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  Nadia Al-Fawwaz Saudi Gazette   ABHA — Firefighters managed to contain a fire that had engulfed a tanker carrying 33,000 liters of fuel after it overturned on the main street in Mahayel on Tuesday. Spokesman for Asir Civil Defense, Col. Mohammad Al-Asmi, said his teams were able to e

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Consumers slam exorbitant rise in price of medicines

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  Saudi Gazette report   JEDDAH — There has been an exorbitant increase in the prices of several types of medicine in the Kingdom, especially those for chronic diseases, reported Al-Madinah daily. A large number of citizens and expatriates complained that the prices of many medicines and medi

51 graduate from MOH-JCI infection control program

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  Saeed Al-Khotani Saudi Gazette  RIYADH — The Ministry of Health on Tuesday organized a graduation ceremony of 51 of its staffers who successfully completed a diploma in infection control. The course was specially set up by the ministry in collaboration with Joint

40 percent of umdahs survive on low wages

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  Ali Bin Gharsan Okaz/Saudi Gazette  MAKKAH — Around 40 percent of neighborhood mayors, otherwise known as umdahs, say they are on low monthly wages despite their extensive role in their local communities, according to a study. Umdahs listen to the problems of loca

Street ads become an eyesore

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  Renad Ghanem Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — Street posters and advertisements of small shops and services are posing a real problem and causing an eyesore across the Kingdom. Owners of commercial and apartment buildings on main roads are continuously complaining about these advertisements. Some posters a

Toiling under the midday sun

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  Mohammed Al-Faidi Okaz   DIRECTIVES issued by the Labor Ministry prohibiting companies from forcing their expatriate manpower work under the direct heat of the sun from 12 noon to 3 p.m. were not entirely executed. Some of these orders seem to be just ink on paper. On my way back home from office, I often see some foreig

Unemployment among Saudi women on the rise

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  Dr. Saeed Al-Suraihi Okaz   A YEAR or more after the outbreak of ideological differences between supporters and opponents of working women, statistics revealed that the number of unemployed women was on the rise. There were 302,000 jobless women in 2011 and the number rose to 358,000 in 2012. This increase

28 violating women’s wear shops closed

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  Saudi Gazette report  RIYADH — Inspectors from the Ministry of Labor has shut down 28 women’s wear shops for violating the ministry’s regulations to ensure stores selling abayas, women’s accessories and fashion were staffed by female employees only. The

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Expat butcher admits murder

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   JAZAN — A butcher of Arab nationality has admitted to killing his relative in a workers’ housing compound in Jazan. Acting spokesman for Jazan police Maj. Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani said the suspect had stabbed his relative multiple times all over his body. He was arrested and referred to the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution

Nurse barges into operation theater

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   YANBU — The Health Affairs Directorate is investigating the behavior of a nurse who allegedly broke down the door of the operating room at Yanbu General Hospital. A source at the hospital said that the male nurse had agreed with his manager to find a replacement for him for an operation. The replacement apparently did not show up, and the op

Housemaid stabs employer, flees

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   MADINAH — Police arrested an Ethiopian maid for allegedly stabbing her 80-year-old sponsor and fleeing the house, Al-Hayat newspaper reported. The victim’s son said the maid did not show any signs of violence previously. He came to visit his mother and found her lying in blood. The woman was taken to hospital for treatment, and the pol

Saudi-Moroccan joint panel meets in Jeddah

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   JEDDAH — The Saudi-Moroccan Joint Committee for Bilateral Cooperation held its 12th session in Jeddah Wednesday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Saud Al-Faisal led the Saudi side while Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Saad Eddin Al-Othmani headed the Moroccan side. Senior officials from both sides took part in the meeting, whic

Bullet found in girl’s guts

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  Abdulaziz Al-Rebai’ei Okaz/Saudi Gazette   TAIF — X-ray technicians at King Faisal Hospital in Taif were surprised to find a bullet in the abdomen of a nine-year-old girl two weeks after she was treated for a deep injury in her back. On the day of Eid Al-Fitr, the girl was inju

12 members of Group of 47 terror cell sentenced

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   RIYADH – The Special Penal Court in Riyadh on Wednesday convicted 12 members of the Group of 47 terrorist cell on various charges. They were sentenced to prison terms ranging from six years to 10 months from the date of their detention. All the defendants are also banned from traveling outside the Kingdom for a similar period

300 children enjoy Saudi Aramco’s Eid festival

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JEDDAH — Saudi Aramco brought back traditions in Eid for the 300 children from charitable societies of children with special needs and orphans who attended a festival it hosted with the participation of Social Affairs in the Western Province.  Bringing back traditions was the theme of the festival which witnessed the emergence of trad

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Behind the scenes of ‘Wa Mahyay’

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Amal Al-Sibai Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Islam has placed great respect, admiration, and value for doctors and nurses as these healers are constantly working with patients, alleviating ailments, and saving lives. These conscientious and dedicated men and women selflessly perform their tasks on a daily basis.

Sharourah murders ‘premeditated’

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  Saudi Gazette report  NAJRAN — Emir of Najran Prince Mishal Bin Abdullah has ordered officials to expedite investigations to uncover the circumstances that led to the murder of a housewife and four children in Sharourah by the woman’s husband. Police said prelimin

Perfume factory shuttered for faking product labels

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  Saudi Gazette report   JEDDAH — The Ministry of Commerce and Industry closed down a local perfume factory in Al-Khumrah in south Jeddah on Wednesday for placing “Made in France” stickers on locally made products. Over 72,000 boxes of perfumes ready for sale were seized.

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  Saudi Gazette report   JEDDAH — Several companies and establishments have been found including the names of Saudi students who have enrolled in their summer training programs in payrolls in order to circumvent Nitaqat quotas, Al-Madinah daily reported on Thursday. The newspaper said these c

Bikes replace cars in crowded Makkah district

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  Ahmed Al-Luqmani Okaz/Saudi Gazette  MAKKAH — Residents of Shaab Aamir district in Makkah have replaced their cars with motorbikes because of the narrow streets that are constantly crowded, especially during the Haj and Umrah seasons. The district overlooks the Gr