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Tuesday 2 September 2008 (01 Ramadan 1429)

Media circus in ministries

WE read on the Internet, especially in forums, about people’s difficulties and hardships. They talk about topics that interest them and discuss types of services that are provided to them. Of... Full Story


Human rights and the ‘kafeel’

THE Kingdom’s sponsorship system is old. According to this system, foreigners are not allowed to take up residence in the Kingdom without a Saudi sponsor. The system was meant to make the sponsor... Full Story


According to regulations’

A bureaucratic statement — “according to regulations” — has entered the lexicon of red-tape comments such as “come tomorrow.” The phrase “according to regulations”... Full Story




Where do we lack

WHOEVER ponders the current condition of Saudi society will realize that we need to look inward, debate issues affecting us and — with courage and transparency — place all our problems... Full Story


Beijing bust a wake-up call

THOSE who criticize the Saudi failure in Beijing are exaggerating. Did they ever expect us to compete against the rest of the world for gold, silver or even bronze? Competition requires certain... Full Story


Need to modernize govt departments

VERY rarely go to government departments. I only go when there is a pressing need or something directly affecting my life. Other than that, I never go to these places. I usually spend my day going... Full Story


Bangladeshis: Look from another angle

THE recent riots involving some Bangladeshis in Kuwait are a cause for concern here. This is not because these people may instigate their fellow countrymen in the Kingdom to do something similar, but... Full Story


The minister does not want a scandal

I WILL be true to you. I did not feel the happiness that the minister of health expected citizens would feel when he revealed that his ministry had foiled a case of bribery targeting his office. I... Full Story