Saudi King Fahd called Tuesday for the Islamic world to work together on the economic front to expand its power in the world. "For Muslim peoples' security not to be at the mercy of international interests, we are called upon to work to build influential economic blocs able to play a more active role in the New World Order," Fahd said in a speech to mark Eid Al-Fitr, the feast ending the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
"The economy is one of the most major factors affecting life and if Muslims focus their efforts (on the economy) they will be able to be powerful and live with dignity," he said, cited by the official Saudi Press Agency. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil producer, is home to Islam's two holiest shrines. — (AFP, Riyadh)
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