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Wednesday 17 August 2005 (12 Rajab 1426)

Gaza: A Prison or Liberated Land?

JEDDAH, 17 August 2005 — As Israel began its historic evacuation of settlements in Gaza, a pullout that will end its 38-year occupation of the coastal strip and uproot more than 8,000 Gaza settlers... Full Story


President Pledges Prosperous Era


 
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has predicted a 6.2 percent economic growth and pledged to honor a historic agreement with separatist rebels from tsunami-hit Aceh province, while speaking... Full Story


Let’s Follow the Path of Our Great Founding Fathers


 
Today, all Indonesian nationals around the world are celebrating the 60th anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence Day. During its 60 years of independence, Indonesia as a nation has undergone a massive... Full Story




Indonesia-Saudi Ties Deep-Rooted

Bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Indonesia are strong largely due to the solid foundation based on culture, politics, mutual understanding and fraternity. Fraternal feelings between... Full Story


Economy Gaining Steam With Outlook Rosy

The smooth and peaceful general and presidential elections and the seamless transfer of power in 2004 has given rise to new optimism in Indonesia. The polls, which resulted in a full-fledged democratic... Full Story


Bank Mandiri Caters to Workers With Slew of Services

RIYADH, 17 August 2005 — Bank Mandiri, the largest Indonesian bank in terms of assets, loans and deposits, is now one of the major banks in terms of sending remittances, said Tri C. Kusumo, the Riyadh-based... Full Story


Diversity Makes Indonesia a Haven

No destination can match the diversity of Indonesia, a 17,000 island archipelago, the world’s largest. This sets the stage for a stunning range of landscapes, cultures, languages and religions that... Full Story


Al-Zohaifi Offers a Beverage With a Difference

In what is billed as a revolutionary concept of its kind, a Saudi company has launched an Indonesian beverage called Jamu Tea which helps in reducing weight and becoming slim. “Al-Zohaifi Company... Full Story