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Sunday 26 October 2008 (25 Shawwal 1429)

Abdullah orders SR10bn in loans for poor

RIYADH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has ordered SR10 billion to be deposited in the Saudi Credit Bank for use in interest-free loans for low-income Saudis to marry their sons and... Full Story


Insan to hold event for orphans

RIYADH: The concluding function of the seventh summer festival for orphans organized by the charity organization Insan will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Riyadh today. Prince Faisal bin Salman,... Full Story


Iraqi twins separated successfully

RIYADH: A team of 30 doctors and para medical staff toiled for 10 hours yesterday to separate a pair of Iraqi conjoined twins who were joined at the lower thorax. “The twins, who also shared... Full Story




Murder in hospital: Staff found negligent

JEDDAH: A number of employees at Taif’s Psychiatric Hospital have been found negligent and will be punished over an incident in which a patient smuggled a knife into the facility and murdered a fellow... Full Story


‘Culture of dialogue pivotal in creating unity in society’

RIYADH: A five-day accredited trainer program ended on Wednesday in the presence of Faisal Al-Muammar, the general secretary of the King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue, and Ali Al-Ghafees,... Full Story


50 experts confirm nuke forum participation

JEDDAH: All preparations have been made for the Kingdom’s first international symposium on the peaceful use of nuclear technology in Gulf countries, which will be held at King Abdulaziz University... Full Story


Al-Hajjar named Shoura Council vice president

RIYADH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah yesterday appointed Bandar Al-Hajjar, who is the president of the National Society for Human Rights, as the new vice president of the Shoura... Full Story


JCT links up with British TQM team

JEDDAH: The colleges of technology in Jeddah and Madinah have invited a team of British specialists to help improve courses and the quality of training that they offer. The two colleges hope... Full Story


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