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Police and rescue workers stand at the scene of the church attack at Saint-Etienne-du -Rouvray near Rouen in Normandy, France, July 26, 2016. Reuters

2nd Church Attacker Named as Hollande Says France to Form National Guard

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 28, 2016 | World

The second jihadist involved in a French church attack had tried to travel to Syria, prosecutors said Thursday, as French President Francois Hollande confirmed that a National Guard would be formed from existing reserve forces to better protect citizens facing terror...

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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah arrives at the opening ceremony of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) summit in Mecca August 14, 2012. Reuters

King Abdullah transforms National Guard into ministry

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 28, 2013 | Middle East

Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, yesterday issued a royal decree transforming the Saudi National Guard Presidency into the Ministry of the National Guard. King Abdullah appointed Prince Miteb bin...

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Saudi dancers perform during the Janadriyah festival of Heritage and Culture held in the viallge of al-Thamama, 40 kilometres north of the capital Riyadh on April 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO / FAYEZ NURELDINE

The Sword Meets the Pen

by Ataollah Mohajerani | Apr 19, 2013 | Majalla Blogs

I participated in the Janadriyah festival recently. Janadriyah, located twenty-six miles northeast of Riyadh, is the venue for Saudi Arabia’s national festival of heritage and culture. It is a colorful festival, organized by the National Guard every year. The first...