JEDDAH: The Ministry of Education has not backed away from a trial to allow boys up to third year to study in private elementary schools for girls, a senior education official announced on Monday.

Only the GCC Power 2009 Conference and Exhibition gives participants the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the electricity and energy industry

Your invitation to the Riyadh Polo Club at the International Equestrian School, Malaz, Riyadh

So what about Riyadh 2036? Saudi’s not yet ready to handle sport’s premiere international gathering — for instance, what would female gymnasts wear? But for now, I can give you a preview of what things are like when people here gather to watch sports.

RIYADH — Remittances from Saudi Arabia’s estimated nine million mostly Asian foreign workers are soaring as the kingdom recruits more of them for its massive development plan, an economist said on Saturday.

Riyadh is preparing for its first taste of Canada as the ultra-luxury Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel introduces a one month Canadian festival celebrating the cuisine of the country.

e to buy handguns and other personal firearms openly for the first time after the Ministry of Interior said Saturday it will license privately owned gun shops.

Anyone over 25 with a clean criminal record and a bank guarantee of SR500,000 can apply to open a gun store, the ministry said. An official said the move is aimed in part at reining in the widespread illegal ownership of handguns and assault weapons.

Some of the biggest names in golf in the region will be coming down to Riyadh next week for the Saudi Oger Amateur Golf Championship at Dirab Golf Club.

The biggest tournament to be held at Dirab since the 28th Pan Rab Golf Championship in January 2008 was launched at a well-attended press conference Tuesday evening at the Radisson SAS Hotel Riyadh.

Riyadh’s Friday Brunch is now more than just a meal, as Hotel Al Khozama, A Rosewood Hotel introduces the city’s first themed brunch combining an entertaining atmosphere with high-end international cuisine.

Abu Dhabi Film Commission announces successful completion of third Circle Conference. (Middle-east-online.com) ABU DHABI – Abu Dhabi Film Commission today announced the successful completion of the third annual Circle Conference at the Intercontinental Abu Dhabi and the presentation of its Shasha Grant to female Saudi director Haifaa Al Mansour for her film Wajda. The Shasha Grant, [...]