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Arab News - Aug 05 4:10 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.Twenty-one killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 05 4:37 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Twenty-one people were killed when two vehicles collided on a highway near Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port city of Jeddah, a newspaper reported on Saturday.Saudi Arabia: Click Away! New York Times - Aug 03 11:01 PM
Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas, part of a drive to attract more visitors. People can now take pictures of tourist sites, architectural landmarks, shopping malls, as well as government buildings where there is no sign banning photography, an Interior Ministry official said. Permission is still needed to photograph private property, including royal palaces.Saudi Youth Use Cellphone Savvy To Outwit the Sentries of Romance Washington Post - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Three a.m., two luxury cars side by side on an empty street, slicing through the sticky seaside air at 100 miles per hour. EasyJet considering Saudi Arabia franchise Financial Times - Aug 04 10:11 AM
EasyJet , the UK low cost carrier, is considering its first deal to franchise its brand to another airline following an approach from National Air Services (NAS) of Saudi Arabia.Click away! Saudi Arabia allows public photography Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 6:16 AM
Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas, part of a drive by the conservative kingdom's tourism organization to attract more visitors to the birthplace of Islam.Saudi Arabia rules out oil weapon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 3:56 AM
Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude exporter, believes oil should not be used as a weapon because it is the economic lifeline of Arab states, its foreign minister said.Public photography allowed in Saudi Arabia! Middle East Online - Aug 04 4:28 AM
Saudi Arabia s move to lift ban on photography in public areas will help promote its image, attract more visitors.Click away! Saudi Arabia allows public photography Stuff - Aug 03 6:06 PM
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas, part of a drive by the conservative kingdom's tourism organisation to attract more visitors to the birthplace of Islam.EasyJet in talks with Saudi Arabia's NAS on branding Khaleej Times - Aug 04 9:36 PM
LONDON British low-cost airline easyJet said yesterday it had been approached by fledgling Saudi Arabian airline National Air Services (NAS) to use its branding in the Middle East.Saudi Arabia criticizes US policy over Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 02 8:18 AM
Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally, criticized Washington's stance on the Israeli military campaign in Lebanon and urged it on Wednesday to press for an immediate ceasefire.Saudi Arabia rules out oil weapon RedNova - Aug 03 5:42 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, the world's bSaudi Arabia rules out oil weapon in Mideast crisis RedNova - Aug 03 2:41 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, the world's bSaudi woman held for solo protest march Khaleej Times - Aug 04 9:20 PM
DUBAI A Saudi women s rights activist said yesterday she was detained for several hours by police after she carried a placard demanding equal rights for women in a solo march on a causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain.Saudi land disputes hit market AME Info - Aug 04 10:04 PM
Land disputes are having a major impact on Saudi Arabia's property industry, reported Reuters.Saudi activist held over solo protest Aljazeera - Aug 04 11:20 AM
A Saudi rights activist said on Friday that she was detained for several hours by police after carrying out a one-woman protest for women's rights on a causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain.Cameroon: Saudi Investors Eye Transport, Tourism Sectors AllAfrica.com - Aug 04 8:23 AM
In the months ahead, businessmen from Saudi Arabia will invest in airport, road network, hotel and tourism infrastructure in Cameroon. This is the outcome of the audience and working session Prime Minister Ephraim Inoni had with the visiting delegation of investors from Saudi Arabia.Saudi Charity in Indonesia, Philippines Tied to Terrorist Funding U.S. Department of State - Aug 04 1:03 PM
Washington -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has designated the Philippine and Indonesian branch offices of the Saudi Arabia-based International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO) as entities that have assisted the fundraising efforts of al-Qaida and related terrorist groups, according to an August 3 press statement.The department's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) also DAVAO TRADERS TO SELL MINDANAO HALAL PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Aug 01 10:33 PM
Trade / foreign investment Private and government sectors in Davao City are eyeing to sell Mindanao halal (Islamically permissable) products during a five-day trade and investment mission to Saudi Arabia slated for November 12 to 17.Davao Traders To Sell Mindanao Halal Products In Saudi Arabia Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 01 10:33 PM
Private and government sectors in Davao City are eyeing to sell Mindanao halal (Islamically permissable) products during a five-day trade and investment mission to Saudi Arabia slated for November 12 to 17.Saudi Charity in Indonesia, Philippines Tied to Terrorist Funding U.S. Department of State - Aug 04 11:25 AM
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has designated the Philippine and Indonesian branch offices of the Saudi Arabia-based International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO) as entities that have assisted the fundraising efforts of al-Qaida and related terrorist groups. The department's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence also has designated Abd Al Hamid Sulaiman Al-Mujil, executive Delta Mutual Announces Letter of Intent to Provide Silver Recovery Equipment in Saudi Arabia [Press Release] PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 02 7:45 AM
Delta Mutual, Inc. specializing in energy recovery and construction services through environmentally-friendly technologies and products, announced that its subsidiary, Delta-Envirotech, signed a Letter of Intent with SEPCO Environment to supply equipment to recover silver from used X-ray film in Saudi Arabia.Saudi too dependent on foreign maids TVNZ - Aug 05 4:29 PM
A Saudi minister has said he finds it revolting to see spoilt children waited on hand and foot by Asian maids, whose main role is often that of status symbol.Saudi Arabia Breaks Up Pro-Hizbullah Rally Israel National News - Aug 03 2:05 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Saudi police broke up a pro-Hizbullah rally Thursday in the eastern region, which is heavily populated by Hizbullah-backed Shi'ite Moslems.Saudi photography ban lifted to encourage tourism Guardian Unlimited - Aug 04 2:07 AM
Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas as part of an effort to attract more visitors. A royal decree allowing pictures to be taken in many public places was issued about a year ago and the interior ministry enacted it this week.IGNOU courses get good response in Saudi Arabia New Kerala - Aug 01 11:17 PM
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) programmes have found many takers in Saudi Arabia which has promished recognition to its courses.Iran Olympics chief leaves for Saudi Arabia IranMania.com - Aug 01 10:39 PM
LONDON, August 2 (IranMania) - Iran s National Olympic Committee (NOC) head Reza Qarakhanlu headed for Saudi Arabia to attend a session of the Federation for Solidarity of Islamic States, MNA reported.Saudi promotes tourism through photography World Leisure News - Aug 04 4:52 AM
Saudi Arabia will now allow photographs to be taken in public areas in a bid to attract more visitors the country. The radical change in policy came about earlier this week when the interior ministry enacted a Royal Decree on the subject.The U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, and the consulate in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, issued Warden Messages warning U.S. India Daily - Aug 01 2:11 PM
The U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, and the consulate in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, issued Warden Messages on Aug. 1 warning U.S. citizens that tensions over the Israeli military offensive in Lebanon are expected to increase.Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Aug 05 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.Saudi Arabia to provide 5000 prefab houses for AJK quake affectees Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 01 8:18 AM
MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 1 (APP): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide some 5000 prefabricated houses for the earthquake affectees of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.Saudi scholar s fatwa sparks Arab debate Gulf Times - Aug 05 1:36 AM
An old fatwa by a Saudi scholar banning Muslims from helping Lebanon s Hezbollah because it is Shia has sparked a debate on Islamist websites and in Arab media.Tens of thousands rally in Baghdad to show support for Hezbollah USA Today - Aug 04 12:33 PM
Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.National camp begins at half-strength The Hindu - Aug 05 1:16 PM
KOLKATA: The national football camp of the Indian probables selected for the third round Group A match of AFC Asian Cup 2007 qualifier against Saudi Arabia, began at half-strength here at the SAI Eastern Centre on Saturday. With the new chief ...Iraqi Shiites rally to support Hezbollah AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 04 11:22 AM
Hundreds of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.Saudi feminist held briefly over protest Gulf Times - Aug 05 1:36 AM
A Saudi women s rights activist said she was detained briefly yesterday for staging a rare public demonstration in the kingdom. Wajiha al-Huweidar, an outspoken writer, said she was taken in by police for carrying a placard urging King Abdullah to grant more rights to women.Thousands in Baghdad rally for Hezbollah Orange County Register - Aug 05 3:19 AM
Huge turnout comes as protests even spread to Saudi Arabia. BAGHDAD, Iraq Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.Iraqi Shiites rally for Hezbollah The Philadelphia Inquirer - Aug 05 12:17 AM
Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum yesterday to show support for Hezbollah, as Muslim anger toward Israel mounted on the Islamic holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.SABIC donates SR 8 million to Lebanese people Mena Report - Aug 05 8:35 AM
In response to directives from Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz, to undertake a popular donation campaign for the relief and assistance of the Lebanese people, SABIC has made a SR 8 million contribution to this charitable humanitarian campaign to support the Lebanese people and alleviate their suffering.Huge crowd demonstrates to support Hezbollah Boston Globe - Aug 05 1:09 AM
BAGHDAD -- Hundreds of thousands of Shi'ites thronged a Baghdad slum yesterday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.SAUDI ARABIA: UK envoy's plea over Lebanon urges press not to highlight suffering AsiaMedia - Aug 04 9:31 AM
Riyadh --- Regional press has taken strong note of the British Charge d'Affaires to Bahrain, Stephen Harrison's request to Bahraini newspapers to stop publishing pictures of destruction and suffering in Lebanon.Beyond the Noise: Exploring the U.S.-Saudi Relationship Forward - Aug 02 10:06 PM
Thicker Than Oil: America's Uneasy Partnership With Saudi Arabia By Rachel Bronson Oxford University Press, 384 pages, $28.Four Gulf nations to help build Pakistan's first 7-star hotel Yahoo! India News - Aug 05 3:51 AM
Karachi, Aug 5 (IANS) Four Gulf nations - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman - will collaborate with Karachi's civic authorities to build Pakistan's first seven-star luxury hotel in this port city.Saudi feminist held briefly over protest Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Aug 04 9:17 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - A Saudi women's rights activist said she was detained briefly on Friday for staging a rare public demonstration in the conservative Muslim kingdom.NAS eyes Easyjet brand AME Info - Aug 05 3:04 AM
National Air Services of Saudi Arabia, an executive jet provider, has approached the UK's low cost carrier, Easyjet, about the use of its branding in the region, reported the Financial Times.Universal Detection Technology ('UDTT'; www.udetection.com) Joins Department of Commerce in Saudi Arabia and Qatar to [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 01 5:00 AM
Universal Detection Technology , a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, announced today that it has been listed on the Commercial Service's list of Featured US Exporters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Qatar.Saudi criticises US stand on Israeli offensive Gulf Times - Aug 03 1:35 AM
Saudi Arabia, a key US ally, criticised Washington s stance on the Israeli military campaign in Lebanon and urged it yesterday to press for an immediate ceasefire.UAE and Saudi clash for title Khaleej Times - Aug 02 9:36 PM
ABU DHABI The UAE takes on Saudi Arabia in tonight s deciding match of the Gulf Cup junior volleyball championship here at the Al Jazira club s indoor stadium.Redington targets Saudi Arabia with SonicWall ITP.net - Aug 02 6:55 AM
Network security solutions vendor SonicWall has teamed up with regional distribution giant Redington to pursue channel sales opportunities fuelled by increasing demand within the fast-growing Saudi Arabian market.Saudi Arabia: Anti-Israeli Demonstrations India Daily - Jul 31 7:00 PM
Saudi Shia staged a public demonstration July 29 to protest Israeli aggression in Lebanon, a rare move in the Shiite-wary Sunni kingdom, Reuters reported July 31. Elsewhere in Saudi Arabia, 870 women issued a statement protesting Israeli "state terror" against Lebanese and Palestinians, and a Cabinet statement condemned Israeli "massacres and war crimes" against Lebanon.Throng in Baghdad supports Hezbollah The Star-Ledger - Aug 04 9:41 PM
Tens of thousands of Shi'as thronged a Baghdad slum yesterday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.U.S. to freeze Saudi charity's assets AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 11:10 AM
The Bush administration took steps Thursday to financially incapacitate branches of a Saudi-based Islamic charity and one of its high-ranking officials for allegedly helping al-Qaida bankroll terrorist acts.Disputes plague Saudi property market The Peninsula - Aug 02 5:59 PM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia Suleiman Al Shareef drives around a large plot of land that once was his, lamenting the millions of dollars he says have been stolen from him.Saudi farmers 'kill' date palms to sell their land Khaleej Times - 30 minutes ago
JEDDAH As the real estate market booms in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, agricultural land is gradually disappearing from within the limits of these once-pastoral cities as farmers discover that selling the land for development is more lucrative than selling dates.Thousands March In Iraq To Support Hezbollah CBS 2 New York - Aug 04 6:59 PM
Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare. CBS News Interactive: War In Iraq Iraqi Shiites cheer for Hezbollah Akron Beacon Journal - Aug 05 12:42 AM
Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.UAE spikers lift junior Gulf Cup Khaleej Times - Aug 04 10:22 PM
ABU DHABI The UAE emerged unbeaten champions of the 10th Gulf Cup junior volleyball championship when they defeated Saudi Arabia in a thrilling five-setter on the final night here at the Al Jazira Club on Thursday.Controversial anti-Hizbullah fatwa sparks Saudi debate Middle East Times - Aug 04 5:13 AM
RIYADH -- An old fatwa by a hardline Saudi scholar banning Muslims from helping Lebanon's Hizbullah because it is Shia has sparked a debate on Islamist Websites and in Arab media.Kenya: Saudi Arabia Pledges More Aid to Victims of Drought AllAfrica.com - Jul 31 12:38 PM
Saudi Arabia has promised to increase humanitarian assistance to millions of Kenyans suffering from the ravages of drought.Saudi Allows Photography in Public Areas Zawya - Aug 02 11:03 PM
RIYADH, 3 August 2006 -- In a step to promote tourism in the Kingdom and allow people to better understand the importance of photography and filming in promoting social and cultural development, Saudi Arabia is now officially allowing photography and filming for all citizens and residents in public areas.Arab ministerial meeting under consideration in support of Lebanon: Saudi FM People's Daily - Aug 02 5:28 PM
A senior Saudi Arabia official revealed Wednesday that the Arab world is considering the possibility of holding a ministerial meeting in Beirut as soon as possible to support Lebanon under escalating Israeli offensives.Ain-Al-Yaqeen - August 4, 2006 - Article 8 Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Aug 04 3:58 PM
SAUDI ARABIA STRESSES AT THE OIC SUMMIT ITS FULL SUPPORT TO LEBANON AND ITS CONDEMNATION OF THE ISRAELI ATTACKS ON LEBANON AND THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES.EasyJet in talks on Saudi branding Reuters.co.uk - Aug 04 3:36 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Low-cost airline easyJet said on Friday it had been approached by fledgling Saudi Arabian airline National Air Services (NAS) to use its branding in the Middle East.Emaar, $84bn overseas deals AME Info - Aug 04 9:19 PM
Emaar is the UAE's largest overseas investor, with a portfolio of projects topping $84bn, reported Gulf News. The company has launched major developments in a number of countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, India and Pakistan, most of which have been announced in the past twelve months alone.EasyJet Mulls Saudi Deal Ananova - Aug 04 5:15 AM
EasyJet is considering a franchise opportunity that would allow a Saudi-based carrier to use the airline's brand name on flights around the Arabian Gulf.Saudi Arabia: U.S. Could Seek Cease-Fire India Daily - Aug 02 9:43 AM
The United States could seek an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said Aug. 2. In rare criticism of the United States, al-Faisal also said Americans have a moral obligation to prevent U.S.-made weapons from killing innocent civilians in Lebanon, and criticized the Bush administration's plan for a "New Middle East," saying it was Saudi criticises US condoning of Israel s onslaught Khaleej Times - Aug 02 11:59 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia on Wednesday criticised the US condoning of Israel s refusal of a ceasefire in Lebanon saying that the kingdom -- a staunch US ally -- is trying to change this US position.Budget airline looks at Saudi Franchise deal Sunday Business Post - Aug 04 3:56 AM
easyJet said today it was considering a franchise opportunity which would allow a Saudi-based carrier to use the airline s brand name on flights around the Arabian Gulf.U.S. moves to incapacitate branches of Saudi-backed charity The Jakarta Post - Aug 03 9:52 PM
WASHINGTON (AP): The United States moved Thursday to financially incapacitate branches of a Saudi-based Islamic charity as well as a high-ranking official for allegedly helping al-Qaida bankroll terrorist acts.Saudi Industrial Investment Group (Exchange - SAU : 2250.SE) Zawya - Aug 02 1:03 PM
A consortium of leading Saudi businessmen and public companies focused on industrial investment in the petrochemical industry in Saudi Arabia.U.S. freezes assets of Asia offices of Saudi charity Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 03 5:25 PM
_ The U.S. Treasury Department took action Thursday against the Philippine and Indonesian branch offices of a Saudi Arabian-based charity for allegedly facilitating fundraising for al-Qaida and affiliated terrorist groups.Iraqi Shiites rally to support Hezbollah Syracuse.com - Aug 04 10:56 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) Hundreds of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.Treasury to freeze assets of Saudi charity Houston Chronicle - Aug 03 12:19 PM
The Bush administration took steps today to financially incapacitate branches of a Saudi-based Islamic charity and one of its high-ranking officials for allegedly helping al-Qaida bankroll terrorist acts. Cameroon: 'We Wish to Carry Out Vast Investments' AllAfrica.com - Aug 04 8:44 AM
Interview with Saad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Prince of Saudi Arabia, and head of the Saudi Arabian economic prospecting mission to Cameroon.Dialog in Saudi JV The Edge Daily - Aug 02 5:01 AM
Dialog Group Bhd, via its wholly owned subsidiary Dialog (Labuan) Ltd (DLL), has formed a joint venture company with Saudi Arabia-based M/S Sedres Maritime to venture into the Saudi Arabian oil, gas and petrochemical engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning industry (EPCC).Mark Morford: Lick My Silent Sports Car HuffingtonPost - Aug 03 7:17 PM
How much has Big Auto lied? Take a drive in this four-wheel electric Orgasm, and find out Oh my God do they ever lie. All of them: Big Auto, Big Oil, BushCo, Pennzoil and Havoline and Saudi Arabia and crusty Alaska Senator Ted Stevens and the oil lobbyists and lackey scientists working for the Department of Energy and all the rest, on down the line and right up to your garage door. Lie Saudi Arabia: High-Tech Mailing Addresses by Next Year Zawya - Jul 31 1:33 AM
Saudi Arabia is setting global standards in using the latest technology in mail delivery.Saudi urges US to take the lead in peace bid Gulf Times - Aug 02 2:51 AM
Saudi Arabia has exhorted the US to take the lead in efforts to immediately end the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel and faulted President George W Bush for not following through on earlier peacemaking appeals.Saudi Arabia seeks to upgrade 12 Apaches to AH-64D standard plus associated equipment, value $400M Rotorhub - Jul 30 11:20 PM
Washington, July 28, 2006 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of the remanufacture and upgrade of AH-64A to AH-64D Apache helicopters as well as associated equipment and services.China's Special Envoy To Visit Five Middle East Countries Bernama - Aug 04 2:49 AM
BEIJING, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- China's special envoy on Middle East issues, Sun Bigan, will visit Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia from Aug 6, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang announced here Friday.Different viewpoints Northwest Herald - Aug 04 3:18 AM
Re: Jill Johnson's July 23 letter. Canada is our top importer of oil, followed very closely by Mexico and Saudi Arabia. However, only 6 to 9 percent of the world's oil reserves remain in North America.Saudi fund cuts Gulf exposure Gulf Times - Aug 02 2:54 AM
RIYADH: A major fund of Saudi Arabia s state-owned National Commercial Bank (NCB) has been been cutting its exposure to Gulf Arab stocks and is investing in US, European and Asian markets, a fund manager said.King Abdullah to Make Historic Visit to Turkey Arab News - Aug 05 4:12 PM
RIYADH, 6 August 2006 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah will pay a historic three-day official visit to Turkey beginning Tuesday, the first visit to the country by a Saudi king in four decades. Several key agreements will be signed during the visit.Businessman Gifts Ambulances to Lebanon Arab News - Aug 05 4:12 PM
JEDDAH, 6 August 2006 The Lebanese consul general in Jeddah, Ghassan Al-Moallem, received yesterday on behalf of the Lebanese government the first of five ambulances donated by Saudi businessman Ali Al-Nagoor, president of the Al-Nagoor Group for International Investment.Football: WC stars to play in Asian Cup qualifier against India Deccan Herald - Aug 04 12:24 AM
Several stars who did duty for Saudi Arabia at the World Cup in Germany would be in action when the team from the desert kingdom takes on India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifier in Kolkata on August 16.ONLY 0.14% Sharewatch - Aug 04 2:15 AM
NAS is applying for a licence to operate domestic flights initially in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and at a later date other flights within the Arabian Gulf - a region with minimal low-cost airline penetration, easyJet said.Saudi airline wants Easyjet brand Aljazeera - Aug 04 4:05 PM
The British low-cost carrier said that it was evaluating the opportunity to franchise its brand but did not expect a final decision until early 2007.SPC branches out with Cisco ITP.net - Aug 05 5:10 PM
SAUDI Post Corporation (SPC) is linking up its 6,000 branches across the Kingdom, as part of a massive project to overhaul its entire communications infrastructure.Saudis lift ban on photography The Scotsman - Aug 03 4:56 PM
SAUDI Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas, part of a drive by the conservative kingdom's tourism organisation to attract more visitors to the birthplace of Islam.Saudi Shias in pro-Hezbollah march Aljazeera - Aug 03 6:05 AM
More than 2,000 Saudi Muslim Shias are reported to have joined a protest march in the country's Eastern Province to denounce Israel's military onslaught against Lebanon, the second rare protest this week.Islamic Nations Demand Investigation on Israeli Acts (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Aug 03 3:42 AM
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and a group of other Islamic nations demanded an immediate investigation into what they called ``criminal acts'' by Israel in Lebanon.China's special envoy to visit five Middle East countries New Kerala - Aug 04 2:50 AM
Beijing: China's special envoy on Middle East issues will visit Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia from August six to help ease the current volatile situation.Riyadh Reiterates Stand on Lebanese Sovereignty Arab News - Aug 03 4:27 PM
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, 4 August 2006 Saudi Arabia reiterated yesterday its full support to the Lebanese government s efforts to protect its sovereignty during an emergency meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.Amnesty International concerned about Czech arms export Prague Daily Monitor - Aug 03 11:16 PM
Prague, Aug 3 (CTK) - Amnesty International of the Czech Republic (AI CR) today criticised the export of Czech arms to Ethiopia, Angola, Nigeria, Colombia and Saudi Arabia as the armed forces of these countries killed civilians last year.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Aug 03 4:23 PM
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, 4 August 2006 Saudi Arabia reiterated yesterday its full support to the Lebanese government s efforts to protect its sovereignty during an emergency meeting of the Organization ...The Plot Against America New York Times - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Lawrence Wright offers a detailed, heart-stopping account of the events leading up to 9/11, carried along by villains and heroes that only a crime novelist could dream up.'Saudi-based NRIs funded blasts' The Times of India - Aug 01 1:15 PM
MUMBAI: More than nine lakh riyals - nearly Rs 1.2 crore - were transferred from Saudi Arabia to Mumbai in the past one year for the 7/11 blasts, said anti-Terrorists squad sources on Tuesday.Saudi Arabia Transfers $46 Million to PA Israel National News - Jul 30 1:05 PM
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia met with Palestinian Authority (PA) president Mahmoud Abbas Saturday at a Red Sea resort and said he is transferring to the PA $46 million. The amount is one half of the country's annual commitment.Mothers With Addiction Put Kids in Drug Risk Arab News - Aug 03 4:25 PM
JEDDAH, 4 August 2006 Drug addiction is a serious social problem that has destroyed many families. Research conducted by institutions in Saudi Arabia has shown that drug abuse is a widespread problem in the Kingdom.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Aug 03 4:24 PM
In Dhahran recently, the International Public Relations Association, Gulf Chapter (IPRA-GC) hosted a presentation titled, Adjusting the Picture: The Image of Saudi Arabia in the United States. 
