41. Islam Is Innocent Of Criminal Acts From SPA in Washington. Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, the Kingdom's Ambassador to the United States, stressed here on Thursday that the government and people of the Kingdom of saudi arabia utterly reject anyone with terrorist connections. Prince Bandar pointed out that bin Laden's saudi nationality had been withdrawn ten years ago because of his irresponsible acts. saudia arabia. http://www.saudia-online.com/Newssept01/news34.shtml

Business Saudi Arabia Business News Business Opportunities Business Guide Companies Directory ... Read Press Releases COMMUNITY Free Websites for Saudi companies and Establishment and for Foreign companies interested in exporting to Saudi Arabia Email ... Events QUICK LINKS About Saudi Arabia About us Advertising Arabic cuisine ... Phone Free Email Login Free Signup Islam is innocent of criminal acts Washington, 13th September 2001— Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, the Kingdom's Ambassador to the United States, stressed here on Thursday that the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia utterly reject anyone with terrorist connections. In a press statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi television, CNN and CBS American television stations, Prince Bandar rejected mass media descriptions of Osama bin Laden as a “Saudi”. Prince Bandar pointed out that bin Laden's Saudi nationality had been withdrawn ten years ago because of his irresponsible acts. Prince Bandar expressed hope that the mass media and politicians would not throw accusations arbitrarily against Muslims and Islam because Islam has nothing to do with those who committed these criminal acts, acts which violate of all divine religions and religious, moral and human values.

42. Saudi Government Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz is the Deputy Prime Minister of saudi arabia and Commanderof he introduced a new Basic Law for the System of government which outlined http://www.the-saudi.net/saudi-arabia/government.htm

Connecting People, Not Just Computers A Public Service By Saudi Government Area and Location Government Saud Dynasty Holy Places Culture Tourism ... Main Cities Saudi Arabia is a monarchy headed by King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz , Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Head of State. Assisting him in his duties are Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz is the Deputy Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia and Commander of its National Guard. Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz is the Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Aviation, and Inspector General. and other ministers appointed to the Council of Ministers, which meets every Monday except during the two major holidays. Ministers are appointed by the King and are responsible for implementing governmental policies which relate to their particular ministry. The Council of Ministers, headed by the King, is responsible for drafting and overseeing implementation of the internal, external, economic, financial, social, educational, defense, and other general matters of the state. Local government Shoura Council Visit us at Member of Connecting People Not Just Computers Send E-mail to TSN@The-Saudi.Net

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45. Saudi Arabia (Government) PLO-Chairman Yasser Arafat, Visited (Riyadh) The Middl saudi arabia (government) became the first Arab country to recognize passportsissued by the Palestine National Authority (PNA). saudi arabia government. http://www.arab.de/arabinfo/saudi-government.htm

Home page Arab Info Saudi Arabia Info Saudi History ... Links to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia - Government In January 1994 the Chairman of the PLO, Yasser Arafat, visited Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) the Middle East peace settlement with King Fahd. This meeting represented a significant rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and the PLO in the wake of the 1990-91 Gulf crisis. In January 1995 King Fahd held a meeting in Mecca with Yasser Arafat, and in April Saudi Arabia became the first Arab country to recognize passports issued by the Palestine National Authority (PNA). In January 1995 King Fahd held a meeting in Mecca with Yasser Arafat, and in April Saudi Arabia became the first Arab country to recognize passports issued by the Palestine National Authority (PNA). The normalization of relations between the two countries began in November with the appointment of a Saudi ambassador to Jordan. Relations were consolidated in February and August 1996, when King Hussein of Jordan met Crown Prince Abdullah in Saudi Arabia. In June President Saleh of Yemen visited the kingdom, accompanied by a high-level delegation. This was the first official Yemeni visit since February 1990. Meetings of the joint committees continued into 1996, and in July the two countries signed a border security agreement.

46. Saudi Arabia Profile: Government See also. saudi arabia population pyramids; Politics of saudi arabiaGot a question? Ask it in our forums Forum discussion government. http://www.nationmaster.com/country/sa/Government

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47. Saudi Arabia - International Parental Child Abduction The government of saudi arabia has been known to issue international arrest warrantsagainst women who have taken their children from saudi arabia without the http://travel.state.gov/abduction_saudi.html

Saudi Arabia - International Parental Child Abduction The information in this circular relating to the legal requirements of specific foreign countries is provided for general information only. Questions involving interpretation of specific foreign laws should be addressed to foreign legal counsel. GENERAL INFORMATION: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, nor are there any international or bilateral treaties in force between Saudi Arabia and the United States dealing with international parental child abduction. American citizens who travel to Saudi Arabia are subject to the jurisdiction of Saudi courts, as well as to the country's laws and regulations. This holds true for all legal matters including child custody. Parents planning to travel with their children to Saudi Arabia should bear this in mind. CUSTODY DISPUTES: In Saudi Arabia, child custody is based on Islamic law. The primary concern of Saudi courts in deciding child custody cases is that the child be raised in accordance with the Islamic faith. Most custody disputes in Saudi Arabia are handled by the Islamic "Shari'a" courts. In rare cases, the Board of Grievances, a religious appeals court, has ruled on custody disputes. Saudi courts generally do not award custody of children to non-Saudi women. If the mother is an Arab Muslim, judges will usually not grant her custody of children unless she is residing in Saudi Arabia, or the father is not a Muslim. All Saudi citizens are considered to be Muslim.

48. ICL - Saudi Arabia Index Article 1 of the Basic Law of government stipulates that God s Book and the Sunnah are the substantive constitution of saudi arabia, being only amended (not http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/sa__indx.html

Saudi Arabia Index Basic Law of Government Consultative Council Establishment Act Consultative Council Statute Consultative Council Membership Statute ... Regional Authorities Establishment Act Constitutional Background Constitutional reforms - after having been promised since the era of King Feisal - were implemented by King Fahd in 1992. The resulting Constitutional Government is radically different from Western style social order. Article of the Basic Law of Government stipulates that "God's Book and the Sunnah" are the substantive constitution of Saudi Arabia, being only amended (not changed) by reforms of state organization. Saudi Arabian monarchy is religion bound . Furthermore, the new Consultative Council (Shura Council, Majlis al-Shura) is subject to nomination and re-nomation by the king, not to election by the people. Speeches in the 11,000 mosques are pre-censored by administrative officials, women are not allowed to acquire driving licenses. In 1995, more than 150 delinquents were put to death by being publicly beheaded with a sword; thiefs are punished by cutting off their hand. Islamists openly challenge the Saud dynasty with its 6000 Princes for decadent and corrupt lifestyle. The King submits two of the five secret services directly to his command. Possible successors of the very sick monarch are the Princes Naif Sultan , and Bandar . An option for a non-dynastic government could be Ahmed Saki el-Jamani , a former oil minister now businessman in London.

49. ICL - Saudi Arabia - Constitution and adversity. Article 7 government in saudi arabia derives power fromthe Holy Koran and the Prophet s tradition. Article 8 government http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/sa00000_.html

Saudi Arabia - Constitution Chapter 1 General Principles Article 1 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a sovereign Arab Islamic state with Islam as its religion; God's Book and the Sunnah of His Prophet, God's prayers and peace be upon him, are its constitution, Arabic is its language and Riyadh is its capital. Article 2 The state's public holidays are Id al-Fitr and Id al-Adha. Its calendar is the Hegira calendar. Article 3 The state's flag shall be as follows: (a) It shall be green. (b) Its width shall be equal to two-thirds of it's length. (c) The words "There is but one God and Mohammed is His Prophet" shall be inscribed in the center with a drawn sword under it. The statute shall define the rules pertaining to it. Article 4 The state's emblem shall consist of two crossed swords with a palm tree in the upper space between them. The statute shall define the state's anthem and its medals. Chapter 2 [Monarchy] Article 5 (a) The system of government in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is that of a monarchy (b) Rule passes to the sons of the founding King, Abd al-Aziz Bin Abd al-Rahman al-Faysal Al Sa'ud, and to their children's children. The most upright among them is to receive allegiance in accordance with the principles of the Holy Koran and the Tradition of the Venerable Prophet.

50. Jobs.NET - Saudi Arabia - Government You Are Here Locations saudi arabia government. saudi arabia. http://www.jobs.net/locations/sa/government.html

Candidates Employers My Home Job Search ... Help You Are Here: Locations Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia GOVERNMENT Related Links SAUDI ARABIA Communications Economy Flag and Map ... Geography Government Military People Transportation Partners Alumni.NET Country Name: conventional long form : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia conventional short form :Saudi Arabia local long form : Al Mamlakah al Arabiyah as Suudiyah local short form : Al Arabiyah as Suudiyah Government Type: Monarchy Capital: Riyadh Administrative Divisions: 13 provinces (mintaqat, singular—mintaqah); Al Bahah, Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah, Al Jawf, Al Madinah, Al Qasim, Ar Riyad, Ash Sharqiyah (Eastern Province), 'Asir, Ha'il, Jizan, Makkah, Najran, Tabuk Independence: 23 September 1932 (unification) National Holiday: Unification of the Kingdom, 23 September (1932)

51. Overview government. National Law Administrative divisions, Ministries Autonomousagencies. Transport. Links to saudi arabiaoriented web sites. http://www.arab.net/saudi/

Overview History King Abdul Aziz The growing state The growth of Jeddah Geography Introduction Map Climate The Arabian oryx Business Economy Bidding for gov't contracts Chambers of Commerce Doing business in the Kingdom ... The boom city of Yanbu Culture People Religion Language Clothing ... Tents of the Arabian desert Government National Law Administrative divisions Ministries ... Autonomous agencies Transport Air Rail Buses Taxis ... Car rental Tour Guide Visas Tourist limitations in the Kingdom Telephones The Central Region ... Links to Saudi Arabia-oriented web sites

52. Documentation Of Internet Filtering In Saudi Arabia Resolution prohibits users within the Kingdom of saudi arabia from publishing oraccessing certain content on the Internet. The government s Internet Services http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/filtering/saudiarabia/

Documentation of Internet Filtering in Saudi Arabia Jonathan Zittrain * and Benjamin Edelman Harvard Law School Overview Specific Blocked Pages ... Conclusions Abstract : The authors connected to the Internet through proxy servers in Saudi Arabia and attempted to access approximately 60,000 Web pages as a means of empirically determining the scope and pervasiveness of Internet filtering there. Saudi-installed filtering systems prevented access to certain requested Web pages; the authors tracked 2,038 blocked pages. Such pages contained information about religion, health, education, reference, humor, and entertainment. See highlights of blocked pages The authors conclude (1) that the Saudi government maintains an active interest in filtering non-sexually explicit Web content for users within the Kingdom; (2) that substantial amounts of non-sexually explicit Web content is in fact effectively inaccessible to most Saudi Arabians; and (3) that much of this content consists of sites that are popular elsewhere in the world. Overview A 2001 Council of Ministers Resolution prohibits users within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from publishing or accessing certain content on the Internet.

53. Saudi Arabia - Government, History, Population, Geography And Maps saudi arabia has the largest reserves of petroleum in the world (26% of the proved Forthe 1990s the government intends to bring its budget, which has been in http://www.worldrover.com/vital/saudi_arabia.html

Search the Net: History 100% Free Clip Art including world flags and 1000's more images and photos! Saudi Arabia source: CIA World Factbook 1998 Saudi Arabia Geography [Top of Page] Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen Geographic coordinates: 25 00 N, 45 00 E Map references: Middle East Area: total: 1,960,582 sq km land: 1,960,582 sq km water: sq km slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US Land boundaries: total: 4,415 km border countries: Iraq 814 km, Jordan 728 km, Kuwait 222 km, Oman 676 km, Qatar 60 km, UAE 457 km, Yemen 1,458 km Coastline: 2,640 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 18 nm continental shelf: not specified territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: harsh, dry desert with great extremes of temperature Terrain: mostly uninhabited, sandy desert Elevation extremes: lowest point: Persian Gulf m highest point: Jabal Sawda' 3,133 m Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, copper Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 41% (1993 est.)

54. CBS News | Saudi Justice? | May 9, 2004 18:46:11 Dr. Sayed alFaghi says saudi arabia framed the British government for the Riyadhbombings, in an effort to stop his group from criticizing the saudi regime. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/05/06/60minutes/main615986.shtml

Home U.S. Iraq World ... FREE CBS News Video May 9, 2004 18:46:11 The Early Show CBS Evening News 48 Hours 60 Minutes ... Section Front E-mail This Story Printable Version Saudi Justice? May 9, 2004 Saudi Justice Dr. Sayed al-Faghi says Saudi Arabia framed the British government for the Riyadh bombings, in an effort to stop his group from criticizing the Saudi regime. (Photo: CBS) "They wanted to use those detainees as leverage to twist the British arm in order to force them to kick us out of Britain or do something to silence us." Dr. Sayed al-Faghi Canadian Bill Sampson, a business consultant in Saudi Arabia, spent two-and-a-half years on death row. (Photo: 60 Minutes/CBS) Sandy Mitchell, who is British, was also tortured into confessing to the bombings. He was living in Riyadh with his Thai wife and son. (Photo: 60 Minutes/CBS) (CBS) Why did the Government of Saudi Arabia frame seven westerners for a series of car bombings they didn't commit? Those car bombings, which began in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, in November 2000, killed three members of the expatriate community and severely injured several others. To western observers, they were clearly the work of Islamic fundamentalists. But the Saudis were not about to admit that. So five Britons, a Canadian and a Belgian found themselves arrested, systematically tortured into false confessions and eventually convicted of those bombings.

55. ABC Country Book Of Saudi Arabia - Government Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Cli saudi arabia Interactive Factbook GEOGRAPHY, Flag, Map,Geography,People, government, Economy, Transportation, Communications. http://www.theodora.com/wfb/saudi_arabia_government.html

Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Saudi Arabia Names: conventional long form: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia conventional short form: Saudi Arabia local long form: Al Mamlakah al Arabiyah as Suudiyah local short form: Al Arabiyah as Suudiyah Digraph: SA Type: monarchy Capital: Riyadh Administrative divisions: 13 provinces (mintaqah, singular - mintaqat); Al Bahah, Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah, Al Jawf, Al Madinah, Al Qasim, Ar Riyad, Ash Sharqiyah, Asir, Hail, Jizan, Makkah, Najran, Tabuk Independence: 23 September 1932 (unification) National holiday: Unification of the Kingdom, 23 September (1932) Constitution: none; governed according to Shari'a (Islamic law) Legal system: based on Islamic law, several secular codes have been introduced; commercial disputes handled by special committees; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: none Executive branch: chief of state and head of government: King and Prime Minister FAHD bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 13 June 1982); Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (half-brother to the King, appointed heir to the throne 13 June 1982)

56. The Country & People Of Saudi Arabia annexation of Kuwait, and the forces of the coalition were largely based in N SaudiArabia. 1993) with the right to review, but not overrule, government acts. http://www.hejleh.com/countries/saudi.html

Saudi Arabia Special Arab Files This page contains links to sites in Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia related sites. For Middle East, North Africa, Arab and regional information visit Arab Countries Saudi Arabia, History Used by permission of Columbia University Press. About.... General information, cities, towns, municipalities, places, flag, maps, useful Information.... Business Economy, reports, statistics, banks, directories, jobs, investment, promotion.... Culture General resources, heritage, art, literature, photography, cinema, music, song, dance, cultural, scientific, Education Schools, colleges, academies, universities, polytechnics, institutions, research, resources, projects.... History Media Newspapers, magazines, news, newsletters, news agencies, radio, TV, internet, articles, reports, cartoons.... Organizations Government, ministries, overseas missions, embassies, corporations, organizations, industrial entities, centers, public hospitals, institutions, societies, foreign entities.... Travel travel tips, weather....

57. Jobs In Saudi Arabia - Government - The Directory Of Jobs, Employment And Career See also major companies in saudi arabia. Ministry Of Health. Vacancies and jobsavailable through Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of saudi arabia. http://www.gulfjobsites.com/jobs/Saudi_Arabia/Government/

Find jobs and vacancies in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq and Iran. GulfJobSites.com is the first ever independent directory of job and employment related websites from the Arabian Gulf / Persian Gulf region covering Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq and Iran. What's New Top Hits Modify a Link Suggest a Site Find: Top Saudi Arabia » Government See also major companies in Saudi Arabia Ministry Of Health Vacancies and jobs available through Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Rate it Comments Help Your Friends Know someone looking for a job in this region? Tell them about GJS Know a website that should be listed here? Please tell us about it. JOBS DATABASE GJS Translations GulfJobSites also available in Arabic, German, Spanish, French and Italian Note about translations Get On The List Awards Recieved Home Jobs Database Suggest A Site Link To Us ... Departments

58. Saudi Arabia 2001 - Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communicati saudi arabia 2001 Introduction Geography Population government Economy CommunicationsTransportation Military Issues Maps Flags. http://www.workmall.com/wfb2001/saudi_arabia/

Country Ranks Maps Flags DEFINITIONS ... [TOP] Saudi Arabia 2001 http://www.workmall.com/wfb2001/saudi_arabia/index.html SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - Enter your e-mail address to receive e-mail when this web site is updated. Your Internet e-mail address: http://www.photius.com/wfb2001/saudi_arabia/index.html Photius Coutsoukis Revised 11-Nov-01

59. New Battlefield: The Saudi Arabia Files The government of saudi arabia continues to investigate the bombing inJune 1996 of the Khobar Towers US housing facility near Dhahran. http://www.msnbc.com/modules/new_battlefield/saudiarabia.asp

MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Search ... Money Military branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard National Guard, Tribal levies, Frontier Force, Primary military equipment Ground forces: More than 300 M1A2 Abrams tanks; about 290 older French AMX-30 tanks; about 2,800 armored personnel carriers, half of them U.S. Bradleys; 300-plus heavy artillery pieces. Sea power: Eight missile frigates (former French and U.S.); nine small missile patrol boats. Air power: Some 530 combat aircraft, including 165 U.S. F-15s of various types, 90 British Tornado, 60 older U.S. F-5E; assorted transport, electronic jamming and tanker aircraft. Military expenditures: $18.1 billion, fiscal year 1997 Military expenditures, percent of gross domestic product: 12 percent, fiscal year 1997 Foreign bases in the country: The United States does not "own" or have sole custody of any military facilities in Saudi Arabia. It has regular and rotational forces at the following joint U.S.-Saudi bases: King Fahd Air Base, Dhahran; King Abdul-Aziz Air Base, Dhahran; Jeddah; Khamis Mushayt; Prince Sultan Air Base, Al Kharj; Eskan Village, Riyadh; Riyadh Air Base; army bases at Tabuk and Taif. Military manpower Age of service: Military manpower, availability:

60. Saudi Arabia Economy overview This is an oil-based economy with strong government controlsover major economic activities. saudi arabia has the largest reserves of http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/arabs/sa.html

Saudi Arabia Introduction [Top of Page] Background: In 1902 Abdul al-Aziz Ibn SAUD captured Riyadh and set out on a 30-year campaign to unify the Arabian peninsula. In the 1930s, the discovery of oil transformed the country. Following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, Saudi Arabia accepted the Kuwaiti royal family and 400,000 refugees while allowing Western and Arab troops to deploy on its soil for the liberation of Kuwait the following year. A burgeoning population, aquifer depletion, and an economy largely dependent on petroleum output and prices are all major governmental concerns. Geography [Top of Page] Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen Geographic coordinates: 25 00 N, 45 00 E Map references: Middle East Area: total: 1,960,582 sq km land: 1,960,582 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US Land boundaries: total: 4,415 km border countries: Iraq 814 km, Jordan 728 km, Kuwait 222 km, Oman 676 km, Qatar 60 km, UAE 457 km, Yemen 1,458 km Coastline: 2,640 km

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