Maharat Center for Cognitive and Skills Development held an open day function for 400 children here Thursday. The event, which was entitled “Maharat Day for reading, fun and joy”, was held as a commemoration of the 13th anniversary of the (...)
100 exhibitors showcase products, services at 3rd Women's Work Exhibition Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The 3rd Women's Work Exhibition was launched on March 26 under the theme “Capacity building … Aspirations of the Future” and lasted five days. It was (...)
Germany is a favored destination for Saudis for holidaying and seeking medical treatment in places like Munich, Frankfort and Stuttgart, representing 50 percent of the overnight stays from the entire GCC region.
This was stated by a visiting (...)
Saudi Arabia intends to construct a power plant some 500 kilometers from the sea as part of the Kingdom's effort to preserve the environment and achieve sustainable development.
This was stated by Abdul Rahman Gastaneyah, Director of the (...)
Arab ministers concerned with the affairs of meteorology and climate currently meeting in Jeddah announced in a statement Monday the establishment of a Council of Arab Ministers responsible for meteorology and climate.
The declaration was issued (...)
A Saudi expert in food trade feels that Saudi Arabia will experience a decline in various commodity prices during the next two years as a result of the return of agricultural production to its previous status, the increase of the stock of (...)
Several issues concerning health care in Saudi Arabia were addressed during a special ‘joint dialogue' event at Okaz headquarters here, Saturday.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeah, Minister of Health, was the guest of honor at the event organized by Okaz (...)
The third Gulf Environment and Sustainable Development Forum (GEF) entitled “Green Economy and Green CSR” kicks off at the Jeddah Hilton Sunday under the patronage of King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
A delegation from the Ministry (...)
A number of parents have expressed their irritation with the Directorate General of Jeddah Education for not making a clear decision about the suspension of classes in pubic and private schools on Tuesday, saying that many schoolchildren, including (...)
The 3rd International Faculty of Dentistry Conference (IFDC), organized by the Faculty of Dentistry at King Abdul Aziz University (KAUFD), witnessed the largest number of participants in its history, with nearly 2,000 attendees and approximately (...)
A new book entitled "Banks, Snakes and Ladders" by a Saudi author Mamdooh Al-Raddadi was officially launched here Friday during a signing ceremony at Virgin Mega Store on Tahliyah Street.
The book comprises 17 chapters and is designed as a guide to (...)
The 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of SOGS (Saudi Obstetric and Gynecological Society) titled “Challenges in Women's Health” is to be launched at the Jeddah InterContinental Hotel on Monday. More than 40 local and international speakers and experts (...)
Some 10 members of top UK companies, including four based here in Saudi Arabia, have convened Monday over a special reception at the residence of the Consul General of Britain Mohammed Shokat. The visit is part of the British Life Science Mission to (...)
For the first time in the Kingdom, an American puppet show called “Walls and Bridges” by noted American puppeteer Karen Konnerth was held here on March 5 at Al Shallal Theme Park. The show was part of the cultural activities organized by the (...)
Around 60 percent of divorce in the Kingdom usually occur in the first year of marriage, according to a recent study conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Affairs.
The study also revealed that approximately 80 percent of (...)
Saudi Arabia and other regional countries can secure a prosperous future by developing world class brands, spending time and money wisely on charity, and empowering the youth to use Internet social networking to impact positively on society.
These (...)
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Emir of Makah region, promised Monday to support a proposal to help young Saudi entrepreneurs start their businesses. This came during a youth dialogue session with six young Saudi business owners at JEF 2012.
The Prince (...)
Education in the Middle East is well below international standards, according to delegates at the Jeddah Economic Forum (JEF) on Monday.
This was the view of a number of panelists who participated in a discussion on the topic of regional (...)
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Emir of Makah region, promised Monday to support a proposal to help young Saudi entrepreneurs start their businesses. This came during a youth dialogue session with six young Saudi business owners at JEF 2012.
The Prince (...)
Education in the Middle East is well below international standards, according to delegates at the Jeddah Economic Forum (JEF) on Monday.
This was the view of a number of panelists who participated in a discussion on the topic of regional (...)
The 12th Jeddah Economic Forum (JEF 2012) under the theme “Beyond Borders, Building Tomorrow's Economies Today” started here Saturday at the Jeddah Hilton under the patronage of King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Minister of Commerce (...)
Turkish tradition and Islamic art came together as a renowned artist from Turkey opened his first exhibition in the Kingdom on Feb. 28.
Imsail Acar mounted a solo gallery featuring 43 of his paintings at the Consulate General of Turkey here until (...)
Junkyards here dealing in second-hand spare parts are still making good profits because of the recent 35 percent hike in the prices of genuine spare parts, but some have been affected by the Kingdom's ban on the import of used spare parts and cars (...)
The Indonesian government says its demands for International Labor Organization (ILO) protection for its domestic workers in Saudi Arabia are “normal and reasonable”.
In a recent telephonic interview with Saudi Gazette, Hendrar Bramodu, Indonesian (...)
The government of the United Kingdom seeks to consolidate and grow business ties with the Saudi government and private sector, said David Wootton, Lord Mayor of London.
Interviewed on Saturday by the Saudi Gazette at a reception at the home of (...)