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Inspection tours reveal hundreds of commercial violations

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Jeddah recorded over 220 violations in different commercial districts in Jeddah including a vegetable market, mall and stores in south Jeddah. The Ministry of Commerce office received 1,950 reports from the public abo

Inspection tours reveal hundreds of commercial violations

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Jeddah recorded over 220 violations in different commercial districts in Jeddah including a vegetable market, mall and stores in south Jeddah. The Ministry of Commerce office received 1,950 reports from the public abo

Illegal housemaids, brokers exploit demand in Ramadan

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Badea Abu Al-Naja Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — During the month of Ramadan the monthly wages of housemaids working illegally have reportedly gone up from about SR1,000 to more than SR2,500. The commission paid to brokers who provide the housemaids has also gone up to reach more than SR500. Th

MERS precautionary measures activated

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  MAKKAH — The Children and Maternity Hospital in Makkah has activated a program for the prevention and combating the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome — MERS coronavirus, which will last for five days. The head of infection control at the hospital, Dr. Amerah Al-Shareef, said the activation of the program is in response to the minister of health

Licenses issued to 18 recruiting companies

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JEDDAH — The head of expatriate workers department at the Ministry of Labor, said the ministry has licensed 18 companies to recruit and provide workers to individuals and businesses. Abdulaziz Al-Harbi explained that each company has its own rules and procedures to cover the current gap in the job market, and each company will seek to cater for its client

MOL publishes women work environment draft

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 JEDDAH - The Ministry of Labor has published a draft of its “regularizing women's work environment in the private sector” on its “Together” electronic gate. This will allow concerned individuals and businesses to comment on the draft's content and recommend any amendments they see appropriate. A source in the ministry said these re

Saudi women volunteer to serve pilgrims

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Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — A total of 500 young Saudi women and girls from various parts of the Kingdom have joined the Saudi Red Crescent Society as volunteers to provide paramedic, rescue and emergency services to pilgrims inside the Grand Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan.

Alpha Cargo to expand facilities

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Adam Sarkhi, cargo manager of Royal Jordanian Airlines, gives a ticket (Jed-Amman-Jed) to C.P. Saleem of Islamic Development Bank (IDB). — Courtesy photo JEDDAH — Alpha Cargo, which is an IATA certified agent, intends to expand its check-in and cargo handling facilities in the coming years to support the Saudi

Japanese Ambassador hosts Iftar at residence

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RIYADH — The Embassy of Japan here held an Iftar at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence Tuesday. The guests were mainly those who pursued their undergraduate and postgraduate program in Japan and representatives of Japanese community in Saudi Arabia. Yasunari Morino, Charge d'Affaires ad interim, gave a warm welc

IISJ honors Urdu dept.head Siddiqui

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Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — A grand farewell function was organized to honor president of Urdu department at International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) Dr.Wasim Ahmed Siddiqui  at a local restaurant here recently. Siddiqui served the school's Urdu department for more

Saudi businessmen welcomes new Indian CG

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Chairman Al Fouzan Building Materials Company Khalid A. Al Fouzan, Consul General of India BS Mubarak, CEO of King Abdullah Medical Complex Jeddah Hamad M. AL-Dhewalia, Ambassador Faisal bin Hassan Tarad, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom's delegation to the United Nations in Geneva and Vice Chairman of Al-Muhaidib Group of Company Emad A. Al-M

Madinah hotel evacuated after fire

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MADINAH — All 150 guests were safely evacuated after a fire broke out in a hotel in Madinah on Tuesday. Madinah Civil Defense spokesman Col. Khalid Al-Jihani said firefighting units contained the fire before it spread. He added that the fire was caused by a malfunctioning air conditioning unit in one of the hotel rooms and that the hotel management was ab

Expat electrocuted inside Jazan farm

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JAZAN – A Yemeni national died after being electrocuted in a farm at Jeraibah, a village near Sabya. Jazan Red Crescent spokesman, Yaser Al-Nami said a citizen notified the Red Crescent of the incident, and paramedics were dispatched to the farm, but by the time they arrived the victim was already dead. The body was taken to the mortuary. Al-Naimi added t

Border Guards rescue three off Jeddah coast

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JEDDAH – Border Guards rescued three Asian nationals from the sea Tuesday morning. Border Guards received a notification that three expatriates went on a fishing trip and their boat overturned in rough waters. Border Guards patrols found the men 15 kilometers to the south of Abulnoor Center. They were in good health.

Expat killed, two injured in accident

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JAZAN — One Pakistani national was killed and two others injured on Tuesday evening when two cars collided on Sabya-Eidabi Road in Jazan province. Red Crescent spokesman Yaser Al-Nami said two ambulances, in addition to an air ambulance, were dispatched to the site and found three people injured and one of them trapped inside the wreckage. The Civil Defen

Man killed in apartment fire

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DAMMAM – Police arrested a man who allegedly started a fire in a residential apartment, which resulted in one death and injuries to another. Eastern Province Police spokesman Col. Ziyad Al-Reqaiti said the Civil Defense suspected foul play and notified the police. He added that preliminary findings revealed that the fire was intentionally started and trac

Pickpockets detained in Prophet's Mosque

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MADINAH – The special security forces of the Prophet’s Mosque arrested three pickpockets as they were snatching wallets and handbags from visitors of the mosque. Madinah Police spokesman Col. Fahad Al-Ghannam said a plainclothes officer saw an Arab national mugging visitors inside the mosque while a woman officer found an Arab woman trying to snatch

New healthcare system in months

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JEDDAH — The head of mental health in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Abdulhameed Al-Habeeb, said new regulations for the health and mental care system will be published within the coming few months. He explained the regulations will strengthen the rights of mental patients, especially with regard to service providers, and oblige health facilities to meet int

No plan for more Zamzam outlets

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JEDDAH — The National Water Company (NWC) has said the company will not open outlets for the distribution of Zamzam water in major Saudi cities. The statement followed demands by the public for such outlets in other parts of the country as the Zamzam distribution center in Kudai, Makkah, is witnessing a huge influx of buyers. Khalid Badghaish, public rela

Real estate offices warned

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JEDDAH — The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has warned real estate offices against charging more than a 2.5 percent commission for purchased or rented properties. The ministry also stressed real estate offices cannot ask for repeated commissions from the renewal of rental contracts and the ministry is keen on preserving the rights of all involved parti
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