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Ailing Saudi crown prince to return Friday

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:05:44 GMT

AFP - Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, absent from the country for more than a year for medical treatment, will return to the country late Friday, the government announced.
Source: France 24

Islam allows mixing of the sexes: Saudi scholar

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:19:19 GMT

[Al Arabiya Latest] Mixing of the sexes is permissable in Islam and is a natural part of life, the president of the Mecca branch of the religious police told a Saudi paper, adding he did not understand why there was so much outrage when the co-ed...
Source: Rantburg

Jordan’s king picks prime minister

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:23:11 GMT

BEIRUT - Samir Rifai, a former minister of Jordan’s Royal Court, was appointed prime minister by King Abdullah and said he will make the economy a priority.
Source: Boston Globe

Jordan's king appoints new PM, government quits

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:17:13 GMT

Jordans King Abdullah asked former palace aide Samir al-Rifai to form a new cabinet before parliamentary elections later next year.
Source: Khaleej Times

Jordan's king appoints new PM, government quits

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:17:13 GMT

AMMAN - Close US ally Jordans King Abdullah asked his palace aide Nasser Lozi to form a new cabinet to push forward economic reforms before parliamentary elections later next year, officials said on Wednesday.
Source: Khaleej Times

Jordan: King Appoints Advisor as Prime Minister

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:14:07 GMT

(IsraelNN.com) Jordan's King Abdullah appointed his advisor, Samir al-Rifaat, as Prime Minister, and gave him the task of forming a new government.
Source: Arutz Sheva

Jordan king appoints aide as PM

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:10:26 GMT

Jordan's King Abdullah has asked a former palace aide to become the country's prime minister, following a snap dissolution of parliament.
Source: BBC News

The Obama Presidency: A Year in Pictures

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:30:46 GMT

US President Barack Obama signs the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, DC, June 2, 2009 with former US First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Source: Jack & Jill Politics

Quoted in 'Saudi Arabia- Haj a complete success'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:57:19 GMT

said in Middle East North Africa Financial Network:

I thank Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on behalf of the government of Pakistan, for ensuring best available services to the guests of Allah. Most of our pilgrims followed the Jamrat time schedule and had no difficulties

Quoted in 'Abdullah: Negotiation deadlock like 'walking into abyss''

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:11:49 GMT

King Abdullah said in Ynetnews:

If there is no progress, if there is no horizon, I am concerned for Palestine, for the entire region

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:02:05 GMT

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (R) and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia during the exchange a legion of honour, at the al-Shaeb presidential palace in Damascus October 7,2009.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:10:33 GMT

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (R) and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia review an honour guard in Damascus October 7,2009.

Obama Receives Gold Necklace From Saudi King Abdullah

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:48:51 GMT