Saudi Arabia halts Brazilian beef and poultry imports over food safety fears
Author: ReutersThu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490256333129356300 DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has stopped beef and poultry imports from four Brazilian companies over concerns about food safety after accusations that individuals had been bribed to allow sales of rotten and salmonella-tainted meats. Following a two-year investigation of Brazil’s meatpacking industry, police have accused more than 100 people, mostly health inspectors, of taking […]
Shoura asks GACA to make Saudi airports among top ranks globally
Author: ARAB NEWSThu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490219037484347800RIYADH: The Shoura Council asked the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) Wednesday to establish a strategic vision to make Saudi airports among top ranked globally, achieve competitiveness, ensure safety and serve customers in the best manner.This came in a decision of the Council after comments made by members on a report presented […]
Crown prince presides over Civil Defense Council meeting
Author: ARAB NEWSThu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490219037554348400RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif presided over the 9th meeting of the Civil Defense Council, held in his office here on Wednesday. Prince Mohammad expressed satisfaction with the level of security, stability and prosperity enjoyed by the country, and with the efforts exerted by the members of the Civil Defense Council, their […]
Prince Miteb opens Patient Safety Forum at National Guard
Author: Mohammed RasooldeenThu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490219037504348100RIYADH: National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah inaugurated on Tuesday the Seventh Patient Safety Forum in Riyadh, saying his ministry is keen on maintaining the best standards in patient safety and disseminating information via a comprehensive awareness program.More than 3,000 participants, six international speakers and local speakers attended the forum, where 120 […]
KSRelief signs program to treat dengue fever cases in Yemeni provinces
Author: ARAB NEWSThu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490219037424347500 RIYADH: King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid has signed here an executive program agreement with Al-Awn Foundation for Development for the treatment of dengue fever cases in six Yemeni provinces, Saudi Press Agency said. Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabia, adviser at the Royal Court and general supervisor of the Center, […]
IDB Public-Private Partnership Forum held in Riyadh
Author: RODOLFO C. ESTIMO JR.Thu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490219037374347200RIYADH: The first Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Public-Private Partnership Forum got underway on Wednesday at the Al Faisaliah Hotel.Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, who is also IDB governor for Saudi Arabia, delivered the keynote address.Islamic Development Bank (IDB) President Bandar Hajjar said the forum, held under the theme “Challenges, […]
Young Saudi nurses struggle with expectations versus reality of the job
Author: AISHA FAREEDThu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490218979944338400 JEDDAH: Young Saudi nurses have difficulties reconciling their expectations working in a hospital with the reality of long hours, intense work and social and family pressures. Two Saudi nurses presented a study they conducted on intern nurses and the difficulties they face during their internship, which sometimes lead young women to leave […]
Make Pakistan cradle of peace, progress
Author: Arab NewsThu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490218590454277800 On the auspicious occasion of Pakistan Day, I wish to greet the entire nation. Each year, the day serves to remind us to nurture and uphold those ideals, principles and lofty goals that inspired Muslims of the subcontinent to forge unity in their ranks and become one to realize their dream. On […]
Pakistan now on the road to progress
Author: Arab NewsThu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490218590224277200 March 23 is an unforgettable day of our national history. The Muslims of South Asia were striving for an identity since long but they did not have any destination before them. It was this day, which converged our vision, not only for a destination but we were also able to achieve that […]
A landmark day in the history of Pakistan
Author: Muhammad Hassan WazirThu, 2017-03-23ID: 1490218590554278100Today, we are celebrating the 77th National Day of Pakistan with zeal and fervor both inside and outside the country. On this auspicious occasion, I convey my sincere felicitations to our community living in Saudi Arabia and around the world. March 23, 1940, was a landmark day in the history of our […]
