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  • Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Nov 05 4:16 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.

  • Human rights watchdog team to visit Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Gulf News - Nov 05 2:11 PM
    Riyadh: A delegation from a human rights watchdog is to pay a visit to Saudi Arabia later this month to take stock of the human rights situation in the kingdom.

  • MMC-Saudi group to jointly develop economic city in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    The Star Online - Nov 05 2:28 AM
    KUALA LUMPUR: The MMC Corporation Berhad (MMC) has been awarded the rights to develop and manage the new Jizan Economic City (JEC) in Saudi Arabia together with The Saudi Binladin Group, according to an MMC statement.

  • MMC To Develop US$30 Bln Jizan Economic City In Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Bernama - Nov 05 2:49 AM
    KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- MMC Corporation Bhd (MMC) Sunday announced that it has been awarded the rights to develop and manage the new US$30 billion "Jizan Economic City" (JEC) in Saudi Arabia, together with The Saudi Binladin Group.

  • Saudi Arabia beheads convicted Pakistani drug smuggler Open this result in new window
    KBCI Boise - Nov 05 3:03 AM
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia A Pakistani man convicted of drug smuggling has been executed in Saudi Arabia by beheading. The beheading took place yesterday in the capital Riyadh.

  • Saudi Arabia beheads convicted Pakistani drug smuggler Open this result in new window
    ABC 7 El Paso - Nov 05 2:07 AM
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia A Pakistani man convicted of drug smuggling has been executed in Saudi Arabia by beheading. The beheading took place yesterday in the capital...

  • Saudi Arabia beheads convicted Pakistani drug smuggler Open this result in new window
    KRON 4 Bay Area - Nov 05 1:59 AM
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia A Pakistani man convicted of drug smuggling has been executed in Saudi Arabia by beheading.

  • Saudi Arabia beheads convicted Pakistani drug smuggler Open this result in new window
    WEAR 3 Pensacola - Nov 05 1:55 AM
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- A Pakistani man convicted of drug smuggling has been executed in Saudi Arabia by beheading. The beheading took place yesterday in the capital Riyadh.

  • Saudi Arabia, India to work on scholarship programme Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
    JEDDAH Higher Education Minister Dr Khaled Al Anqari will be leading a senior-level delegation to New Delhi from November 6 (today) to November 10 aimed at paving the way for Saudi students to pursue higher education in India under a special scholarship programme.

  • Saudi Arabia executes Pakistani for drug smuggling Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Nov 04 3:41 AM
    RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia executed a Pakistani man for drugs smuggling on Saturday, taking to 17 the number of reported executions in the conservative kingdom in 2006.

  • MMC, Partner, Get a $30 Billion Saudi City Project (Update2) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
    Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- MMC Corp., a Malaysian builder and port operator, said the company and its joint venture partner, Saudi Binladin Group, have received a $30 billion project to develop and manage a new city in Saudi Arabia.

  • Football Under-20s exit Asian finals after 2-0 defeat to Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Nhan Dan - Nov 04 1:13 AM
    The Vietnamese under-20 football team failed to reach the knock out stage of the Asian under-20 finals in Singapore, after a 2-0 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their final group match on November 3.

  • Malaysia's MMC Wins Contract To Develop US$30 BLN Saudi City Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 05 6:17 PM
    MMC Corporation Berhad (KLSE: 2194) on Sunday said that it has been granted the right to develop and manage Jizan Economic City (JEC) in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia.

  • MALAYSIA'S MMC WINS CONTRACT TO DEVELOP US$30 BLN SAUDI CITY Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Nov 05 6:17 PM
    Housing MMC Corporation Berhad (KLSE: 2194) on Sunday said that it has been granted the right to develop and manage Jizan Economic City (JEC) in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia.

  • Malaysia's MMC Wins Contract to Develop US$30 BLN Saudi City Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 05 5:54 PM
    KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 Asia Pulse - MMC Corporation Berhad (KLSE: 2194) on Sunday said that it has been granted the right to develop and manage Jizan Economic City (JEC) in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia.

  • SABIC and ExxonMobil Chemical to study petrochemicals expansion in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Mena Report - Nov 05 3:48 AM
    Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and ExxonMobil Chemical announced that they have begun work on a feasibility study to define a potential project that would grow their two joint petrochemical ventures at Yanbu and Jubail.

  • Malaysia's MMC shares halted after $30bn Saudi job Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 05 4:58 PM
    KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Shares of Malaysian engineering and construction firm MMC Corp were halted from trade on Monday, after saying it and a partner had won a $30 billion contract to build an economic city in Saudi Arabia.

  • MMC in RM109b Saudi city project Open this result in new window
    The Edge Daily - Nov 05 5:11 PM
    MMC Corporation Bhd has been awarded the rights to develop and manage a new US$30 billion (RM109.4 billion) Jizan Economic City (JEC) in Saudi Arabia, together with The Saudi Binladin Group.

  • Saudi, Italy to Sign Deal on Double Taxation Open this result in new window
    Zawya - 29 minutes ago
    RIYADH, 6 November 2006 -- Italian Ambassador Eugenio d'Auria said yesterday that Italy and Saudi Arabia are to sign soon an agreement that permits to avoid double taxation among businessmen in both countries.

  • Saudi oil giant to open offices in Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai Open this result in new window
    TODAYonline - Nov 05 2:32 PM
    Saudi security guard the entrance of the oil processing plant of the Saudi state oil giant Aramco, in Abqaiq in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich Eastern Province, February 2006. Aramco said it planned to open offices in Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai but denied a report that it was moving its Asian headquarters from Singapore to Malaysia.

  • Iraq, Saudi Arabia in QF of AFC Youth Championship Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Nov 03 5:30 AM
    Former champions Iraq and Saudi Arabia carved out convincing wins over Malaysia and Vietnam in their last league engagements today to enter the quarter- finals of the Asian Football Confederation Youth Championship.

  • More Saudi relief for Muttur, flood affected areas Open this result in new window
    Daily News - Nov 05 12:34 PM
    SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabian Airlines ferried on Sunday the second plane load of Saudi relief aid for Muslims in Muttur who fled their homes due to LTTE terrorist activities in the Eastern part of the island.

  • Malaysia's MMC, partner win $30bln Saudi job-media Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 05 4:55 AM
    KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Malaysian engineering and construction firm MMC Corp. and a partner have won a $30 billion contract to build an economic city in Saudi Arabia, state-run Bernama news agency reported on Sunday.

  • Mitsubishi eyes Saudi expansion Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Nov 05 12:37 AM
    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation wants to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia, its visiting president said on Saturday. Osamu Masuko said the carmaker would introduce new models in the coming years to cover all market segments. The new Mitsubishi L200 and Galant were recently introduced there.

  • SABIC and ExxonMobil Chemical to Study Petrochemicals Expansion in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Nov 05 3:13 PM
    By Middle East and North Africa Business Report, Amman, Jordan Nov.

  • Saudi index plunges as retail investors bail out Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Nov 04 11:05 PM
    DUBAI: Saudi Arabias stock market closed below 9,000 points for the first time in more than 20 months yesterday as retail investors dumped shares in reaction to regional political tensions and new trading session timings.

  • Fingerprinting drive in Saudi Arabia soon Open this result in new window
    Dawn - Nov 02 7:28 PM
    RIYADH, Nov 2: Saudi Arabia would begin fingerprinting people living in the kingdom randomly on a trial basis from Saturday, the Saudi press reported. The new measure was aimed at detecting passport violators and criminals and ensuring they did not return once deported.

  • RAKISA showcases Saudi economic city at 10th Annual CEO Forum in Beijing Open this result in new window
    Gowealthy - Nov 05 12:15 AM
    RAKISA Holding, the lead developer of the Prince AbdulAziz bin Mousaed Economic City (Hail Economic City) in Saudi Arabia, highlighted the attractive and diverse opportunities the $8 billion project offers to Chinese and international investors at the 10th Annual CEO Forum, which was recently held in Beijing.

  • Over 200 nurses applied for work in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Sun Star - Nov 02 8:43 AM
    MORE than 200 licensed nurses from the region have applied to fill in the 2,000 vacancies for nurse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

  • Saudi Arabia: Chinese Industrial Project To Begin Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Nov 02 9:16 AM
    A major Chinese industrial project with investments of more than $4 billion will soon be established in Saudi Arabia, Amr Al-Dabbagh, the governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, said Nov. 2.

  • Saudi Arabia: Plan For Reconciliation In Lebanon Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Nov 02 9:16 AM
    Saudi Arabia is working on a plan for political reconciliation in Lebanon, Monsters and Critics.com reported Nov. 2, citing a well-informed government source. The plan would demand an end to street protests in Beirut called for by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

  • MRCB to expand to Saudi Arabia next year Open this result in new window
    The Edge Daily - Nov 02 12:41 AM
    Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) plans to increase its presence in the Middle East by expanding to Saudi Arabia next year, said its group managing director Shahril Ridzuan.

  • MMC Wins Joint Venture for Jizan Hub Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 05 6:03 PM
    Malaysia's MMC Corp. said Monday it has netted a US$30 billion joint venture deal with Saudi Binladin Group to develop and manage Saudi Arabia's new economic hub in southern Jizan city.

  • Orgies in Wahabi Saudi Arabia: Western culture blamed Open this result in new window
    World Tribune - Nov 03 2:38 PM
    Known as a modest and pious man, Saudi King Abdullah has been hearing steady reports of a sharp decline in morals in his country.

  • Saudi aid for Sri Lankan Muslims Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Nov 04 6:57 AM
    Colombo, Nov 4: Saudi Arabia has sent a planeload of relief supplies for Muslim refugees driven out of their homes by renewed fighting in Sri Lanka, according to media reports Saturday.

  • Homeland Safety Int'l Announces New Agent in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    SYS-CON Media - Nov 01 4:24 PM
    Paul Johnson, President of Homeland SafetyInternational (PINKSHEETS: HSFI), today announces the signing of a newDistributor for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In cooperation with CRCMarketing of Corpus Christi, Texas, Alraedah International Co. will serveas Homeland Safety's new Distributor for this very important area.Alraedah is a major security contractor for the Ministry of Interior, andSaudi

  • Random finger-printing of expats in Saudi from today Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Nov 03 7:53 PM
    JEDDAH Saudi Arabia will launch random finger-printing of expatriates living in the kingdom from today. The move, which will be on a trial basis for an unspecified period of time, is aimed at catching violators of immigration laws and criminals.

  • i2 boosts retail presence in Dubai and Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    ITP.net - Nov 04 4:13 PM
    Dubai-based mobile handset distributor and retailer i2 has continued its aggressive Middle East expansion strategy, opening five new stores across the region in the past month.

  • India, Saudia Arabia to sign pact on science and education Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Nov 03 8:23 PM
    New Delhi, Nov 3: India and Saudi Arabia will sign an agreement to enhance cooperation in science and education during the visit of a high-level Saudi delegation next week.

  • Saudi Arabia wins Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Nov 01 11:54 AM
    BANGALORE: Two goals, both from dead ball situations ensured Saudi Arabia its first quota of full points against a disappointing Malaysia in a Group D encounter of the AFC Youth Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Karnataka Day. ...

  • Saudi Arabia, Iraq win Open this result in new window
    Deccan Herald - Nov 01 1:17 PM
    Saudi Arabia did not have to sweat too much during their 2-0 win over Malaysia in Group D of the AFC Youth Championship 2006 at the Sree Kanteerava stadium here on Wednesday.

  • Pakistani beheaded in Saudi for drug smuggling Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 04 6:06 AM
    A Pakistani man has been beheaded by the sword in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah after he was convicted of drug smuggling, the interior ministry said.

  • Qatar team to attend skill workshop in Saudi Open this result in new window
    The Peninsula - Nov 03 4:13 PM
    DOHA The British Council and the Saudi General Organisation for Technical Education and Vocational Training (GOTEVOT) will be holding a series of workshops from tomorrow until November 8 on National Occupational Skills Standards in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).

  • RP, Saudi move to choke off terror funding Open this result in new window
    ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Nov 03 10:29 AM
    The Philippines and Saudi Arabia have begun efforts to stop the entry of terror funds from the Middle East as well as stem the proliferation of madaris (plural of madrasah) or Koranic schools that teach radical forms of Islam, National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales said Friday.

  • S Arabia, Iraq advance Open this result in new window
    Deccan Herald - Nov 03 1:20 PM
    It took quite an effort from Saudi Arabia but they, despite the soggy ground conditions after a heavy downpour, scored a 2-0 win over Vietnam on Friday and made it to the quarterfinal stage of the AFC Youth Championship 2006.

  • DFM index plunges to two-year low Open this result in new window
    Gulf News - 37 minutes ago
    Dubai: Dubai shares plunged to their lowest in nearly two years and Abu Dhabi sank to a new annual low as recent losses in neighbouring Saudi Arabia and margin calls from banks took their toll on the market.

  • Saudi donates one million dollars in aid to Guinea Buissau Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 10:48 AM
    Saudi Arabia has donated a million dollars in food aid to Guinea Bissau, the Guinean finance ministry said.

  • Saudi Arabia beats Malaysia 2-0 in AFC Youth Championship Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Nov 01 6:00 AM
    Saudi Arabia scored a goal in each half to beat Malaysia 2-0 in a Group D encounter of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Youth Championship here today.

  • First Haj flight on Nov 24 Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
    LAHORE, Nov 5 (APP)-First Hajj flight would take off either from Islamabad or Quetta to Saudi Arabia on November 24, said federal Religious Affairs Ministry's Secretary Vakil Ahmed Khan said Sunday.

  • He Has Finally Met Justice Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Nov 05 4:21 PM
    JEDDAH, 6 November 2006 There were mixed reactions across Saudi Arabia to the news that an Iraqi court had sentenced Saddam Hussein to death.

  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Nov 05 4:14 PM
    JEDDAH, 6 November 2006 Saudi Arabia face Japan today in the quarterfinals of the AFC Youth Championship at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore, India.

  • Portland State University Brings Essence of Saudi Arabia to Portland Area Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 01 12:33 PM
    Portland State University's Middle East Studies Center, along with a pro-educational non-profit organization called Friends of Saudi Arabia announced plans today to host a five-day cultural and educational event at various venues throughout the Portland metro area November 13 - 17.

  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Nov 05 4:17 PM
    JEDDAH, 6 November 2006 Manufacturers of cars and their local distributors said yesterday that Saudi Arabias automobile market was on the verge of massive expansion.

  • Our Writers - Jeddah based Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Nov 05 4:16 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.

  • Trading of MMC suspended Open this result in new window
    The Edge Daily - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
    Trading of MMC Corporation Bhd shares were suspended at 9am for a day on Nov 6 after the company announced over the weekend that it had secured the rights to develop and manage the US$30 billion (RM109.4 billion) Jizan Economic City (JEC) in Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Arabia beats Malaysia 2-0 in AFC Youth Championship Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Nov 01 8:16 AM
    Bangalore, Nov 1: Saudi Arabia scored a goal in each half to beat Malaysia 2-0 in a Group D encounter of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Youth Championship here today.

  • Homeland Safety Int'l Announces New Agent in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 01 10:51 AM
    Paul Johnson, President of Homeland Safety International, today announces the signing of a new Distributor for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In cooperation with CRC Marketing of Corpus Christi, Texas, Alraedah International Co. will serve as Homeland Safety's new Distributor for this very important area. Alraedah is a major security contractor for the Ministry of Interior, and Saudi Oger, which

  • Nuclear Tech Race Is On In Middle East Open this result in new window
    Slashdot - Nov 05 11:19 AM
    CaroKann writes "The TimesOnline is reporting that six Middle Eastern nations have announced interest in developing nuclear technology. The nations involved are Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Middle East Economic Digest states that most of these nations are interested in developing nuclear technology for the

  • King Abdullah: Dedicated to the service of the people Open this result in new window
    Financial Express - Nov 05 9:14 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.

  • Contractor Bechtel leaves disintegrating Iraq short of goal Open this result in new window
    Baltimore Sun - Nov 05 6:35 AM
    Bechtel Corp. helped build the Bay Area subway system, Hoover Dam and a city for 200,000 in the desert of Saudi Arabia. It likes to boast that it can go anywhere, under any conditions and build anything.

  • The secret Whitehall telegram that reveals truth behind controversial Saudi arms deal Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
    The government was yesterday scrambling to recover secret documents containing evidence suggesting corrupt payments were made in Britain's biggest arms deal.

  • 13 SHAWAAL-UL-MUKARRAM 1427 AH S SRINAGAR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2006 Open this result in new window
    Greater Kashmir - Nov 05 9:10 AM
    We celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after seeing the new moon while Arabs celebrate it without seeing the new moon. In Saudi Arabia the month of Ramadan started on Saturday the 23rd of September 2006. On the same night i.e., the night between Friday and Saturday, there was a solar eclipse.

  • Saudi credit card market to grow between 30 to 40pc Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Nov 02 8:16 PM
    JEDDAH The Saudi credit card market is poised to grow between 30 to 40 per cent annually despite the fact that cash still remains the favoured method of payment in the Kingdom, according to the American Express (Amex) chief in Saudi Arabia.

  • Indian textile roadshow in Riyadh next week Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Nov 05 5:12 AM
    Dubai, Nov 5: With a view to beef up textile exports to Saudi Arabia, an Indian delegation from the Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council will hold a road show in Riyadh next week.

  • Arabian Shrimp Company displays model offset project to His Majesty King Abdullah Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Nov 05 1:22 AM
    Arabian Shrimp Company, an Economic Offset Project with a total capital investment of SR 1 billion over several phases, welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah on his November visit to Jazan, Saudi Arabia, with participation in a government exposition of economic development projects in the region.

  • South Steel Factory for Jizan Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Nov 04 11:07 PM
    Construction of the $267m first phase of a new steel factory in Saudi Arabia will start shortly, after King Abdullah laid the cornerstone for the project on Saturday, Arab News reported. The South Steel Factory, located in Jizan, will turn out more than 1m tonnes of product a year.

  • Mitsubishi to widen presence in Kingdom Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Nov 04 8:22 PM
    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) intends to expand its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Japanese car company's top executive said on Saturday (November 4).

  • $27.2bn economic city in Jizan Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Nov 04 7:52 PM
    Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to build an economic city in Jizan, which will need $27.2bn worth of investment, Arab News reported. King Abdullah outlined the master plan on a tour to the Red Sea coast city on Saturday. The development could include a new oil refinery.

  • Iraq, Saudi Arabia in quarter-finals Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Nov 03 6:21 AM
    Both scored convincing victories, over Malaysia and Vietnam respectively, in the AFC Youth Championship.

  • Islam at heart of Saudi Arabia's tourism drive Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 8:35 AM
    Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam and home to its holiest shrines, hopes it can use its religious heritage to pull in not just pilgrims but tourists too, without compromising its way of life.

  • AFC QF matches: A clash between two distinctive styles Open this result in new window
    Deccan Herald - Nov 05 12:09 AM
    A clash between two distinctive styles of football -- the Japanese and the Arabian -- is in the offing when Japan meets Saudi Arabia and North Korea fights Iraq in the quarterfinal matches in the Bangalore leg of the AFC Asian Youth Football Championship tomorrow.

  • Ghana: Saudi Arabia Donates One Million Dollars to Ghana/WFP Open this result in new window
    AllAfrica.com - Oct 31 9:47 AM
    Ghana and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday received a one million dollar donation from Saudi Arabia to support its emergency food assistance programme in the country.

  • Saudi Arabia: King Orders Construction In Najran Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Nov 02 9:15 AM
    Saudi King Abdullah issued a directive for the construction of a $160 million, four-college complex in the southern city of Najran, Arab News reported Nov. 2. Abdullah also began the expansion of Najran Airport, construction of a 200-bed hospital, primary and vocational schools and electricity infrastructure.

  • Bank AlJazira and AFS announce fraud monitoring service agreement Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Nov 04 9:52 PM
    Arab Financial Services Company B.S.C (c) (AFS), the region's leading provider of electronic-payments and consumer finance-outsourcing services, has announced an agreement with Bank AlJazira, the premier bank in Saudi Arabia that provides high-net-worth individuals and large institutions with innovative banking solutions that are compliant with the Islamic Shari'ah in an exclusive ambiance, to

  • 443kg hashish seized in Bahrain, S. Arabia Open this result in new window
    Dawn - 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
    MANAMA, Nov 5: Bahraini authorities have seized some 300 kilogrammes of hashish smuggled from Pakistan via Iran and destined for trafficking in the Gulf Arab states, a police official said Sunday.

  • $4bn Chinese Project Planned for Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Nov 01 9:00 PM
    JEDDAH, 2 November 2006 -- A major Chinese industrial project with investments exceeding $4 billion will be established in the Kingdom shortly, according to Amr Al-Dabbagh, governor of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA).

  • 40,000 Narcotic Pills Seized in Arar Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Nov 04 4:18 PM
    ARAR, 5 November 2006 Anti-drug police in Arar, northern Saudi Arabia, arrested two men who had 40,000 narcotic pills with them at a service station on the Arar to Al-Jouf highway, Al-Watan newspaper reported yesterday.

  • Saudi Arabia Looking For More Tourists Open this result in new window
    KXMA-TV Dickinson - Oct 31 7:24 AM
    Head there for some fun in the sun...unless youre a lady that is. MECCA, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam and home to its holiest shrines, hopes it can use its religious heritage to pull in not just pilgrims but tourists too, without compromising its way of life.

  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Nov 04 4:13 PM
    JEDDAH, 5 November 2006 The International Boxing Tournament kicked off yesterday in Tunisia. Saudi Arabia is participating in the tournament with five boxers.

  • Saudi initiative being prepared to defuse tension in Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Nov 02 7:24 AM
    BEIRUT - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was reportedly making efforts to defuse tension among Lebanons political parties including working for the cancellation of planned street protests that threaten Lebanons anti-Syrian government.

  • Bahrain, Saudi make big drug busts Open this result in new window
    News Interactive - Nov 05 6:24 AM
    BAHRAINI authorities have seized about 300kg of hashish smuggled from Pakistan via Iran and destined for trafficking in Gulf Arab states, a police official said today.

  • Six Arab States Want Nuclear Power Open this result in new window
    Fox 6 News San Diego - Nov 04 9:55 AM
    The IAEA said Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates all expressed interest in obtaining the technology to provide nuclear-powered energy to citizens.

  • Saudi Arabia's Iraqi King Open this result in new window
    Strategy Page - Oct 31 2:59 AM
    October 31, 2006: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, or some of his senior advisors, are apparently willing to support the notion of federal Iraq, or possibly even a division of the country into three virtually independent entities, one each for Kurds, Sunni Arabs, and Shia Arabs.

  • Islam at heart of Saudi Arabia's tourism drive Open this result in new window
    Gulf News - Oct 31 1:52 AM
    Mecca: Saudi Arabia has announced plans to use Islam as a key tourist pull. As the birthplace of Islam and home to some of its holiest shrines in the cities of Mecca and Medina, Saudi hopes to use its religious heritage to attract pilgrims and tourists without compromising its way of life.

  • NLR food-safety firm signs contract with Saudi company Open this result in new window
    Pine Bluff Commercial - Nov 02 9:00 AM
    NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A North Little Rock firm is marketing its methods for killing pathogens on poultry to firms in Saudi Arabia. Safe Foods Corp. has reached an agreement with a firm to market its products to companies in Saudi Arabia.

  • S Arabia to host OIC's tourism, handicraft industries' expo next week Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 02 3:29 AM
    Saudi Arabia - Iran - Tourism Saudi Arabia is to host an exhibition of Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) member states' tourism and handicrafts industries on November 7-14 in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

  • Saudi Arabia World Largest Arms Importer, Israel Number Two Open this result in new window
    Israel National News - Oct 31 2:21 AM
    (IsraelNN.com) Israel is the worlds seventh largest arms exporter and the world second biggest arms importer after Saudi Arabia according to the Congressional Research Services annual report.

  • Pilgrims in a fix over hajj quota Open this result in new window
    Sunday Times - Nov 04 3:09 PM
    A dire shortage of visas may prevent thousands of South African Muslims from undertaking their hajj pilgrimage to Mecca this year. The situation has sparked growing concern, particularly among Muslims who have already forked out thousands of rands for travel and accommodation in Saudi Arabia.

  • Cherokee Signs License in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 30 6:37 AM
    Cherokee Inc., which licenses various clothing brands, said Monday it signed an exclusive international license agreement with the Fawaz Al Hokair Group, the largest retail group in Saudi Arabia.

  • Air Arabia expands service Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Nov 03 10:34 PM
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Air Arabia, the Gulf regions first low-fares airline that begins daily operations from here tomorrow, will soon fly to Kozhikode, Mangalore, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Trichy.

  • In Saudi Arabia, divorce can have shocking aspects Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Oct 30 8:24 PM
    JEDDAH That the divorce rate in Saudi Arabia is shocking is telling it like it is. These days divorce has become the only solution to marital problems among couples that have never understood the responsibilities of marriage.

  • McAfee and SCS sign partnership agreement Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Nov 04 5:22 AM
    Specialists for Computer Systems, the leading company in securing systems recently signed a partnership agreement with McAfee to become the Elite Partner in Saudi Arabia.

  • Iraq holds fighting Saudi Arabia 2-2 draw Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Oct 30 9:03 PM
    Bangalore, Oct 30: Iraq made a late surge and held fancied Saudi Arabia 2-2 in the group 'D' football match of the AFC Youth Championship at Sri Kanteerva Stadium here today.

  • Cherokee Signs License in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    KiplingerForecasts.com - Oct 30 6:48 AM
    (AP) VAN NUYS, Calif. Cherokee Inc., which licenses various clothing brands, said Monday it signed an exclusive international license agreement with the Fawaz Al Hokair Group, the largest retail group in Saudi Arabia.

  • China to make $4bn Saudi investment Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Nov 01 9:37 PM
    China will make investments worth $4bn in a major industrial project in Saudi Arabia, Arab News reported. Details are expected to be announced shortly.

  • The Price of UN Indecision Over Iran: A Nuclear Arms Race Open this result in new window
    Blogcritics.org - Nov 04 9:02 AM
    In the light on the obviously ineffective nuclear negotiations with Iran, six other Arab states decided they want to be nuclear powers: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, UAE, and Saudi Arabia all have announced plans to start working on nuclear technology. The implication is that this "peaceful" research, well within the "sovereign rights" of these nations, will be used for nuclear weapons.

  • Saudi Prince to hold forth on magic Kingdom float Open this result in new window
    thebusinessonline.com - Nov 01 9:30 PM
    SAUDI billionaire Prince Alwaleed, the eighth richest man in the world, has been forced to delay the $7bn (E5.6bn, £3.7bn) float of his Kingdom Holding Company on Saudi Arabias Tadawul stock exchange.

  • RAKISA highlights Hail Economic City's economic potential for Chinese and international investors at the 10th Annual  Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Nov 04 1:07 AM
    RAKISA Holding, the lead developer of the Prince AbdulAziz bin Mousaed Economic City (Hail Economic City) in Saudi Arabia, highlighted the attractive and diverse opportunities the US$ 8 billion (SR 30 billion) project offers to Chinese and international investors at the 10th Annual CEO Forum, which was recently held in Beijing.

  • Saudi executes drug smuggler Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Nov 04 11:23 PM
    RIYADH: A Pakistani man was beheaded by the sword in Jeddah yesterday after he was convicted of drug smuggling, the interior ministry said.

  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Nov 05 4:15 PM
    A Saudi company Requires: Salesman (Firefighting Systems), Salesman (Medical Products), Salesman (Foodstuff), Salesman (CCTV and Security Systems), HR Manager and Accountant for Jeddah, Riyadh, Alkhobar, Makkah, Madinah, Qasim, Abha and Tabuk. First month: SR1,000 as probation salary.