Official: One-fifth of firms fail to meet Nitaqat quotas
Twenty percent of private sector companies in Saudi Arabia are not meeting quotas for the employment of nationals.
Feminizing stores that sell women’s fashion has a price
TRADERS in women clothes and accessories are unanimous that ensuring their shops are staffed by women.
Kingdom detains 10 more in Iran spying case
Security authorities have arrested 10 more suspects for their alleged involvement in spying for Iranian intelligence services, spokesman of the Ministry of Interior said Tuesday.
Obama urges Myanmar to stop violence against Muslims
President Barack Obama urged the president of Myanmar on Monday to halt violence against a Muslim minority but praised economic and political reforms in the formerly pariah nation that is emerging as a US ally in China’s backyard.
Philippines boosts military to resist ‘bullies’
Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday announced a $1.8-billion military upgrade.
An achievement to celebrate
Graduation time is upon us and in just a few weeks, thousands of students Kingdom wide will be moving to the next phase of their lives. This is the moment for a gift, large or small, that will help launch them into their bright, shining futures.
Cheers for Palestinian film of love and betrayal
The tensions of Palestinian life under Israeli occupation exploded onto the screen at Cannes on Monday, where a tale of love and betrayal won a five-minute standing ovation.
‘Time is of the essence’
Philippine officials reiterated their call on Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia to take advantage of the three-month grace period and guidelines issued by the Saudi government.
Contradictions reign with 43 days left for expatriates
There are just 43 days left for expatriate employees, documented or not, to rectify their status. Yet contradictions continue to reign between what has been officially stated, what some officials say and what is actually happening on the ground.
Riyadh, Ankara further strengthen defense ties
Saudi Arabia and Turkey further strengthened their relations as the two countries signed a defense industrial cooperation accord here, Tuesday.
Mugabe signs new Zimbabwe constitution into law
President Robert Mugabe signed Zimbabwe's new constitution into law Wednesday, clearing the path to crucial elections later this year.
Friends of Syria meet as conflict escalates
Backers of the Syrian uprising were to meet in Amman with the opposition Wednesday to discuss a US-Russian proposal for peace talks, as the two-year conflict escalated close to the border with
Syria opposition urges all rebels to join Qusayr fight
Acting opposition chief George Sabra on Wednesday urged rebels across Syria to "rush to the rescue" of rebel stronghold Qusayr under assault by regime troops backed by Lebanon's Hezbollah fighters.
Top Syrian official due in Moscow for talks: report
Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Muqdad is due in Moscow Wednesday to hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on a planned peace conference on ending the conflict in Syria, the
Ahmadinejad slams ally's disqualification from Iran vote
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hit out Wednesday at a decision by the authorities to disqualify his close ally Esfandiar Rahim Mashaie from the next month's presidential election.
Four dead as clashes rage in Lebanon's Tripoli
At least four people have been killed in clashes in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, a security source told AFP, as fighting raged into a fourth day on Wednesday.
Gaza-Egypt crossing reopens after Sinai releases
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip reopened on Wednesday, five days after its closure by Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues, witnesses said.
Sinai kidnappers free Egypt security personnel: army
Kidnappers on Wednesday released three Egyptian policemen and four soldiers captured last week in the Sinai peninsula, the army said.
Bangladesh panel blames owner for disaster
The head of an official inquiry into last month's collapse of a Bangladesh factory complex said Wednesday the building's owner was the main culprit because he violated building codes.
US government taps GlaxoSmithKline for new antibiotics
The US government has signed an antibiotics development deal worth up to $200 million with GlaxoSmithKline to tackle the dual threats of drug resistance and bioterrorism.
France beefs up Africa, Middle East embassy security
France will invest about 20 million euros ($25 million) to increase security for diplomats and embassies in the Middle East and Africa after its mission in Libya was targeted by a car bomb in April,
FBI kills Florida man with suspected ties to Boston bomb suspect -NBC
An FBI agent shot and killed a Florida man with suspected links to the Boston Marathon bombings early on Wednesday, NBC News reported.
Pakistan court rejects Musharraf bail in judges' case
A Pakistani court Wednesday refused bail to former military leader Pervez Musharraf.
Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties
China's premier began a two-day visit to Pakistan on Wednesday.
Stockholm hit by worst riots in years
Hundreds of youths have set fire to cars and attacked police and rescue services.
Great achievement
Many congratulations to Raha Moharrak who made history by becoming the first Saudi women and the youngest Arab to reach the summit of Mount Everest the world’s highest mountain on Saturday, May 18.
Dark ages
This is in response to the article in Saudi Gazette (May 22) “Fixing our education system.”
Summer internships
The article in Saudi Gazette (May 22) “Fixing our education system.” It speaks volumes of the state of affairs of the system.
Confusion
This refers to the article “Confusion, panic grip expats” in Saudi Gazette (May 22).
A salute...
This refers to the article “Saudi officer imposes fine on cafeteria owned by mother” in Saudi Gazette (May 22).
Important
This is in response to the article in Saudi Gazette (May 22) “Israel excavates near Al-Aqsa Complex.”
Indian envoy offers services of volunteers to ministries
Indian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao met Deputy Minister for Interior Dr. Ahmed Al-Saleh here on Tuesday and discussed issues pertaining to the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia, according
Man uses wife’s name to steal cars
Undercover agents in Riyadh arrested a Saudi man who was allegedly involved in stealing and selling 24 vehicles using
RCCI to work on weekends to cope with expats' rush
The main office of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) will work on Thursdays and Fridays to cope with the rush of foreigners who need attestation services for documents to change
Omani injured in Makkah cylinder blast
An Omani national sustained severe burns in a gas cylinder explosion in Makkah Tuesday morning.
2,000 inmates in Jeddah transferred to new cells
The Jeddah Governorate Prison has moved 2,000 inmates from 30-year-old cells to new cells that were built in line with high prison standards and requirements.
Ministry decision sparks new debate on women’s sports
A number of female academics have said the Ministry of Education’s plans to introduce physical education at private schools for girls need exhaustive study as it is a sensitive issue.
Prince Alwaleed receives Malian Ambassador
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, receives Malian Ambassador Mohamed Mahmoud Ben Labat
Buriram, FC Seoul in last 8
Thai qualifiers Buriram United held off Uzbek giant Bunyodkor to reach the AFC Champions League quarterfinals Tuesday
Fergie bows out with manager of year award
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson capped his final season.
Li, Gatlin shine in Beijing
Long-jumper Li Jinzhe boosted his reputation as one of China’s greatest track and field hopes.
Anchoring of putters banned
Golf’s governing bodies approved a new rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four.
IPL must go on, rules India Supreme Court
India’s Supreme Court dismissed a petition Tuesday seeking to scrap the remaining matches of the country’s lucrative
Intxausti wins Giro stage
Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d’Italia Tuesday, and favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the
Fognini and Stakhovsky advance
Sixth-seeded Fabio Fognini of Italy overcame a sloppy first set to beat Marco Cecchinato 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the Nice Open Tuesday.
Indonesia runs into China in quarters
Luck was not on Indonesia’s side Tuesday as hours after suffering a crushing 5-0 defeat to China, it was drawn to meet
IMF: KSA’s fiscal position very strong
Saudi Arabia’s fiscal position is very strong, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.
Plea to establish supreme real estate authority
The 3rd Saudi International Real Estate Conference (SAIREC) concluded here on Monday with a call to establish a supreme authority for the real estate sector in the Kingdom.
Malaysia to expand trade ties with Saudi Arabia
The recent visit of Malaysian trade mission and the participation of 11 companies at the Saudi Food & Hotel and
Bahra Cables opens new plant for manufacturing of PVC conduits
Bahra Cables Co, a subsidiary of Construction Products Holding Company (CPC), has opened a new plant for manufacturing
InterContinental Al Jubail partners with Jubail Industrial College
InterContinental Al Jubail hotel, part of world’s largest hotel company (InterContinental Hotels Group), visited
GE reaffirms commitment to advancing healthcare
At Saudi Health 2013, GE Healthcare presented its latest medical innovations and broad portfolio of solutions
Citizen finds tank shell in backyard
While digging a hole in his backyard, a citizen was surprised to find a tank shell.
Arab expat shoots Asian worker instead of birds
An Arab expatriate was arrested by Yanbu Police for injuring an Asian worker.
Don’t you know who I am?
Security is so tight at the festival this year.
Kelly, Paulina join US ‘X Factor’ judges panel
Pop singer Kelly Rowland and Mexican singer-actress Paulina Rubio have signed onto “The X Factor” judging panel
SRK did not stop Deepika from promoting ‘YJHD’
Rumors have surfaced of Shah Rukh Khan asking Deepika Padukone to not be part of her upcoming film “Yeh Jawaani Hai
