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Arab News - Jul 17 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 sends 50 million dollars to Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 11:47 AM
Saudi Arabia has reportedly pledged 50 million dollars in immediate aid to Lebanon, after Lebanon's government appealed for international help.SABIC set to launch its first Sukuk in Saudi market lead managed by HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited AME Info - Jul 17 2:14 AM
SABIC mandated HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited as sole lead manager and bookrunner for its new Sukuk (Sharia-based capital market instrument), which is set to be the first Sukuk to be launched in the Kingdom under the new Capital Market Law, with an issuance minimum size of SAR 1 3 Billion.Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE pledge $US90m to Lebanon Stuff - Jul 16 3:46 PM
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates pledged $US90 million ($NZ147.27 million) on Sunday to help Lebanon after its prime minister said Israeli attacks turned the country into a disaster area.Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE to aid Lebanon Sydney Morning Herald - Jul 16 2:55 PM
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have pledged $US90 million ($A120 million) to help Lebanon after its prime minister said Israeli attacks turned the country into a disaster area.Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE to aid Lebanon AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jul 16 2:42 PM
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have pledged $A120 million to help Lebanon after the prime minister described it as a disaster area.Saudi hits out at 'limitless support' for Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 12:18 PM
Saudi Arabia hit out at the "limitless support being offered by certain countries to Israeli policy" in a barely veiled criticism of its US ally.Saudi Arabia donates to Lebanon The Australian - Jul 16 6:29 AM
SAUDI Arabia today donated $US50 million ($66 million) to Lebanon in response to a plea for help by Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora, a Saudi official said.Saudi blames Hizbollah, Hamas for Israel attacks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 9:41 AM
U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on Monday stepped up its criticism of Lebanese and Palestinian militants, saying their actions had allowed Israel to wage war against their people.Sabic to price Saudi Arabia s first Islamic bond Financial Times - Jul 17 1:41 PM
Saudi Arabian Basic Industries is set to price an $800m sukuk , or Islamic bond, structured to comply with Islamic law, on Tuesday. The petrochemicals conglomerate is the largest company listed on the Saudi stock market and is 70 per cent owned by the Saudi government.Nokia wins radio and HSDPA network deal from Saudi Arabia s STC Mena Report - Jul 16 5:59 AM
Nokia has won a radio and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network order from Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC), bolstering its recently-launched WCDMA 3G and HSDPA services in Saudi Arabia.Sabre Travel Network enhances its presence in the Middle East by opening a new office in Saudi Arabia AME Info - Jul 16 2:59 AM
Sabre Travel Network Middle East has opened a new office in the region in Jeddah, in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia, further enhancing its investment and expansion plans in the Middle East.Nokia Gets Order From STC In Saudi Arabia Zawya - Jul 15 10:18 PM
Finnish telecommunications equipment company Nokia Corporation said it has received a radio and High Speed Downlink Packet Access network order from Saudi Telecommunication Company, bolstering its recently-launched WCDMA 3G and HSDPA services in Saudi Arabia.Larijani arrives in Saudi Arabia Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 15 5:46 AM
Saudi Arabia - Larijani Iran's top nuclear negotiator and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani heading a political delegation arrived in Jeddah port city in Western Saudi Arabia Saturday.New CEO of Amex (Saudi Arabia) Limited to focus on enhancing preferential status of brand AME Info - Jul 15 1:44 AM
In a move to further expand its business and grow market share in the Kingdom, Amex (Saudi Arabia) Limited has appointed regional payments industry expert Priyan L. Attygalle as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to spearhead its operations in the country.Saudi Aramco Selects Dow for Negotiations on New Petrochemical Complex at Ras Tanura, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ChemPoint - Jul 14 1:55 PM
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia and MIDLAND, July 13, 2006 -- The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) has selected The Dow Chemical Company as its potential partner to engage in exclusive negotiations concerning a joint venture company to construct, own and operate a world-scale chemicals and plastics production complex at Ras Tanura, in Saudi Arabia s Eastern Province.Saudi king holds talks with Iran's top security official AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 9:14 AM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has held talks with Iran's top national security official Ali Larijani, expected to focus on the conflict in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.Saudi tycoons to submit tender to purchase Rupali Bank News From Bangladesh - Jul 16 11:24 AM
A four-member investment team from Saudi Arabia arrives here on Tuesday to participate in an international bidding floated by the government for selling off the state-owned Rupali Bank, reports UNB.Iran's top national security official heads to Saudi AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 6:42 AM
Iran's top national security official Ali Larijani will fly to Saudi Arabia for high-level talks on the conflict in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.Saudi Arabia harshly criticizes Hezbollah for escalating Mideast crisis Khaleej Times - Jul 13 9:16 PM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - In a significant move, Saudi Arabia, the Arab world s political heavyweight and economic powerhouse, accused Hezbollah guerrillas - without naming them - of uncalculated adventures that could precipitate a new Middle East crisis.Amex Saudi gets new CEO AME Info - Jul 16 12:29 AM
Amex, Saudi Arabia has appointed Priyan L. Attygalle as its new Chief Executive. Attygalle joins American Express from the HSBC where he was Regional Head of Credit Cards for the Middle East, based in the UAE. Before moving to the Middle East, he held various senior management positions within HSBC.Saudi Arabia blames Hizbollah in Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 13 3:16 PM
Saudi Arabia on Thursday blamed "elements" inside Lebanon for the violence with Israel, in unusually frank language directed at guerrilla group Hizbollah and its Iranian backers.Weekly Edition, Saudi Arabia - Week of July 17, 2006 ArabicNews.com - Jul 17 12:09 PM
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JEDDAH Saudi Arabia has donated $1.2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Saudi Ambassador in Amman Abdul Rahman Al-Ohaly presented the cheque to UNRWA's Commissioner General Karen Koning Abu Zayd at a special ceremony held at the Saudi Embassy in the Jordanian capital recently.Saudi king holds talks with Iran's top N-envoy IranMania.com - Jul 15 9:15 PM
LONDON, July 16 (IranMania) - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah held talks with Iran's top national security official Ali Larijani, expected to focus on the conflict in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories, AFP reported.Saudi king holds talks with Iran Dawn - Jul 15 8:31 PM
JEDDAH, July 15: Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah held talks with Iran s top national security official Ali Larijani on Saturday, expected to focus on Israeli offensive in Lebanon and Palestinian territories.Saudi points finger at Hezbollah in Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 11:24 AM
Regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia has indirectly accused Hezbollah of provoking Israel's onslaught on Lebanon, distancing itself from the Shiite militant movement amid fears of a wider regional conflict.Kingdom Blames Loose Elements for ME Crisis Arab News - Jul 17 4:14 PM
JEDDAH, 18 July 2006 Saudi Arabia stepped up its criticism yesterday of Lebanese and Palestinian groups, saying their actions had allowed Israel to wage war against their people.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jul 17 4:08 PM
ALKHOBAR, 18 July 2006 In the summer in Saudi Arabia it s too hot for the kids to go outside and play, so what are they doing all day? They are surfing the Net. The Internet has replaced the televisionSabic announces 8.8 billion Saudi Riyals profit in first half of 2006 and distribution of dividends to shareholders at AME Info - Jul 17 5:29 AM
The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) reported a net profit of SR 4.6 billion in the second quarter 2006.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jul 17 4:14 PM
JEDDAH, 18 July 2006 Saudi Arabia stepped up its criticism yesterday of Lebanese and Palestinian groups, saying their actions had allowed Israel to wage war against their people. Some elements...Iranian president's message handed over to Saudi king Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 15 12:46 PM
Iran - Saudi Arabia - Message President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's message was submitted to Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz in Jeddah on Saturday afternoon.Home Delivery of Mail by Next Year Arab News - Jul 17 4:12 PM
JEDDAH, 18 July 2006 Residents of major Saudi cities will now be able to have the added luxury of having their mail delivered to and sent from their doorsteps in an initiative that will soon cover the whole of Saudi Arabia.Student Leaders Head to Singapore Summit Arab News - Jul 17 4:12 PM
RIYADH, 18 July 2006 A delegation of 10 student leaders from Saudi Arabia are participating in the Asian Young Leaders Summit, which was inaugurated in Singapore yesterday.Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Jul 17 4:10 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.Nokia Wins Radio and HSDPA Network Deal From Saudi Arabia's STC SYS-CON Media - Jul 13 7:41 AM
Nokia has won a radio and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network order from Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC), bolstering its recently-launched WCDMA 3G and HSDPA services in Saudi Arabia. With Nokia's HSDPA solution, STC's customers will be able to access new services such as fast Internet connection, video calls and music downloads.Arabs make a 'readjustment of risks' Bangkok Post - Jul 17 1:14 PM
Beirut _ With the battle between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hizbollah raging, key Arab governments are taking the rare step of publicly blaming the Hizbollah, underscoring their growing fear of the group's main sponsor, Iran. At an emergency Arab League summit in Cairo on Saturday, Saudi Arabia, supported by Jordan, Egypt, several Persian Gulf states and the Palestinian Authority, chastised Andhra Bank to expand in Middle East The Economic Times - Jul 17 12:43 PM
Hyderabad-based Andhra Bank is planning to open representative offices in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman to tap NRI customers in the Middle East.Arab countries denounce Hezbollah actions UPI - Jul 17 10:08 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 17 (UPI) -- The Lebanese Hezbollah's weeklong artillery attack on Israel has been condemned by Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and several Persian Gulf states.Iran top national security official heads to Saudi IranMania.com - Jul 15 10:30 AM
LONDON, July 15 (IranMania) - Iran's top national security official Ali Larijani is to leave for Saudi Arabia on Saturday for high-level talks on the conflict in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories, state television said.Saudi investment team arrives Tuesday Financial Express - Jul 15 9:39 AM
A four-member investment team from Saudi Arabia arrives in the city Tuesday to take part in an international bidding launched by the government for selling off the state-owned Rupali Bank, reports UNB.Student leaders attend Hwa Chong Asian Young Leaders Summit Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 17 3:17 AM
SINGAPORE : Some 80 student leaders from some of the best secondary schools in China, India, Japan, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are here to attend the Hwa Chong Asian Young Leaders Summit.Iran's Larijani expected in S Arabia today Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 15 1:16 AM
SNSC - Larijani - S Arabia Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Ali Larijani is arriving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia today, an informed source announced here on Saturday.Police train guns on Saudi charities now The Economic Times - Jul 16 5:14 PM
NEW DELHI: Islamic outfits receiving funds from Saudi charities have come under the scanner. This follows directions from the Union government, which appears convinced that subversive activities are receiving funds from foreign sources.Sabic sukuk to launch AME Info - Jul 17 4:44 AM
Today, Monday, July 17 is the last day for investors to put in orders to Sabic's sukuk, the first to be issued in Saudi Arabia under the new capital market law. The sukuk, managed solely by HSBC Saudi Arabia, has a minimum issuance size of $800m.Qatar, no Saudi objections AME Info - Jul 15 12:44 AM
Qatar's Oil Minister Abdullah Al Attiyah has said that he hasn't received any objections from Saudi Arabia regarding the route of the $3.5bn Dolphin Energy project pipeline which will transport gas from Qatar to the UAE, reported Reuters.Steam Used to Extract Heavy Saudi Crude Rigzone - Jul 14 7:34 PM
Saudi Arabia and U.S. oil company Chevron Corp. have successfully extracted previously unreachable Saudi crude by injecting steam into oil fields to loosen sludge-like deposits, Chevron said.Analysis: The New Middle East KYW News Radio 1060 - Jul 17 3:52 AM
Beyond all the military action, there has been a political response that speaks volumes about the new Middle East. Criticism of the Israeli counterattacks has been tame, if any from moderate Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt.Saudi Arabia: Some Hopeful Developments, Promising Signs Arab News - Jul 12 4:14 PM
Three different events have made me think of all the changes we are going through in Saudi Arabia. The events posed puzzling questions as well.OKI ramps up Mideast operations AME Info - Jul 17 12:29 AM
OKI Printing Solutions, the global colour printing solutions leader, is to expand its Middle East operations with the addition of personnel both at the company's regional headquarters in Dubai and at its partner operation in Saudi Arabia, where an additional team of eight dedicated OKI Specialists has been recruited.GBM skills up sales team ITP.net - Jul 16 10:55 PM
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the sole distributor for selected IBM products in the GCC with the exception of Saudi Arabia, has completed its latest sales enablement programme a regional event aimed at bringing its sales team up to speed on the latest products and services available from Big Blue.Chevron Uses Steam to Extract Saudi Crude Los Angeles Times - Jul 14 12:25 AM
Saudi Arabia and U.S. oil company Chevron Corp. have successfully extracted previously unreachable Saudi crude by injecting steam into oil fields to loosen dense sludge-like deposits, San Ramon, Calif.-based Chevron said.Iran drawn in Asian youth handball Group B IranMania.com - Jul 16 10:16 PM
LONDON, July 17 (IranMania) - Iran was drawn with Kuwait, Qatar, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia in Group B of the Asian Youth Handball Championships in a ceremony in Kuwait, MNA reported.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Jul 16 2:10 PM
DUBAI, July 16 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates pledged $90 million on Sunday to help Lebanon after its prime minister said Israeli attacks turned the country into a disaster area.Bush Welcomes Saudi Condemnation of Lebanese Militants U.S. Department of State - Jul 14 5:44 PM
President Bush July 14 welcomed a statement from Saudi Arabia characterizing Hizballah s provocation of Israel as irresponsible and saying the Lebanese militant group s actions are exposing Arab nations and their gains to grave dangers without these nations having a say in the matter. Saudi sideswipe at Hezbollah Aljazeera - Jul 14 9:42 AM
Saudi Arabia has blamed "elements" inside Lebanon for the violence with Israel , in unusually frank language directed at Hezbollah and its Iranian backers.Ten world premieres at Osian's Cinefan Outlook India - Jul 16 10:21 PM
The Osian's Cinefan film festival here is serving up as many as 10 world premieres for movie buffs in the national capital. Delhiites will have the first look at eight desi flicks and one film each from Indonesia and Saudi Arabia in the week-long fest.Arab leaders divided over Hizbullah's share of blame The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 16 1:57 PM
Saudi Arabia led Arab accusations that Hizbullah ignited the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, while Egypt warned Israel Sunday that it was fighting a losing battle by continuing its offensive and called for an unconditional cease-fire.SABIC appoints financial advisors and lead arrangers for Saudi Kayan financial loan AME Info - Jul 15 11:14 PM
The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), entered into agreement with BNP Paribas, Arab Banking Corporation ABC and SAMBA as financial advisors and lead arrangers for approximately US$ 4.8 billion loan for SABIC affiliate, SAUDI KAYAN.Saudi Arabia: SCT Signs Deals to Provide Better Services to Tourists Zawya - Jul 16 5:03 AM
Prince Sultan ibn Salman, secretary-general of the Supreme Commission for Tourism, signed two major agreements with two different organizations here yesterday with a view to delivering better services for tourists.Chevron uses steam to extract Saudi crude Houston Chronicle - Jul 13 10:55 PM
Saudi Arabia and Chevron Corp. have successfully extracted previously unreachable Saudi crude by injecting steam into oil fields to loosen sludgelike deposits, Chevron said. Ten world premieres at Osian's Cinefan New Kerala - Jul 16 10:23 PM
New Delhi: The Osian's Cinefan film festival here is serving up as many as 10 world premieres for movie buffs in the national capital. Delhiites will have the first look at eight desi flicks and one film each from Indonesia and Saudi Arabia in the week-long fest.Bush Welcomes Saudi Condemnation of Lebanese Militants [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Jul 14 4:16 PM
President Bush welcomes a statement from Saudi Arabia characterizing Hizballah s provocation of Israel as irresponsible and saying the Lebanese militant group s actions are exposing Arab nations and their gains to grave dangers without these nations having a say in the matter. The Saudi statement laid the blame for the current crisis squarely on the militant group and its Iranian backers and Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Clash Over Gulf Pipeline Route (Update7) Bloomberg.com - Jul 11 11:50 AM
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the Arab nations with the two largest economies, clashed over a $3.5 billion pipeline project in the Persian Gulf that threatens to bring to a head a 30-year-old border dispute.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Jul 16 7:10 AM
DUBAI, July 16 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and Kuwait pledged $70 million on Sunday to help Lebanon after its prime minister said Israeli attacks turned the country into a disaster area.Saudi And Gulf Stock Markets Plunge On War Worries Free Internet Press - Jul 16 12:41 AM
The Saudi Arabian and Gulf stock markets plunged yesterday on concerns over escalating tension in the Middle East. After falling over 9 percent last week, the Saudi market continued to plummet yesterday. The Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) dropped 1,110.81 points or 9.36 percent to close at 10,757.61 points. The TASI is down 34.3 percent since January. The drop comes after weeks of healthy gains Le Grand Voyage filmcritic.com - Jul 16 10:02 AM
Imagine driving a rattletrap station wagon from France all the way to Saudi Arabia. Now that's what we'd call a grand voyage, and that's what Le Grand Voyage delivers, an extreme road trip unlike any other you've ever witnessed.Saudi Government Advises Citizens To Leave Lebanon Free Internet Press - Jul 16 12:41 AM
The Saudi Embassy in Beirut has advised all Saudi citizens in Lebanon to leave the country. The government has ordered Saudi Arabian Airlines to divert more planes to Damascus to facilitate the flood of Saudi nationals seeking to leave the region due to the Israeli onslaught on Lebanon. Daily flights to Damascus have been increased from two to five. Under the orders of Crown Prince Sultan, deputy IIR launches Saudi IPO Summit 06 Khaleej Times - Jul 15 9:12 PM
DUBAI Dubai-based Institute for International Research (IIR) has announced the launch of Saudi IPO Summit 2006, which is due to take place on 19-22 November at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh.Arab countries provide funding Gulf News - Jul 16 8:49 AM
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have donated a total of US$70 million to Lebanon on Sunday after Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora made a plea for help.CMA approves Emaar the Economic City SR 2.55 billion IPO Mena Report - Jul 16 6:01 AM
Emaar the Economic City (EEC), a consortium headed by Emaar Properties PJSC and a number of high profile investors from Saudi Arabia, today announced that the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has approved its initial public offering (IPO) of SR 2.55 billion (US$679.9 million).Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Clash Over Gulf Pipeline Route (Update5) Bloomberg.com - Jul 11 7:29 AM
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the two largest Arab economies, clashed over a $3.5 billion natural gas pipeline project in the Persian Gulf that threatens to bring to a head a 30 year oil border dispute.Saudi Arabia objections throw UAE pipeline project into confusion Financial Times - Jul 11 7:17 PM
A $3.5bn pipeline project to supply the United Arab Emirates with Qatari gas was yesterday thrown into confusion after Saudi Arabia raised objections, saying the pipeline crossed its territory.Larijani arrives in Saudi Arabia ArabicNews.com - Jul 15 4:38 PM
Copyright & other notices Copyright © 1995-2003 Arabic News.com, All Rights Reserved. Send comments & suggestions to the webmaster . ArabicNews.com and ArabicNews are trademarks of ArabicNews.comRani International invests AED 750 million in landmark towers complex in Business Bay Mena Report - Jul 16 6:00 AM
Rani International, a real estate company which is part of the Saudi Arabia-based Aujan Group, is investing AED 750 million to develop a pair of landmark 30-storey towers at the entrance to Dubai Business Bay. The development will deliver 900,000 square feet of additional space to Dubai in the last quarter of 2008.Saudi Arabia supports Senegal s move to postpone OIC summit Khaleej Times - Jul 11 10:01 PM
JEDDAH Senegal has proposed postponement of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) summit to be held in Dakar from 2007 to 2008 and Saudi Arabia has expressed support for the proposed postponement, the Senegalese Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement in Dakar on Friday.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Jul 17 11:40 AM
RIYADH, July 17 (Reuters) - Saudi criticism of Hizbollah and Iran for provoking Israel's blitz of Lebanon is driven by fear of rising Iranian influence in the region, analysts said on Monday.'Our freedom makes us appealing' Little Speck - Jul 16 1:31 AM
At least to Saudi Arabia and other harsh Islamic societies, says Zainah Anwar. NST. Jul 16, 2006Qatar gas to meet UAE's needs Zawya - Jul 16 6:18 AM
16 July 2006 Controversy has engulfed the Dolphin gas pipeline project in recent days, as reports suggest Saudi Arabia is looking to block the pipeline between Qatar and the UAE. Firms and people living in the UAE should not underestimate the importance of this venture.Saudi Arabia gives the go-ahead for $679.9m Emaar Economic City Gowealthy - Jul 11 11:49 PM
Emaar Economic City (EEC), a consortium headed by real estate giant, Emaar Properties and investors from Saudi Arabia, has announced that the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has approved its initial public offering (IPO) of $679.9 million.IRAQ TAKES OVER SECURITY IN PROVINCE Middle East Newsline - Jul 16 4:13 AM
BAGHDAD [MENL] -- For the first time, Iraqi police have been assigned security responsibility for a province. Officials said Iraqi police would take over security responsibility for the Muthanna province, which borders Saudi Arabia. The province has been under the authority of the British Army.Anonymous Donor Gives SR10m for Children Orphaned by Tsunami Arab News - Jul 17 4:15 PM
JEDDAH, 18 July 2006 A Saudi philanthropist is to take financial care of 500 Indonesian children who were orphaned as a result of the devastating tsunami that hit the archipelago and other Southeast Asian countries in December 2004.Arab bourses hit as regional violence flares up Gulf Times - Jul 16 4:02 AM
RIYADH/KUWAIT/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia s Tadawul index slid, falling the most in more than two months, as Israel continued its attacks on Lebanon. Saudi Basic Industries Corp and Al Rajhi Bank led declines.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jul 17 4:09 PM
A reputable polyclinic in Jeddah urgently requires Gynecologist (female), General Practitioner (male/female), Pediatrician, Nurses and Public Relation Officer (Marketing). Candidates should have valid Saudi medial council license and transferable iqama. Send CV to Fax: 02-6500779.STC, Smart Link tourism deal AME Info - Jul 15 9:29 PM
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Commission for Tourism has signed a deal with Smart Link for operating and developing its tourism call centre, the Tourism Phone, for the next three years. The service will provide information to tourists via fax, the Internet, SMS and by telephone.Saudi Arabia Plans to Block $3.5 Bln Occidental, Total Project Bloomberg.com - Jul 10 11:05 PM
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia plans to block a $3.5 billion pipeline backed by Occidental Petroleum Corp., Total SA and a partner that will carry Qatari natural gas to the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East's second-largest economy.Mideast tension hits Tasi AME Info - Jul 15 9:14 PM
The escalating geopolitical tensions in the region contributed to the major slump in Saudi Arabia's stock market yesterday, reported Arab News. The Tasi closed the day down 9.4%, or 1,110.8 points, at 10,757.6 points. The bourse also lost 9% last week and has shed more than 34% since January.Where is Saudi Arabia heading? Middle East Online - Jul 14 5:52 AM
An extract from a new book by Hichem Karoui tackling the challenges facing the oil kingdom.SFD Pledges $133m for Reconstruction Arab News - Jul 15 4:12 PM
RIYADH, 16 July 2006 Saudi Arabia has pledged to give Pakistan $133 million for the reconstruction of earthquake-affected areas in Azad Kashmir and the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).Dubai still a safe haven in a troubled region AME Info - Jul 15 9:44 PM
The tragic exodus from Lebanon is just the latest source of likely new immigrants to Dubai. Sadly this pattern has been repeated many times in recent years, the Afghanis, and then the Western expatriates from Saudi Arabia being other notable examples.From Arab Leaders, Sympathy for Civilians but Not Hezbollah Washington Post - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, July 17 -- Nearly a week of fighting in Israel and Lebanon has prompted the two countries' Arab neighbors to express broad support for the civilians caught in the path of Israel's military assault and a measure of anger over the Hezbollah attack that triggered it.First Saudi film festival opens despite clerics Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Jul 13 4:09 AM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - The first Saudi Arabian film festival opened this week, but the silver screen remains so controversial in the conservative kingdom that the word "cinema" does not even appear in the title.Saudi tests steam to tap crude deposits Gulf Daily News - Jul 13 2:52 PM
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia and US oil major Chevron Corp have successfully extracted previously unreachable Saudi crude by injecting steam into oil fields to loosen sludge-like deposits, Chevron said.Steam injection tests began on six wells this year in the Wafra oil field, located in a neutral zone shared by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Chevron spokesman Michael Barrett said on Wednesday.Retaliation Case Of Arab Specialist At FBI Advances Washington Post - 12 minutes ago
The Justice Department has concluded there is "reasonable cause" to believe that senior FBI officials retaliated against the bureau's highest-ranking Arabic speaker for complaining that he was cut out of terrorism cases despite his expertise.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jul 15 4:10 PM
JEDDAH, 16 July 2006 For the first time ever, the top executive of a major Japanese truck manufacturing company visited Saudi Arabia. The economy of Middle East countries is growing and alongsideIndian film festival eyes Islamic world AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 1:00 PM
A film festival in India's capital this week highlights many social and political themes of a rapidly changing Asia and offers a window into an Islamic world that's rapidly gaining the international community's attention.Arabs look to U.S. for diplomatic solution CNN.com - 2 hours, 50 minutes ago
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East crisis are unlikely to prove successful until Israel feels it has crippled Hezbollah or President George W. Bush pressures Israel to halt the offensive, Arab diplomats said Monday.Report: Saudi Arabia may block Qatar gas pipeline Khaleej Times - Jul 11 4:46 AM
DUBAI - Qatar shrugged off on Tuesday Saudi Arabia s reported plans to block the completion of a US$3.5 billion (euro2.7 billion) natural gas pipeline.Israel threatens to kill Nasrallah, Saudi Arabia blames Hizbullah for crisis Al Bawaba - Jul 14 2:46 AM
An Israeli cabinet minister on Friday threatened to eliminate Hizbullah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. "Nasrallah decided his own fate," Interior Minister Roni Bar-On said. "We will settle our accounts with him when the time comes."It's Our War The Weekly Standard via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 9:27 AM
WHY IS THIS ARAB-ISRAELI WAR different from all other Arab-Israeli wars?
