Ahmad Abdullah
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The prosecution on Monday demanded returning a defendant to jail for violating his signed undertaking.
The defendant faces charges of terror funding, supporting terrorist acts, legitimizing them and inciting people to carry them out. Also, he
Terror trial: Demand to jail released defendant
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Proud production
Some 24 shops of productive families are attracting a large number of Saudi families in Baha. The shops are displaying various products including handicraft, clothes and other items for home use. (Inset) One of the homemade dishes served in one of the shops. — SPA
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No Saudi bank accounts to support Syrian fighters
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — A senior Saudi official has categorically denied the existence of bank accounts in the Kingdom to collect donations for Syrian fighters. Reports to that effect were recently being circulated on social media networks.“These alleged accounts are untrue,
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Only 10% of expats in contracting sector rectify their status
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — With only a few weeks remaining before the July 3 amnesty period expires for expatriates to correct their legal status and comply with the Kingdom’s residency laws, only about 10 percent of the nearly 500,000 foreign workers in the contracting sector have been able to
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Make our roads safer
Ibrahim Jaber
Al-Sharq
HAVE you ever tried crossing a busy road in any of our cities? You may be frightened at the thought of crossing a street where a speeding car can hit you as if you are of no value to the driver. If you do manage to cross the road, you will thank the Almighty for providing a safe passage.
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The wonders of Kuala Lumpur
Abdullah Munawar Al-Jamili
Al-Madinah
ANYONE roaming the streets of Kuala Lumpur will notice blocks of different color and touch on the pavements specified for pedestrians. I was astonished by this phenomenon. I first thought that it was for decorative purposes or that they were the remnants of an incomplete developmen
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Shoura OKs uniform rules to obtain real estate loans
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Shoura (Consultative) Council Monday approved uniform rules to obtain loans from the Real Estate Development Fund on the basis of social, cultural and economic situations of the individuals. It decided to treat male and female citizens equally in all conditions for obta
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Bid to smuggle hashish foiled
RIYADH — The Border Guards in Najran Monday foiled an attempt to smuggle 142 kg of hashish, Brig. Mohammad Al-Ghamdi, General Director of the Border Guards, said.
Meanwhile, smuggling of 418 kg of hashish was also foiled in Makkah province. The contraband was impounded off a boat, but the smugglers managed to escape upon noti
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One more train added to the Mashaer fleet
Badea Abu Al-Naja
Saudi Gazette
MAKKAH — A new Masher train has been added to the existing fleet increasing the total number to 17, Michel Khuwan, CEO of the Chinese operating company, said here, Tuesday. Each train consists of 12 compartments accommodating between 3,000 to 3,500 passengers. &ldq
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‘School leadership’ program to train public school principals
Fadia Alkhadra (left) discusses the training program with Suhair Al-Qurashi (centre), and Ghadah Fakieh, vice dean of institutional advancement at Dar Al Hekma College. — Courtesy photo Sana Abdul Salam Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — In order to continue working on
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New Sri Lankan Ambassador visits SIS
From left: Principal Majaziya Mubarak, Current and Founder Chairman of the school Shahul Hameed Salih, Ambassador Vadivel Krisnamoorthy, and President of the Expatriates Society of Sri Lanka Dr. Rafeek. — Courtesy photo JEDDAH — The new Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Vad
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KTT felicitates visiting Indian political leader
Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Khak-e-Taiba Trust (KTT) Jeddah center honored visiting Indian political leader Mohammed Khaleeq-ur-Rahman at its headquarters recently. Rahman, who is on a month-long tour to the Kingdom, is here to meet social organizations, especially from the southern Ind
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‘Indian Muslims do not have any powerful leaders
’ Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — A number of Indian community leaders from the southern state of Kerala observed that the biggest challenge facing Muslims, the largest minority of the country, is the absence of sincere and charismatic leaders like Ebrahim Suleiman Sait. Speaking i
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Sizzling musical cruise
Fareed Ali Khan JEDDAH — Sea Sizzlers once again hosted a musical evening for families on a cruise. Amir, who compered the program, entertained the guests with his witty jokes and remarks. Rafay, a well-known event organizer and singer, enthralled the audience with “Aaj Mausam Baiman Ha
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IISJ poll process completely transparent, claims Masood
International Indian School Jeddah Principal and Election Commissioner Syed Masood Ahmed (second from left) speaks at a press conference in Jeddah, Monday. Head of Chancery and the School Observer Muhammad Raghib Qureshi (second from right) is also seen. — SG photo by Hassan Cheruppa Hassan Cheruppa Saudi Gazette
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Job fair at Pak Embassy tomorrow
Faiz Al-Najdi
Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Pakistani Embassy here is organizing a job fair on Thursday at Pakistan International School at Nasiriyah District.
The job fair is designed to connect the Pakistani workers looking for jobs with the companies in green or platinum categories of the Nitaqa
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Alwaleed receives Prince Philippe
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) Tuesday received Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein, Chairman of the board of trustees LGT Bank and Financial Group and an accompanying delegation. Prince Alwaleed and Prince Philippe discussed investment and economic issues. Moreover, Prince Alwaleed was briefed on investment opportunit
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3,000 jobs for Egyptians via recruitment forum
Samar Yahya Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — About 3,000 Egyptians will be able to get jobs offered by several companies at the first recruitment forum organized by the Egyptian consulate here on Wednesday. The forum, to be held under the patronage of Consul General Adel El-Alfy, is being organiz
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Saudi investors threaten to withdraw Egypt investments
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — A number of Saudi investors may be obliged to withdraw their investments from Egypt by the year-end if solutions are not found for their delayed projects, business daily Al-Eqtisadiah reported recently quoting a leading Saudi businessman.&
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Medical insurance for all
Abid Khazandar
Al-Riyadh
IN previous articles, I have extensively addressed the shortage of medical services in our country. I have pointed out that the majority of citizens are unable to seek treatment in private hospitals in the Kingdom because of their high charges and that, in more developed countries, a comprehensive medical ins
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