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Saturday 4 July 2009 (11 Rajab 1430)

Saudi-Indian ties set to grow

Saudi Arabia and India are poised to become strong global as well as regional partners with a vision to restore peace and security in the Middle East, Asia and the world at large. “The planned visit... Full Story


Enjoy Mexican delight at Muchos

It's hard to find good Latin American food in Jeddah. There are a few places that are taking off, and Muchos Latin Grill seems to be one of them. A new branch of the restaurant opened last summer... Full Story


The art of winning

Many books dealing with management are written by people who merely teach how to run a successful business, people who know more about theories than practice. A business, however, cannot be run by... Full Story




Baghdad ‘blast walls’ come down

AS Baghdad security improves and US troops draw back, workers in cranes are removing mile after mile of giant concrete slabs put up to prevent the slaughter of innocents in sectarian fighting. For... Full Story


Question at Answers: Roman tragedy

I WAS in Bahrain this weekend attending a family wedding when I heard early in the morning that the iconic star of the 70s, Farrah Fawcett, had died at the age of 62 after a long and brave battle... Full Story


Cinema makes a comeback in war-weary W. Bank town

NABLUS, West Bank: More than 20 years after their cinemas were shuttered by the eruption of the first intifada, Palestinians in the battered West Bank town of Nablus can finally go back to the movies. The... Full Story


Air Travel Supplement: Airlines continue to fly high

Air travel remained a large and growing industry worldwide until last year. This year, its prob lems are compounded by the adverse effect on the industry caused by the global financial crisis and... Full Story


Air Travel Supplement: Mideast carriers dodge air pockets of downturn

The commercial aviation industry faces considerable short-term challenges. These include the global economic recession, declining passenger and cargo traffic, unpredictable fuel prices and, in part... Full Story