JEDDAH: The Council of Ministers yesterday highlighted Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s pioneering role in unifying Arab ranks and supporting Arab and Islamic causes in international
JEDDAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has launched a project entitled “The Sports, Culture and Tourism Meet” with the objective of developing cultural, sporting and tourist activities... Full Story
JEDDAH: Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, who was appointed deputy commander of the National Guard on Sunday, said he would continue his efforts to further strengthen the National Guard in all areas. Speaking... Full Story
RIYADH: Temporary marriages are forbidden in Islam, declared Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, grand mufti of Saudi Arabia, while answering a viewer’s question on Channel One of Saudi TV. Thinking
JEDDAH: The Jeddah Science Oasis (JSO), a center of knowledge and “edutainment” located in the heart of the city, is set to become a major tourist attraction. Prince Mishaal bin Majed,
JEDDAH: Jeddah Mayor Adel Fakieh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday with the National Water Company (NWC) Executive President Luay Al-Musallam to cooperate and coordinate in facilitating
JEDDAH: People who use installment scheme to purchase vehicles have complained their cars get damaged when they get repossessed. Some are calling on authorities to oversee the “repo” process
RIYADH: Four new cases of swine flu were identified yesterday bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Kingdom to 39, the Ministry of Health said. A Saudi man, 25, and a Saudi woman,
JEDDAH: The Ministry of Interior has issued new instructions to be followed by citizens and foreign residents while reporting loss of official documents, such as passports or residency permits, to
JEDDAH: The municipality-owned Jeddah Development and Urban Recreation Company will soon start constructing a network of fire hydrants in some parts of the historic center (Balad). Adnan Adas, head
JEDDAH: The Jeddah municipality awarded an SR2.5-million contract to conduct viability studies on the construction of either a bridge or an underground tunnel between north and south Obhur in north
RIYADH: Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation, which is co-chaired by Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel, has donated $131,000 to Alfanar's Vocational Training and Loans Program