Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority (ECRA) announced on Friday new arrangements to protect tenants’ rights.
The authority said instead of electricity bills appearing in the name of property owners, they will be linked and issued in the name of the actual consumer.
Plan to link power bills to tenants
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More toilets built in Haram plazas
MAKKAH — In preparation for the holy month of Ramadan, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has constructed a number of toilets in the Haram plazas for the comfort of pilgrims and visitors. Head of the presidency's department of projects Mohammed Al-Waqdani said the toilets will be visible to pilgrims and will have clear signboar
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Landlords ignore safety as Taif gears up for influx of tourists
Saudi Gazette report
TAIF — There has been an increase in the number of furnished apartments and hotels that do not fulfill the safety requirements in Taif.
With the annual summer tourism season around the corner, owners of several residential buildings are eager to cash in on the huge inflow of tourists by turning these buil
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Jazan emir to flag off new ferries to Farasan today
Saudi Gazette report JAZAN – Emir of Jazan Prince Muhammad Bin Nasser will launch on Sunday three ferries that will transport construction material, fodder and fuel to the Farasan Island, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Minister of Transport Jubarah Al-Suraisiry will attend the launching ceremony.
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Intervention sought to rein in private drivers
Saudi Gazette report
MAKKAH — A number of Saudi women have sought the government's intervention to rein in illegal drivers who take advantage of the plight of working women and female students who are forced to rely on them for transportation. They called for enacting a law that sets a uniform fare structure for private veh
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Villagers without electricity can’t apply for housing loans
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Ministry of Housing’s website is preventing residents of remote villages and hamlets from applying for housing loans due to a condition that requires them to prove they have electricity.
The Eskan site requires applicants to enter their Saudi Electricity Company subscri
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Quick-witted pilot saves Saudia flight
HAIL — A technical fault in the tires of a Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) aircraft on a flight from Jeddah to Hail on Thursday would have ended in a catastrophe had it not been for the quick thinking and expertise of the pilot who was able to land at a tilted angle. There were 108 passengers and crew members aboard. Air traffic controllers told the pilot
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The dilemma of girls sports
Turki Al-Dakheel
Okaz
It is good news that the Shoura Council has approved introducing sports in government-run girls schools. It is, however, surprising that the issue was made into a case that was to be settled by the council as if it was a big national problem.
If you told an Australian, a Canadian or a Briton that you h
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Iraqi twins stable 48 hours after surgery
RIYADH – Iraqi conjoined twins Chris and Christian who were separated in a six-hour surgery at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Riyadh Thursday are in good health and all their vital organs are functioning normally, Minister of Health Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said on Saturday. In a statement to the media, Al-Rabeeah, who led the multidisciplinary team
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Using priorities as an excuse
Qenan Al-Ghamdi
Makkah
The words, “this is not within our priorities,” will be thrown at your face by any official who rejects your ideas or proposals but does not want to say so openly.
The official does not have the guts to tell you to your face that your idea or proposal is useless. Instead he will use the int
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Who is to blame when a mad man kills in broad daylight?
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The story of a mentally ill Saudi citizen who stabbed an Indian worker to death in Riyadh in broad daylight while onlookers were busy taking pictures of the incident instead of stopping him had stirred a lot of controversy. The incident has been widely debated by
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Dust storm hits KSA, no sign of rain in Jeddah
JEDDAH — The current wave of dust in various parts of the Kingdom has been caused by active surface winds especially in the central region, according to the head of the department of meteorology at King Abdulaziz University. Mansour Bin Attiah Al-Marzouqi said he expected the dust storms to gain more momentum, especially in the coastal areas of Makkah Pro
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Early shop closure likely before July
JEDDAH — A government committee, assigned to study the closing down of shops by 9 p.m., has completed studying all aspects of the project, specifying all its pros and cons. Sources close to the committee expected the closure of shops to be effective before the advent of Ramadan in early July. The committee has exempted pharmacies, gas stations, coffee sho
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Graduation events banned in Dammam girls schools
Saudi Gazette report
DAMMAM — The Department of Girls' Education in east Dammam has sent a circular to all government and private girls' schools under it banning graduation parties, which are typically organized to celebrate the end of the academic year.
The circular, issued by the department's division for I
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Three arrested over apartment murder
JEDDAH — Police in Jeddah arrested three people in connection with a murder that happened in the Al-Faisaliyah district. Police responded to reports that a body had been found inside an apartment. The victim was in the bedroom in a pool of blood. After investigating, police arrested three suspects of the same nationality. One of the three confessed that h
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Two policemen die in traffic accident
TABUK — Two police officers were killed and another injured after their jeep overturned on Al-Qan Road in Tabuk. Teams from the Saudi Red Crescent and Civil Defense arrived at the location and found all three victims still alive. They were transferred to Haql General Hospital. However, two of the officers died as a result of their injuries while the third
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Drug-smuggling attempt foiled
TABUK — Customs officers at the Al-Hudaitha entry point foiled a Jordanian’s attempt to smuggle more than 18,000 amphetamine pills into Saudi Arabia. The smuggler told officers that he was coming to the Kingdom for Umrah. The officers grew suspicious and when they searched him they found the drugs and SR17,000 in cash with him. He was handed over to
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Two injured in Makkah accident
MAKKAH — Two people were injured when their vehicles collided on Al-Kaakiya Road. Teams from the Saudi Red Crescent arrived at the location and transported the injured to King Abdulaziz Hospital for treatment. Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.
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14 Asian workers injured in brawl
JAZAN — Fourteen people were injured in a brawl that happened in Jazan’s King Abdullah housing district. Police arrived at the scene and controlled the situation before it escalated. The fight broke out between groups of Indians and Pakistanis. Eleven Indians and three Pakistanis were injured during the violence. Police arrested a number of people f
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Huge quantity of rotten chicken seized from a store in Riyadh
Teams from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh seized a huge quantity of rotten chicken from a store. Workers were preparing to ship the chicken to Najran to be sold in the local market. The bust came as part of the ministry’s crackdown on stores selling expired food products. Those involved in the case were detained for questioning. — SPA
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