Ibrahim Al-Farraj
Al-Jazirah
At the end of every three months, we read quarterly reports about the astronomical profits achieved by our banks and financial institutions. These profits are growing up quarter after quarter and year after year.
Despite the huge financial gains these banks and institutions are making, they have
Our financial institutions and social responsibility
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The muezzins of the Grand Mosque
Saudi Gazette report Melodious voices chant the adhan (call for prayer) six times a day from the Grand Mosque — five for the daily prayers and once for the pre-dawn Tahajjud prayer. Recited by six different muezzins of the Grand Mosque who are considered to be the most talented and well-trained among all muezzins, tens of thousands of pil
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The melodious nature of Madinah adhan
From top left: Abdulrahman Abdul Elah Khashoggi, Kamil Saleh Al-Najdi, Essam Hussain Bukhari, Omar Yousif Kamal, Iyad Ahmad Shokri, Ashraf Muhammad Al-Afifi, Faisal Al-Nu’man, Sami Muhammad Dayooli, Muhammad Majid Al-Hakeem, Saud Abdulaziz Bukhari, Abdulmajeed Slamah Al-Suraihi and Omar Nabeel Sunbul Saudi Gazette report
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When will the nightmare on Tabuk-Haql Road end?
So many traffic accidents occur on the Tabuk-Haql Road that drivers themselves are advising each other to avoid the road altogether unless it becomes absolutely necessary. Constructed over 50 years ago, the international road is one of the oldest in the Kingdom and, like any major road, witnesses heavy traffic, especially during the holidays and summer. It is one of the vital r
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Humans and pigeons in the Grand Mosque: A peaceful coexistence
Saudi Gazette report Visitors to the Grand Mosque enjoy the safety and security the Kingdom is blessed with, but they are not alone, as pigeons that are spread out in practically all of Makkah’s neighborhoods roam around the Grand Mosque’s yards in complete tranquility, Al-Hayat daily reported. Visitors to the Grand Mo
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Sculptures, decorative lights adorn streets
MAKKAH — Municipal authorities in Makkah have completed installing a number of illuminated sculptures on main streets and roundabouts in preparation for Eid Al-Fitr, in addition to a number of decorative lights of varying shapes and colors in tunnels and on suspended bridges. The head of operations and maintenance at the municipality, Bandar Noh,
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Simultaneous translation of Eid sermon
MADINAH — Arrangements have been made for broadcasting the simultaneous translation of Eid Al-Fitr sermon at the Prophet’s Mosque for the first time this year. The sermon can be heard in English, French, Urdu and Malay. Director of Translation Department at the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Abdullah Al-Hattab pointed out that the translation
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New tunnel becomes operational
MAKKAH — In accordance with the instructions of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, a new tunnel that connects Jarwal neighborhood to the yard of the Grand Mosque’s new expansion has become operational. The head of projects at Makkah Municipality, Sultan Al-Qurashi, said the 100-meter-long tunnel is 16 meters wide, of which 9.4 meters a
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ECRA to set up spot market for power
JEDDAH — The Electricity and Co-generation Regulatory Authority (ECRA) is planning to set up a spot market for trading in electric power, Al-Hayat daily reported. The market will allow companies to compete in the lucrative power generation and distribution sector. An ECRA source said in the initial stage the trading will restricted to production and sales
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Al-Bilad Bank opens branch for disabled
RIYADH — Al-Bilad Bank opened a new branch in Riyadh to provide banking services to people with sight, hearing and other physical disabilities. The branch is located on Al-Takhassusi Street. During the opening of the branch, CEO of Al-Bilad Bank Khaled Bin Sulaiman Al-Jaser said there is a great need to provide banking services to people with disabilities
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70 Saudi women employed in production line
QURAYYAT — An agricultural company has employed 70 Saudi women in its production and packaging department in Qurayyat. The company’s CEO, Ibrahim Abu Abah, said they have provided the women with a suitable working environment, which is completely separate from male workers, in addition to securing them transportation facilities. He pointed o
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When money becomes No. 1 priority
Money and the seemingly endless pursuit of riches have led many a man down the path of moral turpitude. Some view money as an end rather than a means and will pursue wealth regardless of the legal or moral implications. Money has grown to become an obsession that can take over a man’s life and turn him into a greedy capitalist who gauges success by the num
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Engagement rings in Saudi Arabia
Engagement rings have always had a special significance in many cultures. However, engagement rings have no definitive value in Saudi Arabia as there are a variety of opinions for and against this token of love and commitment. Many Saudi women cherish their engagement rings but men, however, find little significance in them. There are also some who find the idea
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Restrictions on women driving
Dr. Abdullah Rashid Al-Sunaidi
A large percentage of Saudis support the idea of women driving their cars. You ask people around, whether in your community or family, and you will see that the majority of them are for allowing women to drive.
Today, it is important for women to drive in order to deal with modern
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Ministry of Women’s Affairs
Daham Al-Eneizi
Human rights, especially women’s rights, in the Kingdom have advanced dramatically and are moving slowly but surely towards a better future for the entire country. These developments have won global praise. Many people around the world talked highly of the decision allowing Saudi women to become
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How to bring down number of vehicles on our roads
Jamal Banoon
Perhaps you put your hands on your head in frustration when you see the heavy rush of people and cars on the road while driving to reach a destination on-time. It could be a mind-boggling experience when you get stuck on a street and take an hour or more to travel about three kilometers. This causes many road users to lose th
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Identifying sexual abuse in a conservative society
Ruqayah Alfallah is a sociologist on a mission to fight sexual abuse of children in Saudi society and give a voice to victims who continue to suffer in silence. Alfallah said her research reveals alarming statistics about sexual abuse in Saudi society and that the abuser is almost always someone very close to the child such as a relative, accordi
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Barracks fire contained
YANBU — Civil Defense teams and Royal Commission firefighters were successful in containing a fire that had engulfed a number of barracks that belonged to a company operating in Yanbu. The firefighters managed to contain the fire in the three barracks of the firm and stopped it from spreading to nearby areas. Yanbu residents were apprehensive that chemica
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Fire at medical supplies factory
RIYADH — Civil Defense firefighting teams were rushed to douse a fire that erupted in a medical supplies factory here. Riyadh Civil Defense spokesman Capt. Mohammad Al-Hamadi said that 20 firefighting teams, support units and security helicopters brought the blaze under control and contained the fire from spreading to nearby factories. He added that the f
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Security officer run over by speeding car
HAFR AL-BATIN — A special forces officer was run over by a car while crossing King Fahd International Road here. The Eastern Province traffic police spokesman, Capt. Mansour Al-Shokrah, said the officer was on regular duty when a speeding car hit him. The car was driven by a 26-year-old Saudi driver. He added that the body was transported to the mortuary.
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