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A Saudi Arabia man convicted of traveling to the U.S. in the hope of being provided with a 3-year-old girl to molest was sentenced Friday to seven years in federal prison.Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Arab News - Mar 23 5:17 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.Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia report first H5N1 outbreaks CIDRAP - Mar 23 2:38 PM
Mar 23, 2007 (CIDRAP News) Agriculture officials in Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have confirmed outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza in birds, a first for each country.Saudi Arabia to import chicken from Mindanao Sun Star - Mar 23 9:25 AM
CHICKEN importers in Saudi Arabia are interested in importing chicken from Mindanao, a report from Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Southern Mindanao said.Saudi Arabia reports bird flu outbreak AlertNet - Mar 22 11:49 PM
Source: Reuters RIYADH, March 23 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's agriculture ministry has said the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu had been discovered in birds at a house in the east of the kingdom, the official news ... US Envoy To Saudi Arabia Nominee Vows To Cut Terror Funding Nasdaq - Mar 22 11:02 AM
WASHINGTON (AP)--A Middle East banker for 30 years who has camped in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and traveled in the mountains of Yemen and Oman, Ford M. Fraker, assured Congress Thursday that as ambassador to Saudi Arabia he would try to stem the flow of money to terrorist groups.DTK underlines commitment to high potential Saudi Arabia PC market AME Info - Mar 22 2:06 AM
DTK Computer Middle East, one of the region's leading brands of personal computers, notebooks and servers, has announced that it is fully prepared to capitalize on the rising demand for personal computers (PC) and to boost its use in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Morgan Stanley enters Saudi Arabia venture Gulf Daily News - Mar 23 3:51 PM
RIYADH: Morgan Stanley, a US investment bank keen to expand in the Middle East, signed a deal yesterday to form a joint venture with Saudi securities firm Capital Group.Saudi healthcare sector ripe for investments Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
DUBAI Over the coming years, Saudi Arabia is likely to experience a sharp increase in its healthcare needs.Politics & Policies: Order in dis-Arabia UPI - Mar 23 5:42 AM
Israel negotiating with Saudi Arabia? Syria possibly talking to Israel? Peace between the Palestinians and Israelis? Until now such thoughts would fall ...Saudi Arabia reports first bird flu outbreak in fowl AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 1:06 PM
Saudi authorities announced Thursday that they had found H5N1 bird flu in captive birds, in the kingdom's first outbreak of the strain of the disease that is dangerous to humans.Saudi tourist sentenced for trying to molest a 3-year-old CBS 47 Fresno - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
A tourist from Saudi Arabia was sentenced today to seven years in federal prison after he traveled to California thinking he was about to molest a 3-year-old girl.Vodafone partner tipped to win new Saudi licence Times Online Sunday - Mar 23 4:33 PM
Vodafone s Kuwaiti partner, MTC, will today go head to head with Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, the Saudi billionaire, in a $5 billion (£2.5 billion) race to provide mobile services in Saudi Arabia.Saudi student charged with drug trafficking The Star Online - Mar 23 4:37 PM
SHAH ALAM: A student from Saudi Arabia is facing the death sentence for drug trafficking.DTK to capitalise on Saudi PC denmand Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
DUBAI DTK Computer Middle East has announced that it is prepared to capitalise on the rising demand for personal computers (PC) and to boost its use in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.MTC hopes high for Saudi licence Financial Times - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
MTC, the Kuwaiti telecoms group with operations in Africa and the Middle East, is hopeful of securing Saudi Arabia's third mobile licence with a $6bn bid, people close to the negotiations said.Saudi king puts paid to reshuffle rumours AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 11:33 AM
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia kept his ministerial line-up unchanged on Thursday, putting paid to long-standing rumours of an imminent reshuffle.Reappointment of Saudi cabinet disappoints reformers Financial Times - Mar 23 7:10 AM
Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah has reappointed his entire cabinet for another four-year term, surprising many who had been expecting changes. It was the first time King Abdullah had named a cabinet since ascending the throne in August 2005 after the death of his brother, King Fahd.Saudi King Abdullah Keeps Cabinet, Including Al-Naimi (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Mar 22 1:57 PM
March 22 (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has reappointed all the government's cabinet members, including Minister of Oil Ali al-Naimi, the state-owned press agency reported today.Saudi Arabia set to issue short-term work visas New Kerala - Mar 21 12:50 AM
Dubai, Mar 21: Saudi Arabia plans to issue temporary work visas for six months and seasonal work visas for four months. The Saudi Shoura Council has passed a draft law allowing, for a fee of SR 1,000, the issuance of temporary work visas.Saudi Arabian undergrad charged with drug trafficking The Star Online - Mar 23 12:52 AM
SHAH ALAM: An undergraduate from Saudi Arabia studying Information Technology in a private institution of higher learninghas been charged with trafficking in drugs.Next Saudi ambassador vows to curb terror funds Boston Herald - Mar 22 9:16 PM
WASHINGTON - A Mideast banker for 30 years who has camped in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and traveled in the mountains of Yemen and Oman, Ford M. Fraker, assured Congress yesterday that as ambassador to...Real estate investment opportunities highlighted to women during history-making empowerment forum in Saudi Arabia AME Info - Mar 20 10:06 PM
UAE property services leader, Asteco Property Management Company, highlighted investment opportunities presented by the regional real estate industry during a history-making forum held exclusively for women in Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia to help Philippines certify halal goods INQ7 Business - Mar 20 4:23 PM
DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- The government of Saudi Arabia has pledged to help the Philippines penetrate the halal food market, an official said.Saudi Arabia to set up hospital in Jamia IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 20 8:11 AM
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India s leading university Jamia Milia Islamia will have an ultra-modern hospital in the campus with financial aid from Saudi Arabia.Despite rumors, Saudi king reappoints entire Cabinet The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 22 3:15 PM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah reappointed his entire Cabinet for another four-year term on Thursday, retaining all ministers against expectations in some quarters of a reshuffle in government. A royal decree carried by the official Saudi Press Agency said the king ordered "the reappointment of the Cabinet ...No change in Saudi cabinet, oil minister stays on AlertNet - Mar 22 11:04 AM
Source: Reuters (Recasts, adds diplomat comment) By Andrew Hammond RIYADH, March 22 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Thursday re-appointed his cabinet, with all ministers including Oil Minister Ali al ... Analysis: U.S. doubts Saudi terror arrests UPI - Mar 23 12:29 PM
U.S. officials are questioning a series of arrests by Saudi authorities last month, disputing official statements that the men were involved in terrorist ...Man Sentenced After Seeking To Have Sex With Toddler KCRA TheKCRAChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 23 4:58 PM
A man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Friday after traveling from Saudi Arabia to Vallejo with the intent of sexually abusing a 2 1/2-year-old girl, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott said.Saudi Arabia to fund construction of health centre New Kerala - Mar 20 10:54 AM
New Delhi, Mar 20: Saudi Arabia will provide a financial assistance of Rs 2.25 crore to Jamia Millia Islamia for setting up a state-of-the-art health centre here.Saudi Man Sentenced in Toddler Sex Case News10 Sacramento - Mar 23 12:12 PM
A Saudi man who traveled to Northern California to have sex with a toddler was sentenced to seven years in prison by a federal judge in Sacramento Friday.Adobe's Flash developers need to learn from Saudi Arabia NewsForge - Mar 23 1:24 PM
The biggest video problem open source developers need to solve isn't with video editing software, but with Internet video delivery, which is currently dominated by Adobe Flash. There are several good reasons why Flash is the most popular method of putting video on the Internet, but Macromedia (since purchased by Adobe) made a horrible decision when it released Flash 8. Its choice of a proprietary ...Seven companies qualify for Saudi's third mobile licence Khaleej Times - Mar 21 8:21 PM
JEDDAH Seven companies have qualified to bid for Saudi Arabia's third mobile phone licence. These include Kingdom Turkcell, MTC & Partners, Samawat-Bharti, Oger Telecom, Tawasul-Digicel, MTN Saudi Arabia and Abdullah Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi-Reliance.South Korean president leaves for Middle East Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
SEOUL : South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun left here Saturday for a visit to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar aimed at enhancing bilateral economic ties, the presidential office said.Saudi plunges on profit-booking Gulf Times - Mar 21 11:29 PM
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia s stock market, the Arab world s largest, suffered its biggest one-day drop in 10 weeks yesterday as investors booked profits from a six-day rally.JMB getting fund from Saudi Arabia , US News From Bangladesh - Mar 22 11:25 AM
PABNA, Mar 21: About 5000 members of the band outfits Jamaatul Mujahidin of Bangladesh (JMB) are now engaged of militant activities in at least 17 districts of the country.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Mar 23 5:03 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.Global : Saudi Arabia - Attracting investors to become part of economic growth Mena Report - Mar 19 6:00 AM
The government has done commendable job in making Saudi Arabia a key destination for companies intending to set up their industrial units.Saudi-Iran moves in Middle East Central Chronicle - Mar 21 10:48 AM
Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shia Iran are not known to be the best of friends. The suspicion that the two have of each other has grown with the rise of insurgency in Iraq where the minority Sunnis after a long period of political dominance are at the receiving end of Shia militancy.Saudi Arabia executes man for murder Khaleej Times - Mar 19 6:28 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia executed a convicted murderer on Monday, raising to at least 20 the number of people put to death in the conservative kingdom this year.Man Sentenced After Seeking To Have Sex With Toddler KCRA.com - Mar 23 5:19 PM
A man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Friday after traveling from Saudi Arabia to Vallejo with the intent of sexually abusing a 2 1/2-year-old girl, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott says. Middle East Business Information Zawya - 17 minutes ago
Loading ... RIYADH, 24 March 2007 -- Morgan Stanley, a leading global investment bank, signed an agreement yesterday with the Capital Group to form Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia (MSSA) - the bank's first direct investment in Saudi Arabia.Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Mar 23 5:17 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.High Oil Prices Will Curb OPEC Demand - Former Saudi Oil Min Nasdaq - Mar 21 5:50 AM
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- High oil prices will be detrimental to oil demand from OPEC members in the long run, said Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani, former oil minister for Saudi Arabia Wednesday.High Oil Prices Will Curb OPEC Demand - Former Saudi Oil Min Rigzone - Mar 21 9:14 AM
High oil prices will be detrimental to oil demand from OPEC members in the long run, Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani, former oil minister for Saudi Arabia, said Wednesday.Hamas leader holds Saudi talks TVNZ - Mar 21 4:21 AM
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal held talks in Saudi Arabia with King Abdullah ahead of an Arab summit which is expected to relaunch an Arab peace initiative with Israel.Assad speaks on cloudy relations with Saudi Arabia Al Bawaba - Mar 19 5:57 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview published on Monday that ties with Saudi Arabia had passed through a "cloudy" period, but he hoped this month's Arab summit will help patch up differences.Saudi allocates land for Total oil refinery Middle East Times - Mar 21 3:19 AM
RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia has allocated land for the construction of a $6.4 billion oil refinery by France's Total and state conglomerate Saudi Aramco, the official SPA news agency reported Tuesday.Hamas Meshaal in Saudi for talks with king Khaleej Times - Mar 21 5:36 AM
RIYADH - Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal held talks in Saudi Arabia with King Abdullah late on Tuesday, ahead of an Arab summit which is expected to relaunch an Arab peace initiative with Israel.Nominee says he can stem terror money AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 22 10:17 AM
A Mideast banker for 30 years who has camped in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and traveled in the mountains of Yemen and Oman, Ford M. Fraker, assured Congress Thursday that as ambassador to Saudi Arabia he would try to stem the flow of money to terrorist groups.Hamas' Meshaal in Saudi for talks with king AlertNet - Mar 21 3:19 AM
Source: Reuters By Andrew Hammond RIYADH, March 21 (Reuters) - Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal held talks in Saudi Arabia with King Abdullah late on Tuesday, ahead of an Arab summit which is expected to relaunch an ... Olyroos stronger Adelaide Now - Mar 23 6:29 AM
AUSTRALIA will field the strongest ensemble of its Olympic qualification campaign in Wednesday night's must-win clash with Saudi Arabia at Hindmarsh Stadium.Ruby Tuesday to Open 25 Restaurants in Middle East Display & Design Ideas - Mar 23 1:00 PM
MARCH 23, 2007 -- Ruby Tuesday Inc., Maryville, Tenn., announced plans for the development of 25 restaurants in Middle Eastern countries that include Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.Fine win for Saudi Arabia s Al Hilal Khaleej Times - Mar 18 8:26 PM
DUBAI Saudi Arabia s Al Hilal overcame their closest challengers Al Qadisia of Kuwait 3-0 to enhance their chances of retaining the title in the AGCC Clubs Volleyball Championship at the Al Nasr sports hall here yesterday.Air Arabia flight disrupted AME Info - Mar 20 9:21 PM
A passenger on board an Air Arabia flight to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, March 18, tried to force his way into the cockpit of the plane, forcing it to return to Sharjah International Airport, reported Gulf News. The Sri Lankan passenger became violent towards other travellers and crew shortly after take-off and then tried to open the cockpit door.Beijing s Catholics appeal: Save Church property from being sacked AsiaNews.it - Mar 23 6:25 AM
» 03/23/2007 13:55 BANGLADESH H5N1 bird flu arrives in Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia A farm near Dhaka has been infected. In a country that produces 250 million chickens there is great alarm. The virus has been confirmed in Saudi Arabia.Inter Milan tracking Arsenal's Rosicky Tribalfootball.com - Mar 23 3:45 AM
Inter Milan are interested in Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky. Corriere dello Sport says Inter management are eyeing the Czech Republic international as a replacement for Luis Figo, who is moving to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad in the summer.SAUDI ALLOCATES LAND FOR TOTAL OIL REFINERY The Tocqueville Connection - Mar 20 1:47 PM
RIYADH, March 20, 2007 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia has allocated land for the construction of a 6.4-billion-dollar oil refinery by France's Total and state conglomerate Saudi Aramco, the official SPA news agency reported Tuesday.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Mar 23 12:42 AM
Loading ... RIYADH (AP)--Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Thursday reappointed his entire Cabinet for another four-year term, retaining all ministers despite expectations of a reshuffle in the government.Assad says 'no cloud' over Syria, Saudi ties AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 11:13 AM
Syria and Saudi Arabia have overcome recently strained ties, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told a Saudi newspaper in remarks published Monday.Saudi Arabia gifts epilepsy treatment facility to Sri Lanka Daily News - Mar 18 1:44 PM
COLOMBO: Saudi Arabia plans to build the first epilepsy treatment facility in Colombo, Project Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development, SFD, Abdullah Al Shedokhi told Daily News.Israeli PM: Saudi initiative can be basis for talks with Arab People's Daily - Mar 22 6:38 AM
The Saudi-proposed Arab peace initiative could be used as a basis for negotiation between Israel and moderate force in the Arab world, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Thursday.Saudi Environmental Chief Comments on Pollution Damage After War RedNova - Mar 23 7:28 AM
Text of report by London-based newspaper Al-Sha138 Saudi students to go to India for higher studies New Kerala - Mar 22 2:51 AM
Dubai, Mar 22: A group of 138 Saudi Arabian students, who are going to India for higher studies under the King Abdullah Scholarship programme, have undergone an orientation course in Riyadh.Lining up for Riyadh Al-Ahram Weekly - Mar 22 1:56 PM
On Saturday, in Aswan, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will meet with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan -- four moderate allies of Washington, known as the Arab Quartet.Syria's Assad says Saudi ties have been "cloudy" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 2:53 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview published on Monday that relations with Saudi Arabia had passed through a "cloudy" patch, but he hoped this month's Arab summit will help patch up differences.Ministry of Finance takes five per cent stake in Air Arabia IPO AME Info - Mar 21 10:36 PM
SHUAA Capital announced that the UAE Ministry of Finance and Industry has subscribed to five per cent of the shares offered in Air Arabia's Initial Public Offering (IPO), the maximum allowed to it under the law.Ruby Tuesday to expand in Middle East Sharewatch - Mar 22 11:02 AM
The restaurants would be located in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, the chain said. Ruby Tuesday said the restaurants would be operated by the National Arabic Company for Restaurant Management of Kuwait City (NAC).138 Saudi Students Prep for Higher Studies in India Arab News - Mar 21 5:07 PM
RIYADH, 22 March 2007 A group of 138 Saudi students set to leave for higher studies in India under the King Abdullah Scholarship Program underwent an orientation course in Riyadh Tuesday night.Overseas players boost Olyroos squad AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 22 1:43 AM
The Olyroos have been bolstered by the inclusion of four overseas-based players for next Wednesday's Olympic qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Adelaide.Saudi Arabia signs tax pact Khaleej Times - Mar 17 7:59 PM
JEDDAH Saudi Arabia and South Africa have signed an agreement in the presence of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz last week to avoid double taxation.Opiniano: Thinking about going back home Sun Star - Mar 22 9:10 AM
ALFRED Perez was all smiles while he and his wife Liza were displaying their apparel that is a product of savings from abroad. That savings pertains to the income Alfred earned as a steel fabricator in three countries (Saudi Arabia, Aruba and Malta).Saudi Arabia executes man for murder Independent Online - Mar 19 7:35 AM
A convicted murderer has been put to death by the Saudi government.Man Sentenced For Soliciting Sex With Toddler CBS 13 Sacramento - Mar 23 5:52 PM
A judge has sentenced a Saudi Arabian man to 7-years in prison for trying to have sex with a toddler.Saudi women invest Dh42b in businesses Gulf News - Mar 21 1:58 PM
Riyadh: Saudi women currently have 42 billion Saudi riyals (about Dh42 billion) of investments in the country and a staggering 100 billion riyals saved in the kingdom's banks, according to Princess Adela Bint Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz.Saudi Arabia sack coach The Star Online - Mar 17 4:43 PM
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia coach Marco Paqueta of Brazil was sacked by the country s football federation on Friday and replaced by compatriot Helio Dos Angos.Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - Mar 22 6:28 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah met with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the Saudi monarch's ranch in Janadriya this week. The two Arab kings discussed regional issues ahead of the March 28-29 Arab League summit in Riyadh.WWE expects to bag two sewerage projects The Star Online - Mar 22 12:49 AM
SHAH ALAM: WWE Holdings Bhd expects to secure two new sewerage projects, of which one would be its second such project in Saudi Arabia. WWE managing director Datuk Mat Hairi Ismail said the group had received letters of intent for the two projects and was currently finalising the jobs.Saudi urged to sign prisoner transfer treaties Khaleej Times - Mar 23 1:52 AM
JEDDAH The National Human Rights Society (NHRS) has urged the government to sign prisoner-transfer treaties with countries that have a large number of their nationals working in the kingdom, according to Dr Bandar Al Hajjar, president of the society.Muharraq finish third in Dubai Gulf Daily News - Mar 22 5:53 AM
MUHARRAQ bowed to defending champions Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia 19-25, 19-25, 15-25 in their decisive match of the 26th GCC Clubs Volleyball Championship which concluded yesterday at the Al Nasser Club Gym in Dubai.Domestic sport The West Australian - Mar 22 1:50 AM
The Olyroos have been bolstered by the inclusion of four overseas-based players for next Wednesday's crucial Olympic qualifier against Group D leaders Saudi Arabia in Adelaide.Tadawul firm formed AME Info - Mar 21 10:36 PM
Saudi Arabia has formed the Saudi Financial Market Company - Tadawul in order to manage the trading of stocks and bonds, reported Gulf News. The decision to form the $320m new entity was taken by the Saudi cabinet on Monday and its capital has been divided into 120m shares.Bahrain Crown Prince woos Indian investors ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 21 11:25 PM
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Bahrain Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa has invited Indian investors to explore diverse sectors of his country. The Crown Prince said Bahrain, which enjoys a Free Trade Agreement with the US and easy connectivity to Saudi Arabia, could serve as a launch pad for Indian companies in Europe. He also said the Gulf region was becoming even more important as a ...UN chief on Mideast peace mission iafrica.com - Mar 22 12:24 AM
UN chief Ban Ki-moon departs on Thursday for a tour of Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon to voice support for efforts to re-energise the Middle East peace process.Palestinian unity government called a Saudi-funded front World Tribune - Mar 19 3:03 PM
GAZA CITY A Fatah-Hamas government was not expected to end the militia war between the two rival movements. "The unity government will be in name only and meant to satisfy Saudi Arabia, who has promised plenty of money," a PA security source said.NPCC wins Saudi Aramco contract Oil Online - Mar 21 8:25 AM
Saudi Aramco has awarded a major multi-million US dollar contract for the Tie-in Platforms and Scraper Decks Project to National Petroleum Construction Company of the United Arab Emirates.Ruby Tuesday Announces Plans for 25 Restaurants in the Middle East [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 22 10:03 AM
MARYVILLE, Tenn.----Ruby Tuesday, Inc. , one of the nation's leading casual dining restaurant companies, announced plans for the development of 25 restaurants in Middle Eastern countries that include Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates.Bahrain's Ahmed in U-14 final Gulf Daily News - Mar 22 5:53 AM
BAHRAIN's rising player Ahmed Abdulreda booked a berth in the under-14 final of the GCC Tennis Championship after beating Saudi Arabia's Al Waleed Khalid 6-4, 7-5 yesterday in Muscat.Bosnians Turn on Terrorists Strategy Page - Mar 22 3:31 AM
March 22, 2007: Bosnian police recently discovered, and shut down, a terrorist training camp run by local Wahabi Moslems. The Wahabi sect of Islam developed in Arabia two centuries ago, and is supported by the monarchy in Saudi Arabia.Al Hilal champions Khaleej Times - Mar 21 8:34 PM
DUBAI Defending champions Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia were in a class of their own with a crushing 3-0 victory over Bahrain s Al Muharraq in their last match to retain the AGCC Clubs Volleyball Championship title at the Al Nasr Club hall yesterday.Palestinians launch diplomatic offensive: Hamas chief AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 21 1:26 PM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) - Hamas political chief Khaled Meshaal said on Wednesday Palestinians had launched a diplomatic offensive aimed at securing an independent state on territory occupied in 1967 by Israel, which the Islamist movement does not recognise.Saudi Arabia Routinely Frees Detainees Washington Post - Mar 17 6:31 PM
In official documents, Detainee No. 266 was an accused al-Qaeda member who refused to speak to his captors, much less admit or deny terrorism links. His Saudi countryman, Detainee No. 264, was a relief worker and self-described admirer of Americans who was handed over to U.S. forces by Pakistani policemen seeking to collect a bounty. Syria's Assad says Saudi ties have been "cloudy" AlertNet - Mar 19 11:36 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Iran comment in paragraphs 10-11) RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in remarks published on Monday that relations with Saudi Arabia had passed through ... Ban off to Middle East to help push for peace Khaleej Times - Mar 21 9:05 PM
UNITED NATIONS - UN chief Ban Ki-moon departs Thursday for a tour of Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon to voice support for efforts to re-energize the Middle East peace process.President Bush invited to Oslo peace conference The Norway Post - Mar 22 1:15 AM
In addition to the US President, the list of invited guests includes former president Bill Clinton, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Palestinian President Mahmood Abbas, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, King Abdullah of Saudi-Arabia, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.Saudi beheaded The Herald - Mar 19 4:19 PM
RIYADH. â A Saudi national was beheaded by the sword yesterday in northern Saudi Arabia after being convicted of murdering a member of the same tribe, the interior ministry said.MTN still in running for Saudi cellular licence Independent Online - Mar 19 4:19 PM
Saudi Arabia picks seven firms to compete for third GSM licence.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Mar 21 10:12 PM
Loading ... RIYADH, 22 March 2007 -- Haji Husein Alireza & Co., Mercury importer-dealer in Saudi Arabia, launched here yesterday the all-new 2007 Milan, bringing the first vehicle from Mercury in the mid-size sedan segment in more than a decade.How Ayaan Hirsi Ali became a Muslim apostate Minnesota Public Radio - Mar 21 11:44 AM
Ayaan Hirsi Ali grew up a devout Muslim in Somalia and Saudi Arabia. She fled an arranged marriage, immigrated to the Netherlands and was elected to the Dutch parliament. Hirsi Ali had renounced her faith after terrorists attacked the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, and religious extremists threatened to assassinate her.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Mar 21 10:12 PM
Loading ... 21 March 2007 Saudi Aramco has handed a multi-million dollar job to United Arab Emirates outfit National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) covering work on the state-run giant's tie-in platforms and scraper decks project at the Zuluf and Marjan fields off Saudi Arabia.
