Expat community holds Ramadan workshop

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   RIYADH — The “Lajna Ilmiya (Education Society)”  organized its fifth workshop titled “Istiqbal-e-Ramazan (Welcome Ramadan)” Friday.  The new look of Najeeb Qasmi’s website www.najeebqasmi.com was also launched on the occasion. Six articles were read in the workshop: “Ramazan

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BPF: Amal Sohail receives 1st prize in art exhibition

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   RIYADH — The “Bravo Pakistan Forum (BPF)” here found an aspiring talented individual in the name of Amal Sohail. Out of seven strong contestants the judges — Rashid Mahmood and Manal Furqan — ruled out Sohail for the first slot in the fourth annual BPF arts and painting exhibition. Suka

Indian philatelist sheds light on his unique passion

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Muhammad Mujahid Syed Saudi Gazette    JEDDAH — Shaikh Ibrahim Shaikh from Hyderabad, India, now a world-class philatelist, came to Saudi Arabia in the beginning of the oil boom. He struck gold, for himself and the host country in philately. In an interview to Saudi Gazette, Shaikh

500 females give emergency services in Haram

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Zain Anbar Okaz/Saudi Gazette  JEDDAH — A group of 500 volunteer women will provide emergency first aid and medical services to female Umrah visitors in the Grand Mosque. The head of the group, Mashael Al-Shamrani, said these women have received intensive training

IISJ team bags awards in three-day scout camp

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report   JEDDAH — Twelve schools participated in the three-day scouting camp organized recently in Riyadh. International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) Boys section sent a battalion of 72 scouts to participate in the camp. Under the able leadership of the Principal Syed Masood Ah

Fasting hours around the globe

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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They’re not bothered

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   Amid all the demolition going around them, some expatriate vendors use the rubles to sell their goods in a Makkah district. The demolition of buildings in Makkah is part of the Grand Mosque expansion projects. — for development projects did not deter illegal peddlers from selling their sundry goods. — Courtesy Makkah daily

Dallah Hospital starts treating speech and swallowing disorders

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  RIYADH — The Dallah Hospital has recently opened a new innovative clinic specializing in the treatment of speech, voice, and swallowing disorders, for both adults and children. Equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment devices, the clinic is also supervise

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Cases of children turning breadwinners on the rise

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  ABHA — The number of children using the streets as a place to win their bread and help their families is increasing. This phenomenon has started spreading in Asir region. Malls, parks, recreation areas or roads are full of children selling traditional dishes.

Ramadan crescent unlikely on Friday

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  MAKKAH — It will not at all be possible to sight the Ramadan crescent on Friday and therefore, Saturday will not be the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan, Makkah daily reported on Tuesday quoting astronomers."It will simply not be poss

Lack of data on Haramain Train

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Qenan Al-Ghamdi Makkah daily   IN recent press statements, Minister of Transport Jabarah Al-Suraisry has said that the Shoura Council’s negative observations on the Haramain train project were mainly because of lack of data on the project. He promised to present the council with a detailed report about the project.

Crown Prince Salman highlights Islamic solidarity

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH – Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz, deputy premier and minister of defense, reiterated the Kingdom’s keenness in achieving solidarity among the Islamic countries. In his keynote speech at the opening session of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the 39st annual session of the bank’

Saudia gears up for Ramadan rush

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  JEDDAH — Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has completed all its operational arrangements for the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to witness a remarkable increase in the number of passengers. The expected large number of pilgrims is also due to the fact tha

The Saudi TV anchor who boldly confronts the glare of camera

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  DAMMAM — Afaf Al-Mohaisin, a young Saudi woman, has achieved success both behind the microphone and in front of the camera. Her success did not come as a surprise to her because she loved her profession. "I never had big expectations but I have always dealt w

Over 2,000 private eyes in Haram to nab thieves

June 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  MAKKAH — More than 2,000 cameras have been planted in various parts of the Grand Mosque and its plazas to watch for and apprehend thieves and pickpockets, a senior security official has said."There will also be undercover policemen in the Hara

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Security officer dies in accident

June 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   DAMMAM — A Border Guard officer died while another was badly injured when their vehicle hit concrete blocks near the borders, said Eastern Province Border Guard spokesman Senior Capt. Khalid Al-Arqoubi. The officers were on a routine patrol when the vehicle crashed into the block and overturned, killing one of them instantly. The injured off

Theft gang suspects arrested in capital

June 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   RIYADH — Police arrested five men who allegedly carried out many break-ins, burglaries and robberies at gunpoint in several neighborhoods. Officers formed a special team of investigators and undercover agents to track down the suspects, aged 20 to 30, following many complaints from victims. The men confessed during questioning to committing

Man seriously injured after hang-gliding fall

June 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   ABHA — A man sustained multiple injuries when he fell from his hang glider near the town of Al-Aws, Rejal Alma. The victim was supposed to land at a predetermined spot, but lost control and landed in a rugged area. Red Crescent paramedics transported the 53-year-old to Asir Central Hospital in a critical condition. Doctors said the man susta

Man killed in street fight

June 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   MAKKAH — A 58-year-old man was killed during a brawl involving several men from the town of Al-Qafeef, Al-Jamoom, said Makkah Police spokesman Lt. Col. Ati Al-Qurashi. A suspect, a 33-year-old man, was arrested shortly after the murder was reported. Several others were later arrested in connection with the murder. Paramedics found the man ly

Large qat smuggling operation foiled

June 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   ABHA — Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 730 bundles of qat (a narcotic leaf) into Jeddah, according to spokesman Lt. Col. Abdullah Al-Shathan. A car driven by a man from an Asian country was pulled over after officers got suspicious of the vehicle. When he got out of the car, the man was very worried and seemed to be scared, said Al-