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Say something nice, or nothing at all

A Saudi government body is seeking legal action against journalists and bloggers who “defame” the commission. The move has outraged the kingdom’s media industry.

May 25, 2009 2:36

Time for a change

Saudi government officials say that change in the media industry is imminent, whether Saudis are ready for it or not.

May 20, 2009 1:56

Show me some ID, officer

Expatriates in Saudi Arabia are told to be wary of crooks posing as Saudi cops, and encourages foreigners to stand up for their rights.

May 13, 2009 3:33

Get used to that ball and chain

The UAE has no plans to follow in Bahrain’s footsteps and change its existing sponsorship system, according to a Ministry of Labor official. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia announces reforms to its sponsorship system.

May 13, 2009 12:35

The UAE’s not happy

The nation has expressed ‘reservation’ on the choice of Riyadh for the location of the GCC’s central bank.

May 6, 2009 11:22

Saudi to regulate underage marriages

Saudi plans to regulate underage marriages after a judge refused to annul a marriage between an eight-year old girl and a 47 year-old man, reports Arab News.

April 15, 2009 9:46

Launch of the lingerie campaign in Saudi

Women in the kingdom are boycotting lingerie stores to push for the implementation of a law that allows female staff to work in shops selling women’s undergarments.

March 26, 2009 4:47

Ride to fame

The Abdul Latif Jameel Group, long a force to be reckoned with in the region’s auto dealership industry, is making considerable inroads farther afield, reports Trends magazine.

March 17, 2009 10:16

Racism in the blood

Saudi Arabia’s long running struggle with racism has rarely been publicized, until now. Tareq Al Haydar, a Saudi novelist, has highlighted the racism inherent in his nation’s society, and forces Saudis to confront discrimination in their nation

March 16, 2009 10:01

Stop abusing children!

Speakers at a conference called an end to child abuse in homes and schools in the Arab world.

March 5, 2009 12:21

Tickling Saudi’s funny bone

As international comedians join local ones in the kingdom to amuse audiences, organizers tell Arab News that the country is starting to appreciate stand-up comedy.

March 2, 2009 12:47

Marriage with a twist

For Saudi men, expatriate wives come cheap, especially the illegal ones. Arab News investigates the practice of nikahs, and the rights women lose when they enter into them.

March 1, 2009 10:41

Hobby Hackers, Part II

As more news agencies and businesses in the region turn to the internet, Saudi Arabia is spawning a generation of hackers and pirate programmers, Part II

February 26, 2009 8:49

Hobby Hackers, Part I

As more news agencies and businesses in the region turn to the internet, Saudi Arabia is spawning a generation of hackers and pirate programmers, Part I.

February 25, 2009 1:07