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Sunday 26 November 2006 (05 Dhul Qa`dah 1427)

Scholarships

I feel this is a serious and dangerous issue and, therefore, I am going to continue discussing the topic of students that go on scholarships to the United States. I will definitely return to the same... Full Story


What’s Up?

Saudis were not given the opportunity to watch the first-ever Saudi movie called “What’s Up?” The film was not and will never be available to be viewed inside the Kingdom because we have begun producing... Full Story


Is Driving License a Necessity?

The driving license is a piece of documentation that police officers use to ensure that a person knows how to drive. In bygone days, driving licenses used to be a mandatory requirement that nobody... Full Story




Do We Have Any Humane Systems?

I was overwhelmed with deep sorrow and distress while reading the story of an Indian worker called Ali Muhiyudeen that was published in the Al-Hayat newspaper recently. Ali came to Saudi Arabia... Full Story


Teachers Wasting Their Time

I was scanning my e-mails, looking for ideas to write an article. It was then that I came across a funny e-mail about teachers. The e-mail described teachers cheering and applauding whenever... Full Story


Is This True, Minister?

There are many diabetic people whose health is deteriorating and their illness is worsening to such a degree that doctors are being forced to amputate toes, parts of feet and even lower sections of... Full Story


Painting a Rosy Media Picture

At a recent event I had the chance to speak with a woman who works for Dutch television. As a film director, she had recently made a documentary about working Saudi women. She didn’t have any direct... Full Story


Jeddah’s Many Secrets Exposed

After years of drought, Allah blessed the city of Jeddah with rainfall a couple of weeks ago. Although the rainfall lasted for only half an hour, those 30 minutes were enough to uncover the true face... Full Story