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Wednesday 6 August 2008 (03 Sha`ban 1429)

Why the aircraft could not take off

SINCE its inception, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has accorded utmost attention to safety and is considered among the leading airline companies in its commitment to and strict application of flight... Full Story


Friends of expats

Whoever believes that all foreign workers are evil is definitely wrong. Foreign workers live among us, pray with us in our mosques, live peacefully with their families as our neighbors, and work for... Full Story


Victims of education system

I wish decision makers at the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education would open their hearts and ears to listen to the predicaments parents experience and the agony that students... Full Story




An awareness, not just ambition

The status quo of the cinema industry in Saudi Arabia represents the most outstanding feature of the Saudi idiosyncrasy. We hear and read about the production of Saudi films. Many of us have also actually... Full Story


Al-Gosaibi, a waiter; Al-Seraisry, a driver

IT is obvious that the policy of Saudization is only targeting low-level jobs. The Ministry of Labor is doing things this way because it is the easiest way to employ large number of citizens who have... Full Story


The good Saudi woman and the car

A young Saudi girl drove her brother’s car and was caught in the act. Notice, I have not made any reference to a “crime.” Necessary action was taken against her. What was the necessary action in this... Full Story


Corruption uncovered

Talking about financial corruption in government departments is a complicated matter because you may, intentionally or unintentionally, delve into a prohibited area. The word “corruption” itself has... Full Story


Society without heart and soul

I find something astonishing: Why do non-Muslims treat people with special needs with so much love and respect? In non-Muslim countries, such people are given priority in queues and front seats... Full Story