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Sunday 18 March 2007 (28 Safar 1428)

Law Against Beating Students

Old and new studies show that the physical abuse some children suffer can cause them many psychological problems. These mental issues are very difficult to solve and their effects remain with children... Full Story


Private Sector

I think we can all agree that the private sector must play a role and support the government’s education policies. No matter how much effort the government puts into the educational system, the... Full Story


Fighting Corruption

The health minister announced a few days ago that employees at his ministry had been found to be stealing medicines. Prior to this, the health minister had announced that the ministry had come to realize... Full Story




Alternative Justice

A judge at a local court in Al-Muwaya, east of Taif, sentenced a hashish addict to eight months treatment in hospital instead of sending him to prison. The judge aimed to help the addict lose his habit.... Full Story


Health Warnings

Protecting people’s health is the Kingdom’s top priority. I am not going to mention the international chart that ranks countries according to the different health services that they provide. The... Full Story


And the Driver Disappeared

After arriving six months ago, the driver became familiar with the streets. He learned how to drive, got his driver’s license and bought a cell phone. He then escaped and stole everything in... Full Story


Delaying Salaries

Lately, a host of sad stories have been published in local newspapers about workers not being paid or being delayed in the receipt of their salaries. This has caused foreign workers to gather and protest,... Full Story


Executing a Driver

A few days ago, the court in Jeddah issued a sentence, which was the first of its kind. The court sentenced a driver to death because, while he was performing acrobatics with his car, he killed three... Full Story


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