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Tuesday 20 October 2009 (01 Dhul Qa`dah 1430)

Coeducation for kids being tried

JEDDAH: The Ministry of Education has not backed away from a trial to allow boys up to third year to study in private elementary schools for girls, a senior education official announced on Monday. Head... Full Story


Kingdom, UN to sign staff safety pact

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has welcomed the adoption of the Goldstone Report by the United Nations Human Rights Council pertaining to last winter’s Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip. “The... Full Story


Man who raped 9 children arrested

JEDDAH: Jeddah police arrested an African national who allegedly kidnapped and raped nine Asian children in two Jeddah districts, a local daily reported. The rapist threatened his victims with... Full Story




Firearms trade worries some, pleases others

JEDDAH: A recent Ministry of Interior decision allowing Saudis to openly buy handguns and other personal firearms was applauded by some locals and denounced by others. The ministry is also to... Full Story


Secondhand clothes getting popular

JEDDAH: There was a time in the Kingdom when people shopping for clothes would only buy new. Saudis would never conceive buying secondhand clothing, something that has, however, been growing in popularity... Full Story


Flirting salesmen annoy customers

JEDDAH: Although some salesmen have the slogan “at your service” literally written on their uniforms, the demeanor of some of them conveys an entirely different message. F. Aslam... Full Story


Al-Fifa enters second year of consular services to Indians

JEDDAH: Al-Fifa for Embassy and Government Services is entering into its second year in offering consular services to Indians. Located near the Consulate General of India on Madinah Road, the... Full Story


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