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.
RIYADH- German carrier Lufthansa and the Swiss International Air Lines announced yesterday the merger of their Saudi operations. The move follows the process of Lufthansa’s laking over the Swiss airline and its eventual integration into the Lufthansa Group, which was first announced early last year. “Our integration processes are working very successfully,” said Joachim Steinbach, Lufthansa’s regional vice president, during a press conference yesterday. “We will emerge stronger from the consolidation process in the Kingdom.
RIYADH, 1 March 2006 — Saudi Arabia will join other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states today to mark the “First GCC Consumer Protection Day”, as the Kingdom intensifies its efforts to protect the interests of consumers and educate them about their rights as buyers. The theme of the day is: “Consumer protection is the responsibility of all.”
RIYADH, 26 February 2006 — In a pioneering move, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Siraj Capital Ltd. and DTZ of the United Kingdom announced the launch of “Siraj Hospitality Investment Company” (SHIC) with a paid up capital of $500 million. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form the SHIC, was signed here at the SAGIA headquarters following the announcement.
RIYADH, 20 January 2006 — Saudi Arabia is planning to recruit about 50,000 Vietnamese workers this year, a source at the Saudi Arabian National Recruitment Committee (SANARCOM) said here on Wednesday. The plan to recruit skilled and non-skilled workers including housemaids from that Asian country will help diversify the Kingdom’s labor imports, while cutting reliance on the traditional labor-exporting countries.
RIYADH, 5 January 2006 — Though water pipes, or shishas, are widely viewed as a safer way to smoke, they may be as damaging as cigarettes to the veins, hearts, teeth and gums, as well as many other vital organs, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Periodontology. The study, whose findings have been supported by local doctors, said that the carbon monoxide, nicotine, tar and heavy metals in the smoke pose often-ignored health threats, including cancer and cardiac problems.
RIYADH, 24 November 2005 — The industrial landscape of Saudi Arabia will undergo a massive change with the execution of some multibillion riyal projects by the National Industrialization Company (NIC) in partnership with some local and regional business houses within the next two to three years. NIC has already embarked on the ambitious plan to execute these industrial and petrochemical projects including an ethylene & polyethylene project and a methanol/acetic acid complex.
RIYADH, 20 November 2005 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah yesterday called upon oil consuming nations to cut energy taxes to bring down soaring prices. He said Saudi Arabia would continue its efforts to stabilize world oil market by ensuring adequate supplies.