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  • Borgetti quitting Bolton for Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 9:48 AM
    Bolton's Mexico international striker Jared Borgetti is leaving the club to start a new career in Saudi Arabia, the English Premiership outfit has announced.

  • Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 07 4:10 PM
    With technology opening the new doors of communication and the distribution of news and information, ArabNews Online is not bound by physical limitations. ArabNews Online is published by ArabNews from its offices located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is now available to readers around the globe.

  • Borgetti set to swap Bolton for Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    ESPN Soccernet.com - Aug 07 3:43 AM
    Borgetti set to swap Bolton for Saudi Arabia by England

  • Borgetti set to join Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports - Aug 07 3:33 AM
    LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Mexico striker Jared Borgetti is set to join Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia after a bid for him was accepted by Bolton Wanderers at the weekend.

  • Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Due In Turkey Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Aug 07 7:40 AM
    ISTANBUL - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud will attend a meeting to be organized by the Union of Chambers & Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) in Istanbul on August 10th.

  • Arab leaders may hold summit on Lebanon in Saudi Arabia this week Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 07 3:02 AM
    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.

  • Saudi women journalists battle to overcome hurdles Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 6:05 PM
    They are few in number but determined to make their mark -- women journalists in Saudi Arabia have fought hard to get where they are and say they have more than proved themselves the equal of men.

  • Borgetti to leave Bolton for Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Aug 07 5:08 PM
    Jared Borghetti will move from one retirement home to another after Bolton accepted an other from a Saudi Arabian club.

  • India to face Saudi Arabia with a positive mindset Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Aug 06 4:26 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 Arabia Begins to Face Its Hidden AIDS Problem Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
    The government is opening up, but the lingering challenge for most AIDS patients is their acceptance by society.

  • Saudi Arabias Tadawul makes gains, UAE shares fall Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Aug 06 2:01 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 women journalists battle to overcome hurdles Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 07 6:05 PM
    RIYADH (Reuters) - They are few in number but determined to make their mark -- women journalists in Saudi Arabia have fought hard to get where they are and say they have more than proved themselves the equal of men.

  • Saudi Youth Use Cellphone Savvy To Outwit the Sentries of Romance Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Aug 06 8:45 PM
    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.

  • Saudi-Turkey Relations Set for New Era Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 07 4:14 PM
    ANKARA, 8 August 2006 Saudi Arabia and Turkey are all set to enter into a new era of political and economic relations with the historic three-day visit of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to Ankara, beginning today.

  • Saudi charity funded Bali bombs Open this result in new window
    Northern Territory News - Aug 07 3:10 PM
    SAUDI Arabia has been secretly bankrolling the terror group responsible for killing 92 Australians in the two Bali bombings. US intelligence agencies have confirmed links between a Saudi charity, the International Islamic Relief Organisation, and the Indonesian terror group Jemaah Islamiah.

  • Kin of OFW who died in Saudi seek help Open this result in new window
    INQ7.net - Aug 07 11:35 AM
    TACLOBAN CITYThe family of an Overseas Filipino Worker who died in Saudi Arabia due to a lingering illness is asking the Department of Foreign Affairs to help bring his body back to his hometown in Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

  • 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, OPEC Willing to Supply Oil Market Shortfall - Delegate Open this result in new window
    Rigzone - Aug 07 11:49 AM
    Top oil producer Saudi Arabia and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is "willing and able" to meet any shortfall in the global oil market from BP PLC's (BP) Alaskan oil field closure, a senior OPEC delegate told Dow Jones Newswires Monday.

  • World Leagues Borgeti to leave Bolton for Saudi stint Open this result in new window
    FIFA - Aug 07 10:10 AM
    Bolton's Mexico international striker Jared Borgetti is leaving the club to start a new career in Saudi Arabia, the English Premiership outfit announced Monday.

  • Outside View: Saudi and the war in Lebanon Open this result in new window
    UPI - Aug 07 8:39 AM
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- After over a decade of bloody conflict, the late Saudi King Fahd organized the Taif Accords in 1989, which ended the civil war in Lebanon. Saudi Arabia then went on to finance much of that country's reconstruction. Could the Kingdom play a similar role today?

  • Mexican striker Bogetti bolts Bolton to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad Open this result in new window
    Slam! Sports - Aug 07 3:37 PM
    BOLTON, England (AP) - Mexico striker Jared Bogetti is moving from Bolton to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. "We have accepted a bid from Saudi Arabia for Jared," Bolton manager Sam Allardyce said Monday on the team's website.

  • Saudi woman detained over solo march demanding rights Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Aug 07 4:18 AM
    Dubai -- A Saudi women's rights activist has said she was detained for several hours by police after she carried a placard demanding equal rights for women in a solo march on a causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain.

  • Saudi Arabia: Click Away! Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 03 10:59 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.

  • Borgetti set for Saudi move Open this result in new window
    4thegame.com - Aug 07 3:27 AM
    Bolton Wanderers striker Jared Borgetti is set to end his frustrating time at the Reebok Stadium by sealing a move to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ittihad.

  • Emaar IPO generates 10m Saudi subscriptions Open this result in new window
    Gowealthy - Aug 07 1:28 AM
    The initial public offering (IPO) of Emaar the Economic City in Saudi Arabia has generated over 10 million Saudi subscriptions, setting a new record in the Kingdom's capital market history.

  • Saudi Hezbollah supporters detained Open this result in new window
    Aljazeera - Aug 06 2:27 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.

  • 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 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.

  • Saudi charity funded Bali bombs Open this result in new window
    News Interactive - Aug 07 3:09 PM
    A SAUDI Arabian charity operating in Australia has been secretly bankrolling the terror group responsible for killing hundreds of people in the two Bali bombings.

  • Public photography allowed in Saudi Arabia! Open this result in new window
    Middle East Online - Aug 04 4:22 AM
    Saudi Arabias move to lift ban on photography in public areas will help promote its image, attract more visitors.

  • 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 6:11 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 9:59 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 9:42 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.

  • Kingdom Urges Unified Stance on Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 07 4:14 PM
    JEDDAH, 8 August 2006 Saudi Arabia declared yesterday that it would stand by the people of Lebanon and Palestine in confronting the total war launched by Israel against the two countries. It also called for a strong and united Arab stance against Israeli aggression.

  • Saudi Arabian King Abdullah To Arrive In Turkey On Tuesday Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Aug 07 7:40 AM
    ANKARA - Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud will arrive in Turkey on Tuesday upon an invitation from the Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer.

  • 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.

  • Mexico striker quits Bolton Open this result in new window
    Townsville Bulletin - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
    BOLTON Wanderers' Mexico international striker, Jared Borgetti, is leaving the club to start a new career in Saudi Arabia. Bolton has accepted a bid from Saudi giant Al Ittihad and the 32-year-old centre-forward is set to travel to the Middle East to sort out personal terms.

  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 07 4:13 PM
    JEDDAH, 8 August 2006 Saudi Arabia declared yesterday that it would stand by the people of Lebanon and Palestine in confronting the total war launched by Israel against the two countries. It also...

  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 07 4:10 PM
    JEDDAH, 8 August 2006 Saudi Arabia declared yesterday that it would stand by the people of Lebanon and Palestine in confronting the total war launched by Israel against the two countries.

  • LeT planned to bomb Bangalore Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Aug 07 2:55 PM
    `The terrorist organisation had hatched the plan in Saudi Arabia'

  • Saudi Arabia rules out oil weapon Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Aug 03 5:35 AM
    RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, the world's b

  • Our Writers - Jeddah based Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 07 4:10 PM
    Khaled Al-Maeena is Editor-in-Chief of Arab News. Senior columnist, Asharq Al-Awsat, Al Madina, Urdu News, Gulf News . Khaled Al-Maeena is a well-known businessman, journalist, editor, PR consultant and media personality in Saudi Arabia.

  • Mexico striker quits Bolton Open this result in new window
    FOXSPORTS.com.au - Aug 07 5:11 PM
    BOLTON Wanderers' Mexico international striker, Jared Borgetti, is leaving the club to start a new career in Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Arabia rules out oil weapon in Mideast crisis Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Aug 03 2:32 AM
    RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, the world's b

  • A NICHE BLOG ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP Open this result in new window
    Manila Bulletin - Aug 07 9:22 AM
    Leo Torres is a thirtysomething Overseas Filipino Worker based in Saudi Arabia. Last month, it was reported that he earned US$ 800 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.

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    An-Nahar Newspaper - Aug 07 4:27 PM
    A cie is seeking for a male Interior Designer, to work and live in Saudi Arabia, with knowledge of Photoshop. AutoCAD and 3D max (optional) CV:selectivedesigns@cyberia.net.lb

  • Future Beckons Robust Saudi-Turkish Ties Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 06 4:13 PM
    The importance of Saudi-Turkish relations lies in their deep-rooted history, which peaked during the Ottoman rule, and holds good till date.

  • Borgetti On Way Out Of Bolton Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 07 3:09 AM
    Bolton have accepted a bid from Saudi Arabia club Al Ittihad for striker Jared Borgetti.

  • WP: Cellphones allow for Saudi romance Open this result in new window
    MSNBC - Aug 06 1:33 AM
    Cellphones are changing the way Saudi youths date in one of the world's most conservative societies.

  • Davis has diverse record in votes at Capitol Open this result in new window
    The Herald-Tribune - Aug 07 6:12 AM
    WASHINGTON -- A State Department official announced last month that Saudi Arabia would strip extremist material from school textbooks under pressure from the Bush administration.

  • Bhutia joins national camp, says he felt 'motivated' Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Aug 07 10:11 AM
    Star striker Bhaichung Bhutia, who had expressed his desire to quit international football last month, today joined the national camp for the August 16 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against Saudi Arabia and said he felt motivated to work under new chief coach Bob Houghton.

  • Seven men from Hyderabad to cycle their way to Haj Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 07 4:19 AM
    Hyderabad, Aug 7 (IANS) They look old and frail but have an iron-like determination to cycle their way to Makkah and Madina in Saudi Arabia to perform Haj.

  • Bolton accept Borgetti bid Open this result in new window
    ITV.com - Aug 07 4:32 AM
    Jared Borgetti is on the verge of joining Al Ittihad after Bolton accepted a bid from the Saudi Arabia club. The 32-year-old Mexico international is expected to travel to the Middle East shortly to discuss personal terms.

  • Desert Fox Heading Out Open this result in new window
    FulhamMAD - Aug 07 5:21 AM
    Bolton have accepted a bid from Saudi Arabia club Al Ittihad for Mexican striker Jared Borgetti.

  • BORGETTI ON WAY OUT OF BOLTON Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life - Aug 07 2:48 AM
    Bolton have accepted a bid from Saudi Arabia club Al Ittihad for striker Jared Borgetti. The 32-year-old year Mexico international is expected to travel to the Middle East shortly to discuss personal terms.

  • Samsung to boost Saudi mobile business Open this result in new window
    ITP.net - Aug 06 5:10 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 9:59 PM
    Land disputes are having a major impact on Saudi Arabia's property industry, reported Reuters.

  • Saudi woman held for solo protest march Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 04 9:10 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.

  • Cisco to increase investment in KSA Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 06 8:42 PM
    JEDDAH Cisco Systems is to increase investment and involvement in Saudi Arabia as well as employ more Saudis.

  • Walls, veils hide Saudi women from the world Open this result in new window
    Manila Bulletin - Aug 06 9:53 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.

  • Seven men from Hyderabad to cycle their way to Haj Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 07 3:38 AM
    By Mohammed Shafeeq, Hyderabad, Aug 7: They look old and frail but have an iron-like determination to cycle their way to Makkah and Madina in Saudi Arabia to perform Haj.

  • A NICHE BLOG ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP Open this result in new window
    Manila Bulletin - Aug 06 7:15 PM
    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.

  • Saudi activist held over solo protest Open this result in new window
    Aljazeera - Aug 04 11:27 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.

  • The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Aug 06 4:09 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 3:44 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.

  • Air Arabia enhances partnership with Emirates Post Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 05 10:44 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.

  • Cameroon: Saudi Investors Eye Transport, Tourism Sectors Open this result in new window
    AllAfrica.com - Aug 04 8:22 AM
    In the months ahead, businessmen from Saudi Arabia will invest in airport, road network, hotel and tourism infrastructure in Cameroon. This is the outcome of the audience and working session Prime Minister Ephraim Inoni had with the visiting delegation of investors from Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Charity in Indonesia, Philippines Tied to Terrorist Funding Open this result in new window
    U.S. Department of State - Aug 04 1:20 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

  • 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 3:14 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.

  • 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!7 News - Aug 01 10:33 PM
    Private and government sectors in Davao City are eyeing to sell Mindanao halal (Islamically permissable) products during a five-day trade and investment mission to Saudi Arabia slated for November 12 to 17.

  • Saudi Charity in Indonesia, Philippines Tied to Terrorist Funding Open this result in new window
    U.S. Department of State - Aug 04 11:23 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 1:47 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.

  • 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 Arabia Breaks Up Pro-Hizbullah Rally Open this result in new window
    Israel National News - Aug 03 2:12 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.

  • Bhutia to join Indian camp tomorrow Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Aug 06 7:26 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 2:12 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.

  • Iran Olympics chief leaves for Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Aug 01 10:45 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 promotes tourism through photography Open this result in new window
    World Leisure News - Aug 04 4:43 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.

  • Borgetti poised to leave Bolton Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 07 3:15 AM
    Bolton agree to sell striker Jared Borgetti to Saudi club Al Ittihad.

  • Houghton wants Bhutia back Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Aug 06 4:05 AM
    The India coach is hoping that the striker would be available for the August 16 AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.

  • IGNOU courses get good response in Saudi Arabia Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 01 11:23 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.

  • Architect puts RP on Riyadh landscape Open this result in new window
    Malaya - Aug 06 6:50 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.

  • Foruzan oilfield production hits 40,000 bpd Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Aug 06 1:38 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).

  • Houghton wants Bhutia back, but would talk to him first Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Aug 06 2:56 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.

  • 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.

  • Saudis offer help to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    AME Info - Aug 05 10:29 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

  • 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 2:23 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 1:36 AM
    Technology is changing the way Saudi youth date in one of the world's most conservative societies.

  • EasyJet ponders brand franchise with Saudis Open this result in new window
    Zawya - Aug 05 10:03 PM
    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 of Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Arabia to provide 5000 prefab houses for AJK quake affectees Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 01 8:10 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 1:32 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.

  • National camp begins at half-strength Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Aug 05 1:21 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 ...

  • 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 1:32 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 3:11 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.

  • Lebanese infrastructure damage tops $2.5B Open this result in new window
    USA Today - 2 hours, 55 minutes ago
    Israel's bombing campaign in Lebanon has sliced the country into pieces and caused more than $2.5 billion in damage, says Lebanon's Council for Development and Reconstruction.

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