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  • Arab leaders may hold summit on Lebanon in Saudi Arabia: reports Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
    BEIRUT, Lebanon - Arab leaders are considering holding an emergency summit on Lebanon in Saudi Arabia later this week, two Lebanese media outlets reported on Monday.

  • Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 06 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.

  • India to face Saudi Arabia with a positive mindset Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Aug 06 4:28 AM
    India would adopt a positive approach when they take on formidable Saudi Arabia in the August 16 AFC Asian Cup qualifier here and new chief football coach Bob Houghton was preparing the team with a win in mind.

  • Saudi Arabias Tadawul makes gains, UAE shares fall Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Aug 06 2:08 AM
    Stocks in Saudi Arabia rose, paced by Saudi Basic Industries Corp and Al Rajhi Bank. Shares in the United Arab Emirates fell. Saudi Arabias Tadawul All Share Index rose 4.2% to 11,213.17 in Riyadh. The measure has slumped 33% in 2006.

  • Saudi Youth Use Cellphone Savvy To Outwit the Sentries of Romance Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - 58 minutes ago
    JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Three a.m., two luxury cars side by side on an empty street, slicing through the sticky seaside air at 100 miles per hour.

  • Twenty-one killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 05 4:37 AM
    RIYADH (Reuters) - Twenty-one people were killed when two vehicles collided on a highway near Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port city of Jeddah, a newspaper reported on Saturday.

  • Saudi Arabia: Click Away! Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 03 11:01 PM
    Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas, part of a drive to attract more visitors. People can now take pictures of tourist sites, architectural landmarks, shopping malls, as well as government buildings where there is no sign banning photography, an Interior Ministry official said. Permission is still needed to photograph private property, including royal palaces.

  • EasyJet considering Saudi Arabia franchise Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - Aug 04 10:11 AM
    EasyJet , the UK low cost carrier, is considering its first deal to franchise its brand to another airline following an approach from National Air Services (NAS) of Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Hezbollah supporters detained Open this result in new window
    Aljazeera - Aug 06 2:35 PM
    Police in Saudi Arabia have detained at least seven people after the latest in a series of pro-Hezbollah protests in the east of the kingdom, home to its Shia minority.

  • Saudi Arabia: JCCI Collects 450 Tons of Relief for Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Aug 05 10:48 PM
    JEDDAH: Saudi donations to the Lebanese people are continuing with more and more organizations chipping in with their contributions. The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) collected 450 tons of relief materials since the Israeli aggressions in Lebanon.

  • Saudi Arabia rules out oil weapon Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 3:56 AM
    Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude exporter, believes oil should not be used as a weapon because it is the economic lifeline of Arab states, its foreign minister said.

  • Public photography allowed in Saudi Arabia! Open this result in new window
    Middle East Online - Aug 04 4:28 AM
    Saudi Arabias move to lift ban on photography in public areas will help promote its image, attract more visitors.

  • Click away! Saudi Arabia allows public photography Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 6:16 AM
    Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas, part of a drive by the conservative kingdom's tourism organization to attract more visitors to the birthplace of Islam.

  • Saudi Arabia: STC Signs Deal With NCCI Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Aug 06 4:48 AM
    Saudi Telecom Company signed a medical insurance deal for its employees with the National Company for Cooperative Insurance for another three years which starts from October this year.

  • Click away! Saudi Arabia allows public photography Open this result in new window
    Stuff - Aug 03 6:06 PM
    RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas, part of a drive by the conservative kingdom's tourism organisation to attract more visitors to the birthplace of Islam.

  • Saudi accident kills 21 Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 05 9:49 PM
    A major road traffic accident that claimed at least 21 lives occurred near the town of Al Ghala in Saudi Arabia late on Friday, reported Arab News. Three civil defence teams spent hours trying to free bodies after a heavily loaded van collided with a car carrying five people, all of whom died in the collision.

  • EasyJet in talks with Saudi Arabia's NAS on branding Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 04 9:36 PM
    LONDON British low-cost airline easyJet said yesterday it had been approached by fledgling Saudi Arabian airline National Air Services (NAS) to use its branding in the Middle East.

  • Saudi Arabia rules out oil weapon in Mideast crisis Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Aug 03 2:41 AM
    RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, the world's b

  • Saudi Arabia criticizes US policy over Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 02 8:18 AM
    Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally, criticized Washington's stance on the Israeli military campaign in Lebanon and urged it on Wednesday to press for an immediate ceasefire.

  • Saudi Arabia rules out oil weapon Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Aug 03 5:42 AM
    RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, the world's b

  • Future Beckons Robust Saudi-Turkish Ties Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 06 4:14 PM
    The importance of Saudi-Turkish relations lies in their deep-rooted history, which peaked during the Ottoman rule, and holds good till date.

  • WP: Cellphones allow for Saudi romance Open this result in new window
    MSNBC - Aug 06 1:23 AM
    Cellphones are changing the way Saudi youths date in one of the world's most conservative societies.

  • Samsung to boost Saudi mobile business Open this result in new window
    ITP.net - Aug 06 5:11 PM
    Samsung Electronics is set to massively expand its presence in the Saudi Arabian mobile channel sector, having finalised deals with new Saudi distributors.

  • Saudi land disputes hit market Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 04 10:04 PM
    Land disputes are having a major impact on Saudi Arabia's property industry, reported Reuters.

  • Cisco to increase investment in KSA Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
    JEDDAH Cisco Systems is to increase investment and involvement in Saudi Arabia as well as employ more Saudis.

  • Saudi woman held for solo protest march Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 04 9:20 PM
    DUBAI A Saudi womens rights activist said yesterday she was detained for several hours by police after she carried a placard demanding equal rights for women in a solo march on a causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain.

  • Walls, veils hide Saudi women from the world Open this result in new window
    Manila Bulletin - Aug 06 9:52 AM
    RIYADH Sitting in the reception area of a Saudi newspaper office, we do nothing more damning than talk about the weather and the local press.

  • A NICHE BLOG ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP Open this result in new window
    Manila Bulletin - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
    Leo Torres is a thirtysomething Overseas Filipino Worker based in Saudi Arabia. Last month, it was reported that he earned 0 from Google AdSense for his entrepreneur-oriented site, really not bad for somebody who just got into the blogging bandwagon a little more than four months ago.

  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 06 4:06 PM
    The importance of Saudi-Turkish relations lies in their deep-rooted history, which peaked during the Ottoman rule, and holds good till date. Since Saudi Arabia and Turkey are significant players in

  • Texters using Lebanon crisis to rile RP Muslims Open this result in new window
    INQ7.net - Aug 06 3:45 PM
    A GROUP OF Muslim radicals is circulating a text message purportedly warning that Israel has assembled 400 rockets to destroy the Kaaba in Saudi Arabias holy city of Mecca, one of the Islamic worlds most venerated shrines.

  • Saudi activist held over solo protest Open this result in new window
    Aljazeera - Aug 04 11:20 AM
    A Saudi rights activist said on Friday that she was detained for several hours by police after carrying out a one-woman protest for women's rights on a causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain.

  • Our Writers - Jeddah based Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 06 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.

  • National Commercial Bank's Saudi Trading Equity Fund rated top performer worldwide by Standard & Poor Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 06 3:19 AM
    Standard & Poor's Fund Services, the world's leading provider of independent fund information, ratings and research, recently ranked the National Commercial Bank's (NCB) Saudi Trading Equity Fund as the top performing equity fund across the globe during June 2006.

  • Cameroon: Saudi Investors Eye Transport, Tourism Sectors Open this result in new window
    AllAfrica.com - Aug 04 8:23 AM
    In the months ahead, businessmen from Saudi Arabia will invest in airport, road network, hotel and tourism infrastructure in Cameroon. This is the outcome of the audience and working session Prime Minister Ephraim Inoni had with the visiting delegation of investors from Saudi Arabia.

  • DAVAO TRADERS TO SELL MINDANAO HALAL PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Aug 01 10:33 PM
    Trade / foreign investment Private and government sectors in Davao City are eyeing to sell Mindanao halal (Islamically permissable) products during a five-day trade and investment mission to Saudi Arabia slated for November 12 to 17.

  • Davao Traders to Sell Mindanao Halal Products in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 01 10:28 PM
    DAVAO CITY, Aug 2 Asia Pulse - Private and government sectors in Davao City are eyeing to sell Mindanao halal (Islamically permissable) products during a five-day trade and investment mission to Saudi Arabia slated for November 12 to 17.

  • Saudi Charity in Indonesia, Philippines Tied to Terrorist Funding Open this result in new window
    U.S. Department of State - Aug 04 1:03 PM
    Washington -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has designated the Philippine and Indonesian branch offices of the Saudi Arabia-based International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO) as entities that have assisted the fundraising efforts of al-Qaida and related terrorist groups, according to an August 3 press statement.The department's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) also

  • Air Arabia enhances partnership with Emirates Post Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 05 10:34 PM
    Air Arabia LLC, the first low-fares airline in the Middle East and North Africa, has enhanced its partnership with Emirates Post offering its customers a more convenient and secure method of paying by cash for flights.

  • Saudi Charity in Indonesia, Philippines Tied to Terrorist Funding Open this result in new window
    U.S. Department of State - Aug 04 11:25 AM
    The U.S. Department of the Treasury has designated the Philippine and Indonesian branch offices of the Saudi Arabia-based International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO) as entities that have assisted the fundraising efforts of al-Qaida and related terrorist groups. The department's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence also has designated Abd Al Hamid Sulaiman Al-Mujil, executive

  • Minister decries Saudi maid craze Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Aug 06 1:52 AM
    A Saudi minister has said he finds it revolting to see spoilt children waited on hand and foot by Asian maids, whose main role is often that of status symbol.

  • Bhutia to join Indian camp tomorrow Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Aug 06 7:28 AM
    India's campaign for the August 16 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against Saudi Arabia got a big boost today with star striker Bhaichung Bhutia deciding to join the ongoing camp here, reversing his retirment plans from international soccer.

  • Saudi photography ban lifted to encourage tourism Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Aug 04 2:07 AM
    Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on photography in public areas as part of an effort to attract more visitors. A royal decree allowing pictures to be taken in many public places was issued about a year ago and the interior ministry enacted it this week.

  • IGNOU courses get good response in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 01 11:17 PM
    New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) programmes have found many takers in Saudi Arabia which has promished recognition to its courses.

  • Iran Olympics chief leaves for Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Aug 01 10:39 PM
    LONDON, August 2 (IranMania) - Irans National Olympic Committee (NOC) head Reza Qarakhanlu headed for Saudi Arabia to attend a session of the Federation for Solidarity of Islamic States, MNA reported.

  • Saudi Arabia Breaks Up Pro-Hizbullah Rally Open this result in new window
    Israel National News - Aug 03 2:05 PM
    (IsraelNN.com) Saudi police broke up a pro-Hizbullah rally Thursday in the eastern region, which is heavily populated by Hizbullah-backed Shi'ite Moslems.

  • Delta Mutual Announces Letter of Intent to Provide Silver Recovery Equipment in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 02 7:45 AM
    Delta Mutual, Inc. specializing in energy recovery and construction services through environmentally-friendly technologies and products, announced that its subsidiary, Delta-Envirotech, signed a Letter of Intent with SEPCO Environment to supply equipment to recover silver from used X-ray film in Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi promotes tourism through photography Open this result in new window
    World Leisure News - Aug 04 4:52 AM
    Saudi Arabia will now allow photographs to be taken in public areas in a bid to attract more visitors the country. The radical change in policy came about earlier this week when the interior ministry enacted a Royal Decree on the subject.

  • Houghton wants Bhutia back Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Aug 06 3:59 AM
    The India coach is hoping that the striker would be available for the August 16 AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.

  • Four Gulf nations to help build Pakistan's first 7-star hotel Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 06 2:22 AM
    Karachi: Four Gulf nations - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman - will collaborate with Karachi's civic authorities to build Pakistan's first seven-star luxury hotel in this port city.

  • Architect puts RP on Riyadh landscape Open this result in new window
    Malaya - Aug 06 6:56 AM
    From jobs as janitor then dishwasher, Renato A. Heray never dreamed that he would one day put the Philippines on the map of the Middle East. Today, his replicas of the Mayon Volcano, the Rice Terraces and Lake Lanao adorn the landscape at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  • Houghton wants Bhutia back, but would talk to him first Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Aug 06 2:58 AM
    India's new chief soccer coach Bob Houghton today said that he wanted Bhaichung Bhutia back in the national team, but was awaiting further discussions with the star striker to know whether he would be available for the August 16 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudis offer help to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 05 10:19 PM
    Ghassan Al Moallem, the Lebanese Consul General in Jeddah, yesterday received the first of five ambulances donated by Saudi businessman Ali Al Nagoor, the President of the Al Nagoor Group for International Investment, in order to help relief efforts in Lebanon, reported Arab News. Al Moallem pointed out that Saudi Arabia as a whole had given $50m in emergency aid and had also deposited $1bn into

  • Foruzan oilfield production hits 40,000 bpd Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Aug 06 2:01 AM
    LONDON, August 6 (IranMania) - Iran has increased oil production at Foruzan, an oilfield being jointly developed by Iran and Saudi Arabia, to 40,000 barrels per day through drilling 24 oil wells, according to a report issued by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

  • The U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, and the consulate in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, issued Warden Messages warning U.S.  Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Aug 01 2:11 PM
    The U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, and the consulate in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, issued Warden Messages on Aug. 1 warning U.S. citizens that tensions over the Israeli military offensive in Lebanon are expected to increase.

  • Cellphones Allow for Romance Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Aug 06 1:37 AM
    Technology is changing the way Saudi youth date in one of the world's most conservative societies.

  • Saudi Arabia to provide 5000 prefab houses for AJK quake affectees Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 01 8:18 AM
    MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 1 (APP): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide some 5000 prefabricated houses for the earthquake affectees of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Saudi scholars fatwa sparks Arab debate Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Aug 05 1:36 AM
    An old fatwa by a Saudi scholar banning Muslims from helping Lebanons Hezbollah because it is Shia has sparked a debate on Islamist websites and in Arab media.

  • Tens of thousands rally in Baghdad to show support for Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Aug 04 12:33 PM
    Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.

  • Iraqi Shiites rally to support Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 04 11:22 AM
    Hundreds of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.

  • Saudi feminist held briefly over protest Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Aug 05 1:36 AM
    A Saudi womens rights activist said she was detained briefly yesterday for staging a rare public demonstration in the kingdom. Wajiha al-Huweidar, an outspoken writer, said she was taken in by police for carrying a placard urging King Abdullah to grant more rights to women.

  • Thousands in Baghdad rally for Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    Orange County Register - Aug 05 3:19 AM
    Huge turnout comes as protests even spread to Saudi Arabia. BAGHDAD, Iraq Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.

  • National camp begins at half-strength Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Aug 05 1:16 PM
    KOLKATA: The national football camp of the Indian probables selected for the third round Group A match of AFC Asian Cup 2007 qualifier against Saudi Arabia, began at half-strength here at the SAI Eastern Centre on Saturday. With the new chief ...

  • Iraqi Shiites rally for Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    The Philadelphia Inquirer - Aug 05 12:17 AM
    Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum yesterday to show support for Hezbollah, as Muslim anger toward Israel mounted on the Islamic holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.

  • SABIC donates SR 8 million to Lebanese people Open this result in new window
    Mena Report - Aug 05 8:35 AM
    In response to directives from Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz, to undertake a popular donation campaign for the relief and assistance of the Lebanese people, SABIC has made a SR 8 million contribution to this charitable humanitarian campaign to support the Lebanese people and alleviate their suffering.

  • 9.20am Monday August 7, 2006 Open this result in new window
    The New Zealand Herald - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
    RIYADH - Saudi police have detained at least seven people after pro-Hizbollah protests in the east of the kingdom, home to a Shi'ite Muslim minority, according to residents.

  • Huge crowd demonstrates to support Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    Boston Globe - Aug 05 1:09 AM
    BAGHDAD -- Hundreds of thousands of Shi'ites thronged a Baghdad slum yesterday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.

  • SAUDI ARABIA: UK envoy's plea over Lebanon urges press not to highlight suffering Open this result in new window
    AsiaMedia - Aug 04 9:29 AM
    Riyadh --- Regional press has taken strong note of the British Charge d'Affaires to Bahrain, Stephen Harrison's request to Bahraini newspapers to stop publishing pictures of destruction and suffering in Lebanon.

  • Beyond the Noise: Exploring the U.S.-Saudi Relationship Open this result in new window
    Forward - Aug 02 10:06 PM
    Thicker Than Oil: America's Uneasy Partnership With Saudi Arabia By Rachel Bronson Oxford University Press, 384 pages, $28.

  • Saudi feminist held briefly over protest Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Aug 04 9:17 AM
    RIYADH (Reuters) - A Saudi women's rights activist said she was detained briefly on Friday for staging a rare public demonstration in the conservative Muslim kingdom.

  • Universal Detection Technology ('UDTT'; www.udetection.com) Joins Department of Commerce in Saudi Arabia and Qatar to  Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 01 5:00 AM
    Universal Detection Technology , a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, announced today that it has been listed on the Commercial Service's list of Featured US Exporters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Qatar.

  • Saudi criticises US stand on Israeli offensive Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Aug 03 1:35 AM
    Saudi Arabia, a key US ally, criticised Washingtons stance on the Israeli military campaign in Lebanon and urged it yesterday to press for an immediate ceasefire.

  • UAE and Saudi clash for title Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 02 9:36 PM
    ABU DHABI The UAE takes on Saudi Arabia in tonights deciding match of the Gulf Cup junior volleyball championship here at the Al Jazira clubs indoor stadium.

  • NAS eyes Easyjet brand Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 05 3:04 AM
    National Air Services of Saudi Arabia, an executive jet provider, has approached the UK's low cost carrier, Easyjet, about the use of its branding in the region, reported the Financial Times.

  • Redington targets Saudi Arabia with SonicWall Open this result in new window
    ITP.net - Aug 02 6:55 AM
    Network security solutions vendor SonicWall has teamed up with regional distribution giant Redington to pursue channel sales opportunities fuelled by increasing demand within the fast-growing Saudi Arabian market.

  • HOT NEWS Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Aug 06 2:10 PM
    Saudi King Abdullah will pay a three-day historic visit to Turkey August 8-10, the first time a Saudi king has paid an official visit to the country.

  • Throng in Baghdad supports Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    The Star-Ledger - Aug 04 9:41 PM
    Tens of thousands of Shi'as thronged a Baghdad slum yesterday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.

  • U.S. to freeze Saudi charity's assets Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 11:10 AM
    The Bush administration took steps Thursday to financially incapacitate branches of a Saudi-based Islamic charity and one of its high-ranking officials for allegedly helping al-Qaida bankroll terrorist acts.

  • Disputes plague Saudi property market Open this result in new window
    The Peninsula - Aug 02 5:59 PM
    JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia Suleiman Al Shareef drives around a large plot of land that once was his, lamenting the millions of dollars he says have been stolen from him.

  • Saudi farmers 'kill' date palms to sell their land Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 05 9:14 PM
    JEDDAH As the real estate market booms in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, agricultural land is gradually disappearing from within the limits of these once-pastoral cities as farmers discover that selling the land for development is more lucrative than selling dates.

  • Select an Edition: Open this result in new window
    AlertNet - Aug 06 12:37 PM
    RIYADH, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Saudi police have detained at least seven people after pro-Hizbollah protests in the east of the kingdom, home to a Shi'ite Muslim minority, residents said on Sunday.

  • Thousands March In Iraq To Support Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    CBS 2 New York - Aug 04 6:59 PM
    Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Hezbollah as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare. CBS News Interactive: War In Iraq

  • Controversial anti-Hizbullah fatwa sparks Saudi debate Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Aug 04 5:13 AM
    RIYADH -- An old fatwa by a hardline Saudi scholar banning Muslims from helping Lebanon's Hizbullah because it is Shia has sparked a debate on Islamist Websites and in Arab media.

  • Kenya: Saudi Arabia Pledges More Aid to Victims of Drought Open this result in new window
    AllAfrica.com - Jul 31 12:38 PM
    Saudi Arabia has promised to increase humanitarian assistance to millions of Kenyans suffering from the ravages of drought.

  • Saudi Arabia: Anti-Israeli Demonstrations Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Jul 31 7:00 PM
    Saudi Shia staged a public demonstration July 29 to protest Israeli aggression in Lebanon, a rare move in the Shiite-wary Sunni kingdom, Reuters reported July 31. Elsewhere in Saudi Arabia, 870 women issued a statement protesting Israeli "state terror" against Lebanese and Palestinians, and a Cabinet statement condemned Israeli "massacres and war crimes" against Lebanon.

  • Iraqi Shiites cheer for Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    Akron Beacon Journal - Aug 05 12:42 AM
    Tens of thousands of Shiites thronged a Baghdad slum Friday to show support for Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas as Arab anger toward Israel mounted on the Muslim holy day. Such protests have even reached Saudi Arabia, where public discontent is rare.

  • UAE spikers lift junior Gulf Cup Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 04 10:22 PM
    ABU DHABI The UAE emerged unbeaten champions of the 10th Gulf Cup junior volleyball championship when they defeated Saudi Arabia in a thrilling five-setter on the final night here at the Al Jazira Club on Thursday.

  • Ain-Al-Yaqeen - August 4, 2006 - Article 8 Open this result in new window
    Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Aug 04 3:58 PM
    SAUDI ARABIA STRESSES AT THE OIC SUMMIT ITS FULL SUPPORT TO LEBANON AND ITS CONDEMNATION OF THE ISRAELI ATTACKS ON LEBANON AND THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES.

  • Saudi Allows Photography in Public Areas Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Aug 02 11:03 PM
    RIYADH, 3 August 2006 -- In a step to promote tourism in the Kingdom and allow people to better understand the importance of photography and filming in promoting social and cultural development, Saudi Arabia is now officially allowing photography and filming for all citizens and residents in public areas.

  • EasyJet in talks on Saudi branding Open this result in new window
    Reuters.co.uk - Aug 04 3:36 AM
    LONDON (Reuters) - Low-cost airline easyJet said on Friday it had been approached by fledgling Saudi Arabian airline National Air Services (NAS) to use its branding in the Middle East.

  • Emaar, $84bn overseas deals Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 04 9:19 PM
    Emaar is the UAE's largest overseas investor, with a portfolio of projects topping $84bn, reported Gulf News. The company has launched major developments in a number of countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, India and Pakistan, most of which have been announced in the past twelve months alone.

  • Arab ministerial meeting under consideration in support of Lebanon: Saudi FM Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Aug 02 5:28 PM
    A senior Saudi Arabia official revealed Wednesday that the Arab world is considering the possibility of holding a ministerial meeting in Beirut as soon as possible to support Lebanon under escalating Israeli offensives.

  • EasyJet Mulls Saudi Deal Open this result in new window
    Ananova - Aug 04 5:15 AM
    EasyJet is considering a franchise opportunity that would allow a Saudi-based carrier to use the airline's brand name on flights around the Arabian Gulf.

  • Saudi Arabia: U.S. Could Seek Cease-Fire Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Aug 02 9:43 AM
    The United States could seek an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said Aug. 2. In rare criticism of the United States, al-Faisal also said Americans have a moral obligation to prevent U.S.-made weapons from killing innocent civilians in Lebanon, and criticized the Bush administration's plan for a "New Middle East," saying it was

  • Budget airline looks at Saudi Franchise deal Open this result in new window
    Sunday Business Post - Aug 04 3:56 AM
    easyJet said today it was considering a franchise opportunity which would allow a Saudi-based carrier to use the airlines brand name on flights around the Arabian Gulf.

  • Saudi criticises US condoning of Israels onslaught Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 02 11:59 AM
    RIYADH - Saudi Arabia on Wednesday criticised the US condoning of Israels refusal of a ceasefire in Lebanon saying that the kingdom -- a staunch US ally -- is trying to change this US position.

  • Cease-Fire Draft at U.N. Falters Amid Arab Criticism Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 12 minutes ago
    Across the Middle East, the draft resolution was thought to address Israels demands without addressing those of Hezbollah.

  • Israeli warplanes pound Beirut suburbs Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - 53 minutes ago
    A defiant Hezbollah pounded northern Israel with rockets Sunday after rejecting a U.S.-French truce proposal, killing at least 15 people. Israel also struck hard, killing at least 14 in Lebanon as both sides tried to take advantage of the days before a U.N. resolution is put to a vote.

  • U.S. moves to incapacitate branches of Saudi-backed charity Open this result in new window
    The Jakarta Post - Aug 03 9:52 PM
    WASHINGTON (AP): The United States moved Thursday to financially incapacitate branches of a Saudi-based Islamic charity as well as a high-ranking official for allegedly helping al-Qaida bankroll terrorist acts.

  • Saudi Industrial Investment Group (Exchange - SAU : 2250.SE) Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Aug 02 1:03 PM
    A consortium of leading Saudi businessmen and public companies focused on industrial investment in the petrochemical industry in Saudi Arabia.

  • U.S. freezes assets of Asia offices of Saudi charity Open this result in new window
    Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 03 5:25 PM
    _ The U.S. Treasury Department took action Thursday against the Philippine and Indonesian branch offices of a Saudi Arabian-based charity for allegedly facilitating fundraising for al-Qaida and affiliated terrorist groups.

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