Saudi Gazette report
TAIF — The recent increase in reported medical mistakes has led to an increased demand for alternative herbal medicine, Al-Watan daily reported.
Many patients believe that the benefits of herbal medicine are better than those of conventional medicine.
Herbal shops said tha
Medical mistakes a boon to herbal shops
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Battered teacher case to reach court soon
Saudi Gazette report
DAMMAM — The case of a teacher who was allegedly beaten up by a student and his friends at a Dammam school is expected to reach a court soon, said legal sources.
The teacher, who works at Makkah Secondary School, had asked one of his students to leave the class after an argument between t
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King Abdullah Mosque site nearly ready
Khaled Al-Hemaidi Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Removal of properties for the King Abdullah Mosque in Makkah is 70 percent complete. The High Commission for the Development of Makkah and the Holy Sites pointed out that compensation allocated for properties removed will reach more than SR8
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Fugitive wanted for murder held
TAIF — Police here have apprehended a man in connection with the murder of an expatriate worker two months ago, according to police spokesman Lt. Col. Turki Al-Shehri. The police formed several teams when the victim’s body was found and started gathering information and leads. The suspect reportedly confessed to hitting the worker’s head with
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Asian woman takes own life
RIYADH – An Asian maid who was mentally ill committed suicide last week at the center for maids’ affairs run by the Ministry of Social Affairs, according to the ministry’s spokesman Khalid Al-Thebaiti. The maid’s medical records showed that she had mental problems and had tried several times to escape from the center. Her spon
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Pakistani kills compatriot
AFIF — A Pakistani man died after being hit on the head with a metal pipe Saunday during a brawl involving several of his compatriots. The fight took place in broad daylight in one of the busiest streets in Afif. The victim was rushed to the Afif General Hospital but died from his wounds while in intensive care. Police officers arrested a suspect, who was
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2 die as bus overturns
At least two people died and 36 more were injured when a bus overturned Sunday on the highway near the city of Hotat Sudair, 140 km north of Riyadh. Two of the victims were pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital while the critical cases were admitted to intensive care. It was reported that the driver was driving fast when all of a sudden he saw Saher cameras. He jammed the brakes on so t
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Rent a car thief arrested
A young man was arrested Sunday in Riyadh after breaking into a car rental company and stealing the keys of some vehicles. He then got into one of the cars parked outside and sped off. Riyadh Police arrested him shortly after the break-in had been reported. He was found three streets away from the company. — Courtesy photo
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PISJ-ES Student Council vows to uphold Pakistan founder Jinnah’s values
JEDDAH — Pakistan International School Jeddah English Section (PISJ-ES) witnessed the Student Council oath taking ceremony 2013-2014. The Counsel General of Pakistan, Aftab Ahmed Khokar, was the chief guest who was accompanied by the guest of honor and press counselor and link officer of PISJ-ES Sohail Ali Khan. Khokar congr
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Pakistani author’s book on construction and development of Ka’bah launched
JEDDAH — “History of Construction & Development of the Holy Ka’bah,” written in Urdu by Naseem Ahmed Bin Haji Karamuddin, was recently launched at a local hotel in Riyadh. It was highly appreciated by the Pakistani community leaders who urged everyone in attendance to give it a read. So
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IICC’s presidential candidate promises regional chapters
Sirajuddin Qureshi, who is running for India Islamic Cultural Centre’s presidency for the third time, addresses the gathering in Riyadh which was attended by prominent members of the Indian community. — Courtesy photo RIYADH — Renowned Indian businessman and visionary of Islamic cultural issues Sirajuddin Qure
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‘Muskaan’ opens at Flamingo Mall
Syed Mussarat Khalil Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — A grand opening ceremony of “Muskaan Kolkata Snacks” was held at Flamingo Mall on Prince Majid bin Abdul Aziz Street Al-Azizia last Tuesday. The Saudi owner of the restaurant was inspired by the most amazing and famous Indian food
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Zamzam program
The Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has started a new program to distribute Zamzam water to visitors of the Grand Mosque. Workers will be stationed at different locations including near the Ka’aba to provide cool Zamzam to Umrah performers. For the time being, the program will be run on Mondays and Thursdays only. — SG photo by Badea Abu Al-Naja
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Realtors caution against purchasing properties abroad
Saudi Gazette report
QATIF — Realtors have warned citizens against buying properties and apartments in Arab and non-Arab countries as they may be scammed out of their investments, Al-Riyadh daily reported.
Many Saudis said they have encountered bogus companies acting as middlemen.
Realtors have
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How to prove sorcery cases?
Abdulrahman Al-Lahim
Alsharq
An electronic newspaper recently reported that a housemaid in the city of Al-Ras, Qassim province, had performed sorcery on her sponsor and his family, immobilizing their movements. It said the Commission for Promotion of Virtues and Prevention of Vice (Haia) team specializing in dispelling sorcery and talisman
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Cleaning campaign
Al-Ahsa Municipality has recently launched the “Keep Our Roads Clean” campaign, targeting truck drivers who do not dump rubble at the specified dumpsters. The campaign seeks to raise drivers’ awareness about the importance of keeping the roads and the environment clean. The municipality is planning to recycle debris from dilapidated buildings and use it for di
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Monitoring graft is not enough
Rashid Mohammed
Al-Fouzan
Al-Riyadh
There are many bodies monitoring corruption including the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha), the General Auditing Bureau, the Control and Investigation Board, other government departments and the citizens themselves through the reports and information they convey to Nazaha.
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Festival offers a glimpse into Jeddah’s past
Saleh Fareed
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The organizing committee of the 10-day 1st Jeddah Historic Festival announced on Tuesday that heritage, cultural and entertainment events will take place during the 10-day Spring Festival starting Jan. 16, under the patronage of Prince Mishaal Bin Abdullah, Emir of
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Ambulances with MOH logos sold at scrap yards
Saudi Gazette report
MADINAH — Visitors to scrap yards in Madinah have accused the Ministry of Health of selling vehicles carrying its logo as scrap. This has raised questions how these vehicles were sold without completely removing the logos to ensure that they would not be misused by buyers.
Al-Madinah new
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Family insists on extrication of Lama’s body
Saudi Gazette report
TABUK — The family of 6-year old Lama Ayidh Al-Rawqi, who fell to her death in an artesian well, more than two weeks ago, insisted that her body be pulled out so that she would get a proper burial. Efforts of the Civil Defense to extricate the body have so far been unsuccessful.
Lama fell
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