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  • Rumors that Sheikh Ghamdi would be dismissed from the commission, also known as the muttawa, have circulated ever since.

    Second-Class Citizens 2010

  • A statement by the religious police, informally known as the muttawa, was published in Saudi newspapers, warning shop owners against any violations.

    The Times of India 2010

  • A statement by the religious police, known as the muttawa, was published in Saudi newspapers, warning shop owners against any violations.

    The Daily Star > News Feed 2010

  • A statement by the religious police, informally known as the muttawa, was published in Saudi newspapers, warning shop owners against any violations.

    The Times of India 2010

  • A statement by the religious police, known as the muttawa, was published in Saudi newspapers, warning shop owners against any violations.

    The Daily Star > News Feed 2010

  • A statement by the religious police, informally known as the muttawa, was published in Saudi newspapers, warning shop owners against any violations.

    Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local By ABDULLAH AL-SHIHRI Associated Press Writer 2010

  • A statement by the religious police, informally known as the muttawa, was published in Saudi newspapers, warning shop owners against any violations.

    FrontPage Magazine Jacob Laksin 2010

  • A statement by the religious police, known as the muttawa, was published in Saudi newspapers, warning shop owners against any violations.

    The Daily Star > News Feed Bouthaina Shaaban 2010

  • The police _ informally known as the muttawa, literally "enforcer" _ don't wear uniforms.

    Elder of Ziyon 2010

  • A statement by the religious police, known as the muttawa, was published in Saudi newspapers, warning shop owners against any violations.

    The Daily Star > News Feed Bouthaina Shaaban 2010

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