The Ministry of Interior plans to use social media websites to inform the public about natural and other disasters in the event its systems break down, and to get information from people during such emergency situations. Majed Al-Hussein, director of the ministry’s strategic directorate, said the s

Riyadh: Construction workers based at stalled projects will now be allowed to transfer their sponsorship to new companies at the state's expense, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Labor on Tuesday. Labor Minister Adel Fakeih said that this is in accordance with a decision made by th

A man in Saudi Arabia divorced his wife because of her WhatsApp status, pan-Arab newspaper Al-Hayat reported. The husband claimed his wife had typed, “I pray to be patient enough to put up with you”, followed by his initials. “I called one of my relatives to check whether she was addressing me

Recent statistics issued by Al-Ahsa Municipality revealed an increase in sales of dates this current season, due to a rise in global and local manufacturing and manufactured exports. According to the report, 13,000 vehicles entered King Abdullah City for Dates for the auction, where 21 million kg w

The Kingdom’s regulations aim to provide equal opportunities for men and women, observed a Shoura Council member at a women’s day event in Riyadh on Sunday. Lubna A. Al-Ansary, a professor of family medicine and member of the Shoura Council, delivered a lecture at a function held at the French Emba

Security authorities have arrested 4,165 illegals during the past week in Madinah, Tabuk and Jeddah in different operations to curb illegal immigration in the country. Madinah police chief Maj. Gen. Abdul Hadi Al-Shahrani said the police were able to arrest 2,853 expatriates who have infringed on

Almost 10 percent of the Kingdom’s traffic accidents are caused by nodding off while driving, Dr. Ayman Karim, director of the Al-Noum Center in King Khaled National Guard Hospital, told local media. A recently released study analyzing traffic statistics supports Dr. Karim’s statement. The study fo

Sharm El Sheikh — Gulf Arab allies pledged a further $12.5 billion of investments and central bank deposits for Egypt at an international summit on Friday, a big boost to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi as he tries to reform the economy after years of political upheaval. The UAE, Kuwait and Saudi

Expatriates who are caught with expired residency visas will be immediately deported unless there is viable legal excuse, Director General of the Passport Department Maj. Gen. Suleiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya told local media. If expatriates do not renew their visa out of negligence, regulatory pr

Dubai — A flicker of hope is what might help these workers stay put in their accommodation without light and water for the next two to three months. The hope of getting their unpaid salaries and a ticket to get back home has brought back a slight smile on their strained faces despite the fact tha

Health Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb has urged his officials to provide the best health services to the guests of Allah who will be performing Haj during the forthcoming season. The minister made the comment while briefing key officials of his ministry on Monday during the first meeting of the Haj Prep

A total of 1,200 police officers have been deployed in the Western Region to arrest illegal workers, a senior police officer said on Tuesday. More officers would be deployed if necessary, said Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz Al-Sooli, director general of Makkah Police, at a press conference. Al-Sooli said th

Abu Dhabi: Over Dh10 million in debts of 150 inmates were settled by the Al Faraj Fund last year, the Ministry of Interior announced today (Monday). Additionally, financial allocations to 192 inmates’ families were given in the same period. Major General Dr Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretar

Labor Minister Adel Fakeih urged private sector companies and public sector institutions to focus on developing talents of local human resources. Representing Fakeih, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) Gov. Ali Al-Ghafis delivered the keynote address at the Third Edition of the Co

Wary of labor raids, several taxi drivers have stopped working. This development has led to a taxi shortage. Also, many taxi drivers refuse to ferry people to places that require passing security checkpoints. Many taxi drivers have not transferred their sponsorships to their respective employers. H

The Labor Ministry has reiterated that it is the right of foreign workers to keep their passports and official documents. “Anybody violating this rule will face serious penalties,” said Taysir Al-Mofraj, the ministry’s spokesman. According to him, holding on to employees’ passports does not guaran

Dubai - A $500 million ‘Museum of the Future’ that not only sees the future but also creates it, is Dubai’s newest tribute to mankind. Set to open in 2017, the strikingly designed iconic ‘Museum of the Future’ with sections to be built using 3D printing construction techniques is dedicated to fut

Saudi Arabia and South Korea signed five key accords on Tuesday in Riyadh including a plan to study the feasibility of building nuclear reactors worth SR7.5 billion across the country. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and South Korean President Park Geun-hye also held wide-ranging talk