‘Outdated’ prison regulations under fire

December 21, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A number of prison officers and privates have strongly criticized the Directorate General of Prisons for what they described as “outdated rules and regulations” and also their alleged failure to rehabilitate prisoners to become responsible citizens. Speaking to Al-Hay

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Fireman, others suffer smoke inhalation

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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RIYADH — A Civil Defense firefighter suffered smoke inhalation during a fire in Al-Rawdah neighborhood of Riyadh on Saturday. The Red Crescent attended the site and provided the firefighter with the necessary treatment. Seven citizens suffered from smoke inhalation in another fire in the area and were provided the necessary treatment on site.

Angry camel breaks shepherd's neck

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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BISHA — A camel attacked and killed his expatriate shepherd in Jenainah governorate, east of Bishah. Eyewitnesses said the camel broke the shepherd's neck, instantly killing him. Police attended the scene and shifted the victim's body to the mortuary. Experienced farmers said camels are the most vengeful of animals and may hold for years a grudge due to b

Woman, kids saved from burning house

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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MADINAH — The Civil Defense firemen rescued a woman and her two children from their apartment that was on fire in the Al-De'aithah neighborhood of Madinah on Saturday. Madinah Civil Defense spokesman Col. Khalid Al-Jehani said the fire was caused by the electric heater when the family was asleep. Neighbors notified the Civil Defense when they saw smoke co

Fire engulfs Jazan water plant

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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JAZAN — Five firefighting teams were called to put out a fire that had erupted in the yard of a water plant. Jazan Civil Defense spokesman Maj. Yahya Al-Qahtani said the fire had completely damaged 850 boxes containing material used for manufacturing plastic bottles. He added that there were no human casualties and forensics teams were called to investiga

Border Guards rescue six from sea

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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JEDDAH — Border Guards patrol units rescued six Saudis from drowning in the Red Sea Saturday. The six were on a fishing trip when their boat capsized after running into coral reefs about 20 kilometers off the coast, said Makkah Province Border Guards spokesman Naji Al-Jehani. He said all the survivors were in good health.

Student invents fire safety system

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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RIYADH — A Saudi student has developed an automated system that can detect fires in schools and carry out certain emergency procedures. These measures include opening all doors, notifying the Civil Defense and the Red Crescent, broadcasting the location’s coordinates, notifying the Ministry of Education, sending messages to families and broadcasting

Women team conducts hysterectomy

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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DAMMAM — A Saudi women medical team has succeeded in conducting their first laparoscopic hysterectomy operation for a 47-year-old patient. Dr. Salma Al-Allawi, member of the team, said this was the first such operation in Dammam’s Maternity and Children’s Hospital with an all Saudi medical team and also the first in any government hospital in

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CPA to refer complaints to court

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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RIYADH — In an unprecedented move, the Consumer Protection Association (CPA) is planning to file consumer complaints with courts, Al-Hayat daily reported. A source in the association said complaints are usually solved amicably, but in certain situations it is necessary to take further legal action. The sources pointed out five cases have been submitted to

Salaries increase since launch of Nitaqat

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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JEDDAH — Minister of Labor Adel Fakieh said wages have increased since the launch of the Nitaqat program in 1432H. On his Twitter account, the minister wrote that there were 356,807 people registered on the program whose salaries were below SR3,000 three years ago. That number declined to 109,654 this year, while the number of those receiving more than SR

Twitter protest against rising fish prices

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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JEDDAH — A number of Jeddah residents have begun a campaign on Twitter calling for a boycott of fish in response to what they claim are continuously increasing prices. The central fish market in Jeddah has witnessed unjustified rises in prices for all types of fish, especially those that are most in demand, said the residents.

Houses near water station turned into workshops

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Ahmad Al-Sulami Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Some expatriate residents have allegedly turned houses next to the water filling station in Faisaliyah neighborhood into illegal workshops. These workshops operate from 7 a.m. until midnight and produce anything from industrial tools to furniture for the loc

BMC hosts Dutch experts

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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(L-R) Dr. Ashraf Balbaa, Dr. Osama Kensarah, Dr. Hassan Shaibah, Professor Cornelis Van Vlutin, Dr. Anthony Qoaj, head of the FAST program Dr. Ali Aldeeb and Bassem Al-Jassem, public relations manager at Batterjee Medical College, during the Dutch delegation’s visit. — SG photo Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette

Jazan women venture into computer maintenance

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report  JAZAN — A group of women have enrolled in computer maintenance courses to become computer technicians, a field dominated by men, Al-Watan daily reported. Amna Abdullah used to be unemployed and had great difficulty finding a job as a saleswoman. After doing

Residents worried as number of deserted buildings rises

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Badea Abu Al-Naja Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Residents of various Makkah neighborhoods are complaining that ongoing development projects have increased the number of abandoned buildings all over the city providing a safe haven for criminals. They said suspected criminals hide inside these buildings, stash

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Small investors: MOL serving big business

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — Owners of small and medium businesses in the Eastern Province have expressed disappointment at some of the decisions taken by the Ministry of Labor lately that they said favored large businesses. They said large companies are granted several privileges and incentives, while smal

Passport Dept denies mistakes in iqamas

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report HOFUF — The Passport Department has rejected complaints from employers about mistakes in iqamas (residence permits) issued to their workers, Al-Hayat daily reported. The employers claimed that the process for iqama renewals is unusually long these days and these mistakes mean additional

Boy Scouts hone skills at KAEC

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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RABIGH — Saudi Arabian Scouts Association recently organized a community development workshop at King Abdullah Economic City. The workshop included various development and awareness programs as well as a number of social initiatives for members of the Saudi Scouts Association. The project was organized under the umbrella of t

Homes for protection or torture?

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Saeed Al-Suraihi Okaz The local press recently published a report about the complaints of a Madinah social care home’s residents who said they were being tortured and maltreated. The Ministry of Social Affairs should have moved immediately after the publication of the report to correct the situation in the home and pu

Illegal expats at Shumaisy ‘treated well’

December 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — A number of illegal expatriates who are being detained at the deportation center in Al-Shumaisy between Jeddah and Makkah have praised the treatment they have received. They said they are being provided with good food and receiving medical care whenever they request it.