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  • Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 25 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.

  • Japan wins over Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Slam! Sports - Aug 24 5:28 PM
    SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - A five-foot-six pitcher from Japan tormented the strapping Little Leaguers from Saudi Arabia on the mound and at the plate.

  • L&T consortium bags USD 150 million methanol plant order in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 24 4:44 AM
    Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), India's leading engineering, technology and construction organization, along with its consortium partner, Haldor Topsoe AS of Denmark has been awarded an order worth around USD 150 million from Saudi Formaldehyde Chemical Company Limited (SFCCL) in Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Experiment With Dialogue Is Successful, Says Former Envoy Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 25 4:10 PM
    JEDDAH, 26 August 2006 Saudi Arabia's experiment with the national dialogue program has been successful and there is every reason to believe that the experiment can prove equally popular in other Arab and Islamic countries, said the former Kuwaiti ambassador to the Kingdom Jaber Duaij Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah.

  • Saudi cagers hand Gin Kings 3rd loss Open this result in new window
    Manila Bulletin - Aug 25 9:55 AM
    BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN The Saudi Arabia All-Stars dealt Barangay Ginebra its third straight defeat with an 85-79 victory last night in the 6th Shell Rimula Brunei Cup at the National Indoor Stadium here.

  • Russia Overtakes Saudi Arabia as Worlds Leading Oil Producer OPEC Open this result in new window
    Mosnews - Aug 23 12:26 AM
    Statistics, recently published by the oil cartel OPEC , show that Russia is currently extracting more oil than Saudi Arabia, making it the biggest producer of black gold in the world, the British Financial Times reported on Wednesday, Aug. 23.

  • Saudi, Jordanian monarchs discuss Mideast developments Open this result in new window
    Borneo Bulletin - Aug 25 12:38 AM
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah hosted his Jordanian counterpart on Wednesday for talks on the latest developments in the Middle East.

  • International Power Group Moves Forward in Process of Establishing Waste-to-Energy Plants in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 23 4:00 AM
    CELEBRATION, Fla.----Aug. 23, 2006--International Power Group Ltd., has received authorization from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Presidency of Metrology and Environment office to begin its due diligence in the city of Jizan, to determine the viability of establishing the Company's first waste-to-energy plant in Saudi Arabia.

  • Pitcher?s Four R.B.I. Help Japan Defeat Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 24 7:55 PM
    The left-hander Ryoyo Sato frustrated batters with his breaking ball and added a key two-run homer in the sixth inning.

  • Saudi Arabia says Jeddah siege gunmen surrender Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 11:20 AM
    Saudi Arabia said on Monday four militants who were holed up in a building in the Red Sea city of Jeddah surrendered after clashes with security forces.

  • Larsen and Toubro consortium bags Rs 698 cr order in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 24 3:59 AM
    Mumbai, Aug 24: Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro Ltd along with its consortium partner, Denmark's Haldor Topsoe AS, has bagged an order worth over Rs 698 crore (150 million dollars) from Saudi Formaldehyde Chemical Company Ltd, for setting up high technology methanol and carbon monoxide plants.

  • Saudi Arabia focusing on non-oil sector foreign direct investment Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 22 5:29 AM
    Global Market Briefings announces the 3rd edition of Doing Business with Saudi Arabia, providing an up-to-date appraisal of the current economic and investment climate, a review of market potential in the key sectors, and unique 'best practice' advice on all aspects of commercial engagement with Saudi Arabia.

  • Japan wins over Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Slam! Sports - Aug 25 3:13 AM
    SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - His white pants covered in dirt, Josh Lester adjusted his slightly oversized helmet, and clapped his hands after reaching third base.

  • LITTLE LEAGUE: Japan advances after scare by Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Williamsport Sun Gazette - Aug 24 9:32 PM
    Arabian American Little League parents usually plan their summer vacations around the Little League Baseball World Series. Thats what you do when your team reaches the Series eight straight years and 11 out of the last 12.

  • Saudi Arabia confirms Eurofighter deal with Britain Open this result in new window
    AngolaPress - Aug 22 2:45 AM
    RIYADH, 08/22 - Saudi Arabia has inked a deal with Britain to purchase dozens of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, to replace a Saudi fleet of Tornado jets, the Culture and Information Minister, Iyad bin Amin Madani, said on Monday.

  • International Power Group Formed Subsidiary in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 22 8:24 AM
    CELEBRATION, Fla.----Aug. 22, 2006--International Power Group Ltd., has completed formation and incorporation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, IPWG Saudi Limited, to be headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Arabia's Durley a big attraction Open this result in new window
    Berkshire Eagle - Aug 22 12:40 AM
    SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) Aaron Durley towers over the competition at the Little League World Series. The 13-year-old first baseman for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, stands an imposing 6-foot-8 and weighs 256 pounds.

  • Saudi militants offered surrender Open this result in new window
    TVNZ - Aug 24 2:53 AM
    Militants fighting to bring down the government of the world's top oil exporter will be spared if they surrender, Saudi Arabia's interior minister said in comments published on Thursday.

  • Police Kill 2 Gunmen in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Los Angeles Times - Aug 21 10:49 AM
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Police killed two armed men Monday during clashes in the Red Sea port of Jeddah, security officials said.

  • Saudi minister calls militants to surrender Open this result in new window
    Al Bawaba - Aug 24 6:01 AM
    Militants fighting to bring down the Saudi government will be spared if they surrender, Saudi Arabia's interior minister said in comments published on Thursday.

  • Russian oil production overtakes Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Independent - Aug 22 5:30 PM
    Russia is extracting more oil than Saudi Arabia, making it the biggest producer of "black gold" in the world, figures show.

  • L&T Awarded Order in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Aug 24 5:39 PM
    By Middle East and North Africa Business Report, Amman, Jordan Aug.

  • Police Kill 2 Gunmen in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    phillyburbs.com - Aug 21 3:49 PM
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Police killed two armed men Monday during clashes in the Red Sea port of Jeddah, security officials said. The fighting began after police followed a group of men to an apartment building, where they encountered heavy gunfire, according to a statement reported by the official Saudi Press Agency.

  • Russia's Oil Prominence: What's It Mean for the U.S.? Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 25 1:08 PM
    Russia Passes Saudi Arabia as the World's Largest Single Oil Producer

  • (AFX UK Focus) 2006-08-22 07:04 GMT: Saudi Arabia to assemble some Eurofighter jets Open this result in new window
    Interactive Investor - Aug 21 11:31 PM
    RIYADH (AFX) - Saudi Arabia said an unspecified number of the 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets it bought in a deal with the Eurofighter consortium will be assembled in the kingdom.

  • L&T consortium bags $150 mn Saudi order Open this result in new window
    Business Standard India - Aug 24 2:55 AM
    Larsen & Toubro (L&T) along with its consortium partner Haldor Topsoe AS of Denmark has been awarded an order worth around $ 150 million from Saudi Formaldehyde Chemical (SFCCL) in Saudi Arabia, according to an official release issued by L&T to the BSE today.

  • Gold demand falls in Saudi Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 23 9:15 PM
    Demand for gold and jewellery is falling in Saudi Arabia, according to the World Gold Council as well as retailers in the Kingdom, Arab News reports. High and volatile gold prices are blamed, as well as the slump in the Saudi stock market.

  • Police clash with gunmen in western Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Boston Herald - Aug 21 11:08 AM
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Police killed two armed men Monday during clashes in the Red Sea port of Jeddah, security officials said. The fighting began after police followed a group of men to an apartment...

  • Falcons no longer avis non grata in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 10:07 AM
    An eight-month ban on importing falcons into Saudi Arabia due to bird flu fears will be lifted next month, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

  • Deepak Chopra: Waging War at $75 A Barrel Open this result in new window
    HuffingtonPost - Aug 25 11:32 AM
    Most of us are aware that America pays for terrorism, but we don't like to think about it. Every time we buy gasoline, part of every tank to fill up the SUV goes to Hezbollah, Al-Qaida, and any other terrorist group that is being covertly financed by Saudi Arabia and Iran. Our oil companies profit from the same $75 a barrel for crude oil that we pay to the Arabs, so they get a piece of the

  • LLWS: Japan advances to international final Open this result in new window
    Sports Illustrated - Aug 24 5:42 PM
    SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- A 5-foot-6 pitcher from Japan tormented the strapping Little Leaguers from Saudi Arabia on the mound and at the plate.

  • CNMI falls 9-1 to Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Pacific Daily News - Aug 21 10:03 AM
    SAIPAN -- The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands all-stars fell to 0-1 in pool play yesterday after a 9-1 loss to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (2-0) at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa.

  • Iran, Kuwait Dorra talks Open this result in new window
    AME Info - 15 minutes ago
    Iran and Kuwait are set to hold talks next month regarding the disputed Dorra offshore gas field, reported Reuters. The field, known as Arash in Iran, has been a contentious issue since the 1960s and part of it is also shared by Saudi Arabia.

  • Son Sent to Learn Value of Hard Work in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 24 4:11 PM
    MADINAH, 25 August 2006 An Indian grocer working here raised suspicions among his peers and his boss because he didnt act poor, the Okaz daily reported yesterday.

  • Liberia: Saudi Businessmen Explore Investment Possibilities Open this result in new window
    AllAfrica.com - Aug 23 8:51 AM
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the arrival in Liberia of a three-man business delegation from Saudi Arabia to explore investment possibilities.

  • Our Writers - Jeddah based Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 25 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.

  • Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 9, Saipan 1 Open this result in new window
    phillyburbs.com - Aug 20 9:15 PM
    SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Andrew Holden hit a three-run homer while two pitchers combined on a three-hitter to lead Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to a 9-1 victory over Saipan on Sunday in the Little League World Series.

  • Saudi Arabia: Palace of the Orient is open Open this result in new window
    Mena Report - Aug 23 10:45 PM
    Hilton Internationals first ever palace hotel, Qasr Al Sharq or Palace of the Orient is now open, promising discerning travellers unparalleled luxury, lavish interiors, Arabian hospitality and the latest cutting-edge technology.

  • Georgia, Japan move one game from Little League World Series finale Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Aug 24 4:09 PM
    Josh Lester's base-loaded triple and two-run double helped Columbus, Ga., whip Portsmouth, N.H., 8-0 Thursday and move one game from the Little League World Series title game. Earlier, Japan's 5-foot-6 pitcher Ryoya Sato stymied strapping Saudi Arabia on the mound and with a two-run homer in a 4-1 victory.

  • Ginebra Kings drop 3rd straight Brunei Cup match Open this result in new window
    INQ7.net - Aug 25 11:14 AM
    Playing their fourth straight game in as many days, the battle-weary Gin Kings fell to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia All-Stars, 85-79, last night in the 6th Shell Rimula Brunei Cup at the National Indoor Stadium here.

  • A 6-foot-8-inch Saudi Arabia player towers over Little League foes Open this result in new window
    Austin American-Statesman - Aug 20 8:32 PM
    Dudley takes his height in stride. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Aaron Durley towers over the competition at the Little League World Series. The 13-year-old first baseman for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, stands an imposing 6 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 256 pounds.

  • And now for the important news .... Open this result in new window
    Jewish World Review - Aug 25 12:52 AM
    http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Saudi Arabia advanced in the Little League World Series this week, led by the kingdom's six-foot-eight first baseman and a six-foot-three-inch pitcher. No one can believe it. In Saudi Arabia, the size of children is tied to the price of oil.

  • Japan-Mexico Reach International Final Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 24 4:39 PM
    Kawaguchi City, Japan, Tops Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 4-1; Advances at Little League World Series

  • El Taib moves to Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 22 4:24 AM
    Tarek El Taib signs a one-year contract with Saudi club Al Hilal.

  • L&T Wins SR412 million Saudi Formaldehyde Chemical Company Contract Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Aug 24 11:33 PM
    25 August 2006 India's largest engineering and construction company Larsen & Toubro along with its consortium partner, Denmark's Haldor Topsoe AS, has won a SR412 million contract from Saudi Formaldehyde Chemical Company Ltd., (SFCCL) for setting up high-tech methanol and carbon monoxide plants.

  • Sports Briefs Open this result in new window
    The Plain Dealer - Aug 25 2:07 AM
    TOM E. PUSKARASSOCIATED PRESSKawaguchi City, Japan's Ryoya Sato is congratulated by Kenta Murakami, right, after his two-run homer in the sixth inning in a 4-1 victory Thursday over Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. Columbus, Ga., defeated Portsmouth, N.H., 8-0.

  • Saudi $80m local electronics trade Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 22 9:59 PM
    Saudi Arabia will have exported around $80m worth of locally manufactured electronic goods by the end of the next financial year, Arab News reported. They will mainly end up in neighbouring GCC countries and Turkey.

  • Six-foot-eight Saudi Arabia player towers over Little League foes Open this result in new window
    Slam! Sports - Aug 20 3:43 PM
    SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT (AP) - Aaron Durley towers over the competition at the Little League World Series. The 13-year-old first baseman for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, stands an imposing six-foot-eight and weighs 256 pounds.

  • Saudi urges US to restrain Israel Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 1:45 PM
    Saudi Arabia urged the United States to prevail on Israel to change the policy of "war" and "kidnappings" it is practicing in the Palestinian territories.

  • Some Eurofighter jets 'to be assembled in Saudi' Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 12:55 PM
    Saudi Arabia said that some of the 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft it will buy from Britain in a deal believed worth several billion dollars will be assembled inside the oil-rich kingdom.

  • Saudi British Bank deploys Fair Isaac credit rating technology Open this result in new window
    Finextra - Aug 24 3:58 AM
    Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FIC), the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced that The Saudi British Bank (SABB), an associated company of HSBC ...

  • Saudi British Bank Adopts Fair Isaacs Global FICO® Score Open this result in new window
    ContactCenterWorld.com - Aug 24 6:02 AM
    Dubai, 24 August 2006 - Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FIC), a provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced that The Saudi British Bank (SABB), an associated company of HSBC Group, has implemented Global FICO® score to enhance its decision making process throughout the customer credit lifecycle.

  • KSA makes real estate tenders more accessible Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Aug 24 11:03 PM
    25 August 2006 JEDDAH -- Individuals and registered legal entities will now be able to enjoy equal access to real estate tenders issued by the municipalities in Saudi Arabia, according to a new mandate issued as part of the Kingdom's WTO commitments for foreign investments.

  • Power Station Failure Leads to Industrial Rationing Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 24 12:19 PM
    RIYADH, 24 August 2006 Industries in Saudi Arabia will be hit by a two-hour power-cut daily following the failure of a power sub-station in the Eastern Province, announced a top official of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) here yesterday.

  • The Saudi British Bank adopts Fair Isaac's Global FICO® score for faster, sharper credit decisions Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 24 12:14 AM
    Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FIC), the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced that The Saudi British Bank (SABB), an associated company of HSBC Group, has implemented Global FICO® score to enhance its decision making process throughout the customer credit lifecycle.

  • More Filipinos jailed in Saudi Open this result in new window
    INQ7.net - Aug 22 6:19 AM
    THREE months after the king of Saudi Arabia granted a royal pardon to Filipinos in his countrys prisons, Filipinos continue to be arrested in the oil-rich state.

  • Multisell Technology appoints M.O. Alesayi Electronics Co. Ltd in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 23 1:14 AM
    AEC will be responsible for distributing the Multisell Technology range of MIM 'Motion Interactive Media' solutions, including MultiFx, iPoint and Lumin projection screens to system integrators and up-market end-user clients.

  • SAUDI INVESTMENT IN E-GOVERNMENT TOPS SAR 3 BILLION Open this result in new window
    Mena Report - Aug 23 10:42 PM
    The investment strategy employed by the Saudi Arabian Government, which added a further SAR 3 billion recently, will lay the foundations for the beginning of a comprehensive implementation of e-government.

  • Doing Business in Saudi out Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 22 5:44 AM
    Global Market Briefings has released the third edition of Doing Business with Saudi Arabia. The book appraises the current economic and investment climate, provides a review of market potential in the key sectors, and gives 'best practice' advice on aspects of commercial engagement with the kingdom.

  • And now for the important news .... Open this result in new window
    Jewish World Review - Aug 24 2:52 AM
    http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Saudi Arabia lost its Little League World Series game Tuesday. The Saudi team has a six-foot-eight first baseman and a six-foot-three pitcher. They may be the first Little League players ever disqualified for being Osama bin Laden's children.

  • Saudi Investment in E-Government Tops SAR 3 Billion Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Aug 23 8:33 PM
    By Middle East and North Africa Business Report, Amman, Jordan Aug. 23--The investment strategy employed by the Saudi Arabian Government, which added a further SAR 3 billion recently, will lay the foundations for the beginning of a comprehensive implementation of e-government.

  • Saudi player hardly little leaguer Open this result in new window
    Lawrence Journal-World - Aug 22 3:44 AM
    South Williamsport, Pa. Aaron Durley towers over the competition at the Little League World Series. The 13-year-old first baseman for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, stands an imposing 6-foot-8 and weighs 256 pounds.

  • WORLD Open this result in new window
    Kansas City Star - Aug 24 12:19 AM
    Saudi Aramco has signed contracts to begin work on two 400,000-a-day refineries in Saudi Arabia. The company is working with Frances Total SA on a refinery in the port city of Jubail, and with ConocoPhillips and Kellogg, Brown and Root, a unit of Halliburton Co., on a refinery in the city of Yanbu. Both are scheduled for completion in 2011.

  • Saudi Children and TV: Questions Raised by a Survey Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 23 4:13 PM
    I recently came across an article in the Arabic daily, Al-Hayat, which I found interesting. Entitled Saudi Children Get Their Cultural Knowledge from Cartoons, the article focused on a survey conducted by the regional office of the Islamic Literature League based in Riyadh.

  • Saudi Arabia: Export of SR300m Worth of Electronic Goods Likely Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Aug 22 10:03 PM
    JEDDAH, 23 August 2006 -- Market experts estimate that the electrical and electronic industry in the Kingdom will export SR300 million worth of 350,000 pieces of locally manufactured electronic devices by the end of the next financial year.

  • Kenya: Muslims Appeal to Kenya Airways On Ramadhan Flights Open this result in new window
    AllAfrica.com - Aug 24 7:11 AM
    Muslims preparing for pilgrimage have called on Kenya Airways to introduce flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to ferry them to Mecca for the religious fete.

  • Saudi says gunmen surrender after siege Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Aug 22 12:47 AM
    RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said yesterday four militants who were holed up in a building in the Red Sea city of Jeddah surrendered after clashes with security forces.

  • India's L&T says consortium bags $150 mln order Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 24 2:44 AM
    MUMBAI, Aug 24 (Reuters) - A consortium of Indian engineering and construction firm Larsen and Toubro Ltd. and Haldor Topsoe of Denmark have been awarded a $150 million contract to set up methanol and carbon monoxide plants in Saudi Arabia, the Indian firm said on Thursday.

  • KSA, Jordan discuss Mideast developments Open this result in new window
    NDTV - Aug 23 10:09 PM
    Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah hosted his Jordanian counterpart for talks on the latest developments in the Middle East. King Abdullah II of Jordan and the Saudi monarch met yesterday in Jeddah, where each was accompanied by several officials including their foreign ministers.

  • Jacqueline of Arabia Open this result in new window
    State Press - Aug 25 2:19 AM
    The smell of dust fills the air as it swirls from one place to the next. Like the dust, I too am a traveler - an individual with enough guts (or stupidity) to travel to the Middle East and say, "OK, so now what?"

  • L&T consortium bags $150 mn order Open this result in new window
    NDTV Profit - Aug 24 3:23 AM
    Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) along with its consortium partner, Haldor Topsoe AS of Denmark has been awarded an order worth around $150 million from Saudi Formaldehyde Chemical Company Limited (SFCCL) in Saudi Arabia.

  • TV, Radio Open this result in new window
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Aug 24 2:44 AM
    Red Sox at Angels, 10 p.m. Phillies at Cubs, 2 p.m. Cardinals at Mets, 7 p.m. Red Sox at SkyChiefs, 7 p.m. Japan vs. Saudi Arabia, 3 p.m.

  • CROWN PRINCE SULTAN BIN ABDUL AZIZ BRIEFS THE CABINET ON THE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE THE SAUDI AIR FORCES WITH TYPHOON  Open this result in new window
    Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Aug 25 2:22 AM
    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz chaired a session held by the Council of Ministers.

  • Free Saudi arms put 'cash before principle' Open this result in new window
    Daily Telegraph - Aug 21 5:41 PM
    The Government was accused of putting "economic considerations before moral principles" after it emerged the Ministry of Defence had gifted £17m-worth of arms to Saudi Arabia free of charge.

  • Saudi Arabia: 'Security-Related Imports to Rise 13 Percent' Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Aug 23 1:48 AM
    RIYADH, 23 August 2006 -- With liquid explosives raising new security concerns everywhere, including the Kingdom, security expenditure will account for a bigger share in terms of government spending, sources told Arab News.

  • Sensex surges over 11,500-mark Open this result in new window
    The Times of India - Aug 24 3:29 AM
    L&T consortium fell 0.6% to Rs 2,343.95 after it secured $150 mn methanol plant order in Saudi Arabia.

  • Some More On That Incredibly Large Saudi Arabian Child Open this result in new window
    Deadspin - Aug 21 10:47 AM
    As mentioned by MJD over the weekend, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia's Little League all-star team has a 6-foot-8, 256-pound player. That means that if things work out, Aaron Durley could become the tallest...

  • Britain reveals Eurofighter jet deal with Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 18 8:08 AM
    Britain has announced it had agreed a multi-billion-dollar defence deal to supply 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to Saudi Arabia, handing a boost to the European aerospace sector.

  • Some Eurofighter jets 'to be assembled in Saudi' Open this result in new window
    TODAYonline - Aug 21 1:18 PM
    Eurofighter Typhoon. Saudi Arabia said that some of the 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft it will buy from Britain in a deal believed worth several billion dollars will be assembled inside the oil-rich kingdom.

  • Saudi urges US to restrain Israel Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Aug 21 2:03 PM
    RIYADH - Saudi Arabia urged the United States on Monday to prevail on Israel to change the policy of "war" and "kidnappings" it is practicing in the Palestinian territories.

  • Aramco signs engineering deals for new refineries Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Aug 23 11:16 PM
    RIYADH: Saudi Aramco has signed deals for engineering work for two new 400,000 bpd refineries in Saudi Arabia, the state oil firm said yesterday.

  • SAUDI ARABIA SENDS HUMANITARIAN AID TO AZERBAiJANI IDPS Open this result in new window
    AzerTag - Aug 19 10:24 AM
    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sent humanitarian aid of 5 thousand bodies of sacrificial sheep to Azerbaijani internally displaced persons (IDP) with Islamic Development Banks funding.

  • CORRECTING and REPLACING International Power Group Formed Subsidiary in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 22 8:59 AM
    CELEBRATION, Fla.----Aug. 22, 2006--First graph, first sentence of release should read: International Power Group Ltd., has completed formation and incorporation of its subsidiary (sted International Power Group Ltd., has completed formation and incorporation of its wholly-owned subsidiary).

  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 23 4:09 PM
    JEDDAH, 23 August 2006 Demand for gold and gold jewelry continues to fall across Saudi Arabia. This has been amply substantiated by the World Gold Council (WGC) and owners of gold outlets who say

  • Durley Can Play With the Big Boys Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Aug 22 7:23 PM
    Aaron Durley, a 6-foot-8, 13-year-old first baseman for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, weighs in at 256 pounds and towers overĀ his Little League World Series teammates.

  • Britain, Saudi Arabia agree terms on sale of Eurofighter jets Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 18 2:57 AM
    The British ministry of defence has said that Britain had agreed a deal to sell Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to Saudi Arabia, but did not disclose any financial details.

  • Saudi Arabia and Britain complete 10 billion pound defence deal Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 18 1:46 AM
    Britain has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to provide it with 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, a newspaper reported.

  • THE TICKER: Saudi is big boy in little league Open this result in new window
    Detroit Free Press - Aug 21 12:08 AM
    Aaron Durley towers over the competition at the Little League World Series. The 13-year-old first baseman for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, stands 6-feet-8 and weighs 256 pounds. "I was standing next to him and I was up to his elbows," Scott Kingery, a 12-year-old, 4-foot-9 Phoenix shortstop, said after meeting Durley.

  • NEWS BRIEFS Open this result in new window
    Meat News - Aug 23 9:16 AM
    News from South Korea, Mexico, European Union, Thailand, Russia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Uganda. According to a recent poll, 35 percent of dog owners in South Korea eat dog soup. The number is nearly the same37 percent--as non-dog owners who savor the dish.

  • Britain, Saudi Arabia ink Eurofighter deal Open this result in new window
    MSNBC - Aug 18 9:31 AM
    Britain said Friday it has agreed in principle on a $19 billion deal to sell 72 Eurofighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

  • U.K.'s BAE to Sell 72 Eurofighters to Saudi Arabia (Update4) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 18 9:29 AM
    Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- BAE Systems Plc, Europe's largest weapons maker, will sell Saudi Arabia 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, the first order for the combat planes outside Europe, under an agreement between the U.K. government and the Middle East kingdom.

  • Saudi delays telecom licences Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 21 4:29 AM
    Saudi Arabia has decided to delay until 2007 its plan to issue one more fixed line licence to end Saudi Telecom's monopoly on the service and hand out a third mobile phone licence, reported the Gulf Daily News. The Communications and Information Technology Commission put the delay down to technical issues regarding frequencies.

  • UK agrees £10bn Eurofighter deal with Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Yorkshire Post Today - Aug 19 12:40 AM
    The UK government has agreed a deal to replace Saudi Arabia's fleet of Tornado jets with the new Eurofighter, it was confirmed yesterday. (19/08/2006 08:29:50)

  • Saudi Arabia buys 72 Eurofighters Open this result in new window
    AngolaPress - Aug 19 12:14 AM
    RIYADH, 08/19 - Saudi Arabia has confirmed it is to buy 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the UK, in a deal that could be worth more than £6bn. The contract, brokered between the Saudi government and the Ministry of Defence, will safeguard thousands of jobs at UK defence firm BAE Systems.

  • Saudi Arabia Eurofighter deal will help secure jobs Open this result in new window
    The Scotsman - Aug 18 5:21 PM
    BRITAIN'S defence industry received a massive boost yesterday after Saudi Arabia agreed to buy 72 Eurofighter jets in a deal thought to be worth around £10 billion.

  • SGPC to protest before Saudi Arabia Embassy Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 18 11:44 PM
    Chandigarh, Aug 18: The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) today decided to hold a demonstration before the Saudi Arabia Embassy in New Delhi next week to protest the alleged directions to members of the community there to trim their beard.

  • Saudi Security Forces Kill Two Terrorists Open this result in new window
    Israel National News - Aug 21 6:27 AM
    (IsraelNN.com) Saudi Arabia security personnel killed two terrorists Monday in the Red Sea city of Jeddah after a day-long stand-off. Two other terrorists also were in the building which Saudi state television is under siege by police and soldiers.

  • Britain,Saudi Arabia agree on 19 billion-dollar Eurofighter deal Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Aug 18 7:40 PM
    Britain and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement on a 10 billion pounds (19 billion U.S. dollars) deal to replace a Saudi fleet of Tornado jets with new Eurofighter Typhoons, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

  • Axis Of Nukes Open this result in new window
    Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 4:00 PM
    Weapons Of Mass Destruction: In what should be a loud wake-up call for the U.S. and its allies, South Korea's defense minister says it's now likely North Korea has at least one nuclear bomb and maybe two.

  • Saudi Arabia buys 72 Eurofighters Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 18 12:36 AM
    Saudi Arabia is to buy 72 Eurofighter Typhoons from the UK, in a deal that could be worth more than £6bn.

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