Mohammad Hadhadh
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — More than 50 Filipino women workers have lodged a complaint with their consulate alleging the company they work for has drastically cut their salaries.
The 50 women who work for a maintenance company at a government hospital have been paid SR500 a month, in
Filipino workers complain of pay cuts
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Haia loses appeal in shoe-throwing case
MAKKAH — A woman accused of throwing her shoe at a member of the Haia was sentenced to 48 hours in prison. She was riding with her brother when their car collided with a Haia vehicle. The Haia members suspected the relationship between the pair and asked them for identification. This request resulted in a scuffle between the brother and a member of Haia.
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Al-Habalah: An isolated village turned into tourist attraction
Khalid Aal- Meraih Okaz/Saudi Gazette ABHA — Al-Habalah, once an isolated old village, lies at the edge of a high mountain in Ahad Rafidah Governorate. Residents used ropes to climb the mountain and go to the other side to fulfill their needs. The village, whic
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Iftar tents set up in EP for low-income group
Faisal Aboobacker DAMMAM — The practice of setting up Iftar tents in Ramadan is an integral part of Saudi Arabian tradition. Many individuals along with several charitable organizations and philanthropists in the Eastern Province have already started erecting Iftar tents in open areas ne
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Sci Tech summer program gets tremendous response
Sultan Al-Sughair Saudi Gazette AL-KHOBAR — Sci Tech’s month-long Summer Cultural Program that kicked off on June 8 with a host of recreational and educational activities for youngsters and their families is getting a tremendous response from the public, organizers said.“The program is wi
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For courageous Naqi, sky is the limit
Saman Ali Saudi Gazette DAMMAM — “I want to be an ambassador of peace and change,” said Naqi Rizvi, while stressing on his worldly aspiration. Despite all adversity Naqi has shown singular courage and determination to achieve his goals step by step.
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Arbaeen Lagoon stinks again
Adel Abdulrahman
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The Arbaeen Lagoon in downtown Jeddah is again in the news with the putrid smell of decomposing fish emanating from the lake.“The Arbaeen Lagoon has again become a source of environmental concern for Jeddah residents despite the many efforts to deal
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Filipino pair commended for aiding compatriots in distress
Ronaldo Z. Concha Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Two overseas Filipino workers in Jeddah were commended by a Filcom group for helping undocumented compatriots living in a makeshift tent beside the Philippine Consulate. Marciano Par Jr. and Jasmin Macmud received a plaque of appreciation from the Overseas Fili
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JCCI starts automated attestation service
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) has advised its VIP subscribers to utilize the electronic attestation facility to avoid overcrowding at its main and branch offices due to the rush of foreign workers wanting to beat the deadline for correcting their residency and employment s
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Ground set for return of Saudi prisoners in Iraq
Mishal Al-Otaibi
Saudi Gazette
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia and Iraq signed an executive protocol to implement a prisoner swap agreement, paving the way for the return of more than 60 Saudi prisoners from Iraq.
Interior Minister Prince Muhammad Bin Naif and Iraq’s Justice Minister Hassan Al-Shamri sign
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Pakistan ambassador discusses Haj preparations with Khoja
JEDDAH — Pakistan Ambassador Muhammad Naeem Khan met with Minister of Culture and Information Abdulaziz Khoja, who is also the acting minister of Haj, at his office in Jeddah Tuesday and briefed him about the preparations being made by Islamabad for the upcoming Haj season. The ambassador was accompanied by Consul General Aftab Khokher, Con
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Attacks against Saudis in Jordan ‘increasing’
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — Attacks against Saudis visiting neighboring Jordan have been increasing, according to press reports.
Two Saudi families were subjected to armed assault at their residence in the sixth such attacks against Saudis in Jordan in less than two weeks, Al-Madinah newspaper reported.
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Abolish this shameful system
Abed Khazendar
Al-Riyadh
I wrote many articles calling for the abolishment of the kafala (sponsorship) system for foreign workers. With time, I have become even more convinced of the need to cancel this shameful system.
I believe that it is this very system that has increased the number of foreigners in our country to abou
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We never bake what we eat
Salem Sahab
Al-Madinah
A local newspaper has reported that the ongoing residency correction process has led to the closure of 30 bakeries in Jeddah and as many as 130 others were on their way to closure.
There is a piece of luck here. Ramadan is rapidly approaching and people during this holy month eat more “tamees&rd
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Emir visits areas hit by sewer leaks
Abdulrahman Al-Ali Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal on Tuesday made an inspection tour of a number of residential districts in Jeddah to take stock of the rising groundwater level and the sewage problem in the city. Prince Khaled inspected the drainage projects that are unde
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Five women killed in Buraidah car crash
Saudi Gazette report
BURAIDAH — Five women were killed and three others injured when two vehicles collided head-on near Al-Banqiya town east Buraidah, according to Qassim police spokesman Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Lahim. "This is another accident that claimed the lives of several people because of speeding. One
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Egyptian rescues child from manhole
SAKAKA — An Egyptian worker rescued a 10-year-old child from a manhole near his house. The worker was doing some work in the yard when the child fell into the manhole. He immediately jumped in and rescued the child. Both were taken to hospital for precautionary checkups.
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Outreach program for Filipinos canceled
RIYADH — The Philippine Embassy has canceled a consular outreach program scheduled at Riyadh Industrial City on July 4 in view of the ongoing correction period. An embassy statement said Filipinos with no appointments for passport renewal but will have their passports expired in 2013 may proceed to the consular field office at Um Al-Hammam district. It sa
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Pak consulate to stay closed on Saturday
JEDDAH — The Consulate General of Pakistan will remain closed on Saturday (June 29). The office, however, will deliver exit passes and urgent passports to those who were allotted a June 29 return date. As of July 1, the consulate will work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the forms will be received from 8 to 11 in the morning.
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Wolves attack elderly woman
TABUK — A 79-year-old woman was attacked by wolves while she was in a sheep stockyard in Maqna'a village, Alsharq newspaper reported. The woman suffered multiple wounds and was rushed to hospital. Wolves also attacked an expatriate worker inflicting severe injuries to him in the same village. Maqna'a mayor said wolves have become a threat to the village r
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