Rebel minister who fled Yemen hit by shoe at news conference

AP 11/11/2018

CAIRO — A minister who served in Yemen’s rebel government before defecting to Saudi Arabia was struck by a shoe hurled by a Yemeni journalist at a news conference in Riyadh. Abdul-Salam Ali Gaber, who served as…

Saudi Arabia vows to retaliate if punished over missing critic

AFP 10/15/2018

Saudi Arabia warned it would retaliate against any sanctions imposed on the oil-rich kingdom over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as more Western companies distanced themselves from the Gulf State. US President Donald Trump has threatened…

With Putin watching, Russia routs Saudi Arabia in opener

AP 06/15/2018

Moscow — Vladimir Putin craves sporting glory, and he got another taste of it in the opening match of the World Cup. Russia ended a 16-year wait for victory in the tournament by routing Saudi Arabia 5-0…

Saudi Arabia lifts ban on cinemas — government

AFP 12/11/2017

Saudi Arabia on Monday lifted a decades-long ban on cinemas, part of a series of social reforms by the powerful crown prince that are shaking up the ultra-conservative kingdom. “Commercial cinemas will be allowed to operate in…

Saudi university to open driving school for women

AFP 10/01/2017

A university in Saudi Arabia has said it will open a driving school for women, in a first for the ultra-conservative country after a ban on women driving was lifted. “Princess Nourah University is preparing to set…

Capitol gives cash assistance to six OFWs

Izobelle T. Pulgo 12/12/2016

Six overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) received P20,000 in cash assistance from the Cebu provincial government on Monday morning after they were stranded in Saudi Arabia for eight months. They were Tristan Navaja, Leonardo Mangubat Palen, Jecky Tampus…

Saudi gov’t imposes ‘crazy’ hike in visa fees

10/22/2016

RIYADH – A seven-fold hike in visa fees to do business in Saudi Arabia risks deterring the foreign investment needed to transform its oil-dependent economy, diplomats and other sources say. But a senior Saudi business leader has…

PH, Saudi to negotiate over stranded OFWs

08/07/2016

Manila – The Philippines said on Saturday it would within days send government missions to Saudi Arabia to help thousands of jobless Filipinos left stranded across the kingdom after the plunge in oil prices. The first batch…

Obama, Gulf allies meet to intensify drive vs IS

04/22/2016

Riyadh – US President Barack Obama met Gulf leaders in Saudi Arabia yesterday to push for an intensified campaign against the Islamic State group, despite strains in ties with Washington. Making what is likely his final presidential…

Pilgrims death toll in Jordan bus crash rises to 16

03/17/2016

OFFICIALS say the number of Palestinian pilgrims killed in a bus accident in Jordan has risen to 16. The bus overturned late Wednesday near the border with Saudi Arabia. Initial reports said 14 passengers were killed and…

Violence so sad

Raymund Fernandez 01/06/2016

Watching the news these days, we cannot help but observe how the world seems to be turning more violent. Top of these is the recent increase of tension in the Middle East after Iranians ransacked the Saudi…

Saudi mishap victim had big dreams

Marc Eric Cosep, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/27/2015

“SHE was full of life. She had big dreams.” This is how Dr. Wamelaida Cornelio remembers her daughter Adhara Cornelio – Tan. Tan left for Saudi Arabia two months ago and worked as a dentist in Hayaty…

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