New study: it will soon be 'too hot' to live in some parts of...
There's an old Jon Stewart stand-up bit about spending time in Arizona during the height of summer, and the cooling nozzles built into some...
Dubai's authorities issue fatwa against WiFi theft
Dubai's top religious authorities say that stealing WiFi from your neighbor would not be proper Islamic conduct.
That's according to a religious edict — known...
Female genital mutilation to be criminalized in Sudan
Sudan is working to criminalize the widespread practice of female genital mutilation after the transitional government approved a landmark draft law.
Under the proposed amendment...
Instagram fights misinformation over Coronavirus
In a step to stop the spread of misinformation on the image-centric social network, Instagram said Tuesday it was ramping up efforts to promote...
Saudi Arabia: "Muqeem" New Resident Identity Card introduced
The Passport Department has started issuing the new identity card, Muqeem, for expats.
However, the department has denied a report on MBC.net that the card...
Ambitious Saudi economic reforms up against 'vested interests'
Saudi authorities will have to confront a range of vested interests if they hope to pull off an ambitious plan to diversify the economy...
Turkish rap artist acquitted of inciting drug use
A court in Istanbul has acquitted a rap musician of the charge of inciting drug use in his song lyrics and video clips.
Sercan Ipekcioglu,...
6 New Cases of MERS reported in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia reported Sunday six new cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome, the latest sign of a spreading viral disease ahead of an annual...
Saudi women to be delivered passports without consent of male guardians
The Shoura Council is planning to table a proposal for discussion on whether to allow Saudi women be issued passports without the consent of...
Burial traditions clash with Coronavirus fears in the Middle East
Religion and customs across the Middle East and part of South Asia, that require speedy burials in the largely Muslim region have clashed with...
