No coronavirus death in Jeddah, says ministry
Health Ministry officials in Jeddah dismissed as “false” reports that said a woman died at a local hospital after she was infected with the coronavirus.
In Kuwait, when traffic violation results in deportation
Kuwait has deported hundreds of expats for traffic offenses in the past month, a report said on Sunday.
2,743 Makkah buildings given approval to house pilgrims
So far 2,743 licenses have been issued for buildings that will be used for Haj accommodation, according to the chairman of the Makkah Haj accommodation committee.
India, China to make new bid to end border row: Singh
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday he had agreed with his Chinese counterpart to make a new push to settle a long-running border row, pledging his commitment to "peace and tranquillity".
Kingdom, Philippines sign labor agreement
Filipino household service workers (HSWs) in Saudi Arabia can now enjoy more rights and better protection after the signing of a “historic” agreement between the Kingdom and the Philippines in Jeddah on Sunday.
Salman’s Turkey visit crucial: Official
Ersat Hurmuzlu, Chief Adviser to Turkish President Abdullah Gul, has stressed the great importance of the visit to Turkey by Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, in light of the crises in the region that require Saudi-Turkish coordination.
Pakistan holds repeat poll in Karachi despite killing
Under tight security, Pakistani officials Sunday held a repeat election in a district of violence-plagued Karachi, despite the killing of a senior politician in the city the day before.
Myanmar leader making landmark White House visit
Former general Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic diplomatic rehabilitation for his nation after years of international isolation.
Racing against time
Most foreign consulates in Jeddah are swamped with applications of their nationals who want to correct their status before the grace period ends.
‘Give priority to nation’s interests’
Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Management (PSCTM) celebrated the graduation of its third batch comprising 165
A strange request from SEC
WHAT can we do? I am personally in a dilemma regarding the decisions of officials who seek to cover up their substandard performances at the expense of our comfort, convenience and circumstances.
CITC’s provocative decisions
A MONTH has passed since the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) issued its provocative decision preventing free roaming on mobile calls.
Unrest erupts in Bangladesh's troubled garment hub
Bangladeshi police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at thousands of garment workers Monday as they demanded a wage hike at a protest in a manufacturing hub outside the capital Dhaka.
Rebels, army clash north of Goma in DRCongo
Rebels from the M23 movement and the army fought Monday just north of Goma.
Bird flu costs China industry $6.5b: state media
China's human H7N9 bird flu outbreak has cost the country's poultry industry more than 40 billion yuan.
Pakistan holds news conference to say can't end power blackouts
Two Pakistani ministers in charge of water and power explained what can be done to end power.
5 dead, 20 missing in China factory explosion
A blast at an explosives factory in eastern China has killed five people.
Afghanistan: Suicide bomber hits council building
Afghan officials say a suicide bomber has struck outside a provincial council building in the country's north, causing casualties.
Pakistan: Gunmen attack polio team, kill policeman
Officials say gunmen have killed a policeman who was guarding a polio vaccination team in northwestern Pakistan.
Saudi abaya brand goes international
On a starlit Jeddah night last week, businesswomen, co-workers, friends, family, admirers, and members of the media
Pakistan: A cautionary tale
I am writing with regard to the article “The two-state solution is not dead” by Uri Avnery (May 11). When trying to answer the question of a one-state or two-state solution to the problems faced by
IPL scandal
Indian Premier League 2013, whose games are watched by millions of cricket fans in India and around the world, is now in the news for all the wrong reasons.
We need good doctors
With regard to the report “More investment in health sector needed”(May 19), I would like to point out that doctors in private hospitals give unnecessary medicines to company patients.
23 Hezbollah fighters killed in Syria's Qusayr: watchdog
At least 23 members of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been killed fighting alongside regime troops in the Syrian town of Qusayr, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Monday.
Iraq: Car bombs in Basra kill at least 10 people
Iraqi officials say two car bombings in the southern city of Basra have killed at least 10 people and wounded 27.
Turkey: 1 killed, 24 injured after balloon crashes
An official says a hot air balloon has crashed in central Turkey, killing one person and injuring 24 others on board.
Syrian refugees face dire health risks: aid group
An international aid organization is appealing for more funds to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan, saying warmer weather will increase health risks due to lack of shelter, water and basic
Six held after truck carrying narcotic pills intercepted
The General Administration of Drugs Control (GADC) has foiled the smuggling of more than 6 million narcotic pills into
Boarding pass cancellation caused big loss: Passenger
The decision by an employee of Saudi Arabian Airlines to cancel a boarding pass issued to a passenger who was to fly to Dubai to sign important contracts reportedly cost his company millions of
New center to promote health tourism in India
India on Sunday launched an information center in Jeddah to provide guidance and assistance to people seeking
Gunmen storm Egyptian security post in lawless Sinai Peninsula
Gunmen stormed an Egyptian security forces base in the Sinai Peninsula at dawn on Monday and exchanged gunfire with forces inside the base before retreating, security sources said.
Syria gunfire hits Israel-occupied Golan: army
Shots fired from Syria hit the central Israeli-occupied Golan Heights overnight, a military spokeswoman said Monday morning, causing no harm or damage.
EU delays labeling of settlement’s products
The European Union has delayed a plan to label products made from West Bank settlements in European stores, a report said on Sunday.
Arsenal books Champs berth
Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season after edging Tottenham for fourth place in the
Nadal and Serena bag Rome trophies
After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.
Seven-up Broad leads England rout of NZ
Stuart Broad bowled England to victory in the first Test as New Zealand suffered a dramatic fourth-day collapse at
Oxbow spoils Orb’s treble bid
Oxbow won the 138th Preakness Stakes Saturday as heavily favored Kentucky Derby winner Orb finished fourth — his bid
Alaska grabs PBA crown
Playing catch-up for three quarters, the Alaska Aces suddenly exploded when it mattered most in the final quarter to
McCarthy throws shutout for 1st victory of year
Brandon McCarthy pitched a three-hitter for his first win since being struck in the head by a line drive last season,
Sharks bounce back against champs Kings
Logan Couture scored early in overtime to help the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Stanley Cup champion Los
Kingdom, Czech Republic to cooperate on common markets
The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) was host to a high-level business delegation from the Czech
Focus on firm to mitigate BYOD risk
The prevailing movement that is becoming popular in Saudi Arabia, labeled ‘Consumerization of IT’ or Bring Your Own
1.8m SMEs operating in Kingdom; 48% are said to be in trading
There are 1.8 million small and medium businesses in the Kingdom yet only 71% of which are actually operating.
SAIREC set to create real estate authority in Saudi Arabia
The 3rd Saudi International Real Estate Conference (SAIREC) opened Sunday.
GCC interiors spend to increase to $9.2 billion
Index International Design Exhibition and The Office Exhibition, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest and longest running interior design and fit out exhibition, announced GCC projects spent
200 chefs compete at top competition
Over 200 professional chefs, who work in five star hotels and restaurants in Jeddah, are competing here in the best chef competition that is devoted for the art of decorating the dining table.
Huda Beydoun
Using art as a means of addressing social concerns, the young artists of Saudi Arabia have helped play a large part in
Honeybees versus Croatia land mines
Mirjana Filipovic is still haunted by the land mine blast that killed her boyfriend and blew off her left leg while on fishing trip nearly a decade ago. It happened in a field that was supposedly
Bad hair day is nightmare for Paris Hilton
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Google Maps helps man find parents after 23 years
A Chinese man who was abducted as a child about 23 years ago said he was able to find his family with the help of Google Maps, upi.com reported.
Sunshine wanted to grow old with Cesar
Sunshine Cruz, prior to separating from husband Cesar Montano, said for 13 long years she endured a constant cycle of
