Arab women at the top of European governments
Over the past few years, women of Arab origins have been appointed to important positions in European political life. In this report, we will...
Law changes focus on women and children
The Shoura Council has backed a proposal to amend current health care legislation to ensure more comprehensive care for women and children.
The proposal filed...
UAE, Israel health ministers agree to enhance cooperation on health
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates and Israel on Monday agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the health sector following an accord between...
Riyadh's $22.5 billion Metro project "on track", says governor
A $22.5 billion urban rail and bus system for the congested Saudi Arabian capital is on track, Riyadh's governor said Wednesday, as other projects...
Iranian champion wrestler Navid Afkari executed – state media
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Iran's champion wrestler Navid Afkari has been executed after being convicted of stabbing to death a security guard during anti-government...
Black belt Lina empowers fellow Jordanian women
Taekwondo black belt Lina Khalifeh started teaching self-defence to Jordanian friends in her parents' basement in 2010 after one of them confided that her...
$7 million worth of fake medicine seized across Asia
Interpol seized counterfeit drugs worth $7 million in September in an operation encompassing 13 Asian countries, the international police organisation said Monday.
Medication including antibiotics,...
Russia's Lavrov says U.S. must work with Assad to fight Islamic State
Russia's Lavrov says U.S. must work with Assad to fight Islamic State
(Recasts with Lavrov comments) MOSCOW, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei...
King Salman center launches plan to develop youth skills
The King Salman Youth Center (KSYC) has launched a new initiative called the Khattet Plan, which seeks to rehabilitate young people by training them...
Cigarettes off Saudi shelves amid price rise speculation
Cigarettes had disappeared from the shelves in some Saudi cities on Sunday amid speculation on social media that the government was about to raise...
