Tag Archives: Kingdom

Of Ethiopians, Bangladeshis and Saudis

March 21, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Khaled Almaeena Lately, there have been news items about Ethiopians committing crimes and infiltrating the southern borders of the Kingdom. Many writers in the Arabic press have gone ballistic and while commenting on these incidents have said things that have … read more »

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Unfair media campaign against Ethiopians in Saudi: Ethiopian embassy considering lawsuits

March 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian Ambassador Mohammed Hassan has said the embassy, after consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is considering filing lawsuits against a number of Saudis and media organizations on charges of defaming his countrymen. The ambassador told Al-Hayat newspaper on … read more »

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3 Ethiopians killed in exchange of fire in border region

March 2, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Three Ethiopian infiltrators were killed in a shootout with security officers who were raiding several suspicious locations in the border region. At least 58 overstayers who tried to flee the scene awere arrested. One security officer was injured in the … read more »

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Death Penalty In Saudi Arabia

December 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By: Arab News, Khalid Alnowaiser I realize that this is another very sensitive subject, but I would like to make two important points in order to dispel any confusion or misunderstanding. When I discuss a matter having religious implications, I … read more »

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Experiencing the Saudi oil wealth: lessons for Ghana

April 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

“Developing countries do want to develop and become modern. This requires the economic wherewithal. Oil becomes a major provider of wealth that is capable of transforming a backward underdeveloped country into a modern country and society. Several developing countries in … read more »

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Disturbing Video of Ethiopian Women In Saudi Arabia

April 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

JEDDAH – Ethiopia is facilitating procedures to send 45,000 maids to the Kingdom every month, an informed source at the Ethiopian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has said. Ethiopian housemaids have been high in demand after the Kingdom stopped recruiting housemaids … read more »

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