Saudi woman helps companies stand out with her design ideas

February 22, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Zain Anbar Okaz/Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — Rawan Sindi is a budding young Saudi businesswoman who has been in the business of providing visual communication ideas to corporate customers. An MBA graduate, Sindi participated in the activities of the business pioneers week in Jeddah.

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Saudi disappears leaving elderly mom in the lurch

February 22, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Abdulkareem Al-Thiyabi Okaz/Saudi Gazette   TAIF — A 60-year-old Saudi woman suddenly found herself homeless after being left in the lurch by a son who belied her trust. The son had mortgaged Um Mohammad's house without her knowledge and fled without repaying the loan leaving the hou

Young Saudis have serious attitude toward work

February 22, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Muhammad Al-Ohaideb Okaz   THERE are thousands of Saudi female teachers who lease vehicles for their daily commute between home and workplace in remote regions. They wake up after midnight and set out on their journey hours before the morning prayer to reach their schools and other educational institutions on time.

Young Saudis use favorite pastime to make money

February 22, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Rayyan Abu Shoushah Okaz/Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — Many Saudi roller skaters are using their favorite pastime to make money. Advertising companies are employing these youths to distribute brochures among motorists on the Kingdom's streets as an effective way of reaching consumers.

Women renting houses face gender bias

February 22, 2014, 1:00 pm

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  Muneerah Al-Meshkhas Okaz/Saudi Gazette   RIYADH — Many women are complaining of unfair treatment on the part of real estate offices that is causing them needless hardships. They claim many real estate offices show gender bias and are refusing to sign rental contracts in women’s names.

Five injured in home blaze

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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KHURMAH — Five people sustained moderate to severe injuries during a fire that broke out Saturday at a house in Al-Hazm neighborhood. Taif Civil Defense firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after the blaze was reported. Red Crescent paramedics took the injured to a local hospital. Of the five cases, one was serious and had to be referred to King Abdu

Saudi executed for murder in Makkah

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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MAKKAH — A Saudi citizen convicted of murder was executed in Makkah on Sunday, the Interior Ministry announced. Salem Al-Jahdali beat fellow tribesman Abdullah Al-Jahdali to death following a dispute, the ministry said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency.

Baby's body found in deserted house

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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SAMTAH — A 1-year-old baby was found dead inside an abandoned house at the village of Daihma, according to Jazan Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Awad Al-Qahtani. The baby had a blanket on and his milk bottle was found lying next to him. Forensic doctors lifted fingerprints in the room where the baby was found and examined his body. Preliminary investigations

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3 killed, boy hurt in horrific road crash

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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OTAIF, Taif – A man and two women in a car were killed instantly Saturday near the village of Otaif, 60 kilometers away from Taif. An 11-year-old boy was also severely injured in the accident. Eyewitnesses told traffic officers that the driver lost control and crashed into a truck from behind. The truck driver did not sustain any injuries. The boy remains

Beggar caught with SR50,000 in possession

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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TAIF — The Anti-Beggary Committee in Taif caught a 45-year-old Yemeni beggar with SR50,000 in his pocket on Saturday. Anti-beggary officers caught the man red-handed while he was asking a woman to give him money. Officers said the man, who turned out to be an undocumented worker, was wearing dirty clothes in order to make passersby feel sorry for him and

Speeding cop escapes death as car overturns

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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ABHA — A police officer narrowly escaped death Saturday when his vehicle overturned on a main street in Abha. Eyewitnesses said the officer hit the pavement first before his car flipped over several times, causing him several injuries all over his body. It is still not known why the officer was traveling at a high speed on the street. Civil Defense rescue

Girl’s hand gets stuck in meat grinder

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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JAZAN — A two-and-a-half-year-old girl lost a large chunk of her hand after she put it inside a meat grinder. The mother left the grinder on and went to collect some stuff from the fridge. Not knowing the grinder’s dangers, the girl put her hand inside. Frightened, the mother unplugged the machine in an attempt to pull her daughter’s hand out.

MOHE rejects 500 certificates

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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RIYADH — The head of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) department in charge of assessing qualifications said 500 certificates have been rejected from its list of approved qualifications, Al-Hayat daily reported. Abdullah Al-Qahtani said last year 11,500 such certificates were also rejected. He said certificates are rejected for many reasons, includi

'Let's Eat Right' campaign in Jeddah

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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JEDDAH — The Ministry of Health has launched a one-month long "Let's Eat Right" campaign in Jeddah, Al-Madinah daily reported. The campaign is conducted by 350 medical students and seeks to educate the public on the importance of a healthy diet. A campaign spokesman said members of the public are generally unaware of the importance of good diet,

Forced marriage: Two women file lawsuits

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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JEDDAH — Two women have filed lawsuits against their fathers who they claim forced them to marry without their consent, Al-Madinah daily reported. Courts in the Kingdom reviewed 10 similar cases last year. Legal consultant and lawyer Omar Ishaq said women have the right to choose their husbands. He noted the woman’s consent is necessary to ensure th

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Tons of aluminum phosphide seized

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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JEDDAH — Inspectors have confiscated 9,600 kg of aluminum phosphide, which is called the "silent killer", Al-Madinah daily reported. The rounds were conducted by nine different government bodies and 28 shops were found to be selling the chemical. A source in Jeddah Municipality said 14 people have died after inhaling aluminum phosphide over the

Women to review suitors' past

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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DAMMAM — The Ministry of Justice is considering allowing future brides to review the past history of potential husbands, Makkah daily reported. This history would include security, legal, and medical records. Ministry of Justice consultant Naser Al-Oud said this study is part of a program that is being conducted with the cooperation of charity Al-Mawaddah

Kingdoms energy consumption

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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Philippine ambassador meets HRC chief

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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RIYADH — Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ezzedin H. Tago met with Dr. Bandar Al-Aiban, president of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC), recently at the commission's headquarters in Riyadh. The two officials reviewed the results of the grace period granted by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to undocumented expatri

Hussa center spreads the love among orphans

February 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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Samar Yahya Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Princess Hussa Bint Khaled Social Development Center, a subsidiary of the Al-Faisalya Women Welfare Society, organized a ceremony celebrating Arab Orphans Day recently. This year the “Love Meeting” celebration came as an opportunity to unite sponsors with