OIC urged to resolve issues of Kashmir, stranded Pakistanis

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  Syed Mussarat Khalil Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), under the new leadership of Iyad Madani, should seriously strive to resolve the 60-year-old issue of Kashmir, a former diplomat and renowned scholar has said. Dr. Ali Al-Ghamdi, chief guest a

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Prince Salman receives Anti-Corruption Commission chairman in Maldives

February 4, 2014, 1:00 pm

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   Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, deputy premier and minister of defense, receives Hassan Lutfi, chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission in Maldives, in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed issues of common concern. The audience was attended by Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, chief of the Crown Prince’s Court and

Dad claims son in US jail for possessing WMD is innocent

February 4, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report   RIYADH — The father of a Saudi man who is serving a life sentence in the US after being convicted of possessing weapons of mass destruction claims his son is innocent, Makkah daily reported. Ali Al-Dawsari said his son Khalid was well mannered and liked by those who k

Gas cylinder theft foiled

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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   MAKKAH — Police are currently searching for two thieves accused of trying to steal gas cylinders from a shop in Al-Mansour Street in Makkah. Police spotted a man pushing a cart full of gas cylinders at night. He fled when police stopped to question him, leaving behind the gas cylinders. Police chased the man only to come across three other p

Drug smuggler, murderer executed

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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   RIYADH — Saudi authorities on Wednesday executed a Pakistani for smuggling drugs and a Saudi for killing a compatriot, the Interior Ministry said. Mohammed Ashraf Ramadan was caught attempting to smuggle into the Kingdom an amount of heroin that he swallowed, the ministry said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. He was executed

Driver killed in Makkah accident

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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   MAKKAH — A Saudi driver was killed when he was involved in an accident with another vehicle in the Al-Okaisha area. He died while trapped in his car, which had burst into flames. Eyewitnesses said the driver was traveling at a high speed when he crashed into the oncoming car. The other driver was slightly injured and police are still investi

Jeddah police bust drugs den

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — Police in Jeddah arrested an Arab expatriate accused of peddling drugs to residents in the southern district of Al-Hindawiya. Police received information about the suspect, who was allegedly distributing drugs to his compatriots. Officers placed informants in the neighborhood to monitor his movements. Soon police found the house tha

Armed carjacking suspects arrested

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  RIYADH — Police in Riyadh arrested a gang of three men with prior criminal records in connection with an armed carjacking. The gang intentionally crashed into their victim and when he got out to check the damage, they stole the vehicle. Police said they focused their suspicions on three people with a criminal background an

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Two people injured in truck fire

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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   NAJRAN — The Civil Defense in Najran controlled a big fire that started in an oil tanker inside a mechanic shop in the city’s industrial area. The truck was loaded with gasoline at the time and the Civil Defense arrived in time to control the blaze before it spread to nearby shops. Civil Defense sources said that they are still investi

Seize opportunities to master English and Arabic, expats told

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report   JEDDAH – Speakers at the inaugural session of an English club in Jeddah on Saturday urged expatriates to seize the opportunity to learn and master English and Arabic. Expatriates in the Kingdom belong to more than 100 nationalities and a large majority of them speak e

Jamia Nizamia Hyderabad alumni welcome guests of Allah

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette  JEDDAH — The alumni association of Jamia Nizamia, "Bazme Tulba-E-Qadeem W Muhibban-E-Jamia Nizamia," organized a function to welcome pilgrims recently at a local restaurant here. The visiting pilgrims are Mohammad Tahir Ali, Ma

Young leaders sparkle at Global Toastmasters finale

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — Global Toastmasters Club Youth leadership program 2013-2014 concluded on January 31 at the picturesque GAS/Sabtank Beach Camp in Jubail. The event was inaugurated by International Indian School Jubail Principal Dr. Sayed Hameed. Twenty-four students from grades 8-10 took part in its three-month-lo

'21,39' Jeddah Arts opens with two group exhibitions

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Selma Roth Saudi Gazette  JEDDAH — "21,39," an initiative aimed at celebrating art and culture here was launched Tuesday with the opening of two group exhibitions at the Gold Moor Mall. The two curated exhibitions, “Moallaqat” and “Past

BIP questions woman shot at car park

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Ashwaq Al-Tuwairqi Okaz/Saudi Gazette  MAKKAH — The Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) has begun questioning a woman who was allegedly shot by her husband at the parking lot outside a Makkah court. She said repeated family problems led her to lea

Makkah to have two more tunnels

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Khaled Al-Hemaidi Okaz/Saudi Gazette  MAKKAH — Arrangements are under way for the construction of two new tunnels in Makkah that will facilitate movement of residents and pilgrims within the city. The first tunnel will connect King Abdulaziz Road with the Grand Mo

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Women successfully operate olive plant

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  TABUK — Saudi women are operating and managing an olive processing plant producing olive derivatives, Makkah daily reported. The head of the plant’s women’s section, Helyah Al-Bluwi, said female workers are producing 10 tons of olives a

IISJ admission process for new year starts on Sunday

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report   JEDDAH — International Indian School in Jeddah (IISJ) will begin admission procedures for the academic year 2014-15 on Sunday, the school has announced. Admissions to the lower kindergarten will be done by drawing lots, the school said in a press statement. A waiting

Traffic woes end for Taif’s women students

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Mohammad Al-Zahrani Okaz/Saudi Gazette  TAIF — Three government agencies have acted to end the traffic congestion at Al-Hawiyah and Al-Sail roads leading to the women's university. Parents have complained that road congestion was causing difficulties in their dau

Women grads in Jazan awaiting employment

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Mohammad Al-Kadoomi Okaz/Saudi Gazette  JAZAN — A number of women graduates from Jazan University said they are still waiting to get employed as teachers, especially as they have already passed the required exams. Reem Al-Amri said she graduated five years ago wit

Videos of security operation posted on social media sites

February 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  DAMMAM — A number of security officers have allegedly posted on social media video clips of a security operation to arrest an inmate who escaped from the Dammam central prison recently, Al-Hayat newspaper reported Wednesday. Abdullah Al-Sehli was shot dead by officers who p