KSA wants coronavirus discussed in WHO session
The Kingdom Monday started its participation in the 62nd session World Health Organization General Assembly in Geneva that will continue until May 28.
Anti-Muslim sentiment on the rise: US
The United States on Monday denounced what it called a spike in anti-Islamic sentiment in Europe and Asia, pointing to restrictions and violence against Muslims.
Five stations supply power to Holy Haram
The Holy Haram is being supplied with electricity by five major stations with 110/1308 kh voltage and four electric islands each with a voyage of 380/110 kh, an official of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has said.
Indian FM’s Riyadh visit starts Friday
Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid is visiting the Kingdom May 25-26 at the invitation of his Saudi counterpart Prince Saud Al-Faisal.
Confusion, panic grip expats
Confusion, miscommunication and procedural bottlenecks have led to panic among many undocumented workers as the grace period to rectify their status nears end.
Israel excavates near Al-Aqsa Complex
Israeli authorities on Monday began excavation near Al-Aqsa Mosque Complex and canceled a visit by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) which was supposed to inspect preservation work in Jerusalem’s Old City.
‘Incredible India’ in Arab garb
India, with its vast tourism potential, is looking toward Saudi Arabia to draw its huge number of affluent vacationers and tourists for all seasons of the year, said Parvez Dewan, Secretary of India’s Ministry of Tourism.
Khaled Al-Faisal receives German Ambassador
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah Region, received Dieter Walter Haller, German Ambassador to the Kingdom, at his office in Jeddah, Monday.
Cabinet lauds UN criticism of escalating Syria violence
The Council of Ministers Monday welcomed the UN General Assembly’s approval of an Arab resolution condemning the escalation of violence and killings in Syria.
Lecture discusses ways to combat Alzheimer's
Ways and means to combat Alzheimer's were discussed at a lecture here organized by the Makkah-based Alzheimer's Charitable Society. A large number of Alzheimer's patients and their relatives were in
Ibsar seeks SR350m to set up village for visually impaired
Ibsar society for visually impaired is seeking to establish a village serving visually impaired individuals in Jeddah. The primary budget the society opts to raise from supporting bodies will
Police ordered to implement court verdict on child custody
A judge at the General Court here has ordered the city police to implement his verdict granting custody of three girls to their mother.
Taiwanese officials visit Saudi Gazette
Somayya Jabarati, Saudi Gazette’s Deputy Editor-in-Chief, holds talks with Taiwan’s Director General Wu, Ching-Chung
Female teachers: Les Miserables
There are substitute women teachers who have been contracted by the Ministry of Education under temporary contracts with low salaries.
The glass is half empty
Whenever a ministry or government department makes an inspection campaign, it will immediately discover that 50 percent of the business is not alright.
Maastricht University to help develop BMC medical program
To further academic research and training as well as scientific cooperation, Maastricht University in the Netherlands
Wave of attacks kills 87 in Iraq
A string of car bombs and shootings tore through Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq on Monday, killing at least 87 people
Iran says producing new air defense missile
Iran says it has started mass producing a new sophisticated air defense missile system capable of engaging low-altitude aircraft.
Vandals target Western Wall woman activist
The stairwell and door to the apartment of a woman active in promoting egalitarian prayer at Jerusalem’s Western Wall were vandalized by unknown assailants, who scrawled threatening messages found
Iran’s Guard warns against post-election turmoil
A senior commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned that his forces will be on watch for possible unrest after next month’s presidential election, calling the outcome “unpredictable” and
Middle East in spotlight amid escalating cyber attacks
The Middle East has become a hotspot for cyber attacks, experts warn, amid an escalation of computer-led warfare
Internet in ‘coma’ as Iran election looms
Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month’s presidential election, mindful of violent street
Sky is my limit…our vision is to work 24/7
She worked 18 hours a day during the recent election campaign — moving from one constituency to another in Pakistan —
Is banking a favor or a service?
While most of the well-known banks in the city of Riyadh provide admirable customer service, a certain bank in one of its heavily patronized branches has resorted to restricting the number of
Should women be allowed to drive?
I am writing with regard to the article "Will society allow women to drive?" (May 20).
SEC request is not so strange
With regard to the report "A strange request from SEC" (May 20), the request of the SEC chairman to regulate the time when people use electricity is not as strange as it seems to be.
KSA has a great hospital system
I am writing with regard to the article "More investment in health sector needed" (May 19).
Waiting to go home!
A woman looks from a window of her family’s tent at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Al-Mazraq of the
Afghan suicide attack kills 14, including local politician
A suicide bomber struck outside government buildings in northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing 14 people including a local politician in the latest attack to target provincial officials.
Al-Qaeda-linked operative surrenders in Mauritania
A senior operative in an Al-Qaeda-linked group in war-torn northern Mali has surrendered to Mauritania, a security source told AFP on Monday.
China asks N. Korea to release fishing boat, crew
The Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang asked North Korea to release a private Chinese fishing boat and its crew soon after its owner reported the detention 10 days ago, state media said.
Kerry challenges Congress on diplomats’ security
Secretary of State John Kerry challenged Congress on Monday to go beyond its investigations of embassy security and
Uproar in France over move for more English at universities
A proposal to introduce more courses in English and other foreign languages at French universities is set to be debated in parliament from Wednesday amid concerns it will undermine the country’s
Serenity
Fishermen (L) paddle a traditional boat during sunset at Waiara beach in Maumere on Flores island in East Nusa
Mourinho and Real part ways
Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho have agreed the Portuguese coach will leave the La Liga club at the end of the season,
I can only play for Barca, says Messi
Argentine football star Lionel Messi said Monday he could not play for any team other than Barcelona, where he has
Guangzhou set for last eight
Marcello Lippi’s Guangzhou Evergrande will look to sweep aside the challenge of Central Coast Mariners and book their
Zhang wins worlds for hat trick
Zhang Jike sealed a remarkable hat trick of major titles when he beat fellow Chinese Wang Hao 4-2 in the men’s final
Spurs thump Grizzlies in opener
The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Sunday’s
Bae wins first Tour title at Nelson
South Korean Bae Sang-moon made a fast start, then overcame strong winds and a mid-round wobble to clinch his maiden
Phillies rally to stun Reds
Freddy Galvis and Erik Kratz each homered off closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth innings Sunday,
Al-Khalifa qualifies for World Cup
Kingdom Equestrian Team rider Suliman Al-Khalifa celebrates his second place finish in the International Endurance
Arab Energy Efficiency Day: Need to raise public awareness
The Arab world is celebrating Arab Energy Efficiency Day today. The Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity has set aside May 21 each year as the day for the Arab world to raise awareness about
Bechtel to assist in building work force at Jubail RC
Prince Saud Bin Abdullah Bin Thunayan Al Saud, Chairman of Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, received Rilly P. Bechtel, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Bechtel Group, Inc.
Digital financial reporting through XBRL is the future
Digital Financial Reporting through XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) will be the tool with which finance executives worldwide would be doing their daily reporting in future.
CPC sponsors Industrial Innovation Award
Tawfiq F. Al-Rabiah, Minister of Commerce and Industries and Chairman of Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON),
MMG appoints GIB Capital as financial adviser
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group (MMG) signed an agreement with GIB Capital (the investment banking arm of Gulf international Bank GIB in Saudi Arabia) today to act as a financial adviser in the financial
BRJ participates in Izdehar exhibition
Bab Rizq Jameel (BRJ), an initiative of Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI), participated in the
Taylor Swift wins big at Billboard Music Awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Saudi officer imposes fine on cafeteria owned by mother
Head of Saudi municipality services Jamal Al Enezi has been praised for carrying out his duties seriously without family considerations.
Don’t wear socks, hot Pakistanis told amid power crisis
Pakistan has told civil servants not to wear socks as the country turns off air-conditioners amid a chronic power crisis and soaring temperatures.
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
A manager of Chicago’s Navy Pier rode the tourist spot’s Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
Abdullah’s new series ‘This is who we are’
Saudi comedian Abdullah Al-Sadhan has changed the name of his new TV series from “Tash Plus” to “This is who we are”
