KACST signs agreement

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King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) on Monday signed a cooperation agreement with the University of California, Berkeley to establish a center of excellence between them for the use of nanomaterials in clean energy applications. KACST President Dr. Mohammed Al-Suwaiyel said following the signing ceremony that the agreement will contribute to the march of the

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Mingling charge: 38 nurses let off

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BURAIDAH — Three men and 38 female nurses were acquitted of charges of illegal mixing in a private rest-house here after investigations revealed there was no wrongdoing. The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) stormed the rest-house in Buraidah earlier and detained 38 female Asian nurses. They were invited

Man blames family rows for killing wife and her father

June 16, 2014, 2:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – The man who stabbed his young wife and her elderly father to death Saturday at Quaizah neighborhood, said he killed them due to family disputes, according to Makkah Police spokesman Lt. Col. Ati Al-Qurashi. The man, who chased his wife in the street and stabbed her in front of s

Poor quality dates flood Saudi market

June 16, 2014, 2:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — With the holy month of Ramadan drawing near, dates available in the market are costly and are of very poor quality. Farmers ascribe this mainly due to the presence of palm weevil, which is generally considered to be the most devastating pest of palm trees in the Middle East and Asia.

Shoura seeks review of draft pact on hiring Indonesian domestic workers

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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Several members of the Shoura Council on Monday demanded a review of the draft agreement signed with Indonesia for hiring domestic workers. They claimed that the pact was tilting toward the Indonesian side at the expense of the rights of Saudi employers. As such, the Council decided to return

Why do our students burn books?

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Waleed Arab Hashim Okaz Nobody will disagree with the importance of education and knowledge. Ignorance represents backwardness while knowledge represents growth and prosperity. The Holy Qur’an and the traditions of the Prophet (peace be upon him) emphasize the significance of acquiring knowledge. There are several ver

Traditions that strip women of their identity

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Saudi Gazette report AL-RASS — The Kingdom’s regions are rich with customs and traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Such traditions seek to preserve family values, tribal ties and pass on the experiences of past generations. However, in rural communities, there are many patria

Mid-day work ban: Ministry warns violators

June 16, 2014, 2:00 pm

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Fatima Muhammad Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Ministry of Labor has warned of tough action against contracting companies found to be ignoring its directive banning outdoor work during 12 noon to 3 p.m. because of the scorching heat. The ban started on June 15 and will end on September 15.

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Firemen rescue 40 people trapped inside ride

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — The Civil Defense were called to rescue 40 people who were trapped inside a ride at a famous amusement park in Jeddah on Sunday. Makkah Province Civil Defense spokesman Lt. Col. Waleed Abu Shanab said rescuers were rushed to the site, and found 40 men, women and children trapped inside the ride. The Civil Defense rescued them and th

Fire destroys food warehouse

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — A fire erupted in a warehouse for storing foodstuffs at Al-Zahraa neighborhood of Jeddah on Monday. The warehouse belonged to a famous shopping center. Makkah Province Civil Defense acting spokesman Lt. Gen. Waleed Abu Shanab said 11 firefighting teams and support units were rushed to the site and they managed to contain the fire be

Search under way for ATM thieves

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   NAJRAN — Police are searching for thieves who attempted to steal an ATM machine at Yadmah governorate. Najran Police spokesman Capt. Abdullah Al-Ashwi said the thieves were unsuccessful in stealing the ATM machine, but they broke the machine’s screen and damaged its keypad. He added that police have detained a number of suspects.

Umrah pilgrims injured in accident

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   MAKKAH — A minibus overturned in Al-Husainiyah area, injuring 17 Umrah pilgrims from Bangladesh. Makkah Province Red Crescent spokesman Ali Al-Ghamdi said 11 ambulances were dispatched to the site. Five of the injured passengers were given first aid and released while the other 12 were taken to nearby hospitals. Traffic police patrols were o

Police detain 80-yr-old, sons, grandsons for theft

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — Search and investigations teams were successful in detaining an 80-year-old man, his sons and grandsons for allegedly committing a number of thefts. Makkah Province Police spokesman Lt. Col. Ati Al-Qurashi said the police had received many reports of thefts that were carried out in the same manner. Search and investigation teams foc

1 million narcotic pills seized at Hudaitha

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   RIYADH — Inspectors at Al-Hudaitha border point customs seized 1 million amphetamine pills hidden inside a truck. Head of the Customs Department Ibrahim Al-Enezi said the truck was carrying home furniture and the pills were concealed inside a mattress. He added that the driver was detained and referred to concerned bodies and the pills and t

Fire engulfs fuel tanker

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   YANBU — A tanker carrying fuel was caught fire when it overturned at the gate of an industrial company at Yanbu Industrial City. Madinah Civil Defense spokesman Col. Khalid Al-Jehani said firefighting units from the Civil Defense and companies in the area took part in efforts to extinguish the fire He added that the truck was carrying heavy

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Indian consular team to visit Abha

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — A team from the Consulate General of India, Jeddah, will visit Abha on Friday, June 20, to provide consular services to the Indian nationals living in the area. The services will be limited to attestation and passport services not being provided by the outsourced agencies. The team will be available from 8.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p

Pak Navy ships on goodwill mission

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — Pakistan Navy Ships PNS Tippu Sultan and PNS Rah Naward are scheduled to visit Jeddah port from June 19-22 for a goodwill-cum-training cruise. The third Pakistan Navy ship to bear the name, PNS Tippu Sultan was named after Sultan Fateh Ali who ruled the sovereign state of Mysore in south India from 1762 to 1799. The present ship is

Honey festival opens in Taif

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   TAIF – Taif Governor Fahad Muammar opened Sunday the honey festival at Al-Radif Park. Various types of honey, including Al-Sumrah, Al-Sidr and Al-Thahyana, are offered for prices ranging from SR500 to SR1,000 a kilogram. The festival is part of the tourist programs organized by the Taif Municipality this time of the year.

7,000 electrical devices seized

June 17, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   BAHA – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has seized 7,000 defective electrical devices that were on their way to local markets. The low-quality devices and plugs were confiscated because they did not meet Saudi standards and specifications, posing a great health risks to consumers. The violators will be fined. The ministry’s inspec

Courts to notify litigants by mail

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  Saudi Gazette report  JEDDAH — Justice Minister Mohammad Al-Issa has launched a service that will allow courts to notify litigants of any court decisions by mail, Al-Hayat daily reported. He said this service will help in expediting procedures and reaching quick verdicts