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Monday 19 May 2008 (13 Jumada al-Ula 1429)

Al-Angari Blames Ignorance of Rights for Women’s Plight

JEDDAH, 19 May 2008 — Ignorance, lack of awareness about their rights and lack of appreciation by society are why Saudi women are in their current situation. This was emphasized by Al-Jowhara... Full Story


Prince Khaled Impressed by SJAHI’s Achievements

JEDDAH, 19 May 2008 — Hundreds of Saudis have graduated from the Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute (SJAHI) over the years and the local agents and distributors of Japanese vehicles have employed... Full Story


Unemployment, Drugs Behind Rising Crime

JEDDAH, 19 May 2008 — A study conducted by the Interior Ministry’s research center has found that burglary cases in the Kingdom are on the rise, especially in the main cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah... Full Story




Leading Saudi Woman Blogger Alhodaif Passes Away at 25

JEDDAH, 19 May 2008 — For 25 days, supporters and friends of Saudi blogger Hadeel Alhodaif have waited anxiously, hoping she would emerge from the coma she fell into unexpectedly. But on Friday these... Full Story


Surgeons in Dammam Hospital Correct Rare Genetic Deformity

DAMMAM, 19 May 2008 — Three-year-old Mohammad Haider, suffering from the rare “Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC), was given a new lease of life by the doctors at the Maternity and... Full Story


Domestic Workers From Sri Lanka to Be Insured

RIYADH, 19 May 2008 — Saudi Arabia will soon introduce a mandatory insurance scheme for Sri Lankan domestic workers. The decision was taken during talks between Labor Minister Ghazi Al-Gosaibi... Full Story


Police Smash Liquor Factory in Makkah

MAKKAH, 19 May 2008 — Authorities shut down a distillery and arrested two men, a Saudi and an African of unknown nationality, for operating the illegal enterprise. According to Makkah police... Full Story


Sidelights: Pay Your 24 Halala Credit Card Bill Now!

JEDDAH, 19 May 2008 — According to yesterday’s Al-Jazirah newspaper, a man has been hounded to pay off the remainder of his credit card, a whopping 24 halalas, before the account would be closed. The... Full Story


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