By P.K. ABDUL GHAFOUR | ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: More than 300 Muslim leaders, scholars and academics are expected to participate in the annual Islamic conference organized by the Muslim World League (MWL) in Makkah during the Haj season this year to discuss major Muslim issues. “We are holding this conference […]
These days we have the charade of Palestine trying to become a member of the United Nations and Israel and the United States (especially) trying frantically to keep them out. The United States can do it easily with its ‘Veto power’ at the UN Security Council. Personally I do not […]
By WALAA HAWARI | ARAB NEWS Published: Sep 14, 2011 23:04 Updated: Sep 14, 2011 23:04 RIYADH: Saudi women have voiced reservations against recruiting domestic helpers from Morocco as suggested by the chairman of the Saudi recruitment committee. This is due to an old belief that Moroccan women use black […]
A majority of more than two-to-one people around the world back UN recognition of Palestine as an independent state, according to a poll in 19 countries. (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) – A majority of more than two-to-one people around the world back UN recognition of Palestine as an independent state, […]
By Khetam Malkawi, JORDAN TIMES AMMAN – The number of tourists visiting the Kingdom from the Gulf states increased by 26 per cent in the first eight months of the year, compared to the same period in 2010, according to a Ministry of Tourism report. The report, which was released […]
SOURCE: JORDAN TIMES Despite His Majesty King Abdullah’s repeated assurances that the so-called Jordanian option is nonsensical and devoid of basis, there are some still determined to cling to this imaginary threat and exploit it to sow distrust and undermine the course of the Kingdom. There are still some who […]
AMMAN (Jordan Times) – His Majesty King Abdullah left on Saturday for the US to head the Jordanian delegation to the 66th session of the UN General Assembly, which will start in New York on September 19. King Abdullah will deliver an address before the UN General Assembly in which […]
By ARAB NEWS MAKKAH: An Asian maid who gave birth to an illegitimate child has begged authorities not to deport the boy with her, claiming it would put both their lives in jeopardy. The woman already served two years in a Makkah prison for the crime and is awaiting deportation, […]
By ARAB NEWS Published: Sep 2, 2010 00:34 Updated: Sep 2, 2010 00:34 MAKKAH: As hundreds of thousands of pilgrims throng the Grand Mosque in pursuit of blessings in the last 10 days of Ramadan, the growing phenomenon of irritating mobile phones is disturbing the worshippers. Ringtones from thousands of […]
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 […]
The Catholic Church in Switzerland should have done more to combat apartheid in South Africa. That is the finding of the Swiss national commission for justice and peace, which has published a report on the topic. The report, presented at a news conference in Bern on Thursday, said Catholic Church […]
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 […]
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, […]
By AGENCIES ARABNEWS CAIRO: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasted Israel and said recognition of a Palestinian state is an “obligation,” as he kicked off in Egypt a tour to bolster Ankara’s ties with new Arab regimes. “A Palestinian child crying in Gaza wrenches a mother’s heart in Ankara,” […]
By GHAZANFAR ALI KHAN | ARAB NEWS Prince Alwaleed announces launch of 24-hour news channel next year RIYADH: Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has announced the launch of a 24-hour international Arabic news channel, which will air from Dec. 12 next year. “Alarab” is dedicated […]
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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 […]
By Hani Hazaimeh Jordan Times AMMAN – The situation of irregular migrant workers in the Kingdom has become a major concern for human rights activists in light of ongoing violations of their rights, according to a report issued on Monday. Prepared by the Tamkeen Centre for Legal Assistance, “Breaking the […]
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 […]