Bahrain files lawsuit to dissolve party
Author: The Associated PressTue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488833363862580400DUBAI: Bahrain’s government filed a lawsuit Monday to dissolve a secular political party.The country’s Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Ministry accused Waad in a statement of “incitement of acts of terrorism and promoting (the) violent and forceful overthrow of (the) political regime.” The announcement, coming just a day after Bahrain’s Parliament approved […]
Algeria lady footballers wave red card at stigma
Author: AGENCE FRANCE PRESSETue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488832443752430100 ALGIERS: When Fathia was 7 years old, she would wait each day for classes to end, throw down her schoolbag and rush to play football with the boys from her neighborhood. Now in her 20s, Algerian international Fathia plays for all-female club Afak Relizane, where love for “the beautiful game” has […]
MODON announces solar power success in Riyadh's Third Industrial City
Author: SPATue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488883033067741300 RIYADH: The Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON) has announced that it has successfully run its administrative building in Riyadh’s Third Industrial City using solar-powered electricity. MODON said it is using 350 solar cells to produce an average of 558 kilowatts per hour. Third Industrial City sprawls over one million square meters and contains […]
Saudi Arabia denies Pakistani reports transgender women killed by police
Author: ReutersTue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488874340817251200RIYADH/PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Saudi Arabia denied on Tuesday claims by Pakistani activists that two transgender women from Pakistan were beaten to death in police custody after being arrested in Saudi Arabia along with more than 30 other members of the community.Reports of the deaths had been carried in Pakistani media and decried in an activists’ […]
King Salman’s talks in Asia embody Saudi Arabia’s deep relations
Author: ARAB NEWSTue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488841577063218500 RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif said the successful talks between King Salman and the leaders in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei have embodied appreciation, respect and the deep relations between the Kingdom and these countries. Briefing the Cabinet session at Yamamah Palace here Monday under his chairmanship, the crown prince said that […]
King Salman’s visit to Brunei ushers in new era: Envoy
Author: RASHID HASSANTue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488841577053218200 RIYADH: Brunei’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dato Yusoff Ismail, described King Salman’s visit to the sultanate as “significant” and adding a new dimension to bilateral ties, as it coincided with the 30th anniversary of their establishment. He said since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1987, Brunei and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed […]
Riyadh governor commends role of youths in building society
Author: Mohammed RasooldeenTue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488841577003217600 RIYADH: Positive roles for youths are vital for the development of a successful society, said Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Sunday. The governor was speaking at the inauguration of several projects worth SR458 million in Afif, with another SR1.2 billion in estimated projects in the pipeline in the same province. […]
Qassim governor inaugurates developmental projects in Al-Asyah
Author: ARAB NEWSTue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488841577033217900 QASSIM: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal visited Al-Asyah governorate to kick off developmental projects, including a technical college worth SR36 million. Prince Faisal and his entourage were welcomed by Mayor Mohammad Al-Ouraifi, citizens and chiefs of centers in the governorate, in addition to the members of the municipality council and the […]
Saudi Commerce Minister Al-Qassabi unveils initiatives to attract investments
Author: Mohammed RasooldeenTue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488841140563166800 RIYADH: Majid Al-Qassabi, minister of commerce and investment, announced a package of initiatives undertaken by his ministry in accordance with the NTP 2020 program. Al-Qassabi said the ministry has paid attention for improving the trade and investment environment in the Kingdom to make it more attractive for local and foreign investment through […]
500 Saudis to work for aerospace manufacturing and repairing
Author: Fouzia KhanTue, 2017-03-07ID: 1488841140603167100 JEDDAH: The Technical and Vocational Training Corp. (TVTC) group on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ALSALAM aerospace industry to train 500 young Saudi high school graduates for manufacturing and repairing programs. Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid, governor of TVTC, said the MoU is part of the group’s desire to strengthen […]
