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Smooth Haj transport system stressed

By BADEA ABU AL-NAJA | ARAB NEWS Published: Sep 16, 2011 23:23 Updated: Sep 16, 2011 23:23 MAKKAH: The Tawafa Organization for Non-Arab African Pilgrims has organized two workshops on the frequent transport system being implemented by Saudi authorities for the transportation of pilgrims from certain countries during the peak […]

Oud: The Scent of Arabian Luxury

By RIMA AL-MUKHTAR, RIMA.ALMUKHTAR@ARABNEWS.COM Published: Sep 14, 2011 16:26 Updated: Sep 14, 2011 17:32 A renowned Arab Caliph once said: “If I were a merchant, I would only trade in Oud perfume, so that if I did not make a profit, I would have profited from its sensational scent.” Oud […]

of dreams …

TALESPIN, By Nickunj Malik, Jordan Times There are some terms that we use effortlessly in daily life. Sweet dreams, for instance. As soon as we wish anyone goodnight, we usually follow it up with this further expression. We do it automatically, even without pausing to examine the phrase. Sweet dreams, […]

A call to action to the OIC

By REEM AL-HAKEEM, ARABNEWS It can be an effective instrument of peace and economic development Carnage and turmoil in some Arab countries, famine in Somalia, Gazans under siege and Al-Quds under threat from Israel, terrorist bombings in Pakistan and Afghanistan, natural disasters in Indonesia, poverty and power struggle in some African […]

Palestinian state a priority for Jordan – King

AMMAN (Jordan Times) – His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday reiterated that resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution is the path to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East. During a meeting with international Quartet for Mideast peace representative Tony Blair, the two sides discussed […]

Strong media can change stereotypes: MWL

By P.K. ABDUL GHAFOUR | ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: A senior official of the Makkah-based Muslim World League (MWL) has called for the establishment of strong media organizations by Muslims in order to challenge stereotypes of Islam and Muslims that link them to terrorism and extremism. “Our efforts in this respect […]

Palestine’s moment of truth

By Shane McGinley, ArabianBusinessCom Hanan Ashrawi is laughing heartily. With rockets shooting over the Gaza Strip and the conflict escalating, the job of a Palestinian politician is usually a pretty serious task. Therefore, it is a welcome sign that she can enjoy some light relief from time to time. So […]