RIYADH: Prince Salman, minister of defense, said in Riyadh Saturday night that the late King Abdul Aziz, a great visionary leader of Saudi Arabia, has been a source of inspiration for citizens and rulers of this country. He said King Abdul Aziz was a leader of masses and a great statesman, who knew well about the complexities of politics, economy, foreign relations and how to exploit the natural resources of the country for the benefit of people.
AMMAN/MUNICH/WASHINGTON: Jordanian Islamists on Sunday called on Muslims and Arabs to boycott Russian and Chinese products after the two countries vetoed a UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria's regime over bloodshed.
RIYADH: The Ministry of Health (MoH) and the General Directorate of Passports (DGP) have announced the launch of an electronic health certificate system.
International media reported last week that Rep. Diane Black got an up-close look at gender segregation in Saudi Arabia. The Congresswoman came to Riyadh on an official visit with eight other House members, including three other women. When the lady lawmakers asked to use the bathroom after a lengthy discussion, they ran into an unexpected challenge: No women's restroom! "It was kind of like, hmm, OK, I've heard about oppression, but really there are just some things that are natural and biological," Black said with a laugh in an interview last week.
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