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Wednesday 1 October 2008 (30 Ramadan 1429)

Is it charity or humiliation?

During the holy month of Ramadan, charity deeds become abundant and giving becomes a feature characterizing the fasting month. Many people perform good deeds by translating all the words into... Full Story


Saudis and domestic help — ‘maid’ for each other

THE presence of a housemaid in a Saudi house has become inevitable. If this inevitability is not because of her services, then it is because of the need to imitate others. This is a fact that everybody... Full Story


Let’s abide by rules

Rules and regulations are not unjust nor do they distinguish between people. Injustices arise when those responsible for applying rules abandon the principle of equality when the violator is a Saudi. I... Full Story




Our public opinion on women

IT is sad that we have to import pictures of the Grand Mosque from China. It is also regrettable that if we want to know our own public’s opinion on certain issues, we have to look overseas and... Full Story


Put in a little effort to know your religion)

THE numerous religious programs on TV channels during the holy month of Ramadan seem to be appropriate and timely. These programs should be welcomed and encouraged because they are in line with ethos... Full Story


Far away from reality

WE listen to press statements by some of our officials repeating the expressions “in fact” and “in reality.” If we compare what we hear to what we see in reality, we are left... Full Story