Egypt Muslim-Christian clashes leave 1 dead
Egyptian security officials say clashes between Muslims and Christians in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria left one man dead of a heart attack.
Gunmen seize elderly father of Syria's deputy FM
The office of Syria's deputy foreign minister says gunmen have abducted his elderly father in the southern Daraa province.
Turkey softens opposition to Syria conference: press
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 Saturday.
New case of coronavirus in EP: Health Ministry
A new case of the deadly coronavirus has been detected in the Kingdom.
First Saudi woman makes it to Mount Everest
Raha Moharrak made history by becoming the first woman from Saudi Arabia to reach the world's highest peak Mount Everest.
N. Korea fires 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.
Taiwanese investigators end Philippine visit
Taiwanese investigators have left the Philippines, expressing dissatisfaction with Manila's cooperation in probing the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine coast guard.
Hopes fade for those still trapped in Freeport Indonesia mine
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc said on Saturday that rockfalls were hampering rescue efforts after a tunnel collapse four days ago at its giant Indonesian copper mine, with hopes fading of finding alive any of the 23 still missing.
Rising Syrian war death toll, refugee wave
Here is a look at the rising human cost of Syria’s civil war:
Myanmar leader frees dissidents ahead of US visit
Myanmar released about 20 political prisoners on Friday, a top official said, hours before its reform-minded leader was due to leave on a landmark visit to the United States to meet President Barack Obama.
Sheikh Rashid says Pakistan politics entering critical phase
Politics in Pakistan is entering its most critical phase where there will be no margin of error for anyone, one of the most outspoken politicians in the country has said.
China seeks to boost KSA ties: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal in Beijing on Friday.
6,000 surrendered passports with Pakistan consulate
The Consulate General of Pakistan has received 6,000 surrendered passports from the Saudi authorities and has put up a list on its website.
My doors are open, says Crown Prince
Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, said on Thursday Saudi Arabia and its citizens enjoy peace.
Six dead in C.Africa attack: military
Armed men raided several houses in a town in the northeastern Central African Republic, leaving six people dead, a military official told AFP Saturday.
Taiwan leader calls for calm amid outrage at Philippines
Taiwan's leader on Friday called for calm and promised to protect Filipinos on the island amid widespread anger at the Philippines over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman.
Politics divide while sports unite
Although we rarely see the United States, Russia and Iran unite to fight a cause, they have now found an issue which is of common concern to them all.
Policies affect investment
With regard to the article “Hurdles before investment in KSA” (May 15), I would like to point out that the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) only has so much power to bring in
The children of Saudi women are Saudi
I am writing with regard to the report “Children in limbo after father cons mother and flees” (May 16). It is really sad to see the situation of Saudi women in their own country.
No connection between amnesty and ban on recruitment, says MoL
The Ministry of Labor has said there was no connection whatsoever between a grace period allowing expatriate workers who do not comply with residency laws to correct their status and the moratorium
4m Umrah visas issued, says ministry
Around 4 million Umrah visas have been issued while almost 3.15 million Umrah performers from about 70 countries around the world have come to the Kingdom since the start of this year’s Umrah
It’s not the lowest bidder always
The present and future government projects are the backbone of development and progress in our country.
Unemployed Saudi women
The need to meet life's demands has forced Saudi women, especially widows, spinsters and divorcees, to look for jobs. Married women also look for jobs to help their husbands meet daily expenses, a
Regularize status or leave, Pak envoy tells compatriots
Pakistani Ambassador Muhammad Naeem Khan advised compatriots to regularize their status or leave on final exit
Feminization to spur price hikes, traders warn
Manufacturers and traders in women’s clothes have told a meeting at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) that forcing them to employ women in women’s clothes and accessories shops by
Al-Rabeeah: Coronavirus situation stable, no restrictions on schools
Minister of Health Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said his ministry would not impose any restrictions on schools in light of a recent outbreak of coronavirus.
Women excel in production line jobs, says employer
Saudi women have succeeded in venturing into the business world and joined jobs in different fields.
Workers’ camp turned into flea market
A housing block for laborers in Makkah’s Al-Kaakiyah area was turned into a slum market selling new and used merchandise.
Iraq violence kills eight
Violence in Iraq killed eight people, including a police officer, his wife and two children, on Saturday, while gunmen kidnapped 10 security force personnel, officials said.
Bomb wounds Libyan soldier at Benghazi checkpoint
A drive-by bomb attack on a checkpoint in the heart of Libya's restive second city of Benghazi slightly wounded a soldier early on Saturday.
Syrian actress released: lawyer
A prominent Syrian actress and activist who was detained by regime forces earlier this week was released after several hours, a human rights lawyer said on Saturday.
Gunmen mass at Iraq security command HQ
Hundreds of gunmen gathered near the headquarters of a provincial security command in Iraq on Saturday, while others ambushed a patrol and kidnapped 10 security force personnel, police said.
Syrians arrive in Misrata in great numbers
“We came to Misrata because we were told at the border that it is the safest city in Libya,” said Taha who escaped from Hama, Syria, in October 2012.
Libya and Italy to boost tourism relations
The complex process of issuing of visas for travel between Libya and Italy may be simplified as a result of talks in Tripoli Thursday.
Nigeria imposes 24-hour curfew in restive northern city
Nigeria's military on Saturday imposed a round-the-clock curfew in parts of the northeastern city of Maiduguri, the home base of Boko Haram Islamists, as a massive offensive against the insurgents
Hard-line Afghan MPs block law protecting women
An Afghan legislator says conservative lawmakers have blocked a law that aims to protect women's freedoms, saying parts of it violate Islamic principles.
India says all issues 'on the table' on China PM's visit
India says all issues will be "on the table", including a recent border spat and a festering trade imbalance, during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to the South Asian giant which starts on Sunday.
Three new suicides at Foxconn China factory: report
Three Foxconn workers have committed suicide at a factory in China in the past three weeks, a labor rights group said Saturday.
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 the government celebrated the fourth anniversary of defeating Tamil Tiger rebels.
Tunisia definitively bans annual Salafist congress
The Tunisian government has definitively banned Salafist group Ansar Al-Shariah from holding its annual congress at the weekend, the Interior Ministry said Friday.
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).
Gunmen assassinate Yemeni colonel
Gunmen shot dead a senior Yemeni military intelligence officer who had been targeted for assassination by Al-Qaeda-linked militants, a local security official said.
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.
Eight killed, 10 policemen kidnapped in Iraq
Suspected militants killed four state-backed fighters in Iraq on Saturday, security sources said, apparently viewing them as collaborators with the government of a nation plagued by sectarian hatred.
Vigil in Misrata after discovery of mass grave
Civil society organizations in Misrata held a vigil for those who died during the revolution, following the discovery of a mass grave in Tawergha this week.
Israel closes road near Ramallah
Israeli occupation forces on Saturday closed until further notice a road that connects several Palestinian villages
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
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
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.
Rebels kill Indian army officer in Kashmir
The Indian army says one of its officers was fatally shot by suspected rebels who crossed over to the Indian portion of Kashmir from the Pakistani side.
Bombs kill nine inside elite Afghan housing complex
Two bombs hidden in a motorcycle and a car exploded inside an elite gated community linked to the family of Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Friday evening, killing at least nine people and wounding
Afghan lawmakers block law on women’s rights
Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on Saturday aimed at strengthening provisions for
Philippine government rejects Taiwan ‘murder’ allegations
The Philippines Saturday rejected Taiwan’s allegations that its coastguards had intentionally murdered a Taiwanese
Singapore cost of living sees pawnshops thrive
Singaporean housewife Siti Khadijah Abdul Rahman accumulated a few thousand dollars’ worth of gold accessories over
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
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
Issues related to Filipino workers in focus
Deputy Labor Minister Mufreh Al-Haqabani greets Philippine Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiliz-Baldoz in Jeddah on
Futuristic metro station for Riyadh
Zaha Hadid Architects are designing a new metro station in Riyadh which has a unique, undulating facade that mimics
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
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.
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
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
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
Berdych ousts Djokovic
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic crashed to defeat at the Rome Masters at the hands of big-serving Tomas Berdych Friday
Aces just a win away from title
The expected storm came in the first quarter, but the Alaska Aces simply bent with the wind before unleashing their
Anderson joins select band
James Anderson took his 300th Test wicket and then ended a bold counter-attack by New Zealand’s Ross Taylor as England
Bradley sets record pace
Former champion Keegan Bradley shrugged off two bogeys around the turn to set a course record with a blistering
Cavendish claims fourth win
Mark Cavendish claimed his fourth win of the 96th Giro d’Italia Friday after sprinting to victory in the 13th stage,
Spurs hold off Warriors to advance
The San Antonio Spurs booked a return trip to the NBA Western Conference finals Thursday, holding off the Golden State
Rail start no worry for Orb trainer
Kentucky Derby winner Orb will start Saturday’s 138th Preakness from the usually unfancied rail, but trainer Shug McGaughey likes his colt’s chances even with the inside starting spot.
Strasburg pitches Nats to victory
Stephen Strasburg pitched a career-high eight innings against his hometown Padres, and Bryce Harper and Adam LaRoche
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
Kipnis powers Indians to win
Jason Kipnis’ three-run homer in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners Friday.
Full-strength Braves run over Dodgers
Justin Upton gave Atlanta the lead with a sixth-inning grand slam and the Braves finally unveiled their full-strength
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, or at least a
England leads NZ by 205 runs
After two days of being oppressed by New Zealand, England broke the stranglehold in impressive style to take charge
Jamaicans sweep sprints
Jamaica dominated the sprint races at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai Saturday, with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
40 percent surge likely in sale of diamond jewels in 2013
There has been a surge in the sale of diamond jewelry in the Kingdom in recent years, thanks to the economic boom and a substantial increase in purchasing power of consumers.
IMF says Cyprus at risk of even deeper recession
The IMF said Friday that substantial risks still loom for the Cypriot economy even after a multibillion dollar international bailout aimed at averting a debt default.
Marking energy efficiency day!
The importance of energy conservation and efficiency improvement is a subject that has been well addressed lately by
Facebook outlook fuzzy one year after IPO
A year after a nightmarish share offering, Facebook still has its ardent backers and detractors.
Lucrative Saudi health sector attracts foreign investors
Saudi Health boosts chances for global companies to enter the lucrative Saudi market through its unique platform, said
Healthcare company eyes growth in Kingdom
Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of integrated IT and Imaging solutions, recently announced the establishment of a new branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, called Agfa HealthCare Saudi Arabia
One&Only resort planned in Jeddah
KERZNER International Holdings Limited, which through its subsidiaries, is a leading international developer and
Arabian Oud offers 50% discount on its products in all outlets
ARABIAN Oud, the largest specialized oriental perfume retailer in the world, and foremost luxury fragrance house in the Middle East, has launched a new promotional campaign across its branches in
Lulu ranked third most impactful company in Arab world by Forbes
LULU Hypermarket Group has been ranked 3rd in the prestigious “Forbes Top 100 companies” making an Impact in the Arab
Cohn & Wolfe takes minority stake in PR firm
COHN & Wolfe announced that it will take a minority stake in BPG | pr, one of the most respected PR agencies in the
Park Hyatt introduces guest request communication cards
GUEST request communication cards, a service providing frequently forgotten items, and new healthy, balanced menu
US shale boom to send ‘shockwaves’ in global oil trade
The world has changed — and so has the global energy dynamics.
Daft Punk: Like the legend of the phoenix
Daft Punk, metonym for disco and electronic music, is finally back with yet another masterpiece ‘Random Access
Brief panic as blanks fired during Cannes TV show
A live outdoor television broadcast from the Cannes Film Festival was briefly interrupted Friday when what sounded like gunshots sent crew and spectators scurrying for cover.
Six-month court case for 6 cent overcharge
A taxi driver who endured a six-month lawsuit after overcharging a passenger by six US cents has finally had his name cleared by a Hong Kong court.
Chopard jewels worth $1m stolen at Cannes
Jewelery worth more than one million dollars made by Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler Chopard and due to be loaned to stars walking the red carpet at the Cannes film festival were stolen from a
Pet lovers take blogging to the next level
When Dexter the cocker spaniel tore a ligament in his hind leg a few weeks ago, he didn’t suffer in silence. Instead, his owner blogged about.
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
Rotana Film ‘Wadjda’ wins international awards
“Wadjda” directed by Haifaa Al Mansour has become the first Saudi lady to direct a feature film that won the “Best
Bamboo, Sarah G have ‘great chemistry’
Francis Ma?alac, a.k.a. Bamboo, shrugged off rumors romantically linking him to Sarah Geronimo. Bamboo told
Anurag’s ‘Ugly’ about Mumbai dark side
A decades-old rivalry between a Bollywood wannabe and a brutal police chief shines a light on Mumbai’s dark side, in
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?
