Muhammad Al-Ohaideb
Okaz
Many people are beguiled by the big lie called "American justice". America has been adopting racist practices against people who are living within its own country.
It has been using the veto at the UN Security Council to block any resolution that might bring justice to the Palestinian peop
If Trayvon was the maid of a Saudi
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TV show sparks debate after scholar ridiculed
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — A number of Muslim scholars have agreed that it is permissible in Islam to criticize religious scholars in public or even on a TV show as long as such criticism is not laced with lies or fabrications.
However, Saad Al-Beraik, a well-known scholar, has a different opinion and be
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Kidney patient dies after 20-year wait for treatment
Saudi Gazette report
ABHA — A woman who waited 20 years for the Asir Health Affairs to treat her for several serious illnesses died peacefully at Balsamar Hospital last Saturday.
Fatimah Al-Asmary was suffering from end-stage renal failure, diabetes, blood pressure and loss of sight in addition to several ot
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Lecture on Zakat at IISJ auditorium
JEDDAH – Rashid Gazzali Koolivayal, executive director, Sign Human Resources Development and Research Center, will deliver a lecture on “Zakat and Sadaqa” on Sunday at the auditorium of International Indian School’s Girls Section in Aziziah district. The one-hour lecture will start at 4.30 p.m. and all interested people are invited to at
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5 youths detained over car drifting
RAFHA – Police arrested five young men who were drifting with their cars on one of the main roads in the city, according to Northern Border Province police spokesman Brig. Bandar Al-Ayda. Residents reported the young men to the police and officers were dispatched to the scene immediately. The men have been referred to the Bureau of Investigation and Prose
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Body found at building site
DAMMAM – A Saudi citizen in his 50s was found dead near an under-construction building in Hafr Al-Batin, according to Eastern Province Police spokesman Lt. Col. Ziyad Al-Ruqaiti. An individual who saw the body reported the incident to the police. It is believed that the man had committed suicide. A postmortem examination will be conducted to determine the
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Fire breaks out at gas station
QURAYYAT – A gas station in Sakaka caught on fire while a fuel truck was unloading fuel, according to Al-Jouf Civil Defense acting spokesman Maj. Gen. Maeesh Al-Ruwaili. Four firefighting squads were sent to the location to contain the fire. The firefighters were able to control the blaze before it spread to other parts of the gas station. An investigatio
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Madinah police nab gang of thieves
MADINAH – A gang of thieves has been nabbed by Madinah police after it robbed several bank customers. The city’s police stations received calls from victims who had been robbed outside a bank. One expatriate was robbed of SR200,000. Police dispatched secret agents to the banks where the robberies took place. Investigations showed that the members of
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Speeding truck smashes into six cars
BURAIDAH — A speeding heavy truck hit six cars on Buraidah’s northern ring road, injuring all of the drivers and passengers on board the six cars. Two of the injured were listed in critical condition. According to eyewitnesses, the six vehicles were well under the speed limit when the speeding truck driver lost control and smashed the vehicle into t
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Fish prices fall in EP as demand drops
Faisal Aboobacker Ponnani
Saudi Gazette
DAMMAM — Lack of demand and an increased supply from neighboring countries have led to a drastic fall in the prices of fish in the Eastern Province.
The prices fell by more than 25 percent for many of the popular varieties such as safi, mackerel, sardines,
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New system for premarital tests from November
RIYADH – The Health Services Council has given approval to incorporate premarital tests into the Healthy Marriage program that will come into force starting November (Muharram 1435).
The program will be implemented via an electronic linkup between the Ministry of Health and the related agencies, including the Ministry of Justice, to ensure
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Ramadan crowds in Balad fascinated by female ‘kibdah’ chef
Ibrahim Shihab
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — A traditional Kibdah (fried liver) stall run by a woman in her 30s in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district is drawing huge crowds of shoppers.
The woman, identified by her initials M.A., prepares the dish for her customers during Ramadan nights. She mana
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8 fake lawyers arrested this year: Official
Saudi Gazette report
DAMMAM – Eight men have been arrested this year for posing as lawyers and practicing law, Alsharq newspaper reported quoting Abdullah Al-Ghufaili, director of Ministry of Justice’s law department.
The suspects were referred to the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution and
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Volunteers reap social, religious rewards distributing Iftar meals
Ibrahim Khodeir Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Traffic lights and intersections near the Grand Mosque are nowadays full of volunteers distributing meals for Iftar (breaking of the fast). Some work on their own, while others are affiliated with local volunteer organizations. Okaz/Saudi Gaze
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Saudi spends savings, borrows cash to treat cancer-stricken employee
Ali Bin Gharsan Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH – A Saudi citizen who spent his entire savings and then borrowed additional money to cover the costs of his employee’s cancer treatment at a private hospital in Makkah is asking philanthropists to come forward and help him pay for medical expenses he is no longer able
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A needed expansion
Wheelchair-bound pilgrims perform tawaf on the raised platform around the Holy Kaaba. Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Two Holy Mosques Affairs, inaugurated the 12-meter-wide facility on Thursday by pushing a wheelchair. — SPA
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Raids on Makkah facilities to continue: Civil Defense
Badea Abu Al-Naja Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — The director of Civil Defense in Makkah, Brig. Gen. Khalaf Al-Matrafi, revealed that inspections on buildings in Makkah will continue throughout Ramadan to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The Civil Defense is committed to enforcing safety protocols,
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Selection of accommodation for Indian Haj pilgrims in final stage
Hassan Cheruppa
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Indian Haj Consul Sheikh Mohammed Noor Rahman said his consulate has completed selecting buildings for Haj pilgrims from the country.“We are now in the process of scanning buildings before making full payment. Our priority is to choose the best buildings a
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‘Hafiz’ program draws mixed response from beneficiaries
Joud Al-Amri
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — “Hafiz” (Arabic for “incentive”), a Ministry of Labor program that supports the unemployed and helps them gain employment, has drawn a mixed response from beneficiaries.
Some voiced disappointment at the minuscule nature of the payments and
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Prince Khaled lauds SABIC’s support for Souk Okaz
Abdulrahman Al-Ali
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is also the chairman of the Supreme Supervisory Committee for Souk Okaz, commended the Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) for supporting the seventh round of the souk.
He said SABIC is among the most pr
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