Arabic News Weekly Edition for Saudi Arabia, 9/8/1997
Weekly Edition, Saudi Arabia - Week of September 8, 1997
- Saudis consider establishing a private domestic airline
Head of the Saudi Council of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce stated that he supports the establishment of private airlines operating domestic flights within the kingdom. Saudi Arabia, Business, 9/13/1997 - Ministry urges overstayers to leave
A source at the Saudi Ministry of Interior has urged all overstayers and those who work with employers other than their sponsors in a violation of the residence rules to leave the country soon. Saudi Arabia, Economics, 9/9/1997 - Some European beef banned from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has extended a ban on the import of beef from England and some other European countries. Saudi Arabia, Local, 9/9/1997 - Saudi Arabia to almost double desalinated water supply
The Saline Water Conversion Crop's director said desalinated water production in Saudi Arabia was expected to reach desired levels as new projects arise. Saudi Arabia, Local, 9/9/1997 - Makka to host international Quran contest
As many as 118 contestants representing 37 countries and 36 Islamic centers and societies will take part in the 19th international Quran contest organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs. Saudi Arabia, Religion, 9/8/1997 - Cow gives birth to hoofless calf
According to a veterinary doctor, this incident only occurs once in every 10,000 deliveries. Saudi Arabia, Local, 9/8/1997 - 630 hawkers arrested in Makkah
Mekkah municipality has arrested 630 hawkers, most of whom were illegal overstayers. Saudi Arabia, Local, 9/8/1997