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Fuel station owner fined SR30,000

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  JEDDAH — The Administrative Court here has fined the owner of a fuel station SR30,000 for manipulation of fuel pumps. He had rented the fuel satiation to workers who have manipulated the fuel pumps to show that more fuel had been pumped than what was actual. The conviction followed an inspection by the commercial fraud committee, who discovered the

3,813 cases before NSHR last year

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   RIYADH — The National Society for Human Rights (NSHR) disclosed in a report that it had received at total of 3,813 complaints last year. The majority of the cases, numbering 1,048, related to administrative matters. They included complaints against government bodies, enforcement of court orders, medical mistakes, forcible depo

Pakistani poet honored in Riyadh literary forum

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  Faiz Al-Najdi   RIYADH — A reception was hosted by “Halqa Fikr-O-Fun (a literary forum)” to honor Saeed Agha, a visiting poet from Pakistan, here on weekend. The event comprised a "Mushaira (poetry symposium),"which was largely attended by prominent Pakistani members.

‘Language is an expression of culture and identity’

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On the left frame: Indian Consul General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, 3rd right, UAPF President Aijaz Ahmed Khan, 3rd left, ‘Parcham-E-Islam’ author Yousuf Quadri, 2nd right, Aleem Khan Falki, 2nd left, Shamim Kausar, left, and Syed Jamalullah Qadri. — Courtesy photo  Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette &

‘A Meeting of Minds’ explores implications of student research

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  Sana Abdul Salam Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — “A Meeting of Minds,” an undergraduate research presentation event held at Effat University, explored the implication of student research on aspects such as preservation of Saudi heritage, clients’ preference in psychotherapy, employee ret

Shopaholics enjoy at ‘Spring Bazaar’

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  The five-day “Spring Bazaar” recently held at the Gold’s Gym for ladies featured over 40 stalls, featuring readymade women’s garments, abayas, exquisite jewellery, beauty products, trinkets among others. — Courtesy photos   Munawarunissa Nazneen Saudi Gazette   

Revolutionizing driver awareness

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  Amal Al-Sibai Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — When you think of Jeddah what is the first thing that springs to your mind? Is it the Red Sea with its majestic waves, the interesting mix of cultures that our coastal city is home to, the countless cafés, or the many shopping centers? It

Management faulted for poor services at Al-Ahsa hospital

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Saudi Gazette report HOFUF — A number of patients who visited King Fahd Hospital (KFH) in Hofuf criticized the facilities at the hospital, which was built in 1980. They complained about the small size of the emergency room considering the population of Al-Ahsa governorate, which exceeds two million people. T

Our Blooming Stories

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   A successful compilation of stories written by third grade students of Jeddah Knowledge International School. — Courtesy photo

Big companies willing to hire Nitaqat-hit Indians

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RIYADH — Major Saudi companies have approached the Indian Embassy in Riyadh showing interest to recruit workers from the country affected by the Nitaqat crackdown, an embassy statement said on Saturday. The embassy urged all affected Indian workers to utilize the three-month grace period announced by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King A

Many Saudi women apply for Dubai driver’s license

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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Chief of Dubai police has said his department often receive driving license applications from Saudi women who wish to drive in the city state, Al-Hayat daily reported Saturday. Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Second Regional Anti-Drug Symp

Lawyer denies conviction of schoolteacher in serial rapes

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The lawyer representing a schoolteacher accused of abducting and raping several young girls in Jeddah has denied reports that a court has sentenced his client to death. Wael Jawharji said the Jeddah General Court did not issue any verdict in the case and dismissed reports publish

High turnout of Filipinos in EP for EOW services

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RIYADH — The Philippine Embassy held another Embassy On Wheels (EOW) program in Al-Khobar on April 25-26 successfully. Consul General Marshall Louis M. Alferez led the five-member consular team, and the mission was able to process 712 passport applications, 55 passport extensions, 23 birth registrations, and 128 notarial and authentication

Yemeni rescued from Corniche hole

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 Abdulrahman Al-Ali Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Civil Defense rescue teams saved Saturday morning a 40-year-old Yemeni national who fell into a deep and narrow hole on Jeddah Corniche close to Arbaeen Lagoon. Col. Saeed Sarhan, spokesman for Civil Defense, said rescue t

Nation’s young fans

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  Muhammad Abdulwahid Okaz   IT is nice to see Jeddah getting a facelift, making it appear young and vibrant once again during the era of its youthful mayor, Hani Abu Raas, before his hair turns grey, the way ours has. The other day, several hours following the inauguration of the newly-renovated Corniche, I witnessed a fe

Days of random rent hikes about to end

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has nearly completed the final phase of studying the unified rent contract with several sources saying it will approve the recommendations of the study over the coming few weeks, press reports said on Saturday. The authorities

Patrol police arrest car thief in Riyadh

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  Mishal Al-Otaibi Saudi Gazette   RIYADH — Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a car in Riyadh and changing its appearance. The suspect who was driving a SUV roused the suspicion of an undercover patrol team, which followed it and alerted counterparts in nearby areas. The driver was forced t

Schoolbus fleet torched in Qassim

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   ONAIZAH — Civil Defense teams put out a fire that broke out in six buses that belonged to a company specialized in transporting girls students in Onaizah in Qassim province. Civil Defense spokesman Lt. Col. Ibrahim Abalkhail said the buses were parked in a yard at Al-Faihaa neighborhood, and no injuries were reported. The incident was referr

Fire engulfs Jeddah furniture workshops

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   JEDDAH — Civil Defense teams attended a fire that engulfed 14 furniture shops in Jeddah's northern industrial zone. A Civil Defense spokesman said 10 firefighting unites were mobilized to contain the blaze that spread across a 1,200 square-meter area. Firefighters used foam to put out the fire after taking measures to protect neighboring wor

Double tragedy for Majardah family

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   MAJARDAH — A young man was mistakenly shot in his guts by his friend while they were picnicking, and was rushed to Al-Majardah Hospital, said public relations director of Asir Health Affairs Saeed Al-Neqair. Tragedy struck the victim's family again when his brother was on his way to the hospital. His car slipped and swerved off the road, hit
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