Saudi Arabia
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Released 5 September 2009
Students and faculty began the inaugural school year at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) today in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
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Released 21 August 2009
Is Ramadan a month when people eat lavishly, become soap opera addicts, and shop and stay up late till the wee hours of the night? Or is this impression in stark contrast with the spirit of Ramadan? The Qur’an ordained the fast of Ramadan in 624 C.E. Muslim men and women also celebrate Ramadan because it was on one of the last nights of this month, “The Night of Power,” when the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Qur’an in 610 C.E.
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Released 27 June 2007
"We had an extraordinarily interesting day with Ibn Saud, who is one of the most striking personalities I have encountered. He is splendid to look at, well over 6'3", with an immense amount of dignity and self-possession.... "
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