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Ministry won’t retire foreigners above 60

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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Labor has no intention of retiring foreign workers attaining the age of 60, a senior official has said. The continuation of work by foreigners crossing 60 depends on their contractual relations with their employers, Director of the ministry's media center, Abdula

Racism in sports must end

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Turki Al-Dakheel Al-Riyadh Sports in our country develops with the social and cultural progress our society makes. I like the statement of a foreign coach who said racism was a social product which has penetrated our playgrounds. Racist chants of spectators, he said, have social connotations. Europe, which understands sport

Can sexual harassment be a duty?

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Abdo Khal Okaz Many popular stories we normally hear need to be thoroughly verified because seem far away from reality. One of them is a story about Al-Zubai Bin Al-Awwam, the great companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The story was narrated by Ibn Wahab quoting Malik Bin Ans. It said Al-Zubair’s wife, Asma Bint Ab

Correction campaigns restore respect of laws

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The correction campaigns currently being conducted by several government bodies have activated many dormant laws and regulations, and restored a respect of the law. Such laws and regulations should be applied to everyone without exception, and deterrent punishment should be impo

Violating kitchen closed down

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   MAKKAH — Ajyad branch Municipality has closed down a kitchen in the neighborhood for violations. Expatriate workers were running the kitchen in the yard of an uninhibited hotel, in the complete absence of any hygienic conditions. About 250 kilos of foodstuff were confiscated, in addition to a number of cooking equipment and utensils. The Mun

Man drowns in river in Taif

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   TAIF — Civil Defense divers pulled out the body of a 25-year-old man from the Ghadeer Al-Banat river in Taif. The young man had been missing for days, and the Civil Defense received information that he had fallen into the river. Five divers and equipment were used to locate the body after an-eight-hour search. The body was pulled out and tak

Customs foil smuggling bid

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   RIYADH — The Customs officers at Al-Batha dry port foiled two separate smuggling attempts. The first was for smuggling 73.8 kg of hashish and the second was for cash reaching SR477,000. Dhaifallah Al-Otaibi, Director General of Customs at Al-Batha dry port said, “In the first operation, a driver hid a quantity of hashish in the fuel ta

Expat arrested for a number of offenses

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   HAIL —  Hail police arrested an expatriate who had committed a number of robberies, car theft, and kidnapping. Hail police spokesman, Col. Abdulaziz Al-Zenaidi, said that police received notification from a resident of a person trying to rob a house. Police rushed to the location and arrested the offender, who is wanted for other offens

Fire erupts at Madinah hotel

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   MADINAH — A fire erupted in Madinah’s Al-Ansar Golden Hotel, and 300 hotel guests had to be evacuated. Madinah Civil Defense spokesman, Col. Khalid Al-Jehani, said that fire fighting teams were rushed to the hotel which is located in the center of Madinah, near the Prophet Mosque. The guests were evacuated, and the fire was contained b

New offer lessens impact of A Level changes

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   DUBAI — Edexcel, part of the world’s leading education company, Pearson, has announced a new qualification which will help minimize any disruption experienced by schools and students in the Gulf region as a result of the UK government and Ofqual’s A Level changes. The UK’s Secretary of State for Education, Mi

Philippines EOW mission to be sent to Hafr Al Batin

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   RIYADH — The Philippine Embassy will conduct an “Embassy on Wheels” consular outreach mission for Filipino nationals in Hafr Al Batin on June 13-14 at Ramada Hotel. The services to be offered during the two-day “Embassy on Wheels” (EOW) will be passport renewals, notarials and authentication of document

‘From Qurtaba to Cordoba’ expo illustrates Arab, Islamic legacies

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  Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — A photographic exhibition titled “From Qurtaba to Cordoba” was organized by the Spanish Embassy in cooperation with the Arabian Wings Fine Art Company at The Gallery hall here Thursday. The exhibition, which will continue until June 2

IISJ Alumni chooses new executive committee

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  From left (first row): Syed Fawaz Rizvi, Tanweer Siddiqui, Fareed Sardar Khan, Abdul Rahman M. Baig, and Atif Zubair Khan.  (second row) Sabah Noureen, Fathima Afsar, Asim Zeeshan, C.P Joy, and Syed Aziz. — Courtesy photo  Saudi Gazette report    JEDDAH — International

PIF fetes Pakistani scientist in Riyadh

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  Faiz al-Najdi  RIYADH — A reception was hosted in honor of Pakistani scientist Dr. Samar Mubarakmand by Pakistan Investors Forum (PIF) at a local hotel here Thursday. The event was attended by prominent members of the Pakistani community here. Mubarakmand

‘Our Youth’ aims to work for the society

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  Amal Al-Sibai Saudi Gazette    JEDDAH — Under the vigilant support and sponsorship of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, the activities of the third annual “Our Youth” program commenced Saturday. “Our Youth” program is one of the earliest ou

Heat-sensors to help stem infiltrators into Makkah

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  Al-Kareem Al-Thebyani Okaz/Saudi Gazette   TAIF — A pilot project is under way to determine if installing mesh fencing at the entrances of Makkah, along with advanced heat-sensing camera and fingerprinting systems will help control infiltrators into Makkah. Taif police chief, Maj. Co

Ambulances stop taking dialysis patients

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  Ibrahim Shehab Okaz/Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — Red Crescent ambulances have stopped transporting kidney failure patients to hospitals. This has caused patients many annoyances, as they have to visit hospitals two or three times a week for dialysis. Ahmad, a kidney patient who suffers f

Government agencies faulted in Hail female students accident

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   HAIL — The Hail Municipality, Road Administration, Hail University and Hail Region Traffic Department will all stand trial before the Administrative Court under charges of causing the accident that took place 18 months ago and led to the death of 13 female students and two drivers, Al-Watan reported Friday. While the four gove

Pakistani job fair is a big draw

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   JEDDAH — More than 30 companies took part in the Job Fair at the Consulate General of Pakistan here on Friday. Around 1,500 Pakistanis made the most of the opportunity. The interviews continued late into the night as many thronged the Consulate to avail this opportunity. Consul General Aftab Ahmed Khokher thanked the companies

Workers bemoan hardships at coal market

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  Eid Al-Harthi Okaz/Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — Workers at Jeddah’s coal market begin their day early in the morning and continue until dawn in harsh working and weather conditions. Many said they find pleasure in their jobs despite the coal dust that covers their entire bodies and the possible h
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