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ISLAMIC STATEAmerican woman is being held hostage in Syria
The Islamic State militant group is holding hostage a young American woman who was doing humanitarian aid work in Syria, a family representative said Tuesday. The 26-year-old woman is the third American known to have been kidnapped by the militant group.
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IraqInsurgency Deepens Iraqi Ethnic, Sectarian Divides
The offensive by the Sunni militants is threatening to reshape the demographics of once-mixed communities by dividing territory along ethnic and religious lines, Iraqi and Kurdish officials say.
Kurds, Christians and other minorities were driven from their homes by the insurgents' rapid advance. But even after Kurdish forces, aided by U.S. airstrikes, wrested back control of some of the towns, many are refusing to move back if their Sunni Arab neighbors are also allowed to return.
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NitaqatEmployees with Yellow Employers are in Danger
This week, Saudi authorities have made some changes in the Nitaqat Rules. In fact the changes have been made especially for the “Yellow Category Employers”.
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Islamic StateIraq: Al-Abadi garners Iranian, US, Saudi Support: But can He Unite Iraq?
The chairman of Iran’s national security council, Ali Shamkhani, congratulated al-Abadi and said that Iran approved of the legal process whereby President Fuad Masoum appointed the new PM. This entire line of reasoning was a slap in the face to outgoing prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, who argues that Masoum acted unconstitutionally in appointing anyone but Maliki and has said he will challenge the step in the supreme court. Shamkhani appeared to caution al-Maliki and others against opposing al-Abadi, calling on “all political blocs” to abide by “the rule of law” and to unite in the face of the threat posed by an “external enemy.” Some observers believe that al-Abadi was pressed on Masoum by Iran to begin with and is now Tehran’s candidate.
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NitaqatSaudi Arabia seen losing expats over visa limitation
The Labor Ministry recently announced the decision, which will become effective from October 25, in a bid to encourage companies in the lowest ranking to improve their employment of Saudi nationals in the private sector.
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Luxury ItemsSaudis spend SR5.4 billion on perfumes
The value of consumption of perfumes in the Gulf region throughout the year exceeded SR12 billion, with the Saudi market accounting for more than half — SR5.4 billion — throughout the year. In total, people in the Gulf region spend around SR45 billion on cosmetics, perfumes, oud and bukhoor, Makkah newspaper reported.
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ShaleEuphoria over shale gas ‘surge’ pointless
While euphoria over the ongoing shale revolution and the energy independence of the Americas continue, yet, there are people - cautioning and asserting - the phenomenon is short-lived and the world would continue to be dependent on the energy- rich Middle East in medium to long term.
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WeatherTemperature Trend on Makkah, Saudi Arabia
The main objective of this study is to investigate temperature trend and distribution over 29 years period (1985 to 2013) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for all Muslims.
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GazaIsraelis support Netanyahu and Gaza war, despite rising deaths on both sides
At home, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is riding a massive wave of popularity.
- NYT - Israeli Shells Said to Hit School in Gaza, Killing 15
- Daily Beast - Inside the Kerry-Israel Meltdown
- Reuters - Iran leader calls Israel 'rabid dog', urges arms for Palestinians
- The Atlantic - Opinion: Why Is Israel Losing a War It's Winning?
- Defense News - Protective Edge Vs. Cast Lead at Day 22
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TakafulValue of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic banking assets reaches $285bn
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry based on a recent study by Ernst and Young stated that global Islamic banking assets have registered cumulative annual growth rate of about 16 percent during 2008-2012, reflecting the radical shift from conventional financial system in favour of Islamic finance.
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