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Tuesday 8 June 2004 (19 Rabi` al-Thani 1425)

Something’s Cooking at the Philippine Consulate

JEDDAH, 7 June 2004 — Question: Have you been wishing to see your doctor or dentist but have been unable to do so? If the answer is yes, pick one of the possible reasons below: a) Too much work, b)... Full Story


RBI’s Tax Proposal Baffles Indian Expatriates

RIYADH, 4 June 2004 — News that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to tax the income from deposits by non-resident Indians has stirred up a hornet’s nest among Gulf Indians, who make up the... Full Story


Pakistanis Hold Reception for Outgoing Diplomat

ALKHOBAR, 4 June 2004 — The Pakistan Community Council held a reception here this week to bid farewell to Mohammad Saleem, commercial consul at the Pakistan Consulate General in Jeddah, who will be... Full Story




CBSE Grants Affiliation to Special Needs Institution

RIYADH, 3 June 2004 — The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has granted affiliation to the Riyadh-based International Indian Public School (IIPS-SEVA) following an assessment of SEVA’s academic... Full Story


IGNOU Term-End Exam Begins

JEDDAH, 3 June 2004 — Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) commenced its term-end exam at the Embassy of India in Riyadh and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah on Tuesday. Eighty students... Full Story


Indian Consular Team to Visit Al-Jouf

RIYADH, 3 June 2004 — An Indian Embassy consular team will be in Al-Jouf from June 9-11. Indian nationals requiring consular services may contact the team at Hotel Mared (04-6243176, 6242604; Fax:... Full Story


SPIS Gets Ready for DepEd’s ‘Bridge Program’

RIYADH, 3 June 2004 — The Second Philippine International School in Riyadh (SPIS) has said it will adopt the Philippine Department of Education’s (DepEd) “Pre-Secondary Bridge Program” this schoolyear. Marylin... Full Story


Architects’ Group to Induct New Officers

JEDDAH, 3 June 2004 — Consul General Dino Lomondot will swear in the 2004-2005 officers of the Institute of Overseas Filipino Architects (IOFA) tomorrow at the Meridien Hotel in Jeddah. To be... Full Story


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