by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 4, 2009 | Interviews, Lifestyle & Culture
Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat- Many archaeologists and researchers have spoken about Aper-al’s tomb that was discovered in the Saqqara area. Aper-al held the title of “Prime Minister of Egypt” and they [archaeologists and researchers] say that the name Aper-al indicates that...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 4, 2009 | Features, Interviews
Abu Dhabi, Asharq Al-Awsat- Bahrain was shocked to learn last week that Bahraini female citizens were now working as “muezzin” [person who calls for prayers]. This was revealed by the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs, through official documents, to...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 3, 2009 | Features, Interviews
Riyadh, Asharq al-Awsat- Informed sources have revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that one member of the 44-member cell affiliated to Al Qaeda captured by Saudi authorities in August was arrested after he was found to be exploiting his position in an official charitable...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 2, 2009 | Interviews, Middle East
Ramallah, Asharq Al-Awsat-Well-informed sources have told Asharq Al-Awsat that PLO factions are studying a proposal by Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas to run in the forthcoming presidential and legislative elections as one list to confront Hamas, which achieved a...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 2, 2009 | Interviews, Middle East
Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat- Saudi authorities have revealed that they have discovered an armed cache belonging to a recently dismantled Al Qaeda cell near Riyadh. Following the discovery of the weapons cache, Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman General Mansour al-Turki...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 31, 2009 | Interviews, Middle East
Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat – Saudi Arabia’s top cleric Sheikh Abdul Aziz Aal al Sheikh has responded to Iranian calls to use the Hajj pilgrimage season to distance oneself from those who attribute partners to God by saying that this call “is false.” He warned...
