Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, 13 October — Finance ministers of Gulf Cooperation Council states finalized here yesterday procedures for the launch of the long-awaited GCC customs union in January, 2003.

JEDDAH, 13 October — A Saudi national has threatened to take legal action against a national company entrusted with the task of demolishing a dilapidated building in the Souq Allail district of Mak

RIYADH, 13 October — A South Korean trade delegation representing eight companies from Ulstan province arrived here yesterday on a three-day visit to the capital.

RIYADH, 13 October — Toastmasters in Saudi Arabia have something to cheer about — their tribe is well and proliferating with Saudis in droves joining their ranks.

RIYADH, 13 October — Minister of Health Dr.

MAKKAH, 13 October — An international Qur’an recitation and memorization competition began here yesterday with 188 contestants from 25 countries and 71 Islamic centers and organizations participat

Confirmed reports say the American Embassy in Riyadh has added the inclusion of tribe’s name as a condition for visa applications submitted by Saudi citizens who want to visit the United States.

Would it be a luxury if one asked why we continue to lack specialized institutions to monitor public opinion and assess people’s views on major issues of concern to society?

RIYADH, 12 October — The traffic department has presented a new executive plan for car insurance to Interior Minister Prince Naif for his endorsement, according to the department’s director Brig.

JEDDAH, 6 October — Deborah Zahid is determined to bring new opportunities to families with autistic and disabled children in Jeddah.