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- Leaders of Syria, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon End Beirut Summit
Communiqué issued after meeting says 'leaders stressed the importance of stability" and commitment of Lebanese to refrain from violence.
Voa News. Voice of America. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:30:37 GMT. - Saudi Arabia celebrates its heritage
The BBC travelled to Riyadh for Saudi Arabia's first ever international conference dedicated to preserving Islamic Urban Heritage.
BBC News. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:42:47 +0000. - Lebanon urged to resist violence
Syria's president and the Saudi king call on Lebanon's rival factions to avoid turning to violence amid mounting political tensions in the country.
BBC News. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:39:20 +0000. - Leaders of Syria and Saudi Arabia in Lebanon to Discuss Tribunal
The visit, five years after the assassination of a former Lebanese prime minister, showed that Syria’s influence over Lebanon was rising again.
By Nada Bakri. International Herald Tribune. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:25:01 GMT. - A Week in History: MTV, Calvin Coolidge, and Hiroshima
Saddam Hussein's Iraq invades oil-rich Kuwait and Calvin Coolidge becomes the 30th U.S. president.
U. S. News & World Report. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:00:00 -0400. - Bus Crash in Jordan Kills 6, Injures Iraqi Minister
Security officials say victims were on bus that was returning from Dead Sea to capital Amman.
Voa News. Voice of America. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:14:38 GMT. - Hamas slams Israel talk backing
DOHA (Qatar) - HAMAS supremo Khaled Meshaal slammed Arab leaders for endorsing the resumption of direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, in comments published by Al-Jazeera on Friday. ...
Straits Times. 30 Jul 2010 13:51 GMT. - Lebanon: UN envoy welcomes visit by leaders of Saudi Arabia and Syria
With the visit to Lebanon by the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Syria, today could perhaps be a "historic day" for the Middle Eastern country, helping to consolidate stability, a senior United Nations official said today.
UN News Centre. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST. - Japanese tanker damaged off Oman
A Japanese oil tanker damaged in an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, was being diverted to a port in the UAE on Wednesday.
Reuters. Zaman. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:00 GMT. - Comparison: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport vs Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV
Heat-Seeking Missles: Bugatti Meets Lambo in the Open Roads of Oil-Rich Qatar.
Motor Trend. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:00:00 -0700.
Facts About The Arabian Peninsula
More news and information about selected Arab nations is available at the official government websites listed below.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capital city is Riyadh, and its national currency is the Saudi Arabian Riyal. In 2007, the population of Saudi Arabia was estimated at 27,601,000.
The Kingdom of Bahrain's capital city is Manama, and its national currency is the Bahrain Dinar. The estimated population of Bahrain in 2007 was 709,000.
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's capital city is Amman, and its national currency is the Jordanian Dinar. In 2007, the population of Jordan was estimated at 6,053,000.
The State of Kuwait's capital city is Kuwait City, and its national currency is the Kuwaiti Dinar. The estimated population of Kuwait in 2007 was 2,506,000.
The Republic of Lebanon's capital city is Beirut, and its national currency is the Lebanese Pound. In 2007, the population of Lebanon was estimated at 3,926,000.
The Sultanate of Oman's capital city is Muscat, and its national currency is the Omani Real. The estimated population of Oman in 2007 was 3,205,000.
The State of Qatar's capital city is Doha, and its national currency is the Qatari Riyal. Qatar's estimated population in 2007 was 907,000.
The Syrian Arab Republic's capital city is Damascus, and its national currency is the Syrian Pound. In 2007, Syria's estimated population was 19,315,000.
The United Arab Emirates' capital city is Abu Dhabi, and its national currency is the Dirham. In 2007, the UAE's estimated population was 4,444,000.
The Republic of Yemen's capital city is San'a, and its national currency is the Yemeni Riyal. Yemen's population in 2007 was estimated at about 22,231,000.