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Friday 22 September 2006 (28 Sha`ban 1427)

Saga of the Forcefully Divorced Couple

I anxiously watched with a mixture of sadness, happiness, pride, shame, disgust, tension and relief an interview with Mansoor that appeared recently on the Al-Ekhbariah channel. Mansoor is the husband... Full Story


The Committee Syndrome

The more I think and try to analyze the idea behind the forming of committees, the more I become puzzled. Organizing a “committee” of people for a specific function and which consists of members is... Full Story


‘Al-Habib’ Police

The city of Riyadh has entered a new chapter of traffic problems. In this phase, the citizens or rather the victims of the dysfunctional road system are taking charge of the situation themselves and... Full Story




Why Still Send Our Kids to US?

At the end of 2004 accusations stalked Saudi student Homaidan Al-Turki who had gone to the United States on a scholarship. When the accusations first arose, the Ministry of Higher Education should... Full Story


Set Conditions to Regulate Polygamy

In spite of the fact that Islam allowed polygamy on condition that all wives must be treated with equanimity and responsibility, some men misuse the permission with the sole aim of hurting and agonizing... Full Story


Thank You, Court of Grievances

The verdict issued by the Court of Grievances in favor the English language diploma graduates of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud University in Riyadh has been a significant step toward reform. There are many... Full Story


Let the Baby Die!

My phone rang late at night while I was on a trip abroad. A female gynecologist called me up and said that she’s on her way to a hospital to help a pregnant woman who was in labor. The woman was admitted... Full Story


Shoura and Reform

At the Abha Cultural Forum, Qenan Al-Ghamdi asked members of the Shoura Council a question. “Why can’t 10 members of the Shoura Council embrace the idea of reforming the Kingdom’s civil service?” he... Full Story


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