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AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 3:08 AM
Israel and Saudi Arabia have been conducting secret negotiations, the top-selling Hebrew daily reported on its front page.Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Arab News - Sep 22 4:21 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.Royal Messages To Saudi Arabia BruDirect.com - Sep 22 5:22 PM
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to send a congratulatory message to His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the National Day of Saudi Arabia.PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV FELICITATES KING OF SAUDI ARABIA AzerTag - Sep 22 9:39 AM
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of felicitation to Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the country s public holiday, Saudi National Day (Unification of the Kingdom).PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV CONGRATULATES CROWN PRINCE OF SAUDI ARABIA AzerTag - Sep 22 8:39 AM
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a message of congratulation to Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud on the occasion of the public holiday of this country, Saudi National Day (Unification of the Kingdom).Saudi Arabia marks 76th National Day Borneo Bulletin - Sep 22 12:02 AM
By Sonia K. Photos: James Kon The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday celebrated its 76th National Day Anniversary at The Rizqun Hotel in Gadong.Amex (Saudi Arabia) Zawya - Sep 22 12:48 AM
Ownership and operation of the American Express card and merchant business in Saudi Arabia.Soft Drinks in Saudi Arabia to 2010 Drinks Business Review - Sep 21 9:31 PM
Introduction This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Soft Drinks in Saudi Arabia. It includes comprehensive value volume segmentation and market share data. The databook supplies actual data to 2005 and full forecasts to 2010.76th Anniversary of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Economic Times - Sep 21 5:13 PM
Today, 23rd September, (1st day of Libra) every year the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its Government and people celebrate a great historical anniversary, the National Day anniversary on which the proclamation of unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took place 76 years ago.120 Indians granted general amnesty arrive from Saudi Arabia New Kerala - Sep 21 10:08 PM
Kochi, Sep 21: Around 120 Indians, who were granted general amnesty by Saudi Arabia, arrived at the airport here today. They came by a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight and hail from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, besides 10 from Kerala, airport sources said. Saudi Arabia, Romania seek together to develop the bilateral relations for the common interests Nine O'Clock - Sep 21 1:49 PM
23 September represents the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia embarks on projects worth $1 trillion Khaleej Times - Sep 20 8:13 PM
JEDDAH Saudi Arabia has embarked on projects worth $1 trillion over the next few decades, according to Deputy Minister of Commerce Fawaz Al Alamy.Italian Oil Firm Wins Saudi Contract KiplingerForecasts.com - Sep 22 2:20 PM
Saipem SpA, an Italian oil services company, said Friday it won two new contracts in Peru and Saudi Arabia worth $1.42 billion.KSA, Pakistan agree to allow Saudi Pak to go public Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to allow Saudi Pak Agricultural and Industrial Investment Company to become a public limited company preferably during 2006 with a view to have an access to the capital market.EAST BAY BIZ BUZZ: Chevron works to extend Saudi concession Contra Costa Times - Sep 22 5:05 PM
Chevron Corp. (CVX) has announced it is negotiating with Saudi Arabia to extend an oil-production concession, the only one held by an international company in the Persian Gulf.Saudi, Russian see consensus for peace AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 21 7:02 PM
Arab countries have reached a "very significant" consensus after the recent war in Lebanon that there must be a new start with fresh ideas to the Middle East peace process, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said Thursday.S. Arabia, Israel in secret contacts Dawn - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
AL QUDS, Sept 22: Israel and Saudi Arabia have been conducting secret negotiations, the top-selling Hebrew daily reported on its front page on Friday.Saudi Arabia rejects 'selective' environment policies The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 20 1:27 PM
OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia has expressed concern that oil could become a victim of "selective" environment policies and called for striking a balance between a cleaner environment and development. The kingdom, whose economy heavily relies on oil income, said the use of advanced technology to carry out environment-friendly.Saudi Arabia sends relief to Gaza UPI - Sep 20 6:08 AM
GAZA, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The U.N. World Food Program is supplying Gaza with $2.6 million worth of flour, donated by Saudi Arabia, to assist impoverished Palestinians.Saudi Arabia: Fire At Refinery Kills One India Daily - Sep 20 9:26 AM
A fire at an oil refinery in eastern Saudi Arabia on Sept. 20 killed one employee. A Saudi Arabian Oil Co. statement said the fire did not interrupt refinery operations. The fire, which began at 4:50 a.m. local time, was under control within an hour.Saudi touts consensus for Mideast talks AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 21 9:06 AM
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said Thursday there is a new "very significant" consensus among Arab countries for restarting the stalled Middle East peace process.Saudi to free Guantanamo returnees during Ramadan Khaleej Times - Sep 22 8:31 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia is temporarily releasing all Guantanamo Bay returnees held in Saudi jails to spend the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with their families, an official said on Friday.Raymond J. Learsy: Saudi Arabia/OPEC Establish A "Reasonable'" Price For Oil HuffingtonPost - Sep 20 10:09 PM
Oil has retreated nearly $18 a barrel from its July record high of $78.40/bbl in its steepest dollar decline in 15 years. On Tuesday, according to Reuters, we were instructed by the Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi, describing oil prices as reasonable for the first time since the market scaled record highs. "The oil industry is convinced that the price of oil is reasonable", Naimi, the PM greets Saudi Crown Prince Financial Express - Sep 22 10:40 AM
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has felicitated Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud on the occasion of the National Day of his country that falls today (Saturday).Saipem Wins Contracts Worth $1.42 Billion in Saudi Arabia, Peru Bloomberg.com - Sep 22 3:37 AM
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Saipem SpA, Europe's second-largest oilfield-services company, said it won two contracts worth a combined $1.42 billion to build oil and gas processing infrastructure as a surge in prices spurs production projects.Foreigners beheaded in Saudi Arabia News Interactive - Sep 19 2:56 PM
AN Afghan and a Bangladeshi, who were respectively convicted in Saudi Arabia of drug trafficking and murder, were beheaded by the sword today, the interior ministry said.Saudi govt not considering industrial cities for women Khaleej Times - Sep 21 9:43 PM
JEDDAH Separate industrial cities for women are not being considered in Saudi Arabia. The government and local chambers of commerce and industry are not considering the establishment of such estates solely for women, according to a report in a local daily.Marriott Plans to Open 5 New Hotels in Saudi Arabia Zawya - Sep 19 10:18 PM
RIYADH, 20 September 2006 -- A leading hotel chain has announced plans to open five new hotels in Saudi Arabia. The plans are in line with the increasing number of businessmen who are visiting different Saudi cities because of commercial activities.Saudi Arabia sees 'significant' Arab consensus to revive peace process The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 21 1:32 PM
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said Thursday there is a new "very significant" consensus among Arab countries for restarting the stalled Middle East peace process. He was speaking ahead of a rare ministerial meeting held by the UN Security Council, acting at the request of Arab countries, to discuss how to revive the stalled peace process.Saudi refuted allegation of supporting Bin Laden People's Daily - Sep 21 6:10 PM
Saudi Interior Minister Prince Naif bin Abdel-Aziz has refuted the West's allegations that Saudi Arabia was supporting Bin Laden and his terrorist organization, Saudi-based newspaper Arab News reported Thursday.National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Manila Bulletin - Sep 19 9:47 AM
THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 74th Anniversary today. Bilateral relations between the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have remained robust.Saipem Wins Construction Contracts in Saudi Arabia and Peru Rigzone - Sep 22 8:50 AM
Saipem has been awarded two new contracts for onshore construction worth US $1,420 million.Hyundai, Foster Wheeler win $780 mln order in Saudi Arabia Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 20 5:38 PM
SEOUL, Sept 21 (Reuters) - A joint venture between South Korea's Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. and Foster Wheeler Energy Limited has won a $780 million order to build a gas plant for Saudi Aramco, the kingdom's state oil firm, Hyundai said on Thursday.Khalifa praises warm ties with Saudi Arabia Khaleej Times - Sep 20 9:26 PM
ABU DHABI The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz at Al Mushref Palace here yesterday.Secret contacts between Israel, Saudi Arabia Middle East Online - Sep 22 5:52 AM
Israeli PM: I was very impressed with King Abdullah's insight and sense of responsibility.Blaze at Saudi oil refinery kills 1 AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 20 10:47 AM
A fire erupted Wednesday at an oil refinery in eastern Saudi Arabia, killing one employee before it was extinguished, said Saudi Aramco, the company that owns the complex.Saudis start Ramadan on Saturday, Egyptians on Sunday Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 2:33 PM
Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, will start the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday along with most fellow Gulf Arab states, state media reported on Friday.Saudi wary of 'green' policies to reduce oil consumption AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 20 9:37 AM
OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia has expressed concern that oil could become a victim of "selective" environment policies and called for striking a balance between a cleaner environment and development.Saudi minister urges Palestinian unity over Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 3:42 AM
The Saudi foreign minister has urged Palestinian leaders to find a united stance towards Israel and clarify whether they accept the Arab peace initiative of 2002 which recognises the Jewish state.Saudi farmers need new ideas, re-training for WTO accession Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
JEDDAH Economists are warning Saudi farmers of the effects of the kingdom's membership of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and against not taking measures to improve their operations and become more competitive, according to the Arabic daily Al Hayat.Fire at Saudi oil refinery kills one International Herald Tribune - Sep 20 4:50 AM
A fire erupted at an oil refinery in eastern Saudi Arabia Wednesday killing one employee before it was extinguished, Saudi Aramco, the company that owns the complex said in a statement.Developer to launch 100 K Award in Saudi Arabia Gowealthy - Sep 19 1:55 AM
Rakisa Holding, the lead developer of the Prince AbdulAziz bin Mousaed Economic City in Hail in Saudi Arabia is launching the Entrepreneurial Business Plan Award Program initiative to develop a pool of young entrepreneurs in the country.Bright Future Awaits Saudi Women With Vision and Courage Arab News - Sep 22 4:26 PM
Saudi women have many reasons to celebrate National Day this year with great pride and optimism. There are many women who have shared in the progress and development of this country and have served as positive role models for many others in our society.Saudi to enact building code AME Info - Sep 20 11:59 PM
Saudi Arabia is working on a national building code to improve safety of buildings, Arab News reported.Iran, Saudi Arabia on U.S. list of religious freedom violators World Tribune - Sep 18 10:44 AM
WASHINGTON The State Department cited Iran and Saudi Arabia as two of eight countries regarded as those of "particular concern." The other countries were Burma, China, Eritrea, North Korea, Sudan and Vietnam.New welfare scheme in Saudi Khaleej Times - Sep 20 8:32 PM
JEDDH Saudi Arabia is to have a new social welfare programme in the kingdom as per the Council of Minister's decision announced several months ago, according to Minister of Social Affairs Abdul Mohsen Al Akkas.Saudi firm to share profits with RP workers INQ7.net - Sep 22 8:08 AM
A GIANT Saudi Arabian construction firm has promised to share its profits with its Filipino employees.M'sians In Gulf States Start Fasting A Day Earlier Bernama - 15 minutes ago
DOHA (Qatar), Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysian muslims in the Gulf Cooperation countries of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman started fasting a day earlier than Malaysians on Sunday.National Day: Celebration of Unity and Progress Arab News - Sep 22 4:23 PM
JEDDAH, 23 September 2006 Saudi Arabia s National Day, which is observed throughout the Kingdom today, is a celebration of its national unity, its outstanding role on the world stage as a major stabilizing force, and its progress and achievements in different sectors.Blaze at Saudi oil refinery kills 1 Syracuse.com - Sep 20 11:14 AM
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (AP) A fire erupted Wednesday at an oil refinery in eastern Saudi Arabia, killing one employee before it was extinguished, said Saudi Aramco, the company that owns the complex.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Sep 22 4:25 PM
JEDDAH, 23 September 2006 Saudi Arabia s National Day, which is observed throughout the Kingdom today, is a celebration of its national unity, its outstanding role on the world stage as a major stabilizing...West Africa: Saudi Donation to Help Alleviate Hunger AllAfrica.com - Sep 20 11:06 AM
Saudi Arabia has donated US $10 million to the World Food Programme to help fight hunger in eight West African countries and boost school feeding programmes.10 million dollar Saudi gift for UN food program AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 11:18 AM
Saudi Arabia gave 10 million dollars (7.88 million euros) to the United Nation's World Food Program for the distribution of food in eight west African countries.Saudi minister urges Palestinian unity over Israel Khaleej Times - Sep 22 5:44 AM
DUBAI - The Saudi foreign minister on Friday urged Palestinian leaders to find a united stance towards Israel and clarify whether they accept the Arab peace initiative of 2002 which recognises the Jewish state.Flag Sales Set Record Arab News - Sep 22 4:23 PM
MADINAH, 23 September 2006 Many stationary and gift and card stores all around Saudi Arabia and Madinah, in specific, were full of customers and registered record sales of flags and pictures of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Sultan.Stick to Great Islamic Values: Abdullah, Sultan Arab News - Sep 22 4:25 PM
JEDDAH, 23 September 2006 Saudi Arabia will promote dialogue with other religions and work for enhancing the welfare and prosperity of the humanity, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Sultan said yesterday in a message on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. Patriotism Is Not Just Cheering at Football Games Arab News - Sep 22 4:25 PM
RIYADH, 23 September 2006 Ali Al-Hassani had a special project to commemorate Saudi Arabia s National Day: He and a colleague, Saleh Al-Amrai, bought a ream of green fabric and sent up the pole in the front of their middle school in Riyadh one of the largest flags in the Kingdom.The Kingdom Is Our Second Home, Say Expats Arab News - Sep 22 4:24 PM
RIYADH/JEDDAH, 23 September 2006 Saudi Arabia s large expatriate community offered its greetings to the country on the occasion of National Day with plans for celebration.Saudi Touts Consensus for Mideast Talks ABC News - Sep 21 9:35 AM
Saudi Foreign Minister Says There's a Consensus Among Arab Nations to Restart Mideast TalksSaudi Arabia: Interior Ministers Arrive In Jeddah India Daily - Sep 18 7:54 AM
The interior ministers of Iraq's neighboring countries arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 18 to take part in their third meeting and to debate security cooperation agreements to be signed later in the week.Donation of Saudi dates Daily News - Sep 20 1:33 PM
COLOMBO: The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 100 metric tons of dates to the government of Sri Lanka to be distributed among Muslims of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the forth coming Holy month of Ramadan.Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Sep 22 4:21 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.Saudis, most Gulf Arabs start Ramadaan tomorrow SABC News - Sep 22 12:41 PM
Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, will start the Muslim fasting month of Ramadaan tomorrow along with most fellow Gulf Arab states, state media reported today.Pinning the Start Of Holy Month Is A Matter of Debate Washington Post - Sep 21 11:07 PM
More than a billion Muslims celebrate Ramadan, but they don't agree when it begins. Egypt and Saudi Arabia, for example, have said that this year it begins at sunset tomorrow, but Islamic scholars in the United States have said that it begins at sunset today. The differences lie in history. Gulf Air expands operations in Saudi Arabia; airline's Riyadh office moves to a new premises Mena Report - Sep 20 11:06 PM
Responding to increasing sales and to provide better customer service, Gulf Air's Riyadh office is moving to a spacious new premises, which will be inaugurated on 12 September 2006.Saudi Arabia-Syria rift widens after Lebanon war Al Bawaba - Sep 18 2:16 AM
With every passing day, the number of reports emanating from the Middle East regarding the widening rift between Syria and Saudi Arabia grows.Saudi wary of green policies to reduce oil consumption Khaleej Times - Sep 20 6:12 AM
RIYADH - OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia has expressed concern that oil could become a victim of selective environment policies and called for striking a balance between a cleaner environment and development.Mentally challenged Pak boy still homeless Yahoo! India News - Sep 22 2:29 PM
A month after a mentally challenged Pakistani boy, Naief Ahmed Khan (16) was found loitering outside the Sahar airport the police arrested him on Thursday and presented him at the juvenile court a day later. "Naief is a mentally challenged boy and when inquired he spoke in Arabic and told us that he is Pakistani but lives in Saudi Arabia. We presented him at the juvenile court and informed the Saudi Arabia's King, Pakistan's military president need for fighting terrorism Pravda - Sep 17 11:47 PM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah and Pakistan's military president pledged to strengthen cooperation and stressed the need to fight terrorism, local media said Thursday. Abdullah met with President Gen.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-20 17:17 GMT: One dead in fire at Saudi Ras Tanura refinery complex, no impact on production Interactive Investor - Sep 20 9:46 AM
RIYADH (AFX) - An oil worker was killed in a fire at the world's largest refinery complex at Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia, a spokesman for operator Saudi Aramco said.Saudi foreign minister sees consensus to restart peace process NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Sep 21 5:18 PM
UNITED NATIONS A leading Arab diplomat is seeing what he calls a "very significant" agreement among Arab countries for re-starting the stalled Mideast peace process. Saudi...Khalifa keen to expand cooperation with Saudi Khaleej Times - Sep 21 8:57 PM
ABU DHABI The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz here yesterday. Present at the talks was His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.Filipino Supervisor Converts To Islam BruDirect.com - Sep 22 5:53 PM
Bandar Seri Begawan - A conversion ceremony was held to mark the Islamic conversion of a Filipino man who has been attracted to the religion's beauty since his previous working experience in Saudi Arabia.Saudi, Oz health agreement AME Info - Sep 20 3:14 AM
Saudi Arabia will take up the ICD 10-AM (International Classification of Disease Version 10 - Australian Modification), following an agreement with Australia, according to Arab News. Using the system, hospitals should improve efficiency by being able to accurately describe processes.TAIWAN SHOULD BOOST EXPORTS TO SAUDI ARABIA, KUWAIT: REPORT Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Sep 17 5:57 PM
Trade / foreign investment Taiwan should boost exports to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as part of its efforts to create business opportunities in overseas markets, according to a report published recently by the Cabinet-level Council for Economic Planning and Development.Taiwan Should Boost Exports To Saudi Arabia, Kuwait: Report Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Sep 17 5:57 PM
Taiwan should boost exports to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as part of its efforts to create business opportunities in overseas markets, according to a report published recently by the Cabinet-level Council for Economic Planning and Development.Huawei signs contract with Saudi Arabia's Mobily Khaleej Times - Sep 17 9:13 PM
JEDDAH Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia's Mobily for the construction of an UMTS network.Ampatuan named head of pilgrims Manila Bulletin - Sep 22 9:52 AM
President Arroyo has named Datu Zaldy Uy Ampatuan, the regional governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), the "ameerul hajj" (head of pilgrims) for the annual pilgrimage of about 3,000 Muslim Filipinos to Makkah, Saudi Arabia late this year.WFP welcomes Saudi donation to assist West African countries AngolaPress - Sep 20 3:06 AM
Dakar, Senegal, 09/20 - The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a cash donation of US$10 million from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support its operations in West Africa.Saudi plans satellite navigation AME Info - Sep 19 11:14 PM
Saudi Arabia is changing its civil aviation navigation system from ground to satellite based, Arab News reported. The system will be brought in phases. It should reduce flight times and increase airspace handling capacity. Using digital instead of sound data will also improve safety and security.New consensus for Mideast peace: Minister NDTV - Sep 22 12:24 AM
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has said that there is a new "very significant" consensus among Arab countries for restarting the stalled Middle East peace process.Saudi Arabia to screen foreign doctors before hiring New Kerala - Sep 17 10:22 PM
Dubai, Sept 18: In a move to curb growing cases of medical errors, Saudi Arabia plans to conduct screening tests for doctors coming into the Kingdom to ensure that they are professionally qualified.Glenavon can be stepping-stone to England: Charles Belfast Telegraph - Sep 22 5:49 AM
Atiba Charles turned down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia in favour of signing for Glenavon. Preferring Lurgan to the sunny middle-east may not sound that great an idea, but the Trinidad & Tobago international sees Northern Ireland as a better launchpad for the career in England that he craves.On global tour of joy and pain, he pedals on St. Petersburg Times - Sep 21 10:36 PM
In 2001, Yiming Liu left China on the ride of his life, through Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, Riverview ...Oil price still lucrative for all: Saudi minister Middle East Times - Sep 21 12:44 PM
RIYADH -- Saudi oil minister Ali Al Nuaimi said Tuesday that oil prices, which dropped sharply last week, were still "lucrative for producers and consumers," and there was no need for intervention.Marriott plans Saudi hotels AME Info - Sep 19 9:44 PM
Marriott is planning to build five new hotels in Saudi Arabia to accommodate an increasing number of visits by businessmen, according to Arab News. Five-star Marriot hotels will be placed in Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, and in the Eastern Provence.OIC Drawing Media Plans To Help World Understand Islam And Muslims Bernama - Sep 22 1:15 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Pope Benedict XVI's comments linking Islam with violence that shocked and caused a furore in the Islamic world was made a day before the information ministers of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia last week.Foster Wheeler-led JV wins Saudi Aramco Khurais EPC contract Oil Online - Sep 21 6:48 AM
Foster Wheeler Ltd. has announced that a joint venture led by Foster Wheeler Energy Limited, part of the Global Engineering and Construction Group, with Korea's Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd., has been awarded a lump-sum turnkey engineering, procurement and construction contract by Saudi Aramco for the Khurais Gas Facility, part of the Khurais Central Processing Facility in the Satellite Navigation Planned for Saudi Air Traffic Zawya - Sep 19 10:18 PM
JEDDAH, 20 September 2006 -- Saudi Arabia is planning to change its civil aviation navigation system from ground based to satellite based in phases, according to Muhammad Al-Salimi, director of air corridors at General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA).Satellite Navigation Planned for Saudi Air Traffic Arab News - Sep 19 4:13 PM
JEDDAH, 20 September 2006 Saudi Arabia is planning to change its civil aviation navigation system from ground based to satellite based in phases, according to Muhammad Al-Salimi, director of air corridors at General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA).Saudi foreign minister sees consensus to restart peace process KFVS12 - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS A leading Arab diplomat is seeing what he calls a "very significant" agreement among Arab countries for re-starting the stalled Mideast peace process.Don't fear the ask or the tell The Daily Texan - Sep 22 2:03 AM
Be all you can be. Just don't be gay. The United States military, along with 16 other countries including Yemen and Saudi Arabia, forbids openly gay men and women from participating in the armed forces. Recently two homosexuals were jailed for staging a sit down protest at the local Austin recruiting office on the grounds of trespassing.Hard lessons from the oil frontier Financial Times - Sep 21 4:33 PM
Rising oil prices and the consequent shift of power in favour of resource-rich countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Saudi Arabia, have left demand for the traditional services of international oil companies waning.MUSLIM LEADERS MUST CONDEMN Daily Record - Sep 21 9:52 PM
WHILE Muslim kills Muslim in Darfur and Iraq, it would be nice if the occasional Muslim spokesperson offered condemnation. Even nicer if they supported equal rights for other religions in countries such as Saudi Arabia.Japan, Mideast Nations Talk Free Trade AP via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 20 11:07 PM
Japan and six Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia on Thursday began the first round of talks on a free trade agreement, a Japanese Foreign Ministry official said.Saudi minister hails services planned at the DHCC Khaleej Times - Sep 19 9:55 AM
DUBAI The Health Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr Hamad bin Abdullah Al Mana'a, has praised the facilities and services planned by the Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) during an extensive tour of the world's first integrated healthcare free zone.Saudi, Russian See Consensus for Peace ABC News - Sep 21 7:19 PM
AP Interviews: Saudis, Russians See Consensus to Revive Mideast Peace Process10 million dollar Saudi gift for UN food program Khaleej Times - Sep 19 8:58 AM
DAKAR - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday gave 10 million dollars (7.88 million euros) to the United Nation s World Food Programme for the distribution of food in eight west African countries.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Sep 21 4:10 PM
DHAHRAN, 22 September 2006 One of the signs of the Kingdom s improving economy is increased enrollment at international schools throughout Saudi Arabia.WFP: Saudi Donation to Assist Destitute Gaza Families Palestine News Agency - Sep 19 1:04 PM
CAIRO, 19 September 2006 (WAFA) - United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said it has begun supplying Gaza with 2,050 metric tons of fortified wheat flour, valued at $2.6 million, donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to assist 50,000 desperately impoverished Gazan families .
