Saudi Tourism festivals line up to delight students during mid-year break
Author: RASHID HASSANThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490828619689782900 RIYADH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) and the Tourism Development Councils (TDCs) have lined up festivals geared toward students and parents during the mid-year school break. The festivals begin this weekend. “The mid-year vacation will witness 41 tourism festivals in various regions of the Kingdom,” SCTH said […]
Foundation laid for new US Consulate in Dhahran
Author: MOHAMMED RASOOLDEENThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490828619719783500RIYADH: The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new complex for the US Consulate General in Dhahran was held in the Eastern Province on Tuesday. “Today, we begin a new chapter in the longstanding historical relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia,” Consul General Mike Hankey said. “First established in the […]
A year after curbing its power, the Saudi religious police is deemed redundant by many
Author: ARAB NEWSThu, 2017-03-30 05:00ID: 1490827530429683000 JEDDAH: As Saudi Arabia marks the first anniversary of curbs placed on the religious police, people are taking to social media in an unprecedented way to criticize their previous behavior, stating they are better off without them. This week Saudi-based social media users celebrated the anniversary of the government’s decision to […]
Westbrook’s NBA record triple-double inspires Thunder’s win
Author: APThu, 2017-03-30 15:18ID: 1490865643154250500ORLANDO, Florida: Russell Westbrook had 57 points — the most in a triple-double in NBA history — 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-106 overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.Westbrook, a leading MVP candidate, led the Thunder to their largest comeback in team […]
Blackhawks beat short-handed Penguins 5-1
Author: APThu, 2017-03-30 15:12ID: 1490865296654223500PITTSBURGH: Artemi Panarin and Richard Panik started a four-goal first period for Chicago, and the Blackhawks moved closer to locking up the Central Division title with a 5-1 victory over the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Marcus Kruger and Marian Hossa also scored during an explosive first period as the Blackhawks moved nine […]
Kohli says Aussie friends comment overblown
Author: AFPThu, 2017-03-30 15:08ID: 1490865091064198500NEW DELHI: India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday downplayed controversial remarks about ditching Australian cricketers as friends, saying his comments were blown out of proportion and he remained on good terms with some players.Kohli, who captained India to victory in the emotionally-charged four-Test series, told reporters after the decisive Dharamasala match that he […]
Iranian club Esteghlal fined for laser-flashing fan misconduct
Author: APThu, 2017-03-30 15:00ID: 1490864565224170100KUALA LUMPUR: Iranian football club Esteghlal FC has been ordered to pay fines totaling $51,000 over the misconduct of its spectators who flashed laser beams at opposing players and the referee during two recent matches.The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) disciplinary committee also said Wednesday that if there are further similar breaches over the […]
Social media users have a field day over ‘hideous’ Cristiano Ronaldo statue
Author: ReutersWed, 2017-03-29 23:09ID: 1490847225703608900 FUNCHAL: When the island of Madeira on Wednesday renamed its airport in honor of its hometown hero Cristiano Ronaldo, all eyes were expected to be on the four-time world player of the year who is adored not only for his soccer skills but also his model looks. But grabbing attention instead was […]
‘Baywatch’ cast takes over CinemaCon
Author: ARAB NEWSThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490818498339197000LAS VEGAS: The cast of “Baywatch” took the CinemaCon stage Tuesday afternoon to preview the film for exhibitors and theater owners at the annual convention.Star Dwayne Johnson told the audience of theater owners and exhibitors that their movie is going to be the craziest, funniest R-rated comedy of the summer. Johnson called […]
Saudi Film Festival highlights socio-cultural issues
Author: SHAISTHA KHANThu, 2017-03-30 03:00ID: 1490818498209196400DHAHRAN: The fourth edition of the Saudi Film Festival in Dhahran is treating audiences to a host of creative films on various socio-cultural issues.As crowds gather to explore the country’s filmmaking talent, Arab News caught up with Ali Al-Kalthami, the director behind the film “Wasati.”The movie was screened in Los Angeles in […]
