Saudi Gazette report
AL-KHOBAR — Urdu poetry lovers from the Indo-Pak subcontinent have been eagerly awaiting one of the grand literary events being organized in the Eastern Province Thursday night.
The Mushaira (poetic gatherings) is a part of the subcontinent’s
Renowned poets to regale EP Mushaira lovers today
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Yanbu students to get access to high-quality technical education
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Royal Commission Yanbu Colleges and Institutes is the Kingdom’s first higher education institute to join SAP Training and Development Institute’s Dual Study Education Program, the organizations announced Tuesday.
The program
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Quenching thirst
Pilgrims braving the summer heat to attend the noon prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah grab water bottles being handed out by a good-doer. According to the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME), the temperature in Makkah these days is well above 43 degrees Celsius. — Courtesy Makkah daily
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KSA to benefit from French expertise in military training
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia explored the prospect of benefiting from the French expertise in military training and armament. This issue figured in the talks between Minister of National Guard Prince Miteb Bin Abdullah and French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian in Paris Tuesday.
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5 Haramain train stations to be ready by year-end
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Transport Jubarah Al-Suraisri said five of the Al-Haramain train stations will be completed this year, Al-Watan daily reported. He explained that the 450-km long railway will greatly facilitate travel between the two holy cities
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In your face, Mr. Minister
Abdo Khal
Okaz
THE local media recently circulated a story of a young woman who had to pay SR500,000 to her uncle to allow her to get married. The uncle is her male guardian, whose approval is a Shariah requisite for her marriage.
The uncle rejected all young men who proposed to marry his niece. When she
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Egypt back in favor for Saudi tourists
Renad Ghanem
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Egypt, which was once the most favored tourist destination for Saudis, is now back in the sights of Saudi tourists after the election of Abdul Fattah El-Sisi as Egypt's new president. Many Saudi families are now booking their flights to their most favorite tour
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Nazaria-e-Pakistan Trust honors Saudis, Pakistanis working on 2-nation theory
Syed Mussarat Khalil
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Nazaria-e-Pakistan Trust, which promotes the ideology of Pakistan, held an award ceremony to honor Saudis and Pakistanis who have worked toward promoting Saudi-Pakistan relations at a local restaurant here recently.
Pakistan Consul General Aftab Ahmed
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Pak delegation visits Kingdom for bilateral talks
Syed Mussarat Khalil Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Pakistani delegation — senators Mushahid Hussain Syed, Najma Hameed, Farhatullah Baber, scholars including Dr. Allama Mohammed Hussain Akber, founder and chief patron Idarah Minhaj-ul-Hussain, Allama Syed Fakher Hasan Al-karavi and Qazi Syed Niyaz Hussain Naqvi
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Pakistanis commemorate the day their country became a nuclear power
RIYADH — Pakistanis celebrated “Takbeer Day” under the banner of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) with great enthusiasm here recently.“Takbeer Day” was coined on May 28, 1998 when Pakistan became the the seventh nuclear power of the world and the first Islamic country in the Muslim world. Amb
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Fire engulfs mobile homes factory
DAMMAM — A fire erupted in a factory manufacturing mobile homes on Abu Hadriyah Road, Qatif, on Monday. Eastern Province Civil Defense spokesman Col. Ali Al-Qahatani said nine firefighting teams were dispatched to deal with the fire and were successful in containing the fire before it could spread to nearby areas. He added 10 mobile homes we
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Erring amusement parks closed down
HAIL - The Civil Defense has closed down two amusement parks for violating safety and security regulations. Hail Civil Defense spokesman Maj. Nafei Al-Makhlafi said during an inspection round of the premises the authority detected a number of safety and security violations. He added the two parks would remain closed until they implement and abide
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Three suspects held over assault
RIYADH — Police have detained two Saudis and an expatriate driver suspected of assaulting another citizen and firing shots in the air. The victim had notified Al-Sahafah neighborhood police center that two men had attacked him outside his house, injuring his head, before firing three shots in the air and fleeing in a vehicle driven by a thir
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Three of a family killed in accident
JAZAN - Three members of a family were killed when their car collided with a truck on the Jazan-Jeddah Expressway. The victims were on their way to Jeddah when a truck suddenly drove in front of their vehicle. The driver could not avoid the truck and crashed into it. Police attended the accident and transported the victims to the mortuary, while o
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Child drowns, siblings rescued
JAZAN - A 7 year-old child drowned while swimming at Al-Sheqaiq beach, while two of his brothers were rescued. Jazan Border Guards spokesman Brig. Abdullah Bin Mahfouz said a citizen had notified officers that his three sons had gone swimming but were having difficulty returning to the beach. He added that a search and rescue team was dispatched t
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Dragster runs over two expat workers
AL-AYDABI, Jazan — A young man ran over two cleaning workers from Bangladesh while he was drag racing in a public area. The head of Al-Aydabi municipality branch, Mastoor Al-Elayyani, said the victims were taken to Al-Aydabi General Hospital and were later transported to Sabya Hospital due to the severity of their injuries. He added that one
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400 firefighters tackle bushfire
BAHA — The Civil Defense deployed 400 firefighters, 150 safety patrols and 100 water tankers to combat a bushfire that broke out in the village of Owairiyah. Baha Civil Defense spokesman Col. Jamaa Al-Ghamdi said the blaze spread over a 60 sq. km area that is full of foliage. No injuries were reported.
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World Malayalee Council’s Dammam Toastmasters Club
World Malayalee Council’s (WMC) Dammam Toastmasters Club, formed recently, witnessed prominent Toastmasters from the area, including Distinguished Toastmasters DTM Abraham Thomas, DTM Koya Anachirayil, DTM Shaila Koya, DTM Abdul Gafoor and DTM Dr. Shaikh Shakeel Anjum. The event was organized by the Current Area Governor and WMC Global Treasurer TM Moosa Koy
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MSS excellence awards presented to meritorious IISJ students
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – The Jeddah chapter of Muslim Service Society (MSS) recently organized a function to honor meritorious students of grade 12 in the All India Secondary School Examination (AISCE) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Raqib
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BIS graduates bring laurels to school
Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The graduation ceremony for Advanced Level (A Level) students of Bangladesh International School - English Section here was held at its premises Friday. The grand ceremony was held in honor of its 2014 outgoing comprising
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