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Wednesday 1 July 2009 (08 Rajab 1430)

Elderly asked to skip Haj

JEDDAH: A workshop on precautionary health measures during Haj and Umrah yesterday recommended that the old, the infirm, pregnant women and children not perform Haj and Umrah this year in view of the... Full Story


Kingdom to have own aircraft industry


 
TAIF: An aeronautics industry will be developed in the Kingdom to assemble 48 Eurofighter Typhoon jets with the support of companies participating in the Economic Offset Program, Gen. Prince Abdul... Full Story


SCTA gears up for summer influx

JEDDAH: Saudi authorities have taken a series of measures to boost domestic tourism during the current summer season. These include plans to increase flights to major tourist resorts and destinations... Full Story




Saudi Post trying to win over customers

JEDDAH: The credibility of Saudi Post has been at stake over the years due to poor services and bureaucracy. The company has, however, recently been trying to develop its services to meet client needs... Full Story


IISR teachers return to work after ministry intervention

RIYADH: Intervention by the Ministry of Education and pressure from parents saw the schoolteachers and the nonteaching staff of the International Indian School, Riyadh (IISR), return to their duties. The... Full Story


Dengue awareness drive starts Sunday

JEDDAH: The Jeddah municipality and the Ministry of Health are organizing a five-day dengue fever awareness festival, which kicks off in downtown Balad on Sunday. The event is considered one... Full Story


Education opportunities in New Zealand discussed

JEDDAH: Officials of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and New Zealand's Ambassador to the Kingdom Trevor Matheson discussed ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the field... Full Story


Wanted man captured after brief shootout

RIYADH: Saudi security forces yesterday arrested a wanted Al-Qaeda member after a brief shootout in the central city of Buraidah, Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki said. “Security... Full Story


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