Hail to Host Global Desert Life Festival
P.K. Abdul Ghafour, Arab News |
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JEDDAH, 11 April 2008 — Hail will organize next year an international festival to exchange experiences in desert life around the world, the region’s Governor Prince Saud ibn Abdul Mohsen announced...
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30 Students Get English Language Scholarships
Hassna’a Mokhtar, Arab News |
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JEDDAH, 11 April 2008 — In order to provide young Saudis with better job opportunities and a chance to pursue further studies abroad, the US Consulate General has awarded 30 scholarships to students...
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Private Taxis Proving a Cheap Ride to Trouble
Badea Abu Al-Naja, Arab News |
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MAKKAH, 11 April 2008 — Women looking for cheap transport often use private cars moonlighting as taxis. Although these vehicles are economical, they are also very risky. Drivers are known to sexually...
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Honoring Our ‘Common Ground’
Fatin Bundagji, fatin@bundagji.com |
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It is said that the only “constant” in life is “change”. However, in the world of today, the only” constant” we seem to witness is the emerging threat of our extinction as a human race brought on by...
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Israel Cuts Off Fuel Supplies to Gaza
Hisham Abu Taha & Mohammed Mar’i, Arab News |
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JERUSALEM, 11 April 2008 — Israel yesterday cut off fuel supplies to Gaza following an attack by Palestinians fighters on its fuel depot in Nahal Oz crossing on Wednesday that killed two Israelis....
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US Seeks to Stall Talks on Jerusalem
Mohammed Mar’i, Arab News |
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RAMALLAH, West Bank, 11 April 2008 — A Palestinian source said yesterday that the final status negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) over Jerusalem would be postponed by five...
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Editorial: Alliances and Rivalries
11 April 2008 |
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The India-Africa economic summit that has just ended in Delhi could be momentous for both sides. India wants access to Africa’s markets and its wealth of raw materials. From Africa’s point of view,...
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