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Wednesday 19 September 2007 (07 Ramadan 1428)

GCC Against Iran Sanctions: Attiyah

JEDDAH, 19 September 2007 — The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council yesterday reiterated its stance on reaching a negotiated settlement to the standoff between Iran and the West over Iran’s nuclear... Full Story


Shoura Council Slams GOSI

RIYADH, 19 September 2007 — The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) was heavily criticized by the Shoura Council yesterday. The organization was accused of lacking social responsibility... Full Story


Multiple-Entry Visas for Foreign Businessmen

JEDDAH, 19 September 2007 — The Council of Ministers yesterday decided to authorize Saudi embassies abroad and immigration authorities at Saudi airports and other entry points to issue multiple-entry... Full Story




DCA Role Comes in for Praise


 
RIYADH, 19 September 2007 — Businessmen, philanthropists, private companies and members of the community donated over SR24 million to the Disabled Children’s Association (DCA) at a major ceremony here... Full Story


Unattended Firearm Sparks Family Tragedy

RIYADH, 19 September 2007 — A child playing with an unattended firearm on a farm in Al-Kharj shot a five-year-old in the head, killing him instantly, and shot another child in the leg, Riyadh police... Full Story


CITC to SMS Spammers: Stop or Face SR5 Million Penalty

JEDDAH, 19 September 2007 — Sultan Al-Malek, spokesman for the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), has issued a stern warning to companies that spam uninvited SMS messages... Full Story


It’s Enticing, Say Non-Muslims

JEDDAH, 19 September 2007 — Non-Muslims may find the various tasks Muslims carry out in Ramadan difficult to understand, let alone observe. However, they are willing to respect the religious significance... Full Story


Umm Faisal Case Postponed Again

JEDDAH, 19 September 2007 — The case brought by a Saudi woman against the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice in the Riyadh Court of Grievances has been postponed for... Full Story


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