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Wednesday 29 September 2004 (14 Sha`ban 1425)

Kingdom to Produce 11m bpd to Offset Record Oil Prices

JEDDAH, 29 September 2004 — With oil prices soaring to record highs, Saudi Arabia announced yesterday it would increase its production capacity to 11 million barrels per day (bpd) within weeks in a... Full Story


3 Women Nominate Themselves for Municipal Elections

JEDDAH, 29 September 2004 — Three Saudi women have nominated themselves as candidates in the upcoming municipal elections. There has not yet been, however, a clear decision as to whether women will... Full Story


Three Held in Murder of Frenchman

JEDDAH, 29 September 2004 — Police have arrested three men suspected of involvement in the killing of French engineer Laurent Barbot in Jeddah early Sunday morning. The Ministry of Interior spokesman,... Full Story




Ancram Hints at Curbing Dissident Activity in UK

RIYADH, 29 September 2004 — Michael Ancram, the British Conservative shadow foreign secretary, has not ruled out the possibility of amending the law to curb dissident activities in Britain so long... Full Story


Indonesia Eyes Stake in Construction Business

JEDDAH, 29 September 2004 — Indonesia has offered its expertise in construction services to the Kingdom. “We are aware that Saudi Arabia needs expertise from abroad in this area, specifically... Full Story


Authentic Moroccan Food at 12-Day Festival

JEDDAH, 29 September 2004 — Moroccan cuisine is one of the finest in the world. Harira, the traditional garbanzo-and-noodle soup, is a good starter. Various couscous dishes, tajines (stewed meat or... Full Story


Body Found in Dumpster

RIYADH, 29 September 2004 — Police last night found the body of a man inside a rubbish container in Al-Rawabi neighborhood. A group of children attracted the attention of worshippers, coming out of... Full Story


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