) concluded here on Monday with a call to establish a supreme authority for the real estate sector in the Kingdom.
Malaysia to expand trade ties with Saudi Arabia
The recent visit of Malaysian trade mission and the participation of 11 companies at the Saudi Food & Hotel and
Bahra Cables opens new plant for manufacturing of PVC conduits
Bahra Cables Co, a subsidiary of Construction Products Holding Company (CPC), has opened a new plant for manufacturing
InterContinental Al Jubail partners with Jubail Industrial College
InterContinental Al Jubail hotel, part of world’s largest hotel company (InterContinental Hotels Group), visited
GE reaffirms commitment to advancing healthcare
At Saudi Health 2013, GE Healthcare presented its latest medical innovations and broad portfolio of solutions
Citizen finds tank shell in backyard
While digging a hole in his backyard, a citizen was surprised to find a tank shell.
Arab expat shoots Asian worker instead of birds
An Arab expatriate was arrested by Yanbu Police for injuring an Asian worker.
Don’t you know who I am?
Security is so tight at the festival this year.
Kelly, Paulina join US ‘X Factor’ judges panel
Pop singer Kelly Rowland and Mexican singer-actress Paulina Rubio have signed onto “The X Factor” judging panel
SRK did not stop Deepika from promoting ‘YJHD’
Rumors have surfaced of Shah Rukh Khan asking Deepika Padukone to not be part of her upcoming film “Yeh Jawaani Hai
