RIYADH The leaders of Saudi Arabia and Indonesia agreed yesterday to set up a multinational forum to help solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “This forum can be integrated with the Middle East Quartet to work together to restore comprehensive peace and security in the region; said the visiting Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He was referring to the group of four that make up the Mideast Quartet the United Nations, the United States, Russia and the European Union.
RIYADH, 14 April 2006 — A prominent scientist called on the Saudi and Gulf governments to invest in scientific research and advanced studies to reduce the gap between the Arab world and the developed countries for the sake of long-term sustainable prosperity of the region.
RIYADH – Amir Alam, whose left hand was amputated following an industrial accident a few weeks ago, has been deserted by his employer. Alam, who is now seeking help from his community, was working on a machine when his left hand was suddenly caught in a pulley belt and badly crushed, leading to amputation at the Kharj-based King Khaled Hospital, some 60 kilometers from Riyadh.