National Day reflections on great strides forward in education
“If you build it, they will come.” This is an often-quoted business mantra that rings true in many walks of…
70 dead in latest ‘tragic’ shipwreck, off Syria coast: UN agencies
GENEVA — The bodies of 71 migrants have reportedly been recovered following another shipwreck in the Mediterranean, off the coast…
For 1st time, Twitter replaces admiration emoji with Saudi Arabia’s flag on 92nd National Day
RIYADH — Twitter, the popular social networking site has replaced the admiration emoji with the flag of the Kingdom of…
Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge Finally Begins (Longest in Southeast Asia)
The longest bridge in the Philippines and even in Southeast Asia, the Bataan-Cavite Interlink bridge finally begins according to the…
Crown Prince, US officials discuss energy security in Jeddah
JEDDAH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed with US officials energy security and investment in the Partnership for Global…
Two injured citizens in Thailand airlifted to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Bangkok transferred two citizens by medical evacuation aircraft from Thailand to…
Pangasinan wants Salt Law amended
LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN: Gov. Ramon Guico 3rd has called on Pangasinan representatives to file a bill that will amend the Act…
Saudi Arabia supports Global Fund to Fight AIDS with $39 million
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia will provide additional support to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis…
SC grants tax compromise deal
THE Supreme Court has approved the judicial compromise agreement between the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Oriental Assurance…
Farm pest takes center stage in cookfest
TUGUEGARAO CITY: Once regarded as a farm pest, the rice eel, (Monopterus albus) locally known as “kiwet,” took center stage…