Despite the adverse effects of smoking including the health hazards and economic costs, there are few signs the habit is on the decline. The Kingdom ranks fourth in the world when it comes to the import
Reacting to an article I wrote on the fire that broke out last week at a girls’ school in Makkah — fortunately there were no serious injuries — a reader drew my attention to an interesting fact. Most
For reasons it sees as objective, the Ministry of Labor refuses to introduce a minimum wage in the Kingdom. The idea of a minimum wage is of course part of the economies of most countries in the world.
At a time when people are being urged to conserve water in a desert country known for its meager water resources, some are trying to shift the blame to others. Last week, Crown Prince Abdullah
These days I read quite a lot of news stories about cultural functions being held here and there; we are also treated to pictures of the individuals involved in the activities. One of the most recent
Reports that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs had dissolved the Al-Haramain Charitable Foundation captured newspaper headlines last week. Al-Haramain was the largest philanthropic and humanitarian organization
Oil prices have risen to more than $50 a barrel with no indication the price will soon go down. At the same time, with demand continuing to surge, oil producers are finding themselves unable to cope.
A visit to a book fair organized by King Saud University has failed to convince me that even a respected and well-known educational institution has learned to appreciate women’s contribution and to
