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Saeed Haider Saudi Gazette DAMMAM — There is no consistency in pricing at supermarkets and grocers in the Eastern Province when it comes to consumer items, including daily edibles such as vegetables, fruits, meat, poultry, grain and even beverages, complained consumers. The hypermarkets as well

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DAMMAM — The Ministry of Social Affairs is considering issuing licenses for marriage mediators to regularize their work and to conduct specialized training for them. Ministry sources said this step is to ensure clients who use marriage mediators are not being exploited. Sources said there are 275,000 unmarried women in the country, while researchers have

Saudi women too are crazy about World Cup

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Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — Saudi women too are big fans of football teams playing in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. The past two weeks saw many Saudi women avidly supporting their favorite teams. The women were exchanging their opinions on the matches on social media. They not only watched

Regulations for 9 p.m. shop closure finalized

June 29, 2014, 2:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A high commission set up to develop the regulations ensuring retailers close at 9 p.m. has completed its task. The commission is represented by a number of government bodies and the new regulations will oblige shops to trade from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The new r

Prince Khaled forms panel to promote patriotism

June 29, 2014, 2:00 pm

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RIYADH – The Ministry of Education will form a committee to preserve and protect the religious and cultural identity of Saudi Arabia. According to a decision issued by Minister of Education Prince Khaled Al-Faisal on Sunday, the committee will be tasked with developing a strategy to instill patriotism and a sense of pride in the you

Autistic youths to erect solid embodying Jeddah’s history

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Samar Yahya Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Mayor of Jeddah Hani Aburas and Princess Fahda Bint Saud Bin Abdul Aziz, president of the Al-Faisaliyah Women’s Welfare Society, signed on Thursday an agreement to erect a solid representing the historical and environmental heritage of Saudi Arabia.

Fire at Makkah wood warehouse

July 1, 2014, 2:00 pm

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MAKKAH — Civil Defense teams here were successful in containing a fire that erupted in a warehouse which contained large quantities of wood. Makkah Civil Defense spokesman, Maj. Saleh Al-Elayyani, said this is the third time such a fire erupted in the warehouse. The warehouse is located in Al-Meaisem auction site. Investigations are underway into the seri

Accident claims three lives

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SHAROORAH, Najran — Three persons were killed and three others injured when their vehicle overturned on the Sharoorah-Al-Kharkheer Road on Monday. Najran Red Crescent spokesman Saud Al-Dowais said three ambulances were rushed to the accident site. Other security bodies also attended the accident. Upon their arrival, paramedics found the three bodies. Othe

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Several held for attacking a citizen

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TABUK — Security bodies here have arrested a number of persons for allegedly attacking a citizen outside a restaurant. Tabuk Police spokesman Lt. Col. Khalid Al-Ghabban said the citizen was waiting outside the restaurant when he was attacked by several people. He added that the citizen managed to flee on foot, leaving behind his car, wallet and mobile pho

Citizen rams car into Turaif prison

July 1, 2014, 2:00 pm

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TURAIF, Northern Borders — Security guards on Monday arrested a citizen who rammed his car into a prison. Acting spokesman for the General Directorate of Prisons, Maj. Abdullah Al-Harbi, said guards grew suspicious of a citizen who was driving around the prison. When the guards attempted to stop him and question his motives, he resisted and rammed his car

Attempt to smuggle hashish foiled

July 1, 2014, 2:00 pm

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Border Guards patrols at Farasan Islands have foiled attempts to smuggle six bags containing 255 kg of hashish. Jazan Border Guards spokesman Brig. Abdullah Bin Mahfouz said the smugglers tried to take advantage of the first day of Ramadan to smuggle the quantity. He noted that patrols are always alert to such attempts, and the smugglers were detained and referred to the concer

Mountain fire contained

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About 350 firefighters successfully contained the fire that broke out in the mountainous area of Al-Fassilah village in Al-Baha on Sunday. There were no casualties. Al-Baha Civil Defense spokesman Col. Jamaan Al-Ghamdi said the fire was difficult to control due to the mountainous nature of the area. In addition, high winds helped in spreading the fire to dry bushes. He added th

‘Fasting purifies one’s soul’

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Muhammad Mujahid Syed Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — “Islam is a divine religion that believes in deep spirituality. It makes its followers better human being. “It teaches them to surrender their ego before God. The fasting prepares a human being for this submission. It keeps the mind focu

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NAJRAN — Security bodies recently detained 663 undocumented workers. Special police teams and Passports Department officials are jointly carrying out a campaign to flush out iqama violators. Najran Police spokesman Cap. Abdullah Al-Ashwi said campaigns are being carried out across the governorate. Meanwhile, Qassim Police detained 119 people for violating

KTT hosts Iftar party

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Abdul Rahman M. Baig Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — In accord with their yearly tradition, Khak-e-Taiba Trust (KTT) hosted an Iftar party, which was attended by more than 400 people, yesterday at a local restaurant. Several prominent community members and officials from the Indian Consulate attended the Ift

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PWF holds seminar on present media and its responsibility

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Syed Mussarat Khalil Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Well known educationist and professor Tariq Cheema of King Abdul Aziz University is of the view that media is the fourth estate of the realm. It is the responsibility of media and journalists to inform, entertain, educate, influence public and shed light on

Elite club nurtures students’ leadership skills

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DAMMAM — The Jubail Elite Toastmasters club conducted a nine-week “Youth Development Program” for students to develop their communication and leadership skills. Themed “Lead them to Lead,” the club helped 28 children aged between 8 - 13 from International Indian School Jubail (IIS-Jubail), Mariya International S

Pre-iftar shopping

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People throng the traditional Bab Makkah market in downtown Jeddah to purchase fruit for iftar (breaking the fast). Vendors sell their merchandise in the open with umbrellas shielding them from the scorching sun. — Photo courtesy Makah daily

Journalist swaps pen for reins to be an equestrian star

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — A Saudi woman has made an interesting career change by switching journalism for equestrianism within the space of a few months. Sara Al-Sharif only recently joined the sport but has shown remarkable speed in becoming proficient in the discipline, Al-Madinah reported on Monday.

OFWs told to improve communication skills

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Ronaldo Z. Concha Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The newly appointed officers of a Filipino Toastmasters Club in Jeddah have urged fellow OFWs to improve their communication skills not only in English, but in Tagalog as well. During the group appointment of the 2014-15 new officers of KAMFI (Kapisanan ng Mana