Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Many traders and economists believe that the authorities monitoring the foodstuffs market must secure strategic reserves of major consumer goods for at least one year to maintain prices and ensure uninterrupted supplies.
Speaking to Al-Hayat newspaper, they said this would also h
Raise strategic reserves to ensure stable food prices, say economists
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Over 100 donate blood during RIA anniversary drive
RIYADH — More than 100 volunteers from the Indian community donated blood in Riyadh on Saturday during a campaign organized in conformity with the WHO's “Safe Blood for Saving Mothers” campaign. The blood donation drive was organized at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH) by the Riyadh Indian Associati
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Three die in horrific highway accident
JANDALAH, Jazan – Three men were killed while another three were seriously injured when two vehicles collided Saturday on a highway here. Civil Defense firefighters and Red Crescent paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after the accident was reported. The injured were rushed to Al-Darb General Hospital. Eyewitnesses blamed high speed for the accident.
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Ethiopian maid attempts suicide
DAMMAM – An Ethiopian maid was rushed to hospital after trying to take her own life at her employer’s home, said Eastern Province police spokesman Lt. Col. Ziyad Al-Ruqaiti. The maid was found unconscious at the backyard after apparently drinking detergent. The police opened an investigation to find out why the woman was trying to commit suicide.
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Man opens fire on anti-drug officers
RIYADH — Police apprehended a man who shot at anti-drug officers and traffic officers then fled. No officer was injured during the shooting. The police immediately formed secret teams and dispatched them to the area where the shooting took place. In a short time, the shooter was nabbed and identified by the anti-drug officers. He confessed to opening fire
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Fire in girls’ dorm at Ahsa university
AL-AHSA – Firefighters here contained a blaze that broke out in the girls’ dormitory of King Faisal University, said Eastern Province Civil Defense spokesman Col. Ali Al-Qahtani. The fire started in a room and the smoke spread all over the entire building. All female students were evacuated and moved to a local hotel until the Civil Defense inspecto
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Gunman flees after shooting youth
TABUK – A young man in his 20s was shot here and wounded in his thigh by another man, who fled the scene after the attack. The victim was rushed to hospital where he was treated for a deep wound in his thigh. The hospital reported the incident to the police. Investigations are still ongoing to find out the identity of the perpetrator and the cause of the
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Butane gas kills teenager in Jubail
JUBAIL – A 15-year-old boy died Saturday after inhaling butane gas, used for lighter refill, according to Eastern Province police spokesman Col. Ziyad Al-Ruqaiti. The boy’s family rushed him to the Royal Commission Hospital in Jubail, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The police started an investigation into the incident. Last month, a young
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28 contestants compete for distinguished teacher award
Jeddah Governor Prince Mishal Bin Majed with some of the teachers who took part in the competition for the distinguished teacher award at his office in Jeddah. — SPA
Fatima Muhammad
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Prince Mishal Bin Majed, governor of Jeddah, on Sunday presented awards to t
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Who will save Makkah from drowning?
Khalaf Al-Harbi
Okaz
What are the alternative plans after the holy city of Makkah drowned in rainwater after recent rains? Are we going to ask Saudi Aramco to execute the water drainage projects? Or are we going to assign this task to acting Minister of Health Adel Fakeih?
Why do we always believe that the solution will come
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Alternative punishment system to be rolled out next year
Adnan Al-Shabrawi
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — A committee of experts has made amendments to the draft law on alternative justice, which replaces flogging and prison sentences in public rights cases with community service.
The law will be sent to higher authorities for approval and, once approved, will
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Over 100 donate blood during RIA anniversary drive
Volunteers of the Riyadh Indian Association (RIA) at the launch of the blood donation campaign at King Khalid University Hospital's blood bank. — Courtesy photo
RIYADH — More than 100 volunteers from the Indian community donated blood in Riyadh on Saturday during a campaign organized in conformity with the WHO's &ldquo
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Fake Saudization: 500 women caught
DAMMAM — The Labor Ministry last year caught about 500 Saudi women who cooperated with a number of private companies and establishments to achieve their Saudization targets to get out of the Nitaqat red zone, Al-Hayat newspaper reported on Sunday quoting an informed source from the ministry. The ministry, however, said the figure was the lowest in the las
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Saudi student wins medal in Malaysia
TAIF — A Saudi student has occupied the second place and won a silver medal in the Malaysia International Exhibition for the Technology Expo 2014 which was recently organized in Kuala Lumpur. Rashid Bin Abdul Hadi Al-Tuwairgi, a secondary school student from Taif, has invented a belt that will warn the blind against imminent dangers. The belt will make vi
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Shoura to consider pension for housewives
RIYADH — The Shoura Council's human rights committee is planning to ask the council to study a proposal to pay a monthly pension to unemployed Saudi housewives, the committee's chairman Abdullah Bin Muharib Al-Zufairi said. He told Al-Riyadh newspaper that the committee is currently discussing a number of requests from women members to this effect. "
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For a safe environment
As part of the Border Guard Week, a large number of volunteers equipped with diving gear took part in a high-profile drive to clean up the Jeddah beach on Saturday in the presence of senior Border Guard officials. Welcoming the participants, Col. Naji Al-Juhani, Border Guards’ Makkah province spokesman, said his force would organize periodic campaigns to clean up the regi
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High energy consumption blamed on poor designs
Saudi Gazette report
AL-KHOBAR — Several experts have attributed the excessive power consumption in the country to poorly-designed houses, Al-Riyadh daily reported.
The experts said most houses are not insulated, while at the same time they have spacious rooms and halls and a lot of windows and balconies, som
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Expert calls for cooperation to combat drugs as exams near
Fatima Muhammad
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — With examinations fast approaching, more and more students are on the lookout for substances that can help them remain awake for long hours, study and comprehend fast.
While some get by with regular shots of coffee, tea or energy drinks, others tend to belie
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Business as usual at Souk Al-Haramiyyah (Thieves’ Market)
Business continues as usual at the Souk Al-Haramiyyah (Thieves’ Market) in the Al-Mansour Street area of Makkah amid ongoing demolition work. Heavy equipment and accumulated debris fail to deter crowds of shoppers and the dozens of peddlers who still find sanctuary in the back-alleys of the neighborhood. — Courtesy Makkah daily
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Schools holding extravagant graduation parties draw flak
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The luxurious wedding halls and 5-star hotels have started preparations for a season full of graduation parties whose cost is comparable to big wedding parties. This is in spite of the Ministry of Education having warned schools against demands that are unbearable by families. However, some sc
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