‘Shukran ya Abu Miteb’

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(From top left): Ahmed Mahmoud Algyiar, Choudary Fariad, Choudary Rehmat Ali, Dr. Shareef Abdul khader, Javid Akhter Javid, Khalid Javed Cheema, Ahmed Amin bodla, (From center left): Malik Nadeem Sher, Dr. Mehmoud Bajwa, Dr. Mohammad Ahmad Badshah, Dr. Saeed Ahmed Wains, Razaur Rahman, Shalimar Salomabao, Taqi Uddin Mir, (From bottom left): Waqar Naseem Wamiq, Zia-ur-Rahman, Mohamm

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Saudis celebrate National Day

September 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Patriotic Saudi citizens took to the streets to celebrate the 83rd national day of Saudi Arabia with gusto Monday. While children donned green and white-colored tees and wigs and enthusiastically waved the national flag, the youth painted their cars green and played national songs. — Okaz photos

Senior members of KTT endorsed as new trustees

September 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — In recognition of their services of its two senior members Khak-e-Taiba Trust (KTT) honored Aijaz Ahmed Khan and Syed Khaja Viqaruddin as new trustees in Hyderabad recently. Trust endorsed both these members of KTT on the highest rank in the managerial committee kee

Appreciating Saudi culture through art

September 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Khake-Taiba Trust (KTT) organized a "Youth Painting Competition" themed around "Saudi Culture & Art" on the occasion of the national day of Saudi Arabia at a local restaurant here Saturday. Children from various schools accompanied by their pa

NSHR monitors violations in schools

September 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The National Society for Human Rights (NSHR) has monitored many incidents of children being deprived of education in Madinah schools because they did not have identification cards, Al-Hayat newspaper reported. The supervisor of Madinah’s NSHR office Sharaf Al-Qarafi said

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JEDDAH — Traders and importers of women’s face veils have decried the new criteria and standards for importing the product as well as lengthy clearance procedures at the seaport, claiming to have incurred losses amounting to SR300 million because of these changes. Muhammad Al-Shahri, head of the textiles committee at the Jeddah Chambe

New program to assist needy entrepreneurs

September 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Adnan Al-Shabrawi Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Social Charity Fund (SCF) has launched a new program called Khatwah to support needy families and assist them to start their own small projects. The program is sponsored by Ibrahim Al-Assaf, minister of finance, and chairman of the Saudi Credit and Sav

Female dressmakers on verge of bankruptcy

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Ashwaq Al-Tuwairqi Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — The head of the women dressmakers committee in Makkah has claimed that many of her colleagues are on the verge of bankruptcy mainly because of an acute shortage of labor. Haifaa Abu Nar said many businesswomen who have invested in this sector are facing s

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Toxic pesticides readily available

September 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — In a gross violation of rules, toxic pesticides are being openly sold in groceries and other outlets, Al-Madinah newspaper reported. Some of the pesticides sold are mixtures of various chemicals meant to kill roaches and insects. Sales of on-the-shelf pesticides has increased, e

Caesarian deliveries up by 30%: Gynecologists

September 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Gynecologists and consultants have estimated the number of caesarian deliveries at private hospitals to have increased by 20 to 30 percent. They said the main reason for this was so hospitals could make more money. The gynecologists told a local daily on Monday th

Funeral prayer performed for Princess Noura

September 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

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RIYADH – Funeral prayer for Princess Noura Bint Muhammad Bin Turki was performed at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque here, Monday. Princess Noura died at the age of 85. Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh led the prayers attended by Prince Muqrin Bin Abdul Aziz, second deputy premier and special advisor and envoy of the Custodian of the

100,000 Indian pilgrims to get Mashair train facility

September 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Hassan Cheruppa Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Indian Haj Consul Sheikh Muhammad Noor Rahman said Saudi authorities have agreed to provide Mashair train facilities to 100,000 Indian pilgrims during this Haj.“Negotiations are under way to obtain train facilities for all pilgrims from India,” he sa

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Abdullah Omar Khayat Okaz It is regrettable that a majority of our youth, even though employed, are not satisfied with their lives. Also, a majority of those with university degrees have aspirations for a decent job, a beautiful and a spacious villa and a sports car. This really is a regrettable matter. What is important is

Women – a stifled voice

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Amnah Al-Harbi Al-Yaum Despite the immense strides Saudi women have taken in almost all fields of life and proving their mettle in individual and collective domains, there still is a category which remains imprisoned by male dictatorship. There still are women who continue to suffer under their guardians — husbands, fathers or broth

Patriotism echoes in Aramco get-together

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Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — To mark the Kingdom's 83rd National Day, Saudi Aramco employees, their families along with special needs children and orphans gathered at the Aramco recreational center in Rehab District here on Sunday. The program, sponsored by the Jeddah Community Services Division, was hosted by

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Youth sets himself on fire in Bisha

September 24, 2013, 2:00 pm

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BISHA — A young man in his twenties set himself on fire in a Bishah neighborhood. Sources said that he sprayed his body with gasoline outside his father's house and set himself on fire. The Civil Defense, police patrols, and the Red Crescent were called and rushed to the site. Sources said the man was suffering from psychological problems. The body was ta

Expat drowns in pool of water

September 24, 2013, 2:00 pm

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ABQAIQ — An expatriate worker died after falling into a pool of water in a farm west of Abqaiq. Deputy spokesman of the Eastern Province police Cap. Mohammad Al-Shehri said the deceased was an Asian in his thirties. He added that the body was taken to the mortuary at Abqaiq General Hospital. The official said investigations are continuing.

Khaibar fire burns 3,000 palm trees

September 24, 2013, 2:00 pm

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KHAIBAR —  A fire in Khaibar farms destroyed over 3,000 palm trees. Head of Khaibar Civil Defense Col. Abdulrahman Al-Reshaidi said that the fire swept through farms on the northern perimeter of the governorate. He said that 15 units from Madinah Civil Defense were also called to extinguish the fire. Investigations are on to determine the cause of th

Police investigate death of a child

September 24, 2013, 2:00 pm

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TAIF —  Police are investigating the death of an 11-year-old child at an amusement park here. Taif Civil Defense spokesman Col. Nasser Al-Shareef said that the Civil Defense teams inspected the amusement park and its electric connections, but did not detect any fault. He said that the case has now been referred to the police.

Makkawis display their patriotism

September 24, 2013, 2:00 pm

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Badea Abu Al-Naja Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Makkawis from various age groups and society poured out on the streets on Monday evening to celebrate the Kingdom’s 83rd National Day. All major roads and squares in the city were decorated with green banners and posters of the Kingdom’s leaders. Entertainment park