Muscat, November 16, SPA -- Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of
Ministers Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, received today Justice Ministers of

The meeting also dealt with the importance of the visions submitted by some GCC
countries to accelerate the performance and eliminate the hindrances that hamper
the joint action.

Riyadh, November 16, SPA -- The Under Secretaries of Industry Ministries of Gulf
Cooperation Council (GCC) states held a meeting here today.

Niamey, November 16, SPA -- Saudi Ambassador to Niger Ibrahim bin Ali Abdulhaq has
said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided Niger with great assistance

The Minister of Culture and Information stressed that the Palestinian issue in
general and Al-Quds issue in particular have been on the top priorities of interest

Riyadh, November 16, SPA -- The Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Abdulaziz
bin Mohieddin Khoja inaugurated here on Sunday evening Palestinian Cultural Days
Celebrations.

The Jeddah-based Islamic bank announced its food initiative during a meeting of its
board of governors in Jeddah in June 2008.

ROME, November 16, SPA -- On the eve of the World Summit on Food Security, the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on

DUBAI, November 16, SPA -- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's (SABIC) affiliate
'Hadeed' said on Sunday it had signed a deal with Italian foundry equipment maker

Riyadh, November 16, SPA -- France's President Nicolas Sarkozy will arrive in
Riyadh on Tuesday on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to meet with the