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Saturday 2 June 2007 (16 Jumada al-Ula 1428)

Dormitories

A few days ago, the King Abdul Aziz University (KAAU) celebrated the graduation of a group of students who reside at the university’s dormitory. The 75 graduates majored in different fields and came... Full Story


Encourage Saudi Talent

Saudi student Ahmed Khaled Al-Nuaimi impressed the judges at the International Science and Engineering Fair at the New Mexico Exposition in Albuquerque. He received a special award for his project... Full Story


Classroom Warfare

Reports of violence in our schools are on the rise and the controversy around what to do about it persists with most of us at a loss about what to do. The violence works in both directions: From teachers... Full Story




Reading vs. Technology

I believe that most parents want their children to grow up liking to read, but wishes of course are often far from reality. Studies and researches show that mothers lack the awareness to teach their... Full Story


What Do Women Want From Men?

In a local bookstore, a book titled “What Women Want Men to Know” caught my attention. It’s by Barbara De Angelis and deals with love, sex and the relationships of women and men. The author begins... Full Story


How to Get Rid of a Manager

The public sector in the Kingdom suffers from the dominance of individuals who follow rules from unknown management schools. They are a group of people who have lived a long time and occupied managerial... Full Story


Misusing Mass Media

Saudi media outlets employ many columnists and journalists who address issues that matter to people at all levels of society. These writers are known for their boldness and the ability to address certain... Full Story


Home Tutoring: Necessity or Luxury?

It is rather perplexing when one enters a shopping area and sees flyers pasted on walls and bulletin boards advertising private home tutors. The majority of the subjects advertised tend to be science-related... Full Story