Fake Diplomas in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH: A long list of people who had purchased or attempted to purchase fake university diplomas in the United States has spurred the Saudi education authorities to launch an investigation into the issue of Saudis and expatriates who may be working in the Kingdom on counterfeit certificates.

The list contains at least 70 Saudis, or persons who listed their country of residence as Saudi Arabia. For example, one of the names on the list is a Saudi woman who bought degrees in obstetrics and gynecology. The newspaper reported that US federal investigators do not know if the woman is currently working as a medical doctor in the Kingdom.

List of people in Fake Diploma Scam

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Soap Opera in KSA from Turkey

In Saudi Arabia, between three million to four million viewers watch the soap every evening, according to figures issued by Middle East Broadcasting Corporation (MBC).

And for that the Ministry of Islamic Affair is alarmed over its popularity that the Mufti of Saudi Arabia called it "evil".

In a recent Saudigazette newspaper article, a saudi woman sold all her livestocks, so that she can have all the time to watch "Noor".

Read about the lady who sold all her livestocks so she can watch a soap opera..

21,900 Death in 5 Years

21 billion Saudi Riyals worth of material loses

He said the new traffic law, which was passed by the Council of Ministers last year, would help reduce road accidents in the country. During the last five years, traffic departments have registered more than 1.36 million accidents causing the deaths of 21,900 people and injuries to 122,600 others. Every minute at least 11 traffic violations take place in the Kingdom. Annual material losses from road accidents are estimated at SR21 billion.

A thought provoking issue - Saudi Women

In an article to day in ArabNews - Marrying a non-Saudi man - the lady author narrated the difficulties facing Saudi woman in trying to get married to a non-saudi man. And the difficulties that the husband would face in face of existing Saudi law;

The discrimination against these “lower lineage” nationals continues, as inheritance laws do not apply to Saudi women married to non-Saudi men and their non-Saudi children. Her husband and children do not inherit her, even though that is against Islamic laws. One of the government offices my friend had to visit in the process of obtaining the permit is the Bureau of Investigation and Prosecution where she had to sign an affidavit to the effect that she is not forced into this marriage and that she is marrying this man on her own volition.

Marrying a non-Saudi man Maha Akeel | Arab News - for the full article, please click here.

Move to place Madain Saleh on world tourist map

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Another step to put KSA in the map of most visited place in the world.

The Al Ula oasis is a tourist attraction that matches the beauty and history of Madain Saleh, 22 kilometers to its north. Many different people had lived there, from the Neolithic man to the Nabataeans.

The area south of Jordan was a part of biblical geography. It was inhabited by the 'Ad tribe whose prophet was Hud, and later by the Thamud tribe whose prophet was Saleh (ninth generation from Noah).

• Move to place Madain Saleh on world tourist mapRIYADH – Prince Sultan Bin Salman, Secretary General of the Commission for Tourism and Antiquities has announced a move for UNESCO registration of Madain Saleh, the world famous Nabataean archeological site, as a historic architectural heritage site.

He said that the registration of Madain Saleh, a treasure trove of monumental rock carvings located in the northwestern part of the Kingdom, was an important step in the development of the nation’s tourism sector and that other archeological and heritage sites would be registered without delay.According to Prince Sultan, the Kingdom, which has already submitted requests to UNESCO to register three sites, will not restrict itself to archeological and heritage sites, but will also include important natural formations found in several regions of the Kingdom.

Saudi Gazette - Move to place Madain Saleh on world tourist map

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Riyadh on a Wide Screen

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If you you have googled Riyadh lately, you would definitely find the meaning as flowers, gardens or such. But then in this panoramic shot of the capital, you would see a sprawling landscape of man-made architecture instead of flowers and shrubs that a garden would have.

Today Riyadh has changed tremendously and the booming oil prices would definitely change the landscape all the more

Riyadh (Arabic: الرياض‎ Ar-Riyāḍ) is the capital of Saudi Arabia and its largest city. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Nejd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to over 4,260,000^[1] people.

Something About Jeddah

Jeddah (also spelled Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda; Arabic: جدّة Ǧiddah) is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The population of the city currently stands at over 3.4 million. It is considered the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia and the wealthiest city in the Middle East and western Asia. Jeddah is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which able-bodied Muslims are required to visit at least once in a lifetime.

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Floating Mosque in Jeddah is one of the most loved and visited sightseeing spots in the city of Jeddah. Jeddah is a classic mix of ancient with modern which is finely evident in its majestic architectures and buildings. The location of Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea and the beaches subsequently formed makes it a favored travel destination of the tourists.

Floating Mosque in Jeddah is one of the sacred sites in the city. The mosque is placed just next to the Red Sea which gives the impression that the mosque is floating in water. It is henceforth named the Floating Mosque. Due to the shimmering white color of the mosque it is also referred as the White Mosque. The mosque is located close to the center of Jeddah. The interior of the mosque is beautifully decorated. The mosque has all the modern facilities like the latest technology based sound systems. For the winter season the mosque also has the provision of hot shower. The Floating Mosque at Jeddah is a landmark of the city and is frequented by numerous tourists round the year from across the world. Floating Mosque in Jeddah bears testimony of the religion of Islam in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the marvelous sacred destinations in Jeddah. The architectural beauty with the huge decorated prayer space and the elegant rooftop gives a unique semblance to the mosque. A soothing ambiance is created inside the mosque. The serene ambiance in the interior of the mosque helps in meditating during the prayer. Not only the Muslims but people from all religions across the globe make it a point to visit the Floating Mosque in Jeddah at least once during their stay at the city.