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Arab News - Oct 28 4:09 PM
With technology opening the new doors of communication and the distribution of news and information, ArabNews Online is not bound by physical limitations. ArabNews Online is published by ArabNews from its offices located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is now available to readers around the globe.Saudi Arabia confirms threat to oil facilities Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 8:11 AM
Top world oil exporter Saudi Arabia said on Friday it was taking measures to protect its oil and economic installations from a "terrorist threat."US Ready to Help Saudi Arabia Defend Oil Facilities Voice of America - Oct 27 3:16 PM
The United States says it is ready to help Saudi Arabia defend its oil facilities against terrorist threats, following a statement by the British navy asking merchant shippers to be on alert for suspicious vessels or activity in the Persian Gulf region.United States assesing situation in Saudi Arabia New Kerala - Oct 28 12:21 AM
Washington, Oct 28: Declining to comment on the specific steps put in place to meet the terrorist threats to oil installations and facilities in Saudi Arabia, the US has said it was constantly assesing the situation in the Middle East and would do "whatever it could" if there was a request from the Saudi government.U.S. says ready to help Saudi Arabia if needed Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 27 10:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is ready to help ally Saudi Arabia fight any threats from al Qaeda, which recently said it planned to attack Saudi oil facilities, the State Department said on Friday.CIA chief meets Saudi king after Gulf terror alert AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 28 12:24 PM
CIA director Michael Hayden reportedly personally delivered a message from US President George W. Bush to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah.CDL tug boat for Saudi Arabia Daily News - Oct 27 1:34 PM
COLOMBO: Colombo Dockyards Limited (CDL) last week Delivered the first ever Tug Boat built for overseas markets to Saudi Arabia for one of the most prestigious vessel owners and operators A.A. Turki Corporation.Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Signs Agreement With SCP (Saudi Arabia) [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 27 7:00 AM
Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., announced that Zydena, its new oral tablet for erectile dysfunction will be distributed in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and Qatar under a supply and distribution agreement with SCP.Oil prices up over Saudi terror scare AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 1:25 PM
World crude prices firmed after news of a potential terrorist threat to energy installations in the Gulf and specifically in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer.US assesing situation in Saudi Arabia The Times of India - Oct 27 10:05 PM
The US has said it was constantly assesing the situation in the Middle East and would do 'whatever it could' for the Saudi govt.Navies help keep guard on Saudi oil facilities Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 11:00 AM
Coalition naval forces are helping to guard vital oil installations in top exporter Saudi Arabia as part of heightened security following an al Qaeda threat last month, naval sources said on Friday.Fraud alleged in British-Saudi arms deal UPI - Oct 28 5:52 AM
LONDON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Britain scrambled to recover secret documents suggesting an $82 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia was corrupted by price gouging, it was reported Saturday.Oil volatile after possible Saudi threat CNN Money - Oct 27 3:46 AM
Crude prices rise as Britain's Royal Navy said it was deploying forces to counter a possible threat to an oil export terminal in Saudi Arabia.Oil prices up over Saudi terror scare Financial Express - Oct 28 9:27 AM
NEW YORK, Oct 28 (AFP): World crude prices firmed yesterday after news of a potential terrorist threat to energy installations in the Gulf and specifically in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer.Oil shock absorber costing Saudi Arabia $1bn a year Gulf Times - Oct 26 1:11 AM
LONDON: The cost of keeping spare oil output capacity ready to plug any gaps in global supply is costing Saudi Arabia more than $1bn a year. After reducing output in line with an Opec agreement to trim supplies last week, Saudi Arabia s spare oil capacity will reach around 2.5mn bpd in November.Saudi Arabia will soon be a malaria-free country Khaleej Times - Oct 25 8:19 PM
JEDDAH Saudi Arabia will soon be malaria-free due to the successful public campaign and the efforts extended by government agencies in fighting the disease, according to Health Minister Dr Hamad Al Manie.Saudi Arabia: SCT Seeks to Promote Riyadh as Tourism Hub Zawya - Oct 27 10:27 PM
RIYADH, 28 October 2006 -- The Supreme Commission for Tourism (SCT) said yesterday that it was seeking to promote the Saudi capital as a tourist destination, rather than just a commercial place for work.Oil rises toward $61 on Saudi threat Yahoo! India News - Oct 27 9:15 PM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil rose toward $61 a barrel on Friday after Britain's Royal Navy said forces had been deployed to counter a possible threat to the world's largest oil export terminal in Saudi Arabia.Oil Is Steady as Naval Forces Move to Protect Saudi Facility Bloomberg.com - Oct 27 7:56 AM
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil was little changed amid reports that forces from the U.S.-led coalition will protect Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil terminal after a Sky News report of threats to the facility.US-led forces move to defend Saudi oil terminal Financial Times - Oct 27 7:11 PM
US-led coalition naval forces have moved into Saudi Arabia's port of Ras Tanura to ward off a possible terror attack against the world's biggest oil export facility.Oil Is Steady on Report of U.K. Navy Being Sent to Saudi Port Bloomberg.com - Oct 27 7:10 AM
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil was little changed after Sky News reported that naval forces from the U.S.-led coalition have been sent to protect Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil terminal because of the threat of an attack from the sea.Navies sent to protect Saudi oil TVNZ - Oct 27 3:28 PM
Coalition naval forces in the Gulf have been deployed to counter a possible threat to Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura terminal, the world's biggest offshore oil facility, the UK's Royal Navy said on Friday.Oil prices up over Saudi terror scare Zawya - Oct 27 11:27 PM
NEW YORK, Oct 27, 2006 (AFP) - World crude prices firmed on Friday after news of a potential terrorist threat to energy installations in the Gulf and specifically in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer.US and UK ships to defend Saudi oil terminal Aljazeera - Oct 27 2:19 PM
The navies of the United States and Britain have increased their patrols around Saudi Arabia's coastal oil installations citing intelligence that suggests an imminent Al-Qaeda attack.Naval forces keep vigil on Saudi oil facilities The Peninsula - Oct 27 5:13 PM
London Western naval forces said yesterday they feared possible attacks on oil installations in the Gulf, and Saudi Arabia said terrorist threats against the country s oil facilities were ongoing.Crude price firms over $60 on threat to Saudi Gulf Times - Oct 27 10:37 PM
LONDON: Oil firmed above $60 a barrel yesterday after Britain s Royal Navy said forces had been deployed to protect Saudi Arabia s oil installations against a terrorist threat. Saudi Arabia sets stage for younger rulers Middle East Online - Oct 28 7:07 AM
Royal decree announces setting up Allegiance Institution - a panel of 19 sons, 13 grandsons of Abdul-Aziz al-Saud.World oil prices up on report of Saudi terror threat INQ7 Business - Oct 27 2:32 PM
LONDON -- World crude oil prices edged up on Friday after news of a potential terrorist threat to installations in OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer, traders said.Saudi oil terminal on alert after terror threat Times Online - Oct 27 9:15 AM
The threat of a seaborne terrorist attack on one of Saudi Arabia's principal oil terminals in the Gulf led today to heightened patrols by an Italian-led coalition naval task force in the area....Oil prices up over Saudi terror scare TODAYonline - Oct 27 1:56 PM
Workers rest at Ras Tannura's oil production plant near Dammam in Saudi Arabia's eastern province in 2004. World crude prices firmed after news of a potential terrorist threat to energy installations in the Gulf and specifically in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer.Oil steady near $60, Saudi oil threat supports Yahoo! India News - Oct 27 11:31 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil steadied around $60 a barrel on Friday as an estimate of higher OPEC production in October countered fears of an attack on the world's largest oil terminal in Saudi Arabia.Report: Possible threats to Saudi oil facilities USA Today - Oct 27 4:21 AM
Coalition naval forces in the Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, a British navy official said today. The Associated Press writes that the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity... Naval Forces Mobilize To Protect Saudi Ras Tanura-Source Nasdaq - Oct 27 6:23 AM
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have deployed naval forces in the Persian Gulf after receiving information suggesting "a strong possibility" insurgents may attack a major oil loading facility in Saudi Arabia, according to a Western naval official in the region.Oil prices edge higher amid report of Saudi terror threat Outlook India - Oct 27 1:06 PM
World crude prices firmed today after news of a potential terrorist threat to installations in OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer, traders said.Royal navy sent to protect Saudi oil facility Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Oct 27 6:14 AM
Coalition naval forces in the Gulf have been deployed to counter a possible seaborne threat to Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura terminal, which is the world's biggest offshore oil facility, the UK's Royal Navy said on Friday.Oil prices surge past $61 over Saudi fears Gulf Daily News - Oct 27 3:55 PM
NEW YORK: Oil rose toward $61 a barrel yesterday after Britain's Royal Navy said forces had been deployed to counter a possible threat to the world's largest oil export terminal in Saudi Arabia.Navies help keep guard on Saudi oil facilities AlertNet - Oct 27 6:19 AM
Source: Reuters (updates throughout) By Stefano Ambrogi LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Coalition naval forces are helping to guard vital oil installations in top exporter Saudi Arabia as part of heightened security ... Saudi youth bored in model Islamic state: blogger Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 26 5:04 AM
Saudi youth are chronically bored in a country that can't provide them with jobs and restricts their personal freedoms, one of Saudi Arabia's most well-known Internet bloggers says.Possible terror threat to Saudi oil installations; coalition navies on alert EARTHtimes.org - Oct 27 10:19 AM
RIYADH - The world's leading oil exporter Saudi Arabia today confirmed that it was taking measures to protect key oil installations after a perceived terrorist threat against them. Coalition naval forces deployed in the Gulf have been instructed to be on guard for possible terror threats against oil facilities in the country.UPDATE 7-Oil firms above $60 on Saudi threat The Forex Market - Oct 27 10:50 AM
LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Oil firmed above $60 a barrel on Friday after Britain's Royal Navy said forces had been deployed to protect Saudi Arabia's oil installations against a "terrorist threat."Oil rises, navies sent to protect Saudi terminal Khaleej Times - Oct 27 8:24 AM
LONDON - Oil rose towards $61 a barrel on Friday after Britain s Royal Navy said it was deploying forces to counter a possible threat to the world s largest oil export terminal in Saudi Arabia.UPDATE 6-Oil firms above $60 on Saudi oil threat The Forex Market - Oct 27 10:04 AM
LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Oil firmed above $60 a barrel on Friday after Saudi Arabia said it was taking measures to protect its oil installations against a "terrorist threat."Saudi Ambassador to Discuss New Era for Saudi/U.S. Relations [Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 7:11 AM
WHO: His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United StatesSaudi exports benefit from accession to WTO Khaleej Times - Oct 26 9:11 PM
JEDDAH The biggest benefit accruing to Saudi Arabia as a result of its joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is that Saudi exports are now open to global markets, according to Minister of Trade and Commerce Dr Hashim Yamani.China to export sheep to Saudi Arabia China Daily - Oct 24 6:32 PM
A first batch of 90,000 sheep are undergoing quarantine inspection and will be delivered to Saudi Arabia at the end of October, sources with the State Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in Beijing on Tuesday.KSA's new SR40b water company to float shares Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
JEDDAH The new SR40 billion water company will be a major turning point in the water and sewage sector in Saudi Arabia, according to Water and Electricity Minister Abdullah Al Hussayen.Crude shock absorbers cost Saudi $1 billion Gulf Daily News - Oct 26 6:12 PM
London: The cost of keeping spare oil output capacity ready to plug any gaps in global supply is costing Saudi Arabia more than $1 billion a year.A Golden Chance to Focus on Volunteer Work, Says Al-Yafi Arab News - Oct 28 4:12 PM
JEDDAH, 29 October 2006 The Savola Group, one of the largest business conglomerates in Saudi Arabia, has appointed a Saudi woman as manager of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and communication departments.Coalition fears attacks on Gulf oil facilities AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 11:54 AM
Western naval forces said they feared possible attacks on oil installations in the Gulf, and Saudi Arabia said terrorist threats against the country's oil facilities were ongoing.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Oct 28 4:08 PM
PARIS, 17 October 2006 How do you think Saudi Arabia rates on the Digital Opportunity Index? Actually, do you even know what the Digital Opportunity Index is?Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Oct 28 4:09 PM
Khaled Al-Maeena is Editor-in-Chief of Arab News. Senior columnist, Asharq Al-Awsat, Al Madina, Urdu News, Gulf News . Khaled Al-Maeena is a well-known businessman, journalist, editor, PR consultant and media personality in Saudi Arabia.Trade mission to Saudi postponed Sun Star - Oct 26 8:21 AM
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Southern Mindanao has postponed the trade and investment mission to Saudi Arabia, from next month to February next year.Coalition navies on watch for oil attack AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 10:05 AM
Coalition naval forces in the Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Western naval officials said Friday.China to export 90,000 live sheep to Saudi Arabia People's Daily - Oct 24 1:08 AM
The 90,000 live sheep China is to export to Saudi Arabia are undergoing checks at quarantine and will be transported to Saudi Arabia at the end of October, according to information from the State Quality and Quarantine Administration.Nawaz Shairf vacates Saroor palace in Saudi Arabia The Pakistan Link - Oct 24 4:10 AM
JEDDAH: The exiled former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has vacated the Saroor palace, which was proved to him by the government of Saudi Arabia as he completes he has been living in London for nine months, the reports said.Coalition navies on watch for oil attack USA Today - Oct 27 8:42 AM
Coalition naval forces in the Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, a British navy official said Friday.Islamic body deplores calendar confusion over Eid Khaleej Times - Oct 28 9:16 AM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - The head of the Organisation of Islamic Conference on Saturday deplored the way Islamic countries mark Eid Al Fitr, the festival ending the holy month of Ramadan, on different days.King Abdullah Sponsors 1st Global Competitiveness Forum Series and Bill Gates to deliver its keynote address AME Info - Oct 28 6:05 AM
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and Microsoft Arabia announced the launch of 1st Global Competitiveness Forum Series, under the sponsorship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, in Riyadh on November 8, 2006.Saudi Arabia: Expansion on Track Zawya - Oct 27 1:42 AM
23 October 2006 Traffic during the holy month of Ramadan has highlighted the growing issues facing the kingdom's urban road system. The month is traditionally a period when the daily routine is shifted and people are more active in the evenings.King Abdullah: Dedicated to the service of the people Financial Express - Oct 28 8:59 AM
For nearly six decades, the new King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has been closely involved in the profound changes that have taken place in Saudi Arabia, working with five Kings as they successfully brought about far-reaching socio-economic development while preserving and strengthening the foundations of Saudi society-commitment to Islam and Arab heritage.Saudi looks to eradicate malaria AME Info - Oct 26 12:16 AM
Saudi Arabia will soon be free of malaria due to a successful public campaign carried out by government agencies, according to Health Minister Dr Hamad Al Manie quoted in Khaleej Times. He said there had been no reports of the mosquito-borne disease in Jizan, despite floods in August.Saudi needs 2,000 Filipino nurses Sun Star - Oct 25 10:01 PM
DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (Dole) Regional Director Chita Cilindro announces that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is recruiting 2,000 Filipino nurses to work in KSA.World Scene The Washington Times - Oct 27 9:41 PM
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Patrols follow threat to oil facilities DUBAI -- Coalition naval forces in the Persian Gulf are on watch for terrorist threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Western naval officials said yesterday.In the World Akron Beacon Journal - Oct 28 12:39 AM
Coalition naval forces in the Persian Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Western naval officials said Friday. A British navy official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the news media, said a threat from al-Qaeda last month to target gulf oil terminals had resulted in stepped-up security and Tasi commences new hours AME Info - Oct 28 12:05 AM
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index begins a single session of trading from today, reported Arab News. Earlier this month, the Capital Market Authority announced that from October 28, the Tasi would trade from 11am-3.30pm, Saturday-Wednesday, with the previous morning and afternoon sessions scrapped.Coalition Navies on Watch for Oil Attack ABC News - Oct 27 7:56 AM
Coalition Navies in the Gulf on Watch for Oil Attacks in Saudi Arabia, BahrainRiyadh set for tourism drive AME Info - Oct 27 11:20 PM
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Commission for Tourism is to promote Riyadh as a recreational tourist destination rather than merely as a commercial centre, reported Arab News. Abdullah Al Asheikh, the SCT's Executive Manager for the Development of Tourism in Riyadh, said that more events would be organised and promoted in order to help change the city's image, with women and children especially targeted.Saudi Arabia tells Asia, US they will get less oil Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 23 5:25 AM
DUBAI/TOKYO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia on Monday told core customers in Asia and the United States it would cut supplies next month, making good on OPEC's pledge to implement its first formal output cut since 2004.:::- ARAB TIMES -::: Arab Times - Oct 27 11:12 PM
KUWAIT CITY: The allegiance system that is being promoted in Saudi Arabia on instructions from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin AbdulAziz reflects the general mode of the deep political reform dominating the region.Warships deploy to protect Arab oil facilities MSNBC - Oct 27 6:56 AM
Coalition naval forces in the Persian Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Western naval officials said Friday. Coalition navies brace for Gulf attacks AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Oct 27 2:04 PM
Coalition naval forces in the Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Western naval officials say.Gulf knocks crude Financial Times - Oct 27 7:21 PM
Oil prices were volatile yesterday after reports that coalition naval forces were sent to the Gulf to counter a possible attack on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura, the world's largest offshore oil facility.Coalition guards Gulf installations AME Info - Oct 27 10:35 PM
Oil installations in the Gulf are being guarded by Coalition naval forces following an Al Qaida threat last month, warning of attacks on economic targets in the Gulf, reported Reuters. Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil terminal and Bahrain's Bapco refinery are both under close scrutiny.Oil Lifts on Terror Threat TheStreet.com - Oct 27 8:03 AM
Crude futures tick higher as the British Navy steams toward Saudi Arabia's largest oil export facility.Coalition watches for oil attacks in Persian Gulf Houston Chronicle - Oct 27 8:03 AM
Coalition naval forces in the Persian Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, a British navy official said here today. PM to visit Saudi Arabia on December 15 Pakistani Newspaper - Oct 23 11:57 AM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will visit Saudi Arabia on December 15 this year, sources said. Sources further said during the visit Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will also perform Umra. Talks are underway with Saudia Arabia authorities in this context, sources added.Oil Prices Fall AP via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 27 8:04 AM
Crude oil futures fell Friday, backing off gains they made following reports of a terror alert in the Gulf region. A British navy official in Dubai said Coalition naval forces in the Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.Saudi Arabia may raise Haj quota for Indians New Kerala - Oct 23 8:51 AM
New Delhi, Oct 23: Saudi Arabia has responded positively to India's request to allow 10,000 more pilgrims to perform Haj at the holy city of Mecca this year.Oil Prices Steady AP via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 27 9:47 AM
Oil prices were steady Friday despite reports of a terror alert in the petroleum-rich Persian Gulf region. A British navy official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press, said Friday that a threat from al-Qaida last month to target Gulf oil terminals had resulted in stepped-up security and vigilance at Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura terminal, as well White House:Ready To Help Saudis React To Threat If Needed Nasdaq - Oct 27 10:53 AM
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The White House said it stands ready to help Saudi Arabia if the country asks for assistance in responding to a terror threat in the Persian Gulf.Ain-Al-Yaqeen - October 27, 2006 - Article 7 Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Oct 27 4:05 PM
UNCTAD REPORT CONFIRMS THAT THE SAUDI, UAE AND TURKISH ECONOMIES ACCOUNT FOR OVER THREE QUARTERS OF WEST ASIA'S INFLOWS. SAUDI ARABIA OPENS ITS DOOR FOR $700 BILLION IN THE FIELD OF INVESTMENTS.Oil prices up on terror threat News Interactive - Oct 27 1:27 PM
WORLD crude prices firmed overnight after news of a potential terrorist threat to installations in OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer, traders said.Oil closes near $61 on threat to Saudi terminal CNN Money - Oct 27 9:16 AM
Britain's Royal Navy deployed forces as concerns mount over potential seaborne al Qaeda attack.World news The West Australian - Oct 27 2:25 PM
Coalition naval forces in the Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Western naval officials said in Dubai.Assault on Gulf oil facilities feared Dawn - Oct 27 8:48 PM
DUBAI, Oct 27: Western naval forces said on Friday they feared possible attacks on oil installations in the Gulf, and Saudi Arabia said terrorist threats against the country s oil facilities were ongoing.Falklands : Hydrocarbons Daily Record (27/10/06) SARTMA.com - Oct 27 5:42 PM
Geopolitics are affecting crude prices today. Al Qaida has threatened to attack Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and international shipping.THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES ISSUES THE NEW ALLEGIANCE INSTITUTION LAW. THE INSTITUTION WILL INCLUDE SONS OF Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Oct 27 4:05 PM
Saudi Arabia announced that a committee of princes will vote on the eligibility of future generations of kings and crown princes, in an apparent bid to formalise the succession process.Bahrain XI lose to Saudi team Gulf Daily News - Oct 25 3:54 PM
MEDIUM-PACER Mohammed Shahzad grabbed five wickets, including a hat-trick, as Western Province Cricket Association of Saudi Arabia (WPCA) notched an emphatic 56-run victory over a BCA Select XI at the Sri Lanka Club grounds yesterday.Saudi Shi'ites: New light on an old divide Asia Times - Oct 25 4:12 AM
Fouad Ali al-Ibrahim was born in Safwa, eastern Saudi Arabia, in 1960. He joined the Islamic Revolution Organization in 1980 and served in its central committee until 1993. Currently, Ibrahim is a leading member of the National Coalition for Democracy in Saudi Arabia and continues to oppose the Saudi regime from London.Coalition fears attacks on Gulf oil facilities Outlook India - Oct 27 12:51 PM
Western naval forces said today they feared possible attacks on oil installations in the Gulf, and Saudi Arabia said terrorist threats against the country's oil facilities were ongoing.US, British navies help Gulf states protect oil facilities from Al-Qaeda The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 27 1:29 PM
Coalition naval forces are helping to guard vital oil installations in the Gulf as part of heightened security following an Al-Qaeda threat last month, naval sources said on Friday. In their sights are Saudi Arabia's Ras Tannura terminal, the world's biggest offshore oil export facility, and Bahrain's Bapco refinery.Saudi Arabia has its first practice The Hindu - Oct 24 1:29 PM
BANGALORE: The Saudi Arabian football team had its first practise session at the Bangalore Football Stadium here on Tuesday. The team will compete in Group D of the Asian Youth under-20 football championship commencing at the Sree Kanteerava ...Bangalore to host AFC Youth Championship New Kerala - Oct 27 9:55 PM
Bangalore, Oct 27: League matches of two pools of the AFC Youth Football Championship 2006 will be held here from October 29 to November 6. Japan, Iran, Tajikistan, DPR Korea have been drawn in Group 'C', while Iraq, Malaysia, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia are in Group 'D' of the tournament.GCC OIL TERROR ALERT Gulf Daily News - Oct 27 3:54 PM
DUBAI: Coalition naval forces in the Gulf are on alert for possible terror attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.Coalition navies on watch for oil attacks in Persian Gulf Ashland Daily Tidings - Oct 27 2:28 PM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Coalition naval forces in the Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Western naval officials said Friday.Oil prices fall despite report of terror alert in Gulf Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Oct 27 8:45 AM
LONDON Crude oil futures fell today, backing off gains they made following reports of a terror alert in the Gulf region. A British navy official in Dubai said Coalition naval forces in the Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.Firm OPEC response sends crude past $61 Houston Chronicle - Oct 27 12:52 AM
Oil prices leapt more than 3 percent to over $61 on Wednesday after other OPEC members followed Saudi Arabia's lead in enforcing output cuts and U.S. fuel stocks unexpectedly fell. Prices also drew strength from news of fresh strife in Nigeria, where militant unrest has shut in more than a quarter of the OPEC member's production capacity. Oil prices creep higher on terror fears Sharewatch - Oct 27 4:41 PM
A British navy official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press, said Friday that a threat from al-Qaida last month to target Gulf oil terminals had resulted in stepped-up security and vigilance at Saudi Arabia\'s Ras Tanura terminal, as well as a refinery in Bahrain.Saudi Arabia plans to turn old Jeddah airport into city Khaleej Times - Oct 22 10:05 PM
JEDDAH The place where literally millions landed to make a living in a new city in a new country is itself set to become a new city. Saudi Arabia plans to turn the Old Airport, the first airport in Jeddah, located in Sharafiya district, into a world-class city.SPAIIC targets capital market Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Saudi Pak Agricultural and Industrial Investment Company (SPAIIC) a 50:50 joint venture of the two countries is being converted into a public limited company with a view to have an access to the capital market.
