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there have been started 'Debating societies' which have produced a very healthy effect on the student community. Historical meetings to commemorate important events of Islamic history in general and national in particular have been occasionally held and greatly appreciated by the Government.
In order to offer facilities to people desirous of learning foreign languages, evening classes have been started, in which free instruction is given in German, French and English and have proved very popular.
The King himself is a connoisseur of ماهر متخصص تمیز art and gives it every encouragement, as in his opinion, it contributes to the happiness of the people.
Legal.-The King has from the begin-ning set himself about legal reforms and تأدیبی punitive measures. Tortures and all forms of cruel punishments formerly in vogue have been totally abolished. The old dungeons and insanitary prison-houses have been demolished, and new ones are being built on modern lines. Slavery is no longer allowed مجاز and a transgresser متجاوز is severely dealt with. One of the most recent proclamations made by
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