Snow blankets northern Saudi region of Al-Jouf    Syrian Air to resume operation between Damascus and Jeddah on Nov. 7 after a hiatus of 8 years    21,370 illegal residents arrested in a week    Bronze Age town discovered in Khaybar Oasis    New mechanism for reviewing taxi fares via applications    Harris and Trump in dead heat as Election Day nears    Spain flooding one of many global extreme weather disasters: UN weather agency    EU braces for potential shifts in transatlantic relations ahead of US presidential election    Israeli army nearing end of ground offensive in southern Lebanon, reports indicate    Al Hilal sets record for longest unbeaten streak across all domestic competitions    Al Nassr and Al Hilal share points in intense Riyadh Derby draw    Riyadh's Sports Boulevard receives Platinum ActiveScore certifications    ImpaQ: Riyadh to host first Impact Makers Forum in December    Saudi Arabia ranks 12th globally in international visitor spending in 2023    Hidden sugars in Asia's baby food spark concerns    Saleh Al Shehri strike seals Al Ittihad's Sea Derby win over Al Ahli    HONOR unveils pre-order of the stunning HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Featuring an ultra-slim design, HONOR Eye Comfort Display and AI Cross-OS WorkStation    Derby Week makes its debut in the Roshn Saudi League    Teri Garr, Young Frankenstein and Tootsie star, dies at 79    Indonesia Days event celebrates cultural diversity at Al Suwaidi Park    India puts blockbuster Pakistani film on hold    The Vikings and the Islamic world    Filipino pilgrim's incredible evolution from an enemy of Islam to its staunch advocate    Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    

Articles of the author Dhu BRUSSELS
EU steelmakers complain about organic-coated imports from China
AlHijjah 29, 1432, Nov 25, 2011, SPA -- European steel producers' group Eurofer said on Friday it had filed an anti-dumping complaint with the European Commission against imports of organic-coated steel from China, Reuters reported. Such a (...)

25 - 11 - 2011
EU Reaches Initial Deal on 2012 Budget
AlHijjah 23, 1432, Nov 19, 2011, SPA - The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on a 2012 operational budget for its institutions, trying to keep expenditures in check as its 27 member states face austerity at home because of the (...)

19 - 11 - 2011
EU pledges millions following natural disasters in Spain and Italy
AlHijjah 21, 1432, Nov 17, 2011, SPA -- The European Union's executive on Thursday pledged millions in aid to help a town in Spain recover from two earthquakes in May and a region in Italy from severe floods last year. Two consecutive earthquakes, (...)

17 - 11 - 2011
King of Belgium Receives Saudi Ambassador
AlHijjah 20, 1432, Nov 16, 2011, SPA -- King Albert II of Belgium, received here today Saudi Ambassador-designate Faisal bin Hasan bin Ahmed Trad who presented his credentials to His Majesty as Ambassador Extraordinary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (...)

16 - 11 - 2011
EU Agrees to Expand Sanctions on Syria
AlHijjah 18, 1432, Nov 14, 2011, SPA - European Union Governments reached a preliminary agreement on Monday to expand the sanctions imposed on Syria to include more individuals associated with the suppression of the demonstrators. An EU official (...)

14 - 11 - 2011
EU Hails Deal on Russia's WTO Entry
AlHijjah 14, 1432, Nov 10, 2011, SPA -- The European Union's executive on Thursday hailed the deal that was expected to pave the way next month for Russia's admission into the World Trade Organization (TWO). Following a bilateral agreement in which (...)

10 - 11 - 2011
Belgium gov't formation crawls at snail's pace
AlHijjah 8, 1432, Nov 4, 2011, SPA -- More than 500 days after elections, Belgian negotiators seem in no rush to form a government - their snail's pace contrasting with frantic efforts by European Union leaders to control the crisis gripping the (...)

04 - 11 - 2011
Eurozone leaders claim debt-crisis victory
AlQa'dah 29, 1432, Oct 27, 2011, SPA -- Eurozone leaders claimed a debt-crisis victory Thursday after getting deals that cut Greece's debt in half and increase the main bailout fund to $1.4 trillion, UPI reported. In addition, Greece will get a new (...)

27 - 10 - 2011
NATO Delays Formal Decision To End Libya Mission
AlQa'dah 28, 1432, Oct 26, 2011, SPA - A NATO spokeswoman says that the military alliance is postponing its formal decision to end the mission in Libya as consultations continue with the U.N. and Libya's interim government. NATO's governing body (...)

26 - 10 - 2011
Merkel, Sarkozy Defend Handling of Eurozone Crisis
AlQa'dah 25, 1432, Oct 23, 2011, SPA -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday defended their effort to contain the eurozone's debt crisis, keeping mum on new approaches they intend to finalize at a special (...)

23 - 10 - 2011
French President Sarkozy Reports Advances Ahead of EU Summit
AlQa'dah 25, 1432, Oct 23, 2011, SPA - The euro states are nearing a solution to the debt crisis ahead of a high-profile summit Sunday, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. "There have been advances," Sarkozy said late Saturday in Brussels on (...)

23 - 10 - 2011
EU Paves Way For Bank Capital Boost Before Crisis Summit
AlQa'dah 25, 1432, Oct 23, 2011, SPA - European Union finance ministers approved tougher capital requirements for banks on Saturday to finalize a solution to the euro crisis in time for a high-profile summit on Sunday. In a press release issued (...)

23 - 10 - 2011
EU Foreign Policy Chief Offers Condolences on the Death of Crown Prince
AlQa'dah 24, 1432, Oct 22, 2011, SPA -- The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton offered condolences to the Saudi government on the death of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation (...)

22 - 10 - 2011
EU-China summit postponed from Oct.25 -- EU source
AlQa'dah 23, 1432, Oct 21, 2011, SPA -- A summit between the European Union and China that was scheduled for next Tuesday in China to discuss trade relations, the euro zone crisis and the November G20 meeting has been postponed, an EU source said on (...)

21 - 10 - 2011
Saudi Ambassador to Brussels congratulates the King on the successful back surgery
AlQa'dah 23, 1432, Oct 21, 2011, SPA -- Saudi Ambassador to Belgium Faisal bin Hasan Trad has extended sincerest congratulations and blessings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of the (...)

21 - 10 - 2011
Franco-German euro agenda-setting irks partners in Brussels
AlQa'dah 23, 1432, Oct 21, 2011, SPA -- On his website, European Union President Herman Van Rompuy says it is his job to "convene" special meetings of the bloc's leaders, according to dpa. But this week, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and (...)

21 - 10 - 2011
EU launches its first satellite navigation system
AlQa'dah 23, 1432, Oct 21, 2011, SPA -- A Russian rocket launched the first two satellites of the European Union's Galileo navigation system Friday after years of delay in an ambitious bid to rival the ubiquitous American GPS network, as AP (...)

21 - 10 - 2011
NATO's Libya mission to finish at month's end
AlQa'dah 23, 1432, Oct 21, 2011, SPA -- NATO's military mission in Libya will be finished by the end of October, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Friday, dpa reported. The decision is provisional, pending a final decision in the coming (...)

21 - 10 - 2011
NATO head: Mission will soon be terminated in Libya
AlQa'dah 22, 1432, Oct 20, 2011, SPA -- NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen declared Thursday that the defence organization would soon end itsmission in Libya now that Moamer Gaddafi's "rule of fear has finally come to an end, dpa (...)

20 - 10 - 2011
Saudi Ambassador to Belgium Holds A Banquet in Honor of President of PME
AlQa'dah 21, 1432, Oct 19, 2011, SPA -- Saudi Ambassador to Belgium and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Head of Saudi Mission to the European Union Faisal bin Hassan Trad has held here a dinner party in honor of Prince Turki bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, (...)

19 - 10 - 2011
G20 partners "not keeping promises" on free trade, EU complains
AlQa'dah 20, 1432, Oct 18, 2011, SPA -- Major economies outside Europe "have clearly not kept all their promises" in terms of abstaining from protectionism, the European Union's top trade official complained on Tuesday, dpa reported. "We have (...)

18 - 10 - 2011
Ireland warns EU over fast-forwarding permanent euro bailout fund
AlQa'dah 15, 1432, Oct 13, 2011, SPA -- Ireland issued a warning shot Thursday over the European Union executive's plans to bring forward the introduction of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), the permanent eurozone bailout fund, according to (...)

13 - 10 - 2011
EU Calls on Banks to Increase Capital Buffers
AlQa'dah 14, 1432, Oct 12, 2011, SPA -- The president of the European Commission said Wednesday that banks should temporarily raise their capital buffers to better withstand the effects of the region's debt crisis, as AP reported. As he presented a (...)

12 - 10 - 2011
European Parliament Calls For Hike in Aid To Palestinians By 100 Million Euros
AlQa'dah 10, 1432, Oct 8, 2011, SPA - The Budget Committee of the European Parliament called yesterday on the European Commission to increase aid to the Palestinians worth about 100 million Euros over the next year. The Committee also recommended (...)

08 - 10 - 2011
Panetta: US troops in Iraq must have immunity
AlQa'dah 8, 1432 H., Oct 6, 2011, SPA -- American troops who remain in Iraq after the end of this year must be granted immunity from local prosecution, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday. Immunity has emerged at the most contentious (...)

06 - 10 - 2011
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