Middle East
Why uprisings in Arab world are stage-managed
If we correlate the onset of the Arab Spring with the collapse of the US economy, then there is no doubt that the unrest...
Campaign for female driving in Saudi shifts gear
WOMEN MEMBERS OF SHOURA COUNCIL MEMBERS BACK THE CAUSE
By Ibrahim Nafee
JEDDAH — Three women members of Saudi Shoura Council have recommended that the ban...
Bahrain deports over 5,000 illegal foreign workers
MANAMA — Bahrain has deported over 5,000 illegal foreign workers since the start of the current year as authorities have intensified inspection campaigns.
As many as...
Low-cost Haj service to cost SR1,900
SERVICE TO BENEFIT DOOMESTIC PILGRIMIS, INCLUDING EXPATRIATES
By P K Abdul Ghafour
JEDDAH — The Saudi Haj Ministry announced on Tuesday that it has licensed 22...
Finding a husband biggest concern of Saudi women: poll
October 7, 2013
DUBAI – Not finding a husband, or ‘spinsterhood’ is one of the most pressing issues facing Saudi women, according to a survey...