DUBAI: A new generation in Saudi Arabia is doing its best to transform the country, and there is a greater tendency among young Saudis based in the West to return, according to a seasoned analyst of Middle East affairs. Norman T. Roule, CEO of Pharos Strategic Consulting LLC, which focuses on the Arab Gulf states and…
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is hosting “Ambassador’s Choice: Screening of Films,” an annual diplomatic film festival where movies from a number of countries are screened every evening. The 8th edition of the festival was inaugurated on Dec. 5 at the embassy’s auditorium. Indian politician Suresh Prabhu, who is visiting the Kingdom, was the guest…
Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s rights body underscores role of youth in progress JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) called on all member states to bolster their efforts to integrate the role of youth in achieving the goals of sustainable development. In a statement issued on Tuesday marking the “International…
Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s rights body underscores role of youth in progress JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) called on all member states to bolster their efforts to integrate the role of youth in achieving the goals of sustainable development. In a statement issued on Tuesday marking the “International…
RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah bin Mufreh Al-Dhayabi has been the president of Tabuk University since October 2017. Prior to that, he was the deputy head of educational affairs at King Abdul Aziz University (KAU) in Jeddah, where he served in the position for one year. He has also been the chairman of the promotion and job…
RIYADH: Alessandra Capodiferro, director of the National Roman Museum, on Monday, expressed pride that her museum was hosting the exhibition “Roads of Arabia: Masterpieces of Antiquities in Saudi Arabia Across the Ages.” The exhibition, which was inaugurated by Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah on Nov. 26, has already been hosted by a number of…
RIYADH: Alessandra Capodiferro, director of the National Roman Museum, on Monday, expressed pride that her museum was hosting the exhibition “Roads of Arabia: Masterpieces of Antiquities in Saudi Arabia Across the Ages.” The exhibition, which was inaugurated by Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah on Nov. 26, has already been hosted by a number of…
Startup of the Week: Wayakit, the biotech firm helping travelers beat odors and stains JEDDAH: Wayakit is a biotechnology start-up incubated by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). KAUST Ph.D students Sandra Medina and Luisa Javier are avid travelers who have come up with a pocket-sized product that deals with both odors and…
JEDDAH: A relieved Jeddah Eagles team claimed victory in the Jeddah Women’s Football League with a final-match victory over arch-rivals Miraas.The Eagles were one-point leaders on the league table going into the last match of the season on Friday and needed a win to ensure triumph in the league. Coach Bireen Sadagah, 31, said she is…
RIYADH: The UN e-commerce index ranked Saudi Arabia among the top 10 countries in the e-commerce sector. The index, issued by the UN Conference on Trade and Development, ranked the Kingdom 49th in the global ranking, rising three places in the general index. The report indicated that the improvement achieved by the Kingdom came from…
RIYADH: The UN e-commerce index ranked Saudi Arabia among the top 10 countries in the e-commerce sector. The index, issued by the UN Conference on Trade and Development, ranked the Kingdom 49th in the global ranking, rising three places in the general index. The report indicated that the improvement achieved by the Kingdom came from…
From the king and top-level Saudi government officials to everyday Saudi citizens, all are united in condemning the attack on a US Navy base in Pensacola, Florida, calling it as “un-Islamic” and barbaric. The shooting of three Americans by a Saudi gunman was an individual attack that does not represent the Kingdom’s people, it has…
From the king and top-level Saudi government officials to everyday Saudi citizens, all are united in condemning the attack on a US Navy base in Pensacola, Florida, calling it as “un-Islamic” and barbaric. The shooting of three Americans by a Saudi gunman was an individual attack that does not represent the Kingdom’s people, it has…
From the king and top-level Saudi government officials to everyday Saudi citizens, all are united in condemning the attack on a US Navy base in Pensacola, Florida, calling it as “un-Islamic” and barbaric. The shooting of three Americans by a Saudi gunman was an individual attack that does not represent the Kingdom’s people, it has…
UNITED NATIONS: Political challenges facing Arab countries took center stage at a series of meetings attended by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Abdullah bin Yahya Al-Muallami.A meeting of the UN Arab Group chaired by Algeria’s Permanent Representative, Sofiane Mimouni, focused on issues of common concern, including Palestine.Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s foreign minister, briefed…
The Saudi marketplace Souk Al-Majlis, or the Divan Heritage Souk, is part of the old town of Al-Maznab and lies 7 kilometers from the urban center of the city in Al-Derah district. Al-Maznab township itself is located in southeastern Qassim province and covers an area of about 2 square kilometers. It contains more than 380 houses of…
RIYADH: Overcoming global challenges to generate new opportunities for economic growth and job creation on Thursday topped the agenda as Saudi Arabia held its first official event in the runup to hosting the G20 summit of world leaders. Welcoming delegates to the Saudi G20 Finance Track symposium, in Riyadh, the Kingdom’s Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan…
RIYADH: For 46 years, Richard Bodeker was devoted to turning Saudi Arabia into a lush garden. The architect landscaper recently passed away, but his green print lives on as he is celebrated for his loving work. Gardening runs deep in the family as both he and his wife’s family are in the profession. Bodeker considered himself…
RIYADH: For 46 years, Richard Bodeker was devoted to turning Saudi Arabia into a lush garden. The architect landscaper recently passed away, but his green print lives on as he is celebrated for his loving work. Gardening runs deep in the family as both he and his wife’s family are in the profession. Bodeker considered himself…
Recent archaeological discoveries highlight Saudi Arabia as ‘a cradle of human civilizations,’ Rome conference told RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has become a leader in the field of archaeological research in the past five years, a major exhibition in Rome was told. Abdullah Al-Zahrani, director-general of archaeological research and studies at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and…
