Ibrahim Shehab
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Al-Rehab neighborhood in east Jeddah is in a chaotic state, lacking proper planning, lack of sewage disposal networks and virtually no street lighting, according to local residents. The neighborhood streets are very narrow and public p
Al-Rehab neighborhood in Jeddah in a shambles
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Be fair and impartial, Pak envoy urges SMC
JEDDAH — The new School Management Council (SMC) for Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section) was Tuesday urged to provide support to the school with the sole objective of achieving excellence in educational pursuits. Talking to the 7-member SMC at the Pakistan Consulate General here, Ambassador Mohammed Na
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Lack of hospital beds
Abdo Khaal
Okaz
IN recent press statements, the chairman of the Saudi Red Crescent (SRC) said it was a duty for all government and private hospitals to receive emergency cases brought to them by ambulances. These hospitals are legally obliged to receive emergency cases, he said.
However, the reality cont
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Good start to Umrah season
More than 7,000 Umrah pilgrims of various nationalities have arrived in the Kingdom since the start of the Umrah season which began on Dec. 3. The Ministry of Haj expects Umrah visas to reach more than 6 million for pilgrims from 70 countries. The ministry annually deals with 12 million people who come to the Kingdom for Haj or Umrah. It also deals with more
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Center struggles with patients without proper IDs
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The recuperation center here has been finding it tough to deal with several patients without proper identification papers and who have been abandoned by their families.
The center, operated by King Fahd Hospital, can accommodate only 80 pat
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Saudi women employed as janitors at SR1,500
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — A number of Saudi women employed by a private company as cleaners at the college of Science and Arts in Onaizah (part of the Qassim University), are complaining of inhumane treatment including low pay and arduous work. "We have no medical insurance, housing allowance or any
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MOFA’s Makkah branch denies visit visas delays
Faheem Al-Hamid
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Makkah branch receives more than 3,000 visit visa requests daily and processes over 1,600 of them, its director has said.“We process the visit visas very quickly. There is n
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Driver runs over security officer
TAIF — Police are investigating an incident where a car driver ran over a security officer at a security point. Acting police spokesman Capt. Salem Al-Rebai’ei said a woman was in the car, and the security officer asked the driver for identification papers and his family identity card. The driver gave the officer the documents and sped
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Young men create panic in Tabuk clinic
TABUK — Two youths caused havoc in a clinic when they stormed into the women’s section. A nurse said one hour before closing time, the youths stormed into the women’s section of the clinic carrying knives. Nurses immediately asked all female patients to go into the rooms, closed the doors and called police. Tabuk police spokesman
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Coal smoke fatally suffocates two expat workers
HAIL – Two expatriate workers died of suffocation inside their apartment while a third worker is still in coma. The workers were using coal to keep themselves warm and the coal emitted carbon monoxide into the air. The bodies were transported to King Khalid Hospital mortuary, while the third worker is still under medical care.
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Drug control officers face probe over Aflaj shooting
WADI AL-DAWASIR — The governor of Aflaj has said the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) is investigating a shooting incident involving drug control officers in the governorate. Zaid Al-Husain said the incident resulted in severe injuries to the victim. His relatives claimed that a patrol team from the General Administration
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Heater explosion scalds girl, kills father
RIYADH — A heater exploded in a residential apartment in Riyadh, severely scalding a 10-year-old girl. Red Crescent spokesman Mazen Al-Ghamdi said the explosion also resulted in the death of the girl’s father and injured five other members of the family. Three of the injured suffered third degree burns while the injuries of the other t
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Abdurahman receives Kerala’s Minister of Industries
Kerala’s Minister of Industries, IT and Haj P.K. Kunhalikutty is received by P.A. Abdurahman, managing director of Shifa Al Baraka Medical Center, Makkah, during a recent visit to the center. Athiya Al-Mahmadi of the Ministry of Health branch in Makkah, Turki Al-Lukmani of Hera Hospital and Kerala Muslim Cultural Center President K.P. Muhammad Kutty as well
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Residents of Makkah’s Allusoos area seek wider access to neighborhood
Salman Al-Sulami
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
MAKKAH — Residents of "Allusoos" (Thieves) neighborhood said they are content with the condition of the neighborhood but asked for widening the entrance to the area.
The neighborhood is one of Makkah's oldest areas and has acquired its
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National Assembly Member of Pakistan honored
A prominent businessman and industrialist Faryad Ahmed hosted a lavish dinner in Arabic and Cultural restaurant in honor of the National Assembly Member and parliament Sectary Syed Sajid Mehdi in Riyadh-. Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Naeem Khan and his wife were also in attendance, in addition to about 100 other Pakistani community leaders of various
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Visitors throng ‘Let’s read together’ event
QATIF — More than 400 visitors gathered at the “Let’s read together” event held in Qatif governorate, Al-Yaum newspaper reported. The event was organized by some bookstores in the governorate to celebrate the Arab Family day. Visitors spent their time reading and enjoying other recreational fac
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International Indian School Dammam conducts annual KG sports meet
Faisal Aboobacker Ponnani DAMMAM — The inaugural ceremony of the annual sports meet of International Indian School,Dammam's kindergarten section was held amid colorful programs. The program began with a well-coordinated march past by the tiny representatives of upper ki
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Desi Entertainers proudly tribute 'women of today'
Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Female expatriates had an eventful night filled with extravagant performances, hosted by Desi Entertainers recently, to honor the "women of today." There was also a "Meena Bazaar" comprising 42 stalls, including dresses, henna
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Thai National Day observed in Jeddah
JEDDAH — The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Jeddah hosted a reception for Thai Community on December 5 in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia on the auspicious occasion of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 86th birthday at the Thai Consul General’s residence. The day is also marked as the Thai National Day. Approximately 2
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Al-Ehsan members become nostalgic on visit to old Jeddah
Amal Al-Sibai Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Al-Ehsan Care Charity Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing health, social, and recreational programs for elderly men and women in the Jeddah-Makkah region. Many retirees who join Al-Ehsan become active in teaching and
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