600 smokers kick the habit in 6 weeks

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Amal Al-Saihati, supervisor of smoking clinics in the Eastern Province, said visiting support centers is the basis for quitting smoking, in addition to a strong will and the assistance of family and friends. — Courtesy photo Saudi Gazette report JUBAIL — The head of the Tobacco Control

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Almost 85 percent of detainees are Saudis, says study

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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A recent study showed there are 2,783 detainees in public security prisons, of whom 84.5 percent are Saudis, Al-Eqtisadiah daily reported. The number of Saudi detainees reached 2,352 as of this week, while Yemen nationals accounted for 184. Syrians were next with 62 detainees, foll

Doctors to sue sheikh for ‘unfair’ comments

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Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM – Many doctors are planning to sue a sheikh who apparently accused all healthcare professionals of harassing patients during a TV interview, Al-Hayat daily reported. The Ministry of Health has not made any statement in response to the interview. The doctors agreed th

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Mutlaq is chief of dialogue center’s new board

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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on Monday approved constitution of new board of trustees for the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue. Renowned scholar Sheikh Abdullah Al-Mutlaq has been appointed president of the board. Faisal Al-Muammar was named vice president.

No to favoritism for working women

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Mazen Abdul Raziq Baleelah Al-Madinah There are no part solutions on the issue of women working. The woman should, therefore, work properly, or stay at home. If she is to work, she should do this with all seriousness and zeal. She should be aware that all labor rules and regulations will be applied on her just like men, without any

Ministry warns against authorizing recruitment

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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH – The Ministry of Labor has warned recruitment offices against authorizing others for hiring workers on their behalf. Tayseer Al-Mofrej, director of media center at the ministry, said penal action will be taken against recruitment firms granting electronic authorization po

Saudi doctor who cured ISIL leaders killed in air strike

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Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — A 25-year-old Saudi doctor who joined the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and treated the militant organization’s senior leaders has recently been killed in an airstrike, Al-Hayat daily reported. Dr. Faisal Shaman Al-Eneizi, who studied medicine

Communication skill vital to connect people: ALJ executive

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JEDDAH — T. R. Balakrishnan, CFO at Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) Group, has underscored the important role being played by Toastmasters clubs in general and ALJ Talkmasters Club in particular for fostering employees’ self-confidence and self-development especially in communication and leadership skills.  Speaking after

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PNC distributes Ramadan food packs

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Syed Mussarat Khalil Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Pakistan National Circle (PNC) Jeddah chapter, a well reputed social and welfare forum, arranged and distributed 200 Ramadan food packs for poor Pakistani and other nationals living here Azizia, South Industrial Area and Gulail district. Spea

PICPAWR Toastmasters Club inducts new officers

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  JEDDAH —  The PICPAWR Toastmasters Club recently held its 8th Annual Installation of Officers and Awards Ceremony. More than 50 guests attended the event including District 79 Governor DTM Joey Villanueva, who was the keynote speaker, Division G Governor DTM Johnnygene Padillo, Immediate Past Division H G

WMAA receives award for producing maximum Huffaz

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Syed Mussarat Khalil Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Wafaq ul Madaris Al-Arabia (WMAA) Pakistan, one of the largest federation of Islamic seminaries around the world, received the highest award for preparing maximum Huffaz (those who memorize the entire Qur’an) in the world. T

Arab worker injured in a hit-and-run case

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An Arab worker was injured during a hit-and-run accident in Al-Shumaisy area, just before iftar (breaking of the fast). The man was walking on the side of the road when a car driving at high speed, lost control and hit him. The worker suffered multiple injuries all over his body. He was rushed to Al-Nur Hospital. The police are still searching for the driver.

Fire destroys warehouse in Riyadh

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A huge fire destroyed a tire warehouse in Al-Muzahmeya District, west of Riyadh. Fourteen Civil Defense teams were rushed to the scene to fight the fire and prevent it from spreading to other nearby areas. No casualties were reported and the fire was controlled in a short time. The Civil Defense is still investigating the cause of the fire.

Female thief arrested in Tabuk

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TABUK — Police in Tabuk arrested an Arab woman for allegedly stealing a cell phone and wallet belonging to her compatriot inside a commercial shop. According to the police, the woman snatched the wallet, which had over SR9,000 and a cell phone inside it and left the shop. She had a driver waiting for her outside. Eyewitnesses gave detailed information abo

Narrow escape for pilgrims

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SAMTAH — More than 30 pilgrims breathed a sigh of relief when the driver of their bus asked them to get out because he smelt something burning at the rear of the vehicle. The bus was on its way to Makkah from Samtah when the driver sensed something wrong and abruptly pulled over and helped in evacuating the pilgrims. As the bus was emptied, it caught fire

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Compound fire: No criminal motive seen

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JEDDAH — Preliminary investigations by the Civil Defense on a fire which started in a labor compound in Al-Samer District, east of Jeddah, did not show any criminal motive. Civil Defense managed to put out the fire in a short time. No casualties were reported. More details will be revealed once investigation concludes, the Civil Defense said.

House on fire: Old man saved

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JEDDAH — Civil Defense teams battled a fire in a small house in Umm Al-Salam neighborhood in Jeddah on Monday. Preliminary investigations revealed the fire was caused by a short circuit in an air-conditioner. No one was injured during the fire. According to eyewitnesses, only an elderly man was inside the house when the fire broke out. An Arab national br

Three sisters fall into fake Saudization trap

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Three sisters were prevented from enrolling onto the Hafiz unemployment assistance program because they had been falsely registered as employees of a bogus Madinah company. They have not received a satisfactory reply from the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), whic

Germans in Jeddah celebrate World Cup victory

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German nationals and fans of the German national football team gathered at the German Consulate in Jeddah to watch the World Cup final between “Die Mannschaft” and Argentina. Despite countless opportunities for both teams, no goals were scored during the 90-minute match and extra time was needed before Germany’s Mario Götze ended the ordeal for the German

The GCC Union: A necessity

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Mazen Abdul Raziq Baleelah Al-Madinah Three years have passed since Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah made his call to upgrade the present Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) into a federation. The six member states are still debating the King's initiative when they were taken by surprise by the sudden rise