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Gates: Women key to Saudi Arabia economy 
AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 27 2:30 PM
Bill Gates cited Saudi Arabia as an example Saturday of why he believes limiting the rights women can hinder economic growth.Gates: Women Key to Saudi Arabia Economy ABC News - Jan 27 2:47 PM
Saudi Arabia Won't Grow Unless Women Are Given More of a Role, Bill Gates SaysGates: Women Key to Saudi Arabia Economy IWon - Money - Jan 27 3:41 PM
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) Bill Gates cited Saudi Arabia as an example Saturday of why he believes limiting the rights women can hinder economic growth.Gates: Women Key to Saudi Arabia Economy The Houma Courier - Jan 27 2:37 PM
Bill Gates cited Saudi Arabia as an example Saturday of why he believes limiting the rights women can hinder economic growth. During a meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Gates described speaking to a segregated audience at a recent business seminar in Saudi Arabia.Larijani, right, visited Riyadh this month to reassure Saudi Arabia over Iran's nuclear programme [AFP] Aljazeera - Jan 27 1:44 PM
Saudi Arabia's king has said Iran is putting the Gulf region in danger and has advised Tehran leaders to know "their limits".Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Arab News - Jan 27 4:15 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.Saudi Arabia gets Paswan's first Dalit Minorities Forum ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 27 2:41 AM
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Union Steel, Fertiliser and Chemicals Minister and leader of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Ram Vilas Paswan has opened a branch of his party's Dalit Minorities Forum at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. In his bid to woo the Muslim towards its fold, Dalit leader Paswan is aiming for a Dalit-Muslim combine vote-bank for his party. Eyeing the forthcoming Assembly election in Uttar ...Saudi Arabia gets Paswan's first Dalit Minorities Forum New Kerala - Jan 27 8:24 AM
New Delhi, Jan 27 : Union Steel, Fertiliser and Chemicals Minister and leader of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Ram Vilas Paswan has opened a branch of his party's Dalit Minorities Forum at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia may lower spending to contain inflation Gulf Times - Jan 26 11:22 PM
LONDON/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, the largest Arab economy, may cut government spending rather than revalue the currency to help slow inflation, the country s finance minister said.Traffic accidents claim around 16 lives daily in Saudi Arabia Khaleej Times - Jan 26 7:55 PM
JEDDAH Nearly 16 people die every day in traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia. There were some 9.2 million cases of traffic violations registered all over the kingdom last year, according to Shoura Council member Dr Abdul Jaleel bin Ali Al Saif.Saudi Officials Seek to Temper the Price of Oil New York Times - Jan 27 3:06 PM
Saudi Arabia has sent signals that it is committed to keeping oil at around $50 a barrel down $27 a barrel from the summer peak that shook consumers.Nigeria: 1000 Pilgrims Stranded in Saudi Arabia AllAfrica.com - Jan 26 1:55 PM
About one month after the last Hajj by Muslims throughout the world to Saudi Arabia, over 1,000 Nigerian Pilgrims are still stranded in various cities, particularly in Mecca, Meddina and Jeddah.Saudi officials seek to temper the price of oil International Herald Tribune - Jan 27 11:43 AM
Saudi Arabia has sent signals in the last two weeks that it is committed to keeping oil at around $50 a barrel, down $27 a barrel from last summer's peak. Left, Ali al-Naimi, minister for petroleum and mineral resources of Saudi Arabia, at a January 17 press conference in India.Saudi Arabia plans to increase water supply Zawya - 10 minutes ago
28 January 2007 Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has drawn up a plan to eliminate water shortages across the country.Amazing shot shows Saudi Arabia greening the desert The Inquirer - Jan 26 6:37 AM
BRITISH TECH FIRM Qinetiq released a TopSat micro satellite picture showing how green Saudi Arabia is becoming.Saudi king says Iran putting region in danger: paper Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 27 5:52 AM
Saudi Arabia told an Iranian envoy this month that Shi'ite power Iran was putting the Gulf region in danger, in a reference to Iran's conflict with Washington over Iraq and nuclear policy, a newspaper said.Saudi king: Spreading Shiism won't work AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 27 2:58 AM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah said in an interview published Saturday that attempts to convert Muslim Sunnis to the Shiite branch of Islam will not succeed, and that Sunnis would always make up the majority of the world Muslims.Saudi Arabia, U.S. Lead Donors Raising Lebanon Aid (Update4) Bloomberg.com - Jan 25 9:43 AM
Jan. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and France lead donors pledging a total of $7.6 billion in new funds to help rebuild Lebanon and lend support to Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's government, French President Jacques Chirac said.Rivals Iran-Saudi Arabia hold talks on Lebanon crisis Gulf Times - Jan 25 11:42 PM
TEHRAN: Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have intensified efforts to broker a solution to Lebanon s crippling political crisis, Iranian media reported yesterday.SAUDI ARABIA Riyadh should stop religious persecution of Ahmadis AsiaNews.it - Jan 26 2:41 AM
In an open letter to the king of Saudi Arabia, Human Rights Watch calls for an end to the wave of arrests, detentions and deportations against the Ahmadi community, which is considered heretical by Islamic extremists.Saudi Arabia: Spreading Shiism Will Not Work India Daily - Jan 27 8:25 AM
Saudi King Abdullah said any attempts to convert Sunni Muslims to Shiites will fail, Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Seyassah reported Jan. 27. For the past several months Arab media has been buzzing that Iran -- a predominantly Shiite country -- is attempting to trigger conversions to increase its geopolitical power in the region.Saudi king rejects talk of family rift AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 27 2:34 PM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has denied talk of rifts within the royal family which rules the world's biggest oil exporter as an absolute monarchy.Saudi king: Iran endangers Gulf Gulf Times - 15 minutes ago
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia told an Iranian envoy this month that Shia power Iran was putting the Gulf region in danger, in a reference to Iran s conflict with Washington over Iraq and nuclear policy, a newspaper said.Saudi licence to generate $4bn AME Info - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
A total of eight Asian, European and African companies are competing to win Saudi Arabia's third mobile phone licence, according to the Arab News. Analysts predict the tender will generate $4bn and the new operator will not negatively impact the business of Mobily or Saudi Telecom due to an expanding market.Saudi king says Iran endangering region Dawn - 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
RIYADH, Jan 27: Saudi Arabia told an Iranian envoy this month that Tehran was putting the Gulf region in danger, in a reference to Iran's conflict with Washington over Iraq and nuclear policy, a newspaper said.Saudi king rejects talk of royal family rift Stuff - Jan 27 1:29 PM
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has denied talk of rifts within the royal family which rules the world's biggest oil exporter as an absolute monarchy, according to an interview published on Saturday.Saudi king rejects talk of royal family rift AlertNet - Jan 27 10:02 AM
Source: Reuters RIYADH, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has denied talk of rifts within the royal family which rules the world's biggest oil exporter as an absolute monarchy, according to an interview ... Saudi king dismisses alliance against Tehran: report Payvand Iran News - Jan 27 9:10 AM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has dismissed some reports in Iranian press media that Riyadh is trying to form a coalition with other countries against Tehran, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported on Saturday. -MNAPaswan pledges support to Indian Muslims, launches forum in Saudi Arabia Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 25 7:36 AM
India - Saudi Arabia - Paswan India's Union Minister of Steel, Chemicals and Fertilizers and Chairman of Dalit & Minorities International Forum Ram Vilas Paswan visiting Saudi Arabia formally launched the Forum in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.Saudi Arabia: Top 20 Businesswomen Supplement Coming Zawya - Jan 26 9:19 PM
27 January 2007 Jeddah: The first ever newspaper supplement focusing exclusively on Saudi businesswomen was signed into existence last week.Saudi king says Iran putting region in danger-paper AlertNet - Jan 27 4:32 AM
Source: Reuters RIYADH, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia told an Iranian envoy this month that Shi'ite power Iran was putting the Gulf region in danger, in a reference to Iran's conflict with Washington over Iraq and ... Saudi Arabia: Support For Iran's Nuclear Program India Daily - Jan 25 8:10 AM
Saudi Arabia supports Iran's right to a peaceful nuclear energy program, Saudi National Security Council Secretary-General Prince Bandar bin Sultan said Jan. 25 before leaving Iran. Bin Sultan discussed regional instability with his Iranian counterparts while visiting Tehran.Masterskill Plans Expansion To Saudi Arabia Bernama - Jan 25 3:49 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Masterskill College of Nursing and Health will venture into Saudi Arabia by end of this year as part of its expansion plan.Spreading Shia faith among Sunnis will not succeed: Saudi King Khaleej Times - Jan 27 6:40 AM
KUWAIT CITY - Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah said in an interview published on Saturday that attempts to convert Muslim Sunnis to the Shia branch of Islam will not succeed, and that Sunnis would always make up the majority of the world Muslims.Saudi Arabia's Osama Housawi, right, is surrounded by Iraqi players at the Gulf Cup in Abu Dhabi [EPA] Aljazeera - Jan 24 10:29 PM
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain booked their places in the 2007 Arabian Gulf Cup of Nations semi-finals after respective wins over Iraq and Qatar in their Group B clashes at the Al Nuhayyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.Saudi king says Iran putting region in danger Gulf News - Jan 27 7:21 AM
Riyadh: Iran is putting the Gulf region in danger following its conflict with the United States over Iraq and its nuclear policy, a newspaper quoted Saudi Arabia s king as saying.Iran, Saudi Hold Talks On Lebanon, Iraq Nasdaq - Jan 26 10:06 PM
(RTTNews) - Iran and Saudi Arabia have begun serious consultations to reach an amicable solution to Lebanon's crippling political crisis and to end the sectarian violence in Iraq.Quality Awareness Seminar in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia AME Info - Jan 25 2:08 AM
The Quality Awareness Seminar will take place on Friday, January 26, 2007 from 4 to 8:30 PM, where more than 300 professionals from all major companies of Saudi Arabia will gather in the Saudi German Hospital Auditorium for a one-of-a-kind event in Riyadh.Saudi king: Attempts to convert Sunnis to Shiites not to succeed Al Bawaba - Jan 27 6:40 AM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah said in an interview published Saturday by a Kuwaiti newspaper that attempts to convert Sunnis to Shiites will not succeed, and that Sunnis would always make up the majority of the world's Muslims.Former UW employee deported to Saudi Arabia Seattle Times - Jan 26 12:19 AM
The Department of Homeland Security this week deported a former employee of the University of Washington's School of Nursing, a Saudi Arabian...US Frowns At Iranian, Saudi Intervention In Lebanon Crisis Nasdaq - Jan 26 10:36 PM
(RTTNews) - The United States has taken strong exception to the initiatives of Iran and the Saudi Arabia to resolve the political crisis between the Lebanese government of Prime Minister Fuad Siniora and the Shi'ite group Hezbollah.Suzuki Saudia signs with Gama Rent-a-Car to provide for increasing demand within Saudi car rental industry AME Info - Jan 27 1:38 AM
Suzuki Saudia, the sole distributor for the Japanese automaker Suzuki in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced that it has recently signed an agreement with a pioneering car rental agency, Gama rent-a-car.Kuwaiti, Saudi drivers for NBK Qatar Rally Gulf Times - Jan 26 11:24 PM
THE first round of the NBK Group Qatar National Rally championship will be flagged off today with two drivers from Kuwait and one from Saudi Arabia taking part for the first time under a new FIA directive.PSA sign million- dollar deal with S. Arabia The Star Online - Jan 26 4:03 PM
PARIS: The Professional Squash Association (PSA) on Thursday finalised a record US$1mil agreement with Saudi Arabia which will peak with the 2010 men's World Open.Rivals Iran-Saudi hold talks on Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 25 11:18 AM
Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have intensified efforts to broker a solution to Lebanon's crippling political crisis, Iranian media reported.Envoy calls for expansion of ties between Iran, Saudi Arabia Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 24 12:06 PM
Iran - Saudi Arabia - Ambassador Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Seyed Mohammad Hosseini in a meeting with Speaker of Saudi Assembly and senior member of the Saudi Ulema Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Hamad here Wednesday underlined expansion of bilateral relations.Saudi princess would let women drive AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 25 10:15 AM
The most prominent princess in Saudi Arabia's royal family said Thursday that if she could change one thing about her country, she would let women drive _ a rare and direct challenge to the driving ban imposed by the kingdom's ruling male elite.Saudi deported for overstaying visa, drug conviction The Olympian - Jan 26 8:08 AM
SEATTLE -- A computer-security specialist from Saudi Arabia has been deported after a two-year legal battle despite concern among supporters that he could face torture.Saudi King: Spreading Shiism Won't Work ABC News - Jan 27 10:00 AM
Saudi King Reportedly Says Attempts to Spread Shiite Faith Among Sunnis Will Not SucceedIndian minister visits Saudi Arabia Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 24 7:14 AM
India - Saudi Arabia - Paswan India's Union Minister of Steel, Chemicals and Fertilizers of India and Chairman of Dalit & Minorities International Forum Ram Vilas Paswan is visiting Saudi Arabia from January 24 to 26.Saudi princess supports allowing women to drive The Columbus Dispatch - Jan 26 4:56 AM
DAVOS, Switzerland The most prominent princess in Saudi Arabia s royal family said yesterday that if she could change one thing about her country, she would let women drive a rare and direct challenge to the driving ban imposed by the kingdom s male elite.Saudi princess urges letting women drive The Buffalo News - Jan 26 6:36 AM
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - The most prominent princess in Saudi Arabia's royal family said Thursday that if she could change one thing about her country, she would let women drive - a rare challenge to the driving ban imposed by the kingdom's male rulers.Let women drive, Saudi princess says The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jan 26 12:07 AM
The most prominent princess in Saudi Arabia's royal family said yesterday that if she could change one thing about her country, she would let women drive - a rare and direct challenge to the driving ban imposed by the kingdom's ruling male elite.ANALYSIS-Saudi fears Iraq chaos is strengthening Iran AlertNet - Jan 26 3:31 AM
Source: Reuters By Andrew Hammond RIYADH, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia fears the Iraq conflict has sapped America's ability to guarantee Gulf Arab security and breathed new life into the threat from Iran, ... Saudi fears Iraq chaos is strengthening Iran Khaleej Times - Jan 26 4:41 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia fears the Iraq conflict has sapped America s ability to guarantee Gulf Arab security and breathed new life into the threat from Iran, according to analysts.Lukoil finds liquids after drilling Saudi Arabian field Budapest Business Journal - Jan 26 10:24 AM
OAO Lukoil, Russia's largest oil producer, said it found liquids after exploration drilling of a field in Saudi Arabia near the world's biggest oilfield.MRPs are must for Saudi visa Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
ISLAMABAD The Saudi Arabian embassy in Islamabad has declared that with effect from Muharram 1, 1428 Hijra corresponding to January 20, 2007 visas would be issued only after the submission of machine readable passports (MRPs).Ex-UW employee deported to Arabia Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Jan 25 11:51 PM
Four days after they put him on a plane, federal authorities announced Thursday that Majid al-Massari, a former University of Washington employee, has been deported to Saudi Arabia.Saudi deported for overstaying visa, drug conviction Seattle Times - Jan 25 5:13 PM
A computer-security specialist from Saudi Arabia has been deported after a two-year legal battle.Saudi princess would end women's driving ban Arizona Daily Star - Jan 25 11:06 PM
DAVOS, Switzerland The most prominent princess in Saudi Arabia's royal family said Thursday that if she could change one thing about her country, she would let women drive a rare and direct challenge to the driving ban imposed by the kingdom's ruling male elite.Saudi Arabia is aiming for moderate oil prices: Naimi Gulf Times - Jan 23 11:35 PM
TOKYO: Saudi Arabia is aiming for moderate oil prices and assured Japan yesterday of supplies from the world s top crude producer in case of emergencies, during a tour by its Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi of key Asian consumer nations.Rivals Iran-Saudi hold talks on Lebanon crisis IranMania.com - Jan 25 11:02 PM
LONDON, January 26 (IranMania) - Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have intensified efforts to broker a solution to Lebanon's crippling political crisis, Iranian media reported, according to AFP.Saudis signal moderation on oil price The Washington Times - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Saudi Arabia's oil minister has signaled that the kingdom plans to keep oil prices at about the current level of $50 per barrel. Ali al-Naimi, during a recent stop in India, rejected an emergency meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Countries, The New York Times reported.Iraq strategy needs to work quickly, Saudi ambassador says USA Today - Jan 26 8:11 AM
Violence could spread throughout the region if President Bush's new strategy in Iraq doesn't reduce sectarian violence within a year, the outgoing Saudi ambassador to the United States says.Saudi Arabia take on Iraq today Khaleej Times - Jan 23 7:45 PM
(H.A.G.) ABU DHABI Saudi Arabia will take on Iraq in the third round of the Group-B of the ongoing Gulf Cup at Al Nahyan Stadium today afternoon. Kick off 5.15pm.Defiant princess urges end to Saudi driving ban for women The Scotsman - Jan 25 5:18 PM
SAUDI Arabia's most prominent princess said yesterday that if she could change one thing about her country, she would let women drive - a rare challenge against the driving ban imposed by the kingdom's ruling male elite.Northern Cyprus Seeks Strong Relations With Saudi Arabia Arab News - Jan 23 4:18 PM
JEDDAH, 24 January 2007 Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which holds an observer status in the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), seeks to establish stronger political and business relations with Saudi Arabia, according to Dr. Turgay Avci, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of the Mediterranean island state.Saudis signal moderation on oil price UPI - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia's oil minister has signaled that the kingdom plans to keep oil prices at about the current level of $50 per barrel.Saudi princess, at Davos forum, says: 'I'd let women drive' Boston Herald - Jan 25 11:02 AM
DAVOS, Switzerland - The most prominent princess in Saudi Arabia's royal family said Thursday that if she could change one thing about her country, she would let women drive - a rare and direct challenge...Truck lanes for Causeway AME Info - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
Customs officials from both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have given their support to the introduction of two special truck lanes on the King Fahd Causeway, reported Arab News. The new lanes would provide a boost to bilateral trade and moves are also afoot to allow the Friday movement of goods on the highway.3,500 Saudis choose SriLankan AME Info - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
SriLankan Airlines has revealed that it flew more than 3,500 passengers from Saudi Arabia to Kuala Lumpur, via a one hour transit in Colombo, in H2 2006. Many passengers took flights from Dammam and Riyadh but the airline also offers five flights a week to Colombo from Bahrain, which also connect with Malaysia bound flights, and these have been popular with residents in Saudi's Eastern Province.I d let women drive, says Saudi princess The Peninsula - Jan 25 4:03 PM
davos The most prominent princess in Saudi Arabia s royal family said yesterday that that if she could change one thing about her country, she would let women drive a rare and direct challenge to the driving ban imposed by the kingdom s ruling male elite.Paswan goes global, launches forum in Saudi Indian Express via Yahoo! India News - Jan 25 11:43 AM
Continuing with his spirited attempts to emerge as leader of a Dalit-Muslim social combination, Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan has launched a Dalit Minorities International Forum in Saudi Arabia. The Forum is first among many that he plans to set up around the world. Mohammad Adil, an Indian executive, has been named president of the organisation. Paswan is currently visiting Saudi Arabia as a ...No Alliance Against Iran Abdullah Arab News - Jan 27 4:16 PM
JEDDAH, 28 January 2007 Saudi Arabia yesterday denied suggestions that it was forging an alliance against Iran. This is completely untrue and against our policy, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah said referring to Iranian media reports.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jan 27 4:13 PM
Saudi Arabia is in a second era of massive expansion. Plans are even more spectacular in scale than the first time round. The effect on Saudi business and industry is already apparent.Saudi Arabia tells Japan it seeks to ensure 'moderate' oil prices Japan Today - Jan 23 12:12 PM
TOKYO Saudi Arabia's oil minister Ali al-Nuaimi said Tuesday that his country seeks to ensure "moderate" oil prices to help sustain growth in the world economy, a Japanese trade ministry official said.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jan 27 4:14 PM
Leading interior design firm in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia, urgently requires Senior Interior Designers, AutoCAD operators with degree in interior design/engineering and Accountant/Marketing (male/female), with B.Com./BBA degree, good command over English and transferable Iqama.UAE into Gulf Cup final AME Info - 51 minutes ago
A late winner by Esmail Mattar sent the hosts, the UAE, through to the final of the Gulf Cup on Tuesday at the expense of three time winners Saudi Arabia, reported Gulf News. The UAE will now face Oman who have already beaten the hosts 2-1 earlier on in the tournament.Law and You by Mohammed Jaber Nader Arab News - Jan 27 4:11 PM
I.J. I came to Saudi Arabia in 1999 and stayed here until March 2006, when I went back to my homeland with my family. But due to some reason, I could not return on time and my visa and iqama expired. I want to know how I can return to Saudi Arabia to work for a new employer.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jan 27 4:15 PM
JEDDAH, 28 January 2007 Saudi Arabia yesterday denied suggestions that it was forging an alliance against Iran. This is completely untrue and against our policy, Custodian of the Two Holy ...Saudi denies working with Iran on Lebanon plan AlertNet - Jan 25 9:33 AM
Source: Reuters PARIS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is not negotiating with Iran to try to broker an end to the political crisis in Lebanon, but the two countries have exchanged messages about Muslim cooperation, ... I Am Proud of Being a Waiter Arab News - Jan 27 4:19 PM
RIYADH In many countries, the idea of a citizen working as a waiter is not a big deal. In Saudi Arabia, however, the concept of a Saudi doing a job most commonly associated with imported guest workers is still a novelty.In November 2006, students disrupted a play at Yemama college in Saudi Arabia Aljazeera - Jan 23 9:14 AM
A court in Saudi Arabia has convicted five Muslim students for disrupting a university play that advocated moderation in Islam, said the lawyer of one of the defendants.Saudi, Iran working on deal to end Lebanon crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 24 10:08 AM
Saudi Arabia and Iran, backers of the main rivals in Lebanon's political crisis, are negotiating a deal to end the standoff, Lebanese political sources said.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jan 27 4:11 PM
Lamia Baeshen is on a mission to preserve the culture of the Hijaz, the western region of Saudi Arabia that has Jeddah as its unofficial capital. She says preserving folkloric tales and songs ...Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Jan 27 4:15 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.I'd let women drive, says Saudi princess Independent Online - Jan 25 10:11 AM
The most prominent princess in Saudi Arabia's royal family has said at the World Economic Forum that if she could change one thing about her country, she would let women drive - a rare and direct challenge against the driving ban imposed by the kingdom's ruling male elite.Iran-Saudi hold talks on Lebanon crisis Middle East Online - Jan 25 3:57 AM
Saudi Arabia announces one billion dollars in aid to Lebanon as Riyadh, Tehran discuss helping Beirut.Saudi Arabia rules out change in riyal currency's peg to the dollar Mena Report - Jan 23 1:15 AM
Saudi Arabia does not intend to change the riyal currency's peg to the dollar, the kingdom's central bank governor confirmed on Monday after last week the United Arab Emirates raised the prospect of a region-wide revaluation.L&T JV in Saudi Arabia for hydrocarbon and power sector construction Mena Report - Jan 23 1:12 AM
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has signed a Joint Venture with A.A. Turki Contracting & Trading Corporation (ATCO) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new venture, to be known as 'Larsen & Toubro ATCO (Saudia) LLC', will be registered as a local company in that country.LIC Housing plans to begin operations in Saudi, Oman, Qatar New Kerala - Jan 25 8:10 AM
Bangalore, Jan 25: LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LICHFL) plans to launch operations in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar targeting Indian expats, a top company official said today.Wipro Infotech forms a joint venture with Dar Al Riyadh in Saudi Arabia AME Info - Jan 23 12:23 AM
Wipro Infotech, the India, Middle East and Asia Pacific IT Business of Wipro Ltd, today announced a Joint Venture agreement with Dar Al Riyadh Group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.IGI expands educational offerings in Middle East National Jeweler - Jan 27 1:06 PM
Dubai, United Arab Emirates The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will be strengthening its already-firm presence in the Middle East by expanding program offerings at its school in Dubai as well as offering courses in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.U.S. opposes Iranian, Saudi meddling in crisis The Washington Times - Jan 24 9:08 PM
The United States yesterday criticized Iranian overtures to Saudi Arabia suggesting the two countries cooperate to resolve a political crisis between the Lebanese government of Prime Minister Fuad Siniora and the Shi'ite group Hezbollah.Mbeki says Blair guilty of double standards over BAE Times Online - Jan 27 3:27 AM
Tony Blair has been accused of double standards by President Thabo Mbeki over his decision to drop the corruption investigation into BAE Systems' dealings with Saudi Arabia but not its relationship with South Africa....Hong Kong business on Middle East mission AME Info - Jan 27 2:53 AM
Hong Kong business mission visiting Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, from January 26 to 28.Airman says morale high Branson Daily News - Jan 27 8:09 AM
Airman Brook McLean has served the United States Air Force in Germany, Hawaii, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Korea and Japan, but admits that he always looks forward to coming home to Branson.Dominican Minister Lobbies Saudis AP via Yahoo! Finance - Jan 26 10:39 AM
The Dominican Republic's foreign minister will travel to Saudi Arabia to lobby for a new oil refinery in the Caribbean country that faces fuel shortages, his office said.Wipro Infotech forms a Joint venture with Dar Al Riyadh in Saudi Arabia Zawya - Jan 23 1:19 AM
Riyadh: January 23, 2007: Wipro Infotech Wipro Infotech , the India, Middle East and Asia Pacific IT Business of Wipro Ltd, today announced a Joint Venture agreement with Dar Al Riyadh Group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Srilankan Airlines takes record number of passengers from KSA to Kuala Lumpur AME Info - Jan 27 12:53 AM
SriLankan Airlines carried a record number of passengers from Saudi Arabia to Malaysia during the second half of 2006, with over 3,500 travellers choosing the carrier for flights into Kuala Lumpur.
