http://www.newstin.com/us/najran Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62590675 In Islam parents are encouraged to teach their children swimming, archery and horse riding and schools in Saudi are taking this idea and implementing it effectively. It all started with the ‘Open Day’ the Saudi government... Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:09:46 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62590675 2008-06-14T09:09:46Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62414530 This chapter includes travel pieces on the southern Arabian town of Najran, as well as Madain Saleh, Petra's lesser known Nabataean sister city in the north-east of the kingdom. Also included are listings of the some of Saudi... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:37:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62414530 2008-06-13T08:37:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/59027888 Saui authorities have detained a leading Ismaili activist who complained to the King of Saudi Arabia ovr allgedrights abuses againt the Shiite minority in the country. Ahmd Turki Al-Saab was arrested days after he and five othr Shiites from the southern province of Najran handed King Abdullah a... Sat, 24 May 2008 07:33:32 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/59027888 2008-05-24T07:33:32Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57991102 Kuwait Times carries this story. Why Al-Saab was arrested is unknown. My guess is that the petition he presented the King severely embarrassed someone in the Ministry of Interior… Saudi Shiite held after meeting king RIYADH: Saudi authorities have detained a leading Ismaili activist after he... Mon, 19 May 2008 15:07:19 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57991102 2008-05-19T15:07:19Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57272298 An activist from Saudi Arabia's minority Ismaili community, an offshoot of Shiite Islam, has been arrested after seeking the removal of the governor of the Ismaili stronghold of Najran, a fellow activist said on Wednesday. Security services detained Ahmad Turki al-Saab in Riyadh on Tuesday after... Wed, 14 May 2008 21:47:24 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57272298 2008-05-14T21:47:24Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/56400430 The ancient Christian kingdom of Ethiopia faces modern problems of peace and security, HIV-AIDs. It celebrates its Millenium Year and its tradition of faith and martyrdom. ... by Agenzia FIDES Thursday, May 08, 2008 On the occasion of the Great Jubilee and new Christian... Thu, 08 May 2008 15:19:13 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/56400430 2008-05-08T15:19:13Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/51525421 Saudi Arabia opens its largest ever initial public offering (IPO) this week, hoping the presence of government funds among its founders and project financing plans will spur public interest. ... The Public Investment Fund, General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI)... Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:34:47 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/51525421 2008-04-06T16:34:47Z