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Wednesday 28 October 2009 (09 Dhul Qa`dah 1430)

GCC urged to support Yemen


 
MUSCAT: Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Prince Ahmed on Tuesday called upon GCC countries to provide all-out support to Yemen — which is facing an armed insurgency from Houtians in the north — in order... Full Story


Al-Yami’s pardon sparks call to review all media-related cases

JEDDAH: Following the king’s pardon for a Saudi woman journalist for her role in a controversial television program about a man’s sexual exploits, the lawyer representing the chief defendant in the... Full Story


Algosaibi seeks US court ruling against Saad Group

DAMMAM: Saudi family conglomerate Algosaibi will ask a New York court for a default judgment against the billionaire head of the Saad Group, Maan Al-Sanea, over allegations he defrauded the company... Full Story




‘Try imprisonment before sentencing’

JEDDAH: An advisor to the Royal Council who is a prominent Islamic scholar has launched an outspoken attack on judges for handing out excessive prison and lashing sentences. Sheikh Abdul Muhsin... Full Story


Red Crescent chief hits back at critics

RIYADH: President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority Prince Faisal bin Abdullah has hit back at criticism against the organization by members of the Shoura Council last week. He was responding... Full Story


Dawah groups offer attractive Haj packages

RIYADH: Various Dawah groups in the capital are advertising attractive travel packages for local pilgrims for the forthcoming Haj. The Dawah Center in Riyadh has an eight-day package for SR3,500... Full Story


Virtue cops’ meet opens in Madinah

MADINAH: Chairman of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice Sheikh Abdul Aziz Humain Al-Humain here Tuesday opened the third meeting of the administrators and directors... Full Story


Young Saudis, Americans exchange views

RIYADH: Young Saudi and American students exchanged viewpoints and discussed their experiences on Monday in a cross-cultural meeting at the King Abdullah National Dialogue Center (KANDC). The... Full Story


Egypt’s tour groups’ Haj quota hiked

JEDDAH: There will be a 60 percent increase in Egyptian Haj pilgrims coming with tourism companies this year despite the threat of swine flu and a ban on anyone below 14 and over 65 performing the... Full Story


Driver in fatal accident held

JEDDAH: An Indian driver was arrested on Monday while attempting to flee from the country after causing a fatal accident in the Eastern Province last year, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday. A... Full Story


Lecture on Caliph Umar

JEDDAH: A lecture on the second caliph of Islam will be held today (Wednesday) as part of a monthly series exploring the Prophet’s companions. Journalist and researcher Abdul Sattar Khan will speak... Full Story


Sidelights: An uninvited squeaky wedding crasher

MADINAH: A wedding function was delayed for more than an hour in Madinah when a rat was found scampering around in the bride’s chamber, a local daily reported. The guests started panicking after hearing... Full Story


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