Cabinet acts to regulate media content
The Council of Ministers on Monday entrusted the General Commission for Audiovisual Media to regulate the content in all outlets of media so as to protect society from the spread of pornography.
Gene mapping project to help fight chronic ailments: Muqrin
Saudi Arabia has launched a genetic code mapping project aimed at identifying the basis of chronic diseases prevalent in the Kingdom.
Hagel in Riyadh
Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, receives at his palace in Riyadh on Monday evening US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.
Burden of pain
A man carries a wounded girl who survived what activists say was an air strike by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in Aleppo’s Al-Ansari Al-Sharqi neighborhood on Monday.
16 honored with Arab Woman Awards 2013
Arab Woman Awards UAE 2013 winners were announced at a gala reception here. The awards ceremony which was attended by 350 women from the seven Emirates got underway with a special video speech from the patron of the awards.
King Khaled Prize winners felicitated
King Khaled was a truthful and devoted man with good intentions, Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, deputy premier and minister of defense, said here on Sunday evening.
Manfuhah’s problem is its poverty
During the last two decades, the capital's southern district of Manfuhah has become infamous among Saudis for being a center of crime and vice.
Saudi Arabia tackles rising water demand challenges
Saudi Arabia’s rapidly rising population, urbanization and industrial development and large investments in social and physical infrastructure, have exerted demand pressure on the existing water resources, the National Commercial Bank said in its report on “Balancing Water and Food Security Against Rising Water Demand Challenges in the Kingdom”.
Foreign worker riot shocks Singapore
Singapore faced shocking scenes of burning cars and littered streets Monday following a riot by South Asian workers in the worst outbreak of violence in more than 40 years in the tightly controlled city-state.The hour-long fracas on Sunday night, triggered when an Indian construction worker was struck and killed by a private bus in the Little India district.
New party’s gains leave Delhi leadership unclear
A new political party pledging to sweep corruption from the Indian capital made surprising gains in state elections.
Don’t reject emergency cases, hospitals told
All hospitals must admit and provide healthcare services to emergency cases brought in by ambulances regardless of the nationality of the patient.
MOL: Businesswomen can recruit housekeepers now
The Ministry of Labor has approved a decision allowing female college professors and employees to recruit housekeepers, an Arabic daily reported quoting a senior ministry source.
Manila bans worker deployment to Yemen
The Philippines on Monday banned its citizens from taking up new jobs in Yemen, following a militant attack which killed dozens including seven Filipino medical workers.
Islamic heritage sites identified for preservation
The projects for the preservation of historical and Islamic sites will be outlined soon now that all significant sites in Makkah and Madinah have been identified.
Employee motivation high in KSA
Three-quarters of KSA’s working population feel motivated at work, according to the recent Bayt.com Career Aspirations in the Middle East and North Africa survey.
Deep appreciation
With reference to the article "Let’s be grateful" (Dec. 9), definitely I appreciate the initiative of some students, citizens and expatriates in showing their gratitude toward the streets cleaners
Work ethics
The article "The ethics of productivity at work" by Mahmoud Ahmad (Dec. 9) should strike a right note among workers not only in the government but also in the private sector, particularly those who
Reason must prevail
Reading the article “South Korea expands air defense zone after Chinese move” (Dec. 8) gives one an insight into China’s provocative actions against countries with which it has territorial disputes.
Turkish PM on uncertain footing as polls loom
After dominating Turkish politics for a decade, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is entering election season on uncertain footing.
Experts to thrash out workings of Iran nuke deal
Technical experts from Iran, world powers and the UN atomic watchdog were due to start working out on Monday the nuts and bolts of implementing last month’s landmark nuclear deal.
Egypt tunnel blockade takes toll on Gaza business
Mohammed Al-Telbani, owner of one of Gaza’s biggest food factories, is the sort of businessman plucky enough to thrive
Syria opposition leader says to visit Russia
Syrian opposition leader Ahmad Jarba said in Kuwait on Monday he would visit Russia at Moscow’s invitation, but gave
3 days of violence rattles Turkey-Kurd peace process
The peace process between Turkey and Kurdish rebels appeared fragile on Monday after three days of violent confrontations rocked the Kurdish southeast.
Newspaper sues Erdogan in ‘treason’ row
A Turkish newspaper said Monday it plans to sue Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a “treason” row that has highlighted political tensions in the country.
Cairo recovers looted statue
The Egyptian authorities have recovered a Pharaonic statue looted from a museum that was ransacked during unrest touched off by the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi this summer.
Case of Haia chase victim ‘still pending’
The case of a man who died in an accident in Baljurashi after a high-speed chase involving police and members of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice is still pending,
Road rage needs to end
The performance of those tasked with manning traffic on our streets leaves a lot to be desired.
Will you marry a girl on scholarship?
During a TV program aired on a Saudi channel, the presenter asked men in a shopping mall if they would agree to marry a girl who is on a scholarship.
Teacher knocks young student unconscious
A middle school student was hospitalized after allegedly being knocked unconscious by his teacher.
Madinah Museum typifies cultural façade of the city
Prince Sultan Bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), Monday opened the Madinah Museum at the refurbished Hejaz Railway Station here.
Crackdown on use of phones while driving
Traffic authorities have started cracking down on drivers’ reckless behavior, mainly mobile phone use.
Promoting volunteerism in Saudi society
The view of volunteerism for youth in the Arab world as a mere pastime or an optional activity to be done in free time
Bangladesh's highest court halts execution of top Islamist
Bangladesh's highest court on Tuesday halted the execution of a top Islamist just 90 minutes before he was set to become the first person executed for war crimes during the country's bloody
Tech giants urge US to limit surveillance
Eight leading US-based technology companies on Monday called on Washington to overhaul its surveillance laws.
Pentagon chief warns Pakistan leaders over border protests
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Pakistani leaders.
Ten dead as Indonesia train collides with fuel tanker
A commuter train collided with a fuel tanker in the Indonesian capital Jakarta Monday, killing at least 10 people and
Mandela funeral: The ‘world is coming’
South Africa struggled Monday to meet the unprecedented logistical challenge of hosting close to 100 world leaders
UN worries aid has not reached Philippine victims
The United Nations is investigating reports that aid has yet to reach remote parts of the Philippines a month after a
Japan PM ratings slide after state secrets act
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe slid in opinion polls after his ruling coalition steamrolled through parliament a tough secrecy act that critics fear could muzzle media and allow
World Cup trophy in Riyadh
Saudi officials and FIFA representative former Argentinian footballer and international coach Gabriel Calderon (L)
Ronaldo, Ribery and Messi for Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo were Monday shortlisted for this year’s Ballon d’Or.
Champs set for some much-needed drama
The Champions League is set for some much-needed drama this week.
Campbell held in fixing probe
Former English Premier League striker DJ Campbell has been arrested as part of a spot-fixing investigation, his club
Shocking fan violence mars end of Brazil championship
Dozens of fans fought a savage battle on the terraces at a Brazilian championship match Sunday, interrupting play for
Johnson steals Tiger’s thunder
Zach Johnson prides himself on his competitive spirit and he came up with the goods in triumphant style after going
Waqar, Gilchrist inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame
Pakistan’s pace bowling great Waqar Younis and former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist were Monday inducted into
Alkhabeer Capital buys majority stake in Express
Alkhabeer Capital has successfully acquired a majority shareholding in Express Publishing and Investment Limited
Saudi construction sector outperforms others in Q3
Saudi Arabia’s construction sector has emerged the best performing GDP component for the year.
Foodex Saudi reflects booming local market
The first Foodex Saudi exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Fuhaid, Saudi Deputy Minister of
Mobily trains Saudi women in maintenance of smartphones
Mobily launched a program for smartphones maintenance for Saudi girls in collaboration with the National Specialist
Dabbagh plans to sell 19% stake in Petromin ahead of IPO in 2015
Dabbagh Group, headquartered in Jeddah, is planning to sell a 19 percent stake in its lubricants business Petromin ahead of a potential public offering of the unit in 2015, banking sources aware of
Abu Dhabi’s project spending to reach over $100 billion until 2020
Abu Dhabi’s project spending could balloon to over $100 billion in the next seven years as the government ramps up
‘Suleiman the Magnificent’ reconquers Arab world, Balkans
Can a smash TV soap bring closure for historical wrongs and succor from contemporary turmoil? Check out a Turkish
Akshay Kumar attends a motorcycle safety awareness rally in Mumbai
Indian Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar attends a motorcycle safety awareness rally in Mumbai on Sunday.
Newlyweds murder man for fun
A newlywed couple in Pennsylvania killed a man.
Jennifer’s participation in ‘Arabs Got Talent’ questioned
Jennifer Grout from Massachusetts lost the top spot to Sima dancing group in the "Arabs Got Talent."
