Archive: November, 2009

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Riyadh

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Riyadh expected to open in 2011

Group Therapy Course

The course provides a good opportunity for students of the Faculty of Medicine and psychologists to know about group therapy as a type of psychological treatment. The course is accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. it is delivered by Dr. Mayyada Abdullah Banaja from the Military Hospital. Group psychotherapy or group therapy is [...]

Palestinian cultural days exhibitions, folk art shows

On the occasion of choosing Jerusalem as the capital of Arab culture for 2009, the Ministry of Culture and Information in cooperation with the Palestinian Embassy in Riyadh organizes four Palestinian cultural days that include exhibitions, folk art shows for both men and women, and literary evenings. Palestinian culture and folklore comprises many aspects from [...]

ALMOST…young Saudi’s first original comedy series

ALMOST Saudi Youth’s First Original Comedy Series SYNOPSIS They may never become stars at anything but that doesnt stop the active imaginations of four high-school-aged Arab boys whose fantasies humorously crash with the realities of their life in Riyadh on a daily basis. DESCRIPTION This trailer comes from the pilot for ALMOST, Saudi youth’s first [...]

Women finally allowed to practice Law in Saudi

Justice Minister Muhammad Al-Eisa said on Thursday the Kingdom’s efforts to revamp the judicial system were well under way and that women would eventually be allowed to practice as lawyers representing women clients. Speaking at a meeting of heads of notaries in Riyadh, the minister said the judicial reforms will not only modernize the system [...]

Ibrahim Alfassam Art Exhibit Riyadh

Saudi painter Ibrahim Alfassam will be holding an exhibit of his painting at the King Faisal bin Fahad center for Arts. The exhibit with feature 180 original oil and abstract painting by Ibrahim Alfassam. This event is hosting by the ministry of culture to support and spread awareness for the arts. The event is from [...]

The First PlayStation Store in Middle East opens in Riyadh

Modern Electronics Co. the sole distributor of “Sony” products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today announced the opening of the first PlayStation Store in the Middle East in Riyadh- Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh Metro construction begins

Saudi Arabia has started construction of an ambitious light-rail project exclusively for the capital city, where 36 stations will be built in the first phase. This project is aimed at reducing congestion in a city where 87 percent of the population uses private cars as the primary mode of transport.

30 Million wish to migrate to Saudi

Gallup the opinion poll company has done a survey from 2007 to 2009 in 135 Countries to find out what people’s intentions are. 16 percent of the World’s population would like to, if possible, move permanently to another Country. This is about 700 million people worldwide.

Picture Gallery: Saudi Education in 1950′s

When the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932, education was not accessible to everyone and limited to individualized instruction at religious schools in mosques in urban areas. These schools taught Islamic law and basic literacy skills.



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