News Releases 16 Aug to 18 Oct 2004

18Oct2004Yanbu and Jubail Royal Commission celebrates Arab Environment Day
17Oct2004Naif University-UN cooperationon for combatting drugs and crime
16Oct2004Exhibition: A Trip to the Heart of Islam
14Oct2004Security source warns against purchase of ‘Iftar coupons’
14Oct2004Saudi Arabia launches Iftar program for refugees in Darfur
13Oct2004Ramadan to commence on Friday
13Oct2004Seminar held on investment in Kingdom’s gas sector
12Oct2004Security forces kill three terrorist suspects
12Oct2004Kingdom to participate in International Conference on Combating Crime
12Oct2004Prince Mansour announces dates for municipal elections
11Oct2004Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
11Oct2004Saudi-Jordanian talks on higher education cooperation
11Oct2004Non-Muslims urged to respect Ramadan
11Oct200432% profit increase for Banque Saudi-Fransi
11Oct2004Al-Naimi says there is no oil shortage
11Oct2004Interior Ministry announces return of Yasser Isam Hamdi to Saudi Arabia
10Oct2004Samba posts record profit of SR695 million
10Oct2004Kingdom donates $6 million to UNRWA
10Oct2004Al-Rajhi Bank’s profits increased by 47%
09Oct2004Over three hundred housing units built for poor families
09Oct2004Prince Naif urges media to cooperate in fight against terrorism
08Oct2004The Royal Commission for Yanbu employs 95% Saudis
08Oct2004Prince Turki Al-Faisal addresses Intelligence Agency conference
07Oct2004Prince Sultan donates $2 million for Kazakhstan mosque
07Oct2004King Fahd sends Islamic materials to Muslims in London
06Oct2004SABIC tackles global challenges, plays key role in Saudi economy
06Oct2004SAA to operate cargo flights to Bangkok and Dhaka
06Oct2004Crown Prince Abdullah receives British Foreign Secretary
06Oct2004Prince Turki Al-Faisal speaks at British Conservative Party Conference
05Oct2004Al-Naimi speaks on mining investment regulation
05Oct2004Initial public offering for new mobile company opens 16 October
05Oct2004Yemeni officials meet Saudi Development Fund delegation
04Oct2004EPCCI workshop on WTO accession
04Oct2004Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
04Oct2004Fire at Makkah-based school
04Oct2004Conclusion of final ceremony of International Quran Contest
04Oct2004Plans underway to construct $3 billion Saudi-Egyptian causeway
04Oct2004Forty-six committees to provide jobs for all Saudi citizens
04Oct2004First group of Saudis graduate from Saudi-Japanese Automobile Institute
03Oct2004Saudi economy advances with surplus in foreign account, general budget
03Oct2004Training in oil and gas industry sector jobs for Saudis
02Oct2004Water conservation campaign inaugurated
02Oct2004Crown Prince Abdullah to open King Fahd Medical City
02Oct2004Information Forum on “Image of Saudi Arabia in the World”
30Sep2004Prince Turki Al-Faisal addresses conference of European academics
30Sep2004British business delegation commences visit to Saudi Arabia
30Sep2004Crown Prince Abdullah stresses importance of water conservation
30Sep2004Saudi-Indonesian Joint Commission to meet early 2005
29Sep2004Saudi-Indonesian trade reaches $1.9 billion
28Sep2004Saudi Arabia advocates reform of UN to confront new global challenges
28Sep2004Russia welcomes Saudi convention of anti-terrorism conference
28Sep2004Seminar on role of agriculture in rationalization of water resources
28Sep2004King Fahd donates SR4.5 million to Quran Memorization Charity
28Sep2004Saudi Arabia to raise oil production to 11 million barrels per day
27Sep2004Security forces arrest suspect in Riyadh
27Sep2004Saudi Petroleum Minister, U.S. experts review oil market
27Sep2004Saudi-U.S. security meeting held on Guantanamo detainees
27Sep2004Crown Prince Abdullah chairs Cabinet's session
26Sep2004French national shot dead in Jeddah
26Sep2004Prince Turki bin Sultan speaks on meeting of Saudi intellectuals
25Sep2004Meeting of Saudi intellectuals discusses cultural development
25Sep2004First meeting of Saudi intellectuals commences in Riyadh
25Sep2004SR300 million Emar Al-Watan Company formed to develop housing
24Sep2004Suspect arrested in Tabouk
23Sep2004SAUDI ARABIA'S NATIONAL DAY
23Sep2004Envoy highlights Saudi National Day
23Sep2004Press Comments on Saudi National Day
23Sep2004Developments at King Fahd Holy Quran Printing Complex
22Sep2004Saudi Arabia to celebrate 74th National Day
21Sep2004SR70 billion expansion of Two Holy Mosques
21Sep2004Prince Sultan gives interview with Lebanese magazine
21Sep2004King Fahd Complex prints 180 million copies of Holy Quran in two decades
21Sep2004Development of Saudi agricultural sector
21Sep2004Saudi-Pakistani meeting to boost health sector cooperation
21Sep2004Development of Saudi health services and facilities
20Sep2004Governor signs SR20 million contract for Makkah regional plan
20Sep2004Two million girls study in 15,800 schools in Saudi Arabia
20Sep2004Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
20Sep2004Saudi security forces arrest suspect after shootout
19Sep2004Education in the Kingdom update
19Sep2004GCC seminar on “Commercial Fraud and Imitation” to be held in Riyadh
18Sep2004Saudi Arabia’s commercial activity
18Sep2004Saudi Arabia’s industrial activity
18Sep2004Saudi/Korean shipbuilding project
18Sep2004MWL meeting opens
18Sep2004New unit at Children’s Hospital opens
18Sep2004King Fahd National Library to participate in Frankfurt Book Fair
17Sep2004National campaign to conserve water
16Sep2004U.S.-led war on Iraq “illegal”
16Sep2004Saudi/Yemeni co-operation grows
16Sep2004Saudi oil minister addresses OPEC Seminar
16Sep2004Saudi F-15 fighter plane crashes
15Sep2004How Saudi Arabia will use its budget surplus
15Sep2004MWL condemns continuing bloodshed in Iraq
15Sep2004Saudi Aramco to sponsor Offshore Arabia 2004 Conference
15Sep2004British national killed in Riyadh
14Sep2004New Health Centres for the Kingdom
14Sep2004Tourism plans for the Kingdom
14Sep2004Saudi surgeon performs rare operation
14Sep2004Crown Prince meets representatives of the Saudi Journalists Commission
14Sep2004Kingdom’s third census
14Sep2004A step towards e-Government
13Sep2004Al-Naima remarks on new Mineral Investment System
13Sep2004GCC Foreign Ministers issue communiqué
13Sep2004Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
13Sep2004Prince Sultan comments of security
13Sep2004Three Hajj-related projects close to completion
12Sep2004Telecoms exhibition opens
11Sep2004Minor explosion in Jeddah
10Sep2004Preparations for SABIC seminar finalised
10Sep2004SABIC awards steel mill contract
09Sep2004Al-Bilad Bank to float shares
09Sep2004Saudi-led delegation meets with EU Foreign Policy Chief
09Sep2004Minister reviews preparations for Saudi National Day
08Sep200474th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council starts
08Sep2004Gold medals for Saudi disabled athletes
08Sep2004Formation of Supervisory Committee for municipal elections in Riyadh
08Sep2004Saudi aid distributed in Darfur
07Sep2004Saudi Arabia and China sign Memorandum of Understanding
07Sep2004Haradh Gas plant reaches maximum capacity
07Sep2004Saudi Aramco website wins award
06Sep2004Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
06Sep2004Development projects approved for Yanbu Industrial City
06Sep2004Saudi Arabia, U.S. to conduct WTO talks
05Sep2004Security forces arrest seven suspects
04Sep2004Saudi Aramco gas plant reaches full capacity
03Sep2004Security official killed, three injured in shootout
03Sep2004Malaysia to Set Up IT Offices in Saudi Arabia and China
03Sep2004Militant killed, another captured following Buraidah shooting incident
03Sep2004Crown Prince speaks on forthcoming budget surplus
02Sep2004Official source denies DPA report
02Sep2004Surrender of wanted militant
01Sep2004Foreign Ministry statement condemns hostage taking in Russia, Iraq
31Aug2004SPA introduces advanced digital laboratories and cameras
31Aug2004Saudi economy poised for rapid growth, says envoy
31Aug2004Saudi aid to Sudan
31Aug2004Security forces kill militant, arrest associates
30Aug2004International transport centre to be established in Jeddah
30Aug2004Shots fired at expatriate’s car in Jeddah
30Aug2004Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
28Aug2004Sudanese official praises Kingdom for aid to Darfur
27Aug2004New STC offer to trigger competition in telecom market
26Aug20041,300 year-old copy of the Holy Quran in Abha
25Aug2004OIC concerned about plight of Palestinian prisoners
25Aug2004Prince Sultan orders charity projects for rural areas
Foundation For The Gifted to receive $55,000 grant
24Aug2004Work commences on SR12 billion Jabal Omar Project
23Aug2004800,000 children to benefit from Kingdom’s polio immunisation campaign
23Aug2004Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
22Aug2004GCC to sign accords with India, Pakistan
22Aug2004Saudi Arabia expected to join WTO by end of year
22Aug2004SAA transports record number of passengers in July
21Aug2004Saudi aid distributed in Sudan
19Aug2004Saudi relief aid delivered to Sudan
18Aug2004Saudi companies win license for public data services
18Aug2004GCC Youth Forum concludes nine-day activities
18Aug2004King Abdul Aziz City implements new patent law
17Aug2004Saudi Real Estate Development Fund provides new loans
16Aug2004AGFUND donates $100,000 for relief work in Sudan’s Darfur province
16Aug2004SAA achieves 40% increase in revenues
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