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Thursday 11 November 2004 (28 Ramadan 1425)

Abdullah Inspects Expansion Plan of Jamrat Bridge

JEDDAH, 11 November 2004 — Crown Prince Abdullah yesterday inspected the plan for the new Jamrat bridge expansion project in Mina designed to serve four million pilgrims. The plan was prepared by the... Full Story


Kingdom Makes Remarkable Headway in Fight Against Terror: Naif

JEDDAH, 11 November 2004 — Saudi Arabia has made remarkable headway in its war on terrorism as it has succeeded in stripping terrorists of their capabilities to carry out major attacks, Interior Minister... Full Story


Chaos at Jeddah International Airport

JEDDAH, 11 November 2004 — Jeddah international airport was hit by chaos as minor altercations between passengers and representatives of Umrah companies added to the discomfort of overcrowding here... Full Story




Ramadan Rush Keeps Salesmen on Edge

JEDDAH, 11 November 2004 — As the Eid nears, malls and shopping areas are buzzing with activity as literally millions of shoppers seek the perfect gifts for their loved ones. It’s not unusual for a... Full Story


Ivory Coast Turmoil to Shoot Up Chocolate Prices

JEDDAH, 11 November 2004 — It is doubtful that many Saudis shopping for chocolate in preparation for Eid are concerned about the turmoil in Ivory Coast, the world’s largest producer of cocoa. The deadly... Full Story


Family Fears Return of Violent Drug-Addict Relative After Arrest

JEDDAH, 11 November 2004 — Naif Lafi Al-Mutairi, wanted by the Al-Safa and Al-Salama district police for stabbing two people and putting a gun to another man’s head, is now in police custody. ... Full Story


Concept of Internet Marriages Catching On Among Expats

RIYADH, 11 November 2004 — Does cyber romance last only for the time you are online? Not so, according to the findings from a recent survey conducted by Arab News. Three Internet marriages have taken... Full Story


Kafir or Critic? “Tash Ma Tash” Triggers Controversy

JEDDAH, 11 November 2004 — Abdullah Al-Sadan and Nasser Al-Qasbi, lead actors in the perennially popular comedy “Tash Ma Tash” are used to criticism of their controversial critique on Saudi society. ... Full Story


‘Treasures of Heritage’ in Orientalists Festival

JEDDAH, 11 November 2004 — A television program named “Treasures of Heritage”, written by Hind Baghaffar and produced by ART, was presented at the world’s largest festival of Orientalists in San Francisco... Full Story


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