Five Yemenis executed in Jazan for murder and robbery, MOI
Interior Ministry issued Tuesday a statement that it executed five Yemeni men in Jazan for committing crimes in several regions, breaking into many stores, and killing a Saudi man, Al-Madinah daily reported.
Iran wants in on Syria peace conference
Iran said Tuesday it is willing to attend an upcoming peace conference on Syria, arguing all influential parties must be included in the process for it to be a success.
Israel denies claim Syria destroyed vehicle in Golan
Syria's army has destroyed an Israeli military vehicle that it said had crossed the sensitive ceasefire line in the Golan Heights, the military declared on Tuesday in a televised statement.
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.
India eyes 100,000 Saudis a year
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.
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.
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.
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile (800 meters) wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph (320 kph).
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.
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.
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.
Taiwanese officials visit Saudi Gazette
Somayya Jabarati, Saudi Gazette’s Deputy Editor-in-Chief, holds talks with Taiwan’s Director General Wu, Ching-Chung
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.
Turkey charges prime suspect in car bombings: report
Turkish authorities on Tuesday charged the prime suspect in the twin car bombings that left 51 people dead in a town near the Syrian border, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported.
Hezbollah sends new fighters to bloody Syria battle
Dozens of people, mostly combatants, have been killed in ongoing battles for the Syrian town of Qusayr, a watchdog said Tuesday, as Hezbollah sent new elite fighters to the rebel stronghold.
Death toll in Turkish balloon crash reaches 3
Officials say another Brazilian tourist has died of wounds sustained after a hot air balloon crashed to the ground, raising the number of tourists killed to 3.
Israel fires back at Syria after gunshots at its troops
Israeli troops shot at a target across the Syrian frontier on Tuesday in response to gunfire that struck its forces in the Golan Heights, the Israeli military said.
Imran Khan to leave hospital
Pakistani politician Imran Khan is to leave hospital on Wednesday, his party and medics said Tuesday, two weeks after breaking bones in his back in a fall at an election rally.
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).
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.
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
Bangladeshi, South 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 highest peak during good weather, Nepalese tourism officials said Tuesday.
Russia says two rebels killed in North Caucasus
Russian security forces killed two suspected militants in the North Caucasus during a night-time sweep in the region plagued by an Islamist insurgency, investigators said on Tuesday.
Obama to take first major Africa trip in late June
President Barack Obama will leave on a first African tour next month, visiting Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa, but his itinerary released on Monday bypasses Kenya, an ancestral homeland.
Myanmar jails 7 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.
Roadside bomb kills 6 policemen in Afghanistan
An Afghan official says a powerful roadside bomb has killed six policemen in the country's west.
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.
‘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
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.
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.
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.
Schneider Electric strives towards a greener Kingdom
Schneider Electric, a global enterprise in the field of energy management, unveiled their plans for a more eco-friendly Kingdom at a press conference at their Xperience Efficiency event on Monday.
CPC sponsors Industrial Innovation Award
Tawfiq F. Al-Rabiah, Minister of Commerce and Industries and Chairman of Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON),
MENA fastest growing e-commerce region
There’s a rapidly-growing e-commerce market across the Middle East and North Africa [MENA] region, according to an in-depth study of Visa Inc., one of the world’s leading payment solutions providers.
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”
