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→ April 20, 2009
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10 other U.S. mayors will make the trip after getting an invite from the Saudi embassy in Washington. The group will represent the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
The visit is scheduled for May 7-14.
A news release from the City of Durham says the trip is an “opportunity to learn first-hand about the Saudi economy, its educational [...]
→ April 16, 2009
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What: Autism is a brain development disorder that is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old.
Support: At the Special Education Academy there are specialist on Autism, who take in an average of 70 cases of Autistic boys and girls every day. There are therapy and rehabilitation classes, as well [...]
→ April 15, 2009
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I came across this really great website, resourceful with pictures of Saudi culture in the rural areas. With pictures of experiences like Bedu dinner and Bedu farm. There is also a wealth of old and modern architectureof Saudi. The site is called GalenFrySinger, a great website will allot of excellent references and useful pictures.
I also came across another website called Tour [...]
→ April 14, 2009
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This Saturday Insan Charity Association will be hosting a charity drive/exhibit of history, hand crafts, art and more at the Faisaliya Hotel on King Fahad Rd. The event will shed light on the charities activities as well as the orphans and the widows they support.
Entrance fee to enter the exhibit is 250 S.R. per person, entrance to charity drive is free. This event will last [...]