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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals was ranked the best university in the Arab region for a second consecutive year. (KFUPM)

June 14th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Saudi varsities continue to dominate 'best university' rankings for the region

Saudi universities occupy 19 places out of 50 in QS University rankings for the Arab world, including the top spot for King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals.

Ramadan has begun and so has the intense TV show watching!

July 1st, 2014 - 04:04 GMT

The not-so holy month: Ramadan dramas accused of causing moral decay

Citizens will help choose new, preferably Arabic names for Riyadh's streets (Shutterstock)

December 30th, 2013 - 08:55 GMT

Saudi government invites citizens to rename Riyadh's streets

Mina – the tent city that comes to life during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. (Getty images)

July 28th, 2013 - 06:01 GMT

Tent pegs and pilgrims: Saudi to build multi-storey tents for Hajj-goers

[Used for illustrative purposes]: Is sex education the answer?

July 23rd, 2012 - 11:51 GMT

Saudi parents want sex education in schools

The second phase covers 16 university campuses, including 166 new colleges, 161 support service projects

April 29th, 2012 - 11:35 GMT

Saudi Arabia to launch $21 billion Education projects

The cement companies must increase their output to the maximum and make available sufficient quantity of the product in the local market

February 19th, 2012 - 10:10 GMT

Rising construction costs stall many projects in Saudi Arabia

January 3rd, 2006 - 07:22 GMT