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Saudi Arabia expects big jet delivery soonSaudi Arabia sends signal £20bn deal with BAE is imminent Times Online - Jan 07 2:54 PM
BAE Systems is closer than expected to clinching a £20 billion deal to supply fighter jets to Saudi Arabia after comments from the Saudi Crown Prince which indicated that completion of the agreement is imminent....Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Arab News - Jan 07 4:16 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 is expecting the delivery of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, designed and built by a European consortium ... Al Jazeera - Jan 07 11:34 AM
Addressing a press conference yesterday, Crown Prince Sultan, Saudi Arabia's deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Aviation, confirmed that Saudi Arabia has purchased from UK 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircrafts, costing around $19.3 billion.Saudi Arabia to get 72 Eurofighter jets NDTV - Jan 07 8:11 AM
Saudi Arabia soon expects delivery of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets worth around $19.3 billion from Britain's BAE Systems. Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud was quoted as saying the state-of-the-art warplanes would be delivered to the kingdom "very soon".Britain to Deliver 72 Eurofighter Jets to Saudi Arabia Israel National News - Jan 07 6:03 AM
(IsraelNN.com) British company BAE Systems will deliver 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudia Arabia very soon according to the official Saudi Press Agency.Saudi Arabia announces largest national budget in its history Mena Report - Jan 06 11:34 PM
The 2007 national budget of Saudi Arabia was announced on Monday, the largest in the Kingdom's history, with projected revenues of SR400 billion ($106 billion) and expenditures of SR380 billion ($101 billion).Saudi Arabia urges U.S. to change course in Iraq AlertNet - Jan 06 4:51 AM
Source: Reuters DUBAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to change course in Iraq and warned against the break-up of the country along ethnic or religious lines amid growing sectarian ... Saudi Arabia urges U.S. to change course in Iraq Arab Times - Jan 06 4:39 AM
DUBAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to change course in Iraq and warned against the break-up of the country along ethnic or religious lines amid growing sectarian violence, a newspaper said on Saturday.Saudi Arabia Figo signs 18-month contract with Al Ittihad FIFA - Jan 07 3:41 PM
Portugal legend Luis Figo has signed an 18-month contract with Al Ittihad for an undisclosed sum, the Saudi club said on Sunday. "I can confirm that Luis Figo of Inter Milan has signed an official contract with Ittihad starting on July 1, 2007," Ittihad director-general Rafat Turki told Reuters.Saudi funding for SA mosque investigated AAP via Yahoo!7 News - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
Federal authorities have investigated whether extremists from Saudi Arabia had sought to fund a mosque in SA, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says.Pressure On London Over Stopped Saudi Arms Probe London (AFP) Jan 04, 2007 Space War - 2 hours, 50 minutes ago
Britain's government is facing international pressure over its decision to halt its probe into a controversial arms deal between British defence group BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia during the 1980s.Saudi funding for SA mosque investigated Ararat Advertiser - 28 minutes ago
Federal authorities have investigated whether Islamic extremists from Saudi Arabia had sought to fund a mosque in South Australia, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says.Saudi Arabia launches new security plan Zawya - Jan 05 9:46 PM
06 January 2007 Jeddah: Saudi Arabia has launched a new cargo and freight security initiative that will make X-ray and security tapes mandatory to investigate the contents of the shipment in order to ensure security.Benfica striker Gomes rejects Saudi Arabia offer Tribalfootball.com - Jan 05 2:40 PM
Benfica striker Nuno Gomes has resisted an offer from Saudi Arabia. O Jogo says a lucrative offer from a Saudi club arrived this week for the Portugal international, but neither the player nor Benfica would consider it.Saudi expects to take delivery of Eurofighters soon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 1:52 PM
Saudi Arabia will soon start taking delivery of Eurofighter jets from Britain, its crown prince said, after London dropped a controversial probe which reportedly threatened the deal.Saudi Arabia launches new security plan Gulf News - Jan 05 12:53 PM
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia has launched a new cargo and freight security initiative that will make X-ray and security tapes mandatory to investigate the contents of the shipment in order to ensure security.Saudi Arabia asks US to review Iraq aims Dawn - Jan 06 8:15 PM
RIYADH, Jan 6: Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz has said that the US should review its aims and objectives in Iraq, and the neighbouring countries should stop backing communities on the basis of religion.Malaysia Seeks Saudi Arabia's Consent To Upgrade Pilgrim Camps In Mina Bernama - Jan 05 5:06 AM
JEDDAH, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- A proposal to upgrade the Malaysian pilgrim camps in Mina will be tabled at the ministerial meeting between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia in June, a senior minister said.Figo Headed To Saudi Arabia In June Goal.com - Jan 05 7:39 AM
Luis Figo has finalized plans for the next chapter in his playing career. Luis Figo, 34, will join Asian gians Al Ittihad this summer. The Inter star will see out the remaining six month of his contract for the Nerazzurri before moving on to Saudi Arabia.Saudi To Take Delivery Of Eurofighters Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance - Jan 07 1:46 AM
Saudi Arabia has said it expects to take delivery soon of the 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets it ordered from BAE Systems. The deal had seemed threatened by a corruption probe into a big defence contract with the kingdom.French FM in Saudi for talks on Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 5:52 AM
French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks that will focus on Lebanon as Paris prepares to host an aid meeting for the country.Saudi urges policy review, non-interference in Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 3:23 AM
Saudi Arabia's crown prince has called for US-led coalition forces to review their aims in Iraq and for some of the country's neighbors to stop backing religious communities, in an apparent reference to Iran.Saudi expects Britain to deliver Eurofighters soon Tiscali - Jan 07 5:04 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia expects delivery soon of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets from BAE Systems , a deal that seemed threatened by a corruption probe into a big defence contract with the kingdom.Saudi To Take Delivery Of Eurofighters Ananova - Jan 07 2:05 AM
Saudi Arabia has said it expects to take delivery soon of the 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets it ordered from BAE Systems.Nigeria: Terrorism - Saudi Tightens Security AllAfrica.com - Jan 06 11:14 PM
With Hajj rites over, the Government of Saudi Arabia has tightened its security, obviously on the look out for terrorists who might have hid under the guise of pilgrimage to sneak into the country.Saudi urges review of US Iraq strategy Gulf Times - Jan 07 12:44 AM
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has urged the US to change course in Iraq and warned against the break-up of the country along ethnic or religious lines amid growing sectarian violence, a newspaper said yesterday.Saudi ATMs, $18.8bn in Q3 AME Info - Jan 06 10:39 PM
Cash withdrawals from ATMs in Saudi Arabia totalled $18.8bn in Q3 according to figures released by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency and cited by Arab News. The cash was withdrawn via more than 169.5m transactions.Saudi calls for Lebanon unity Gulf Times - Jan 07 12:43 AM
DUBAI: Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz urged Lebanese leaders to negotiate an end to their political crisis after Lebanon s opposition said it would step up street protests to topple the government Saudi Arabia backs.Saudi expects Eurofighters AME Info - Jan 06 9:23 PM
Crown Prince Sultan, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Aviation, has confirmed the kingdom's intention to buy 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from Britain, reported Arab News. The original deal, which has been the subject of a recent corruption probe, was signed back in December 2005 with the UK's BAE Systems.$31bn from Saudi holy sites AME Info - Jan 06 8:38 PM
Saudi Arabia's holy sites generated income of around $31bn in 2005 according to a study by Saudi economists and cited by Gulf News. The figure amounts to 12% of the kingdom's GDP. More than two thirds of the revenue came from the accommodation and living expenses of pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah.Historical sites in Saudi to be registered with Unesco Khaleej Times - Jan 06 7:39 PM
JEDDAH Saudi Arabia is to register a number of historical sites in the kingdom with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), beginning from February 2007, with Madain Saleh being the first Saudi historical site to be on the Organisation's list of world heritage sites.Saudi Arabia Confirms It Spoke with Hizbullah Israel National News - Jan 04 10:18 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Saudi Arabia and Hizbullah officials both confirmed that delegations from the terrorist organization and the oil-rich nation met last week in Jeddah, the first time there has been contact between the Sunni-ruled kingdom and the Hizbullah Shi'ite party.Agriculture stocks boost Saudi index, Kuwait falls Gulf Times - Jan 07 1:36 AM
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia s stock market gained for a second consecutive trading day yesterday, boosted by agriculture stocks. Kuwait s index snapped a five-day winning streak as investors sold shares of Global Investment House.Tally announces plans to enter Saudi market Khaleej Times - Jan 06 6:56 PM
DUBAI Tally Solutions has announced an expansion strategy for the Saudi Arabia market, driven by a more focused network expansion. Tally is all set to expand into the Saudi Arabian market, with the soon to be launched TallyAscent ERP solution for medium and large organisations.Saudi to Buy 72 Fighter Jets From Britain, Says Sultan Zawya - Jan 06 10:01 PM
JEDDAH, 7 January 2007 -- Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, yesterday announced Saudi Arabia's plan to purchase 72 military aircraft from Britain.Saudi expects to take delivery of Eurofighters soon TODAYonline - Jan 06 2:29 PM
A Eurofighter Typhoon takes off. Saudi Arabia will soon start taking delivery of Eurofighter jets from Britain, its crown prince said, after London dropped a controversial probe which reportedly threatened the deal.Hezbollah seems to agree with Saudi Arabian arbitration Zaman Online - Jan 06 2:16 PM
Hezbollah officials have announced that they are now in favor of Saudi Arabia s arbitration between them and the Western-leaning government of Lebanon to resolve the political crisis that has been haunting the country for months.French FM in Saudi for talks on Lebanon Middle East Times - Jan 06 6:13 AM
OFFERING AID: France's Minister of Foreign Affairs Philippe Douste-Blazy gestures in a news conference late last year. He is currently in Saudi Arabia ahead of a Paris-hosted aid talk for Lebanon.SAMA awarded national air carrier licence for Saudi Arabia Mena Report - Jan 06 11:27 PM
Sama has been granted a new national air carrier licence by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to operate domestic scheduled flights across the Kingdom.Saudi urges US policy review, non-interference Khaleej Times - Jan 06 5:09 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia s crown prince called in remarks published on Saturday for US-led coalition forces to review their aims in Iraq and for some of the country s neighbours to stop backing religious communities, in an apparent reference to Iran.Saudi urges policy review, non-interference in Iraq Khaleej Times - Jan 06 5:04 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia s crown prince called in remarks published on Saturday for US-led coalition forces to review their aims in Iraq and for some of the country s neighbors to stop backing religious communities, in an apparent reference to Iran.Haneya enters Gaza quietly after visit to Saudi Arabia: witnesses People's Daily - Jan 04 4:13 AM
Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haneya entered Palestinian territories Thursday through Gaza-Egypt border without any troubles, winding up a visit to Saudi Arabia, witnesses said.FRENCH FM IN SAUDI FOR TALKS ON LEBANON The Tocqueville Connection - Jan 06 5:00 AM
RIYADH, Jan 6, 2007 (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy arrived in Saudi Arabia Saturday for talks that will focus on Lebanon as Paris prepares to host an aid meeting for the country, a French diplomatic source said.Prince Alwaleed discusses Saudi-US economic relations Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
DUBAI Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, received at his office Edward Burton the President of the US Saudi Arabian Business Council.Voegeli chosen for Saudi Arabia trip Winona Daily News - Jan 03 10:08 PM
Winona Senior High School teacher Dwayne Voegeli is one of 25 teachers from around the country selected to visit Saudi Arabia this spring for a teacher exchange program.245 Indonesian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia People's Daily - Jan 03 11:24 PM
A total of 245 Indonesian pilgrims died when performing the Islamic religious journey to the holly cities in Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia, a government report said Thursday.Saudi Arabia: BMG Forms Advisory Board Zawya - Jan 06 10:31 PM
JEDDAH, 7 January 2007 -- BMG Financial Advisors (BMG) BMG Financial Advisors (BMG) , a leading provider of financial services in the Kingdom, has formed an advisory board that will assist in shaping the future of the firm and the way forward.Saudi Arabia: Hajj Ends Without Incident New York Times - Jan 02 9:04 PM
Saudi Arabia breathed a sigh of relief as the annual hajj pilgrimage of some 2.5 million Muslims to Mecca ended without deadly crowding. Last January, 362 pilgrims were crushed to death during a stone-throwing ritual at the Jamarat Bridge. In 2004, 250 people died at the same spot. Construction work completed in recent months allowed up to 250,000 pilgrims to cross the bridge each hour in the ...Figo gets Saudi go-ahead AME Info - Jan 06 1:39 AM
Internazionale's Portuguese midfielder Luis Figo, 34, is to join Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad in June, according to reports.Saudi mediation in Lebanese political crisis eyed Gulf Times - Jan 05 11:57 PM
BEIRUT: Lebanon s Shia Hezbollah believes Saudi Arabia could mediate in the country s political crisis, one of the movement s former government ministers was quoted as saying yesterday in a media report.Saudi revenues warning Gulf Daily News - Jan 07 6:11 PM
BASEL: The sharp fall in oil prices over recent days has not affected Saudi economic policy, but problems could arise if the retreat continues, the governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency said yesterday.Haniyeh Reaches Egypt-Gaza on Return From Saudi Arabia Israel National News - Jan 04 3:03 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh arrived Thursday morning reached The Egyptian border with Gaza on his return from a trip to Saudi Arabia.Mosque funding investigated - Downer News Interactive - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
FEDERAL authorities investigated whether Islamic extremists from Saudi Arabia tried to fund a mosque in South Australia, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today.New cargo system for Saudi AME Info - Jan 05 9:53 PM
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation is to introduce a new air cargo system from May 26 which will require firms seeking an authorised air cargo agent's permit to fulfil various security criteria, reported Arab News. Among the requirements, air cargo agents will need to have at least one x-ray scanner, use security bands to tie cargo, should have secure warehouses with ...Saudi Arabia: Higher Rents, Fewer Raises, Expats Save Little Money Zawya - Jan 03 9:01 PM
RIYADH, 4 January 2007 -- Rising rent prices and other cost-of-living factors have led one study to conclude that 23 percent of expatriates living in Saudi Arabia are unable to save any money.Mosque funding investigated - Downer The Australian - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
There were concerns that a Saudi-funded Adelaide mosque could have become a breeding ground for extremists, Mr Downer said. "I can say that there have been investigations by federal authorities in Adelaide into funding for mosques from Saudi Arabia," he said on ABC radio.Saudi-based investment firm, Tanmiyat opens a new office in Dubai Gowealthy - Jan 06 12:36 AM
Tanmiyat, Saudi Arabia-based investment firm with interest in real estate development, has opened a new office in Dubai to strengthen its position in the UAE real estate sector.Saudi and Malaysian firms to build Jeddah port Gulf News - Jan 07 12:39 PM
Dubai: A joint venture between Saudi Trade and Export Development Company (Tusdeer) and Seaport Terminal of Malaysia will develop a third container terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port (JIP) on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis, a statement said.Saudis confirm Eurofighter order BBC News - Jan 07 3:07 AM
Saudi Arabia says it will start taking delivery of 72 Eurofighter jets from UK firm BAE Systems "very soon".Empowering Women in Saudi Media Zawya - Jan 05 11:16 PM
06 January 2007 Saudi women have worked in the media since it was first established in Saudi Arabia. They wrote in the early newspapers, presented programs on the radio when it first broadcasted and appeared on television when it first aired in the late 1960s.Figo goes to Saudi Arabia Townsville Bulletin - Jan 05 2:12 PM
PORTUGAL star Luis Figo has signed a one-year contract to play for Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad next season. "We have signed a deal for one year from July 1, 2007," club chairman Mansour al Balwi said overnight.Empowering Women in Saudi Media Arab News - Jan 05 4:19 PM
Saudi women have worked in the media since it was first established in Saudi Arabia. They wrote in the early newspapers, presented programs on the radio when it first broadcasted and appeared on television when it first aired in the late 1960s.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jan 07 4:14 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.Saudis, France urge compliance from Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 3:29 PM
Saudi Arabia and France called Saturday on Iran to accept international demands to halt uranium enrichment, saying the Mideast should be free of weapons of mass destruction.Meat Prices Likely to Fall With Ban on Sudanese Cattle Lifted Arab News - Jan 07 4:20 PM
JEDDAH, 8 January 2007 Saudi Arabia has lifted a two-decade ban on livestock imports from Sudan and the move is likely to reduce the prices of red meat in the Kingdom, market sources said yesterday.Putin Visit Likely Next Month Arab News - Jan 07 4:18 PM
JEDDAH, 8 January 2007 Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Saudi Arabia next month at the head of a high-level delegation for talks with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Crown Prince Sultan, senior Cabinet members and top business leaders.Douste-Blazy visits Cairo, Riyadh for sake of Beirut The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 07 12:42 PM
France, Saudi Arabia and Egypt called over the weekend for Lebanese political factions to end their confrontation ahead of the Paris III donor conference, saying that stability was key to restoring the country's struggling economy. French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy stopped in Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Saturday to discuss Paris III.Waqar resigns as bowling coach Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
KARACHI Former Pakistan skipper and pace bowler Waqar Younis has quit as national team s bowling coach. Waqar informed of his decision to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ad hoc chairman, Dr. Nasim Ashraf on arrivial on Saturday from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj.Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Jan 07 4:16 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.UAE travellers can reach Europe at attractive and affordable fares with Air Arabia AME Info - Jan 07 3:38 AM
UAE travellers who thought Europe is too far a destination to be affordable will be glad to know that Air Arabia LLC, the Middle East first low fares carrier flies twice weekly to Istanbul, also known as the 'Gateway to Europe'.Fake Albany check surfaces in Saudi Arabia WNYT Albany - Jan 03 7:51 AM
For the fourth time in less than two weeks a forged Albany County government check has turned up over seas. This time it was in Saudi Arabia. A $160,000 check was made out to a man in Riyadh.Inter Milan confirm Al Ittihad move for Figo Tribalfootball.com - Jan 07 1:39 PM
Inter Milan have confirmed Luis Figo will join Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad at the end of this season. "We had offered Figo a year-long extension to his contract, but not at the same figures as the Saudis were proposing," revealed Nerazzurri technical director Marco Branca.Saudi Arabian club sign Figo Gulf Daily News - Jan 05 2:59 PM
PORTUGAL World Cup star Luis Figo has signed a one-year contract to play for Saudi Arabia's side Al Ittihad next season. The deal was signed yesterday morning with club chairman Mansour Al Balwi, right.Lebanon, Saudi Arabia: Hezbollah Chief Met With Saudi King India Daily - Jan 03 7:21 AM
Hezbollah deputy chief Sheikh Naim Kassem and senior aide Mohammed Fneish flew to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 26 to meet with Saudi King Abdullah and Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal and discuss the Lebanese political crisis, Reuters reported Jan. 3, citing a Lebanese political source.Saudi Arabia relieved haj ends without incident Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 02 2:54 AM
Saudi Arabia breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday that the haj pilgrimage of some 2.5 million Muslims to the Islamic holy city of Mecca has ended without the deadly crowding or violent clashes which marred other years.OECD pressures gov't to explain halt to Saudi arms probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 7:14 AM
The government is facing international pressure over its decision to halt its probe into a controversial arms deal between defence group BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia during the 1980s.main Kavkaz Center - Jan 07 7:09 AM
Which Jihad is Considered True in Saudi Arabia? Hypocrisy of the governors of Saudi Arabia is well-known.Blair faces new challenge over Saudi arms deal Guardian Unlimited - Jan 06 7:05 PM
Tony Blair could face confrontation with the head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development over the government's decision to quash an investigation into alleged bribery of Saudi Arabian officials during an arms deal.Weekly Edition, Saudi Arabia - Week of January 1, 2007 ArabicNews.com - Jan 06 6:28 PM
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now!Saudi, French Mins Urge Iran To Stop Uranium Enrichment Nasdaq - Jan 06 2:23 PM
RIYADH (AP)--The Saudi and French foreign ministers urged Iran Saturday to accept international demands to halt its uranium enrichment program, saying the Mideast should be free of weapons of mass destruction.OECD asks London to explain halt to Saudi arms probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 4:15 AM
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has confirmed that it has written to the British government asking it to explain a decision to halt an investigation into a controversial arms deal with Saudi Arabia.OECD asks gov't to explain halt to Saudi arms probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 3:32 AM
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has confirmed that it has written to the government asking it to explain a decision to halt an investigation into a controversial arms deal with Saudi Arabia.King Abdullah: Dedicated to the service of the people Financial Express - Jan 07 7:58 AM
For nearly six decades, the new King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has been closely involved in the profound changes that have taken place in Saudi Arabia, working with five Kings as they successfully brought about far-reaching socio-economic development while preserving and strengthening the foundations of Saudi society-commitment to Islam and Arab heritage.Report: Egypt helped Haniyeh bring $20 mln to Gaza - Al Jazeera - Jan 07 5:34 AM
Egyptian authorities allowed the Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh bring $20 million to Gaza when he returned last week from Saudi Arabia after performing the holy Hajj pilgrimage, an Egyptian customs official told the Egyptian newspaper Al Ahram on Saturday.OECD Pressures London To Explain Halt To Saudi Arms Probe Space War - Jan 04 5:39 PM
by Staff Writers London (AFP) Jan 04, 2007 Britain's government is facing international pressure over its decision to halt its probe into a controversial arms deal between British defence group BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia during the 1980s.Saudi Arabia expected to continue telecom liberalisation process: IDC Khaleej Times - Jan 02 7:26 PM
JEDDAH Saudi Arabia is expected to continue pursuing its telecommunications liberalisation process, according to an IDC study.BMG forms advisory board AME Info - Jan 06 10:08 PM
Saudi Arabia's BMG Financial Advisors has formed an advisory board to help shape the firm's future direction, reported Arab News. The board members come from within Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, the wider Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and the US. Much of BMG's work is currently focused on the IPOs of insurance firms in the kingdom, as well as private placement transactions in sectors such as ...Saudis, France urge compliance from Iran IranMania.com - Jan 07 1:47 AM
LONDON, January 7 (IranMania) - Saudi Arabia and France called on Iran to accept international demands to halt uranium enrichment, saying the Mideast should be free of weapons of mass destruction, AP reported.Posted: 27-12-2006 , 15:12 GMT Mena Report - Jan 06 11:26 PM
Saudi Arabia is riding the wave of a second economic boom and we must now work hard to ensure that our economy continues to grow , said Mr Sami Bahrawi, Chairman of the Jeddah Economic Forum.Posted: 20-12-2006 , 11:11 GMT Mena Report - Jan 06 11:31 PM
Saudi Readymix Concrete Company has announced it will establish a SR 18 million (USD 4.8 million) commercial ready-mixed concrete plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, to service this rapidly-growing industrial city.Saudi king's talks with Hizbullah may indicate new bid to end crisis in Beirut Zawya - Jan 04 11:46 PM
BEIRUT: Saudi Arabia and Hizbullah both confirmed on Thursday that a meeting took place between a delegation from the resistance party and Saudi King Abdullah in December.Orientation must for domestic workers coming to Saudi Khaleej Times - Jan 04 8:10 PM
JEDDAH The domestic labour problems in Saudi Arabia could be greatly reduced if the manpower-exporting countries sent servants who were orientated before their departure, according to Nisha Varia, a senior researcher with the US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW), who concluded a three-week visit to the Kingdom recently.Guardian Zoujaj International Float Glass Co. LLC raises US$100 million syndicated loan facility Mena Report - Jan 06 11:35 PM
Guardian Zoujaj International Float Glass Co. LLC (Guardian RAK) signed a joint venture between Guardian Industries Corp., The National Company for Glass Investments (Zoujaj) of Saudi Arabia and Zamil Group also of Saudi Arabia, has signed a seven-year US$ 100 million loan facility agreement.Saudi urges Lebanon leaders to end impasse AlertNet - Jan 06 1:36 AM
Source: Reuters DUBAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz urged Lebanese leaders to negotiate an end to their political crisis after Lebanon's opposition said it would step up street protests ... Posted: 19-12-2006 , 10:06 GMT Mena Report - Jan 06 11:33 PM
Airbus has delivered the first VIP version of its ultra long-haul A340-600, the world s longest airliner, to the private business group SAAD Air Ltd of Saudi Arabia, the first customer for the type.Saudi Arabia Calls Hajj A Success as Pilgrimage Ends Voice of America - Jan 02 6:59 AM
Saudi Arabia says the annual Hajj or pilgrimage, which has drawn to a close, has been a success. In comments reported in Saudi media, Prince Nayef, the kingdom's interior minister praised the nation's security services.Al-Jarrah launches the Kuwait Commercial Markets Complex on DFM Mena Report - Jan 06 11:32 PM
Tawfeeq Al-Jarrah, Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of the Kuwait Commercial Markets Complex (KCMC), a real estate and construction firm with investments across the Gulf and Levant, said that the company is proceeding with its plans to implement its vital projects in Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Qatar in pursuance of its strategy which is based on long-range partnerships ...US Should Change Course in Iraq: Sultan Arab News - Jan 06 4:20 PM
JEDDAH, 7 January 2007 Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to change course in Iraq and warned against the break-up of the country along ethnic or religious lines amid growing sectarian violence.BAE faces fraud investigation over South Africa deal Scotland on Sunday - Jan 06 5:04 PM
ARMS firm BAE Systems continues to face corruption inquiries into its multi-billion-pound contracts with foreign governments despite Tony Blair's decision to stop a probe into the company's dealings with Saudi Arabia, it emerged last night.
