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Arab News - Jul 22 4:08 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.France, Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation accords AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 10:55 AM
France and Saudi Arabia signed two military accords opening the way for the sale of weapons systems like tanks and fighter jets worth billions of dollars, the French presidency said.France, Saudi Arabia ink defence deal NDTV - Jul 21 8:56 PM
France and Saudi Arabia signed two defence deals that could pave way for purchase of French helicopters, submarines, tanks and possibly Rafale fighter jets.FRANCE, SAUDI ARABIA JOINTLY CONDEMN VIOLENCE IN LEBANON The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 21 3:04 PM
PARIS, July 21, 2006 (AFP) - France and Saudi Arabia issued a joint call Friday for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and an end to violence in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.FRANCE, SAUDI ARABIA SIGN MILITARY COOPERATION ACCORDS The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 21 10:49 AM
PARIS, July 21, 2006 (AFP) - France and Saudi Arabia signed two military accords Friday opening the way for the sale of weapons systems like tanks and fighter jets worth billions of dollars, the French presidency said.Saudi Arabia promises to revise textbooks CNN.com - Jul 20 8:35 AM
Saudi Arabia has promised a comprehensive review of all of its educational textbooks and to remove all language promoting intolerance, the State Department's ambassador for religious freedom said Wednesday.FRANCE, SAUDI ARABIA SIGN MILITARY COOPERATION ACCORDS The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 21 9:49 AM
PARIS, July 21, 2006 (AFP) - France and Saudi Arabia signed two military cooperation accords on Friday opening the way initially for the supply of helicopters and Airbus supply planes, the French presidency said.Pentagon okays $276 mln Saudi military deal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 8:36 AM
The Pentagon on Friday approved an agreement that will let Saudi Arabia buy up to $276 million in spare parts for its M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and other equipment from U.S. stocks.US to sell arms worth over $ 6 bn to Saudi Arabia Navhind Times - Jul 21 1:26 PM
Washington, July 21: The United States Defence Department has notified Congress of possible arms sales such as helicopters, radios and armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia worth over $ 6 billion.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-21 18:34 GMT: France, Saudi Arabia sign military pacts with view to supply of Airbus planes Interactive Investor - Jul 21 10:56 AM
PARIS (AFX) - France and Saudi Arabia signed two military cooperation accords that will lead to the sale of helicopters, Airbus supply planes, tanks and other military equipment to the Saudi government, the French presidency said.Pentagon OKs $6 bln in arms sales to Saudi Arabia Reuters.co.uk - Jul 20 6:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Bush administration said on Thursday it approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of 24 UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, radios, armoured vehicles and other military equipment worth more than $6 billion (3.25 billion pounds).U.S. intends to sell arms worth over US$6 billion to Saudi Arabia People's Daily - Jul 20 9:34 PM
The U.S. Defense Department notified the Congress on Thursday of possible arms sales such as helicopters, radios and armored vehicles to Saudi Arabia worth over 6 billion U.S. dollars.US to sell arms worth over 6 bn dollar to Saudi Arabia New Kerala - Jul 20 11:26 PM
Washington: The US Defence Department has notified Congress of possible arms sales such as helicopters, radios and armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia worth over 6 billion U.S. dollars.Saudi Arabia in Washington: When Two Worlds Collide The Globalist - Jul 21 8:57 PM
A group of summer interns recently learned just how multifaceted Washington, D.C. can be. Within the span of a few short hours, a Saudi dissident and the Saudi ambassador presented them with two very different views on the state of society and politics in their home country.Pentagon OKs $6 bln in arms sales to Saudi Arabia Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 20 2:29 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Bush administration said on Thursday it approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of 24 UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, radios, armored vehicles and other military equipment worth more than $6 billion.Saudi $6bn arms order AME Info - 49 minutes ago
A sale of military hardware to Saudi Arabia worth $6bn has been approved by the Bush administration, according to Reuters. The order is for 24 Black Hawk helicopters, radios, armoured vehicles and other equipment. Congress can block the sale, although this is unlikely.Pentagon okays $6bn arms sales to Saudi Arabia The Peninsula - Jul 20 5:11 PM
Washington The Bush administration said yesterday that it approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of 24 UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, radios, armoured vehicles and other military equipment worth more than $6bn.Misyar offers marriage-lite in strict Saudi society Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 11:29 AM
Khaled never thought a form of temporary marriage, described by some in Saudi Arabia as legal prostitution, would open the door to his happily-ever-after.Sweep of Saudi pushes RP Davis Cuppers to Group II INQ7.net - Jul 22 11:54 AM
THE Philippines put itself in position to jump out of Davis Cup ignominy. Sustaining the same deadly form they had all week, the Filipino netters drubbed Saudi Arabia yesterday, 3-0, for their fourth straight shut-out victory and a slot in Group II of the Asia Ocenia region at the Manila Polo Club.Pentagon approves $6b in Saudi arms sales Gulf News - Jul 22 2:16 PM
Washington: The Bush administration has said it approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of 24 UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, radios, armoured vehicles and other military equipment worth more than $6 billion (Dh22.08 billion).Saudi to get jets earlier thebusinessonline.com - Jul 22 11:08 AM
SAUDI Arabia has agreed a deal with the British government to deliver Eurofighter jets, at present earmarked for the RAF and Austria, to the Kingdom because of the worsening situation in the Middle East.Saudi Arabia's oil a huge question Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Jul 21 4:33 AM
From the Saudi Arabian sands pour more than 9 million barrels of crude oil each day, more than 10 percent of the world's production pumped from what is believed to be the largest pool of recoverable crude on Earth. For three decades, it has been Saudi Arabian oil that poured into the market to dampen rapidly rising prices and Saudi cutbacks that pushed prices back up when they were abnormally Saudi Aramco Selects Dow for Negotiations on New Petrochemical Complex at Ras Tanura, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ChemPoint - Jul 20 8:49 AM
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.Sweep of Saudi boosts RP s Davis Cup odds INQ7.net - Jul 22 4:05 AM
THE Philippines put itself in position to jump out of Davis Cup ignominy today. Sustaining the same deadly form they had all week, the Filipino netters drubbed Saudi Arabia, 3-0, for their fourth straight shut-out victory and a slot in Group II of the Asia Oceania region at the Manila Polo Club.Pentagon okays $276 mln Saudi military deal RedNova - Jul 22 2:54 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Friday approved an agreement that will let Saudi Arabia buy up to $276 million in spare parts for its M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and other equipment from U.S.ACS Gets $240M Contract To Build Plants In Saudi Arabia Zawya - Jul 20 5:09 AM
Actividades de Construccion Servicios SA, Spain's largest construction company, said it has won a $240 million contract to build four industrial plants in Saudi Arabia.Saudi FM to discuss Mideast crisis in US, Britain, Russia AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 12:09 PM
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal will visit Britain and Russia, in addition to the United States, in a bid to defuse the Middle East crisis, the official SPA news agency said.Saudi supports international force for Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 1:03 PM
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz came out in support of an international force to stop the violence between Israel and Hezbollah in south Lebanon.Emaar $680m IPO tests Saudi investors appetite Khaleej Times - 31 minutes ago
RIYADH/DUBAI Saudi Arabian developer Emaar Economic City launched a $680 million initial public offering yesterday, testing investor appetite for the first time since the kingdom s stock market crashed this year.Saudi sheik issues fatwa against Hezbollah UPI - Jul 21 4:44 AM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 21 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabian Wahhabi Sheik Abdullah bin Jabreen has declared it illegal for Muslims to join, support, or pray for militant group Hezbollah.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-21 17:57 GMT: Bush, Rice to meet Saudi foreign minister on Sunday on Mideast crisis Interactive Investor - Jul 21 10:27 AM
WASHINGTON (AFX) - President George Bush and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will meet Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on Sunday to discuss the Middle East crisis, the White House said.Bhutia's name missing from camp for Saudi tie Hindustan Times - Jul 21 9:33 AM
Bhaichung Bhutia's name is again missing from the list of 32 players for the national coaching camp from August 4 in Kolkata in preparation for the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia on August 16.Toronto director's film about Saudi Arabia debuts at Indian festival CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jul 18 6:51 PM
NEW DELHI, India (AP) - Saudi Arabia's first feature film aims to help bridge a growing divide between fundamentalists and liberals in the conservative Muslim country, the movie's Canadian director said.Bhutia not among probables for Saudi match rediff.com - Jul 21 5:27 AM
The ace striker is not among the 32 players named for the national coaching camp, starting August 4 in Kolkata, in preparation for the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia on August 16.Saudi Arabia: Mobily Cuts Phone Cost To Lebanon Zawya - Jul 21 10:24 PM
Mobily is offering 50% cut to all calls to Lebanon, as part of a humanitarian gesture in view of the war. The offer is valid for one week (from July 19 to 26). During this week calls to Lebanon will cost SR1 apart from the discount on favorite numbers.Saudi protest bombing of Lebanon Gulf Times - Jul 21 3:50 AM
PARIS: Israel cannot be allowed to carry on bombing Lebanon, Saudi Arabia said yesterday.Saudi to bid for Rupali Bank Gulf Times - Jul 21 3:59 AM
A four-member investment team from Saudi Arabia has arrived here to participate in an international bidding floated by the government to sell off the state-owned Rupali Bank.Saudi Arabia wary of Iranian actions in Arab world The Peninsula - Jul 18 6:10 PM
RIYADH Saudi Arabia, which has indirectly blamed the Iranian-backed Hezbollah for Israel's onslaught against Lebanon, is wary of Tehran using Arab states to pursue its own agenda, experts said yesterday.Majority of Overseas Filipino Workers live in Saudi Khaleej Times - Jul 20 10:15 PM
A MAJORITY of the nearly 8.1 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) live and work in Saudi Arabia, according to a report of the Philippines Congressional Planning and Budget Department (CPBD).Saudi activists urge forceful Arab support for Lebanon Khaleej Times - Jul 22 10:25 AM
RIYADH - More than 150 Saudi activists urged Arab governments on Saturday to use all available means to push world powers to stop Israel s offensives on Gaza and Lebanon, a statement said.Oil wealth causes angst for Norway Times Online - Jul 22 4:30 PM
The Saudi Arabia of the north is struggling to work out what to do with the $1billion it earns each week. Should new reserves be left untapped or its citizens made even richer?Saudi Arabia: International force could follow cease-fire The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 18 2:05 PM
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that it backed the deployment of a proposed international force in Lebanon but that the priority was to halt the continuing Israeli onslaught The kingdom also continued, along with Egypt, to criticize groups fighting Israel. Arab efforts to contain the crisis intensified as Arab League representatives gathered in Cairo.Sanyo Eyes Expansion Of Its Products In Saudi Arabia Zawya - Jul 18 10:09 PM
Sanyo Electric Company Ltd. is expanding its production of air-conditioning and refrigeration products in Saudi Arabia, according to Toshimasa Iue, president of the company who is currently visiting the Kingdom.Saudi crown prince meets Chirac, talks contracts and Mideast AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 1:17 PM
Saudi Arabia's Crown Price Sultan Ben Abdel Aziz began a three-day visit to France likely to be dominated by the Middle East and French hopes for large arms contracts.Administration praises Saudi reform AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 12:47 PM
Saudi Arabia is making progress in removing bigoted references to religious minorities in school textbooks, and U.S. trade sanctions will continue to be withheld, the State Department said Wednesday.Saudi, France to seek common stance on Mideast conflict AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 12:13 PM
Saudi Arabia's crown prince was due in Paris for talks with French President Jacques Chirac aimed at finding a joint stance on the conflict in Lebanon, press reports said.U.S. Hopes Saudis, Egypt Influence Syria Fox 6 News San Diego - Jul 22 2:58 PM
The Bush administration hopes to use Egypt and Saudi Arabia to convince Syria to cut its ties to Hezbollah.US waives sanctions on Saudi over religious rights Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 11:48 AM
The United States has extended a waiver that avoids imposing sanctions on Saudi Arabia because it has made efforts to improve religious tolerance in the kingdom, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.SAUDI SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL FORCE FOR LEBANON The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 20 12:04 PM
PARIS, July 20, 2006 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz came out in support Thursday of an international force to stop the violence between Israel and Hezbollah in south Lebanon.Saudi Arabia: Beirut Should Have More Control India Daily - Jul 18 12:56 PM
Saudi Arabia believes the Lebanese government should extend its control to cover all of Lebanon, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said July 18. Last week Saudi Arabia criticized Hezbollah and Iran as being responsible for the Israeli attack on Lebanon.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jul 22 4:07 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 televisionU.S. Hopes Saudis, Egypt Influence Syria WOAI - Jul 22 3:03 PM
The Bush administration hopes to use Egypt and Saudi Arabia to convince Syria to cut its ties to Hezbollah, The New York Times reports.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jul 22 4:10 PM
KUWAIT, 22 July 2006 Kuwaiti singer Faisal Al-Rashed was involved in a car accident on his way back to Kuwait from Saudi Arabia, the Al-Watan daily reported yesterday.Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Jul 22 4:09 PM
Khaled Al-Maeena is Editor-in-Chief of Arab News. Senior columnist, Asharq Al-Awsat, Al Madina, Urdu News, Gulf News . Khaled Al-Maeena is a well-known businessman, journalist, editor, PR consultant and media personality in Saudi Arabia.Saudi says cannot let Israel keep bombing Lebanon Khaleej Times - Jul 20 8:59 AM
PARIS - Israel cannot be allowed to carry on bombing Lebanon, Saudi Arabia said on Thursday. Israel s nine-day-old bombardment of its northern neighbour has killed more than 300 people but has failed to stop Hizbollah rocket strikes on Israeli soil.Crown Prince to sign defence cooperation agreement with France AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 8:28 AM
Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and President Jacques Chirac of France were to sign a defence cooperation agreement at the conclusion of the prince's three day visit to Paris.Three Keralites killed in Saudi Kaumundi Online - Jul 20 12:48 PM
RIYADH: Three Keralites killed in a car accident near Thaif in Saudi Arabia. Those who killed in the accident were identified as Sajana(30) and her two year old child Naufal. The third victim is Muhammad Hathim(8) ,son of Habeeb Rahman from Kottayam.Israeli actions cannot be allowed - Saudi Independent Online - Jul 20 11:39 AM
Israel's nine-day-old bombardment of its northern neighbour has killed more than 300 people but has failed to stop Hizbollah rocket strikes on Israeli soil - and it cannot be allowed to continue, according to Saudi ArabiaDavis Cup: RP back in Division II ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Jul 22 10:12 AM
Mission accomplished: the Philippines is back in Division II of the Davis Cup Asian Oceania Zone. Bannered by Filipino Americans Cecil Mamiit and Frederick Taino, the Nationals blanked Saudi Arabia, 3-0, in the semifinals of the 2006 Asia Oceania Division III tournament at the Manila Polo Club.Saudis buy artillery from France's GIAT AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 7:00 AM
Saudi Arabia has ordered 76 artillery howitzers from the French armaments manufacturer Giat Industries, sources close to the purchase have told AFP.Saudi debate over anti-smoking drive Khaleej Times - Jul 21 8:59 PM
JEDDAH The Saudi ministry of health and associations involved in combating smoking, are debating the methods to promote anti-smoking awareness in the Kingdom, according to the Arabic daily Asharq Al Awsat.RP Cuppers regain Group 2 berth Manila Bulletin - Jul 22 9:51 AM
THE PHILIPPINES, led by Fil-Americans Cecil Mamiit and Frederick Taino, scored a 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia yesterday to reach the finals of the BNP Paribas Asia-Oceania Zone Group 2 competitions at the Manila Polo Club indoor courts.Leading Saudi Sheik Pronounces Fatwa Against Hezbollah The New York Sun - Jul 20 1:08 AM
CAIRO, Egypt One of Saudi Arabia's leading Wahhabi sheiks, Abdullah bin Jabreen has issued a strongly worded religious edict, or fatwa, declaring it unlawful to support, join or pray for Hezbollah, the Shiite militias lobbing missiles into northern Israel. The day after Hezbollah abducted two Israeli soldiers on July 12, Sheik Hamid al-Ali issued an informal statement titled "The Sharia Ceasefire now? Southern Illinoisan - Jul 22 4:18 AM
Israel believes this threat is existential," explained a clearly dubious former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia Richard Murphy. Well, how could they think that?Chevron uses steam to extract Saudi crude Houston Chronicle - Jul 19 2:56 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. Al Qaeda's New Saudi Strategy Strategy Page - Jul 20 2:20 AM
July 20, 2006: Although Saudi Arabia has declared al Qaeda defeated within the kingdom, they continue to seek al Qaeda members. Another reason for this continued interest in al Qaeda is because al Qaeda may be beaten, but not it is eliminated from Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia: Maaden, Litwin Sign SR1.2billion Contract Zawya - Jul 19 10:54 PM
The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) and Litwin Europe Middle East BV of the Netherlands signed a contract for the construction of three phosphoric acid plants with a total cost of approximately SR1.2 billion.'Saudi cleansing text books of bigotry' NDTV - Jul 19 6:56 PM
Saudi Arabia is making sincere progress in removing bigoted references to religious minorities in school textbooks and any US trade sanctions will continue to be withheld, the US State Department said.Administration Praises Saudi Reform Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Jul 19 2:46 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Saudi Arabia is making progress in removing bigoted references to religious minorities in school textbooks, and U.S. trade sanctions will continue to be withheld, the State Department said Wednesday. "We are very pleased with the reforms that King Abdullah and his government have been making,'' said John Hanford, the U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom. Saudi s Tadawul index leads decline in Arab markets Gulf Times - Jul 20 1:55 AM
Saudi Arabia s Tadawul All Share Index fell, extending this month s slide, as the conflict between Israel and Hizbollah continued for an eighth day. Saudi Basic Industries Corp and Saudi Electricity Co paced the decline.Saudi avoids religious rights sanctions Aljazeera - Jul 19 4:05 PM
The United States has decided that Saudi Arabia will not face sanctions because it has made efforts to improve religious tolerance in the kingdom.'Emaar the Economic City' IPO opens July 22 AME Info - Jul 21 10:26 PM
Emaar the Economic City (EEC), a consortium headed by global real estate major Emaar Properties PJSC and a number of high profile investors from Saudi Arabia, will roll out its initial public offering (IPO) to raise 30 per cent of its share capital from July 22 to August 2, 2006.US waives sanctions on Saudi over religious rights The Peninsula - Jul 19 5:41 PM
WASHINGTON The United States has extended a waiver that avoids imposing sanctions on Saudi Arabia because it has made efforts to improve religious tolerance in the kingdom, US officials said yesterday.EEC launches SR2.5b IPO subscription today Khaleej Times - Jul 21 8:58 PM
DUBAI Emaar the Economic City (EEC) will roll out its initial public offering (IPO) to raise 30 per cent of its share capital today. Approved by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia, the ten-day IPO is fully underwritten and open only for Saudi nationals.Charges Dismissed Against Saudi National Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Jul 21 3:41 AM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - A Saudi national who had been accused of threatening to bomb an airplane has been released from custody after authorities dismissed charges against him. The discharge order came Thursday, one day after 45-year-old Saleh Al Suwailem appeared before a federal grand jury in Macon, according to his attorney, David Roberts. "He said the wrong thing at the wrong time,'' Roberts SAUDI CROWN PRINCE MEETS CHIRAC, TALKS CONTRACTS AND MIDEAST The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 19 1:19 PM
PARIS, July 19, 2006 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's Crown Price Sultan Ben Abdel Aziz began a three-day visit to France Wednesday likely to be dominated by the Middle East and French hopes for large arms contracts.Internet Usage Has Been Growing at an Enormous Rate over the Past Few Years, Particularly in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria Broadcast Newsroom - Jul 20 8:50 AM
(July 20, 2006) Africa/Middle East, BUSINESS WIRE -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39754) has announced the addition of "2006 Middle Eastern - Convergence, Broadband and Internet Market" to their offering.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.Congress notified six billion dlr arms sale to Saudis possible AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 2:35 PM
The Pentagon notified the US Congress of possible military sales to Saudi Arabia worth more than six billion dollars, including light armored vehicles, Black Hawk helicopters and other gear.Norm Ornstein: What to Watch in the Middle East HuffingtonPost - Jul 20 10:34 PM
The most fascinating-- and little-noticed story of the past ten days has been the response by Saudi Arabia to the Lebanon situation. In every previous incident where Israel was involved-- including when Israel has been bombed or attacked-- Saudi Arabia's reflexive response has been to blame Israel for it. This time: not a word about Israel, but a strong condemnation of Hezbollah for instigating POSTBag136 Na Ranong Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110, ThailandFfax:022403666Femail:postbag Bangkok Post - Jul 21 1:11 PM
the collaboration of some Arabs with their enemy. I am thinking not just of leaders like Mubarak, Abdullah and the rulers of Saudi Arabia and the gulf states, but of Abbas and his Fatah faction as well as all those minor players in the pay of the Americans and the Israelis.First Saudi feature 'not about bin Laden' Guardian Unlimited - Jul 19 3:34 AM
The director of Saudi Arabia's first feature film has denied that one of the central characters was modelled on Osama bin Laden.SAUDI, FRANCE TO SEEK COMMON STANCE ON MIDEAST CONFLICT The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 19 5:19 AM
RIYADH, July 19, 2006 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's crown prince was due in Paris Wednesday for talks with French President Jacques Chirac aimed at finding a joint stance on the conflict in Lebanon, press reports said.CROWN PRINCE TO SIGN DEFENCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH FRANCE The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 21 8:34 AM
PARIS, July 21, 2006 (AFP) - Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and President Jacques Chirac of France were to sign a defence cooperation agreement Friday afternoon at the conclusion of the prince's three day visit to Paris.Saudi wary of Iran actions in Arab world AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 18 2:32 AM
Saudi Arabia, which has indirectly blamed the Iranian-backed Hezbollah for Israel's onslaught against Lebanon, is wary of Tehran using Arab states to pursue its own agenda, experts have said.Saudis progress on religious tolerance Middle East Times - Jul 21 5:28 AM
WASHINGTON -- Saudi Arabia is taking steps toward greater religious freedom by promising to revise textbooks and establish a new human rights commission.Saudis buy artillery from France s GIAT Khaleej Times - Jul 21 8:59 AM
PARIS - Saudi Arabia has ordered 76 artillery howitzers from the French armaments manufacturer Giat Industries, sources close to the purchase told AFP on Friday.Voyence signs up Ejada in Saudi Arabia ITP.net - Jul 19 3:26 AM
Network change and configuration management specialist Voyence has signed a reseller agreement with Saudi Arabian business service management (BSM) specialist Ejada. The deal creates a powerful new channel-to-market for Voyence in the Kingdom.Religious Persecution: Saudis Get Another Reprieve Crosswalk.com - Jul 21 12:00 AM
(CNSNews.com) - The Bush administration has decided to extend a waiver that frees it from imposing sanctions on Saudi Arabia for religious persecution, although religious freedom advocates say the kingdom has done little to improve the situation.SABIC set to launch its first Sukuk in Saudi market lead managed by HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited AME Info - Jul 17 2:25 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.Internet Usage Has Been Growing at an Enormous Rate over the Past Few Years, Particularly in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Jul 20 7:21 AM
DUBLIN, Ireland----July 20, 2006--Research and Markets has announced the addition of "2006 Middle Eastern - Convergence, Broadband and Internet Market" to their offering.Emaar Economic City plans first IPO open to Saudis in bid to raise $600 million The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 21 1:19 PM
Emaar the Economic City (EEC), a consortium headed by real estate major Emaar Properties and a number of high-profile investors from Saudi Arabia, will roll out its initial public offering (IPO) to raise 30 percent of its share capital from July 22 to August 2, 2006. Approved by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia.Saudi Tsunami Victims Buried in Java Arab News - Jul 20 4:13 PM
DAMMAM, 21 July 2006 The Saudi woman and her son who were killed in the tsunami in Indonesia earlier this week were buried in Java, the Arabic daily Al-Yaum reported yesterday.Arab director offers window into Saudi society in country's first feature film Yahoo! India News - Jul 18 8:51 PM
Saudi Arabia's first feature film aims to help bridge a growing divide between fundamentalists and liberals in the conservative Muslim country, the movie's director said. Bangladesh concede third consecutive defeat in Davis Cup Financial Express - Jul 21 11:21 AM
Bangladesh Tennis team conceded third consecutive defeat in the Davis Cup (Asia-Oceania region of group-3) when they lost to Saudi Arabia 1-2 in the Philippines Friday, reports BDNEWS.Congress notified $6bn arms sale to Saudis possible Middle East Times - Jul 21 12:29 AM
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon notified the US Congress on Thursday of possible military sales to Saudi Arabia worth more than $6 billion, including light armored vehicles, Black Hawk helicopters, and other gear.Tehran-Riyadh ties benefit regional states: Saudi FM Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 19 1:05 AM
S Arabia - Iran - FM Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal Tuesday evening in Jeddah said Tehran-Riyadh amicable ties benefit the entire region and can be harnessed to settle the Lebanese crisis.Saudi backs UN Lebanon force Gulf Times - Jul 19 1:37 AM
Saudi Arabia said yesterday it backed the deployment of a proposed international force in Lebanon but the priority was to halt Israel s onslaught on its neighbour.Roots of Saudi-Syrian clash Gulf News - Jul 20 1:47 PM
For 50 years, at least since the establishment of the Baghdad Pact in 1955, Syrian-Saudi relations have been fraught with fear and suspicion.Emaar IPO tests waters after stock market crash Gulf Daily News - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian developer Emaar Economic City launched a $680 million initial public offering yesterday, testing investor appetite for the first time since the kingdom's stock market crashed this year.
