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  Arshad Raza Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — The Pakistan Repatriation Council (PRC) marked the 84th  National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saturday with fervor here. Renowned  writer, ex-diplomat  and  scholar  Dr. Ali  Al-Ghamdi, who was the chief guest

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Islamic culture conference opens Sunday

September 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report   MAKKAH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Makkah Emir Prince Mishal Bin Abdullah will inaugurate here on Sunday (Sept. 28) a conference titled “The Islamic culture … the originality and contemporaneity”. The conference i

‘Anjum Makkah’ hosts blood donation camp

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   Under the supervision of King Abdullah Medical City Blood Bank in Makkah, Anjum Makkah recently hosted a blood donation camp as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Ahmad Sabry, general manager, said: “Our CSR initiatives are set to support the hotel’s mission and at the same time act as a guide to what the com

IIROSA inks SR16m contract to distribute sacrificial meat

September 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Ayman Hassan Saudi Gazette report   JEDDAH — The International Islamic Relief Organization Saudi Arabia (IIROSA) has signed a SR16m contract with a national firm to carry out distribution of sacrificial meat during the Haj this year. The project aims to provide sacrificial meat to n

Judges to get annual performance reviews

September 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  RIYADH – Minister of Justice Mohammed Al-Issa has approved an annual plan to periodically assess the performance of judges, Al-Hayat daily reported. A number of lawyers and judges believe the plan will help raise performances and said although some

Indian Muslims passing through a critical juncture: Congress leader

September 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  S. Athar H. Rizvi Saudi Gazette  JEDDAH — Fissiparous tendencies and divisive forces are wreaking havoc on the pluralistic and secular fabric of India, the world's largest democracy, and Muslims have the onus of defeating them at all costs, a senior Congress politician feels.

On women and celebrations

September 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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Ebtehaj Adnan Al-Manyawee Al-Madina    LIKE many others, I was shocked at the report that a Saudi woman  celebrated her husband’s marriage to a second wife. The report said the Saudi woman threw a party and prepared dinner and dessert for the newly-wed couple. She has received an avalanche of

Spying on employees: Is it ethical, justified?

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  Renad Ghanem Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH —  Private sector employees have been upset after it was discovered that their office phones are being bugged and their computers brought under close scrutiny. The practice started by a small number of employers has now become a phenomenon, em

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When will the youth problems be solved?

September 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Mohammed Ahmed Al-Hassani Makkah daily   TOO many conferences, seminars, worships and meetings have been held to discuss issues concerning our youth. A number of young men and women participated in these meetings, which were sponsored by both the public and the private sectors. The outcome of the meetings

New, luxurious carpets for Prophet’s Mosque

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  Badea Abu Al-Naja Saudi Gazette  MAKKAH — A total of 120,812 meters of new luxurious carpet will be bought to furnish the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, chief of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, has signed

10,000 pilgrims pass through port in Jeddah; 5,000 more expected

September 24, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Fatima Muhammad Saudi Gazette  JEDDAH — The Jeddah Islamic Port (JIP) has received up till now 10,000 pilgrims and no infectious diseases have been documented among the arrivals, said the head of the port’s supervision center. Adel Turkistani added that they

Special centers to supervise rest houses

September 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   RIYADH — Governorates throughout the Kingdom will next year establish special centers to closely supervise rest houses for security or social risks, local daily Al-Watan reported on Thursday quoting informed sources. It said the decision was taken by the ministries of interior and the municipal and rural affairs in addition to the Commission

SAMA’s reserve assets reach highest level

September 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   RIYADH — Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency’s (SAMA) reserves have reached SR2.8 trillion in August, the highest in its history. According to Al-Eqtisadiah business daily on Thursday, the reserves increased by 7 percent over their amount the same time last year, which was SR2.66 trillion. On the other hand, SAMA’s reserves with the In

KSA to import manpower from Vietnam

September 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — Vietnam will supply Saudi Arabia with qualified manpower including housemaids under a bilateral agreement recently signed in Jeddah. The agreement, according to Al-Eqtisadiah business daily, was signed by senior officials from the countries’ respective labor ministries. Presently, there are about 15,000 Vietnamese working in t

Baig to lead Indian Haj goodwill team

September 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   MAKKAH — Veteran Indian politician and leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party Arif Baig will lead the two-member Indian goodwill delegation for this year’s Haj, according to Indian Consul General B.S. Mubarak. Abdul Rashid Ansari from Delhi will be the lone member of the delegation. The delegation will arrive in Jeddah on Sept. 29

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Haia men could wear special uniforms

September 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   RIYADH — Members of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) could wear special uniforms to distinguish them from other fake members, commission Chairman Abdullatif Al-Asheikh said on Thursday. He told Dammam-based Asharq newspaper that a study on the proposal would be seriously considered after Haj. He said h

Two convicted terrorists face death

September 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  RIYADH — The capital’s Summary Court has convicted 23 Saudis of terrorism and two of them will face capital punishment, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. It said the other convicts were given various jail terms and prevented from traveling outside the Kingdom after serving their sentences. The convicts were part

18 terrorists get prison terms

September 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  RIYADH – The Special Criminal Court in Riyadh on Thursday sentenced 18 terrorists to varying jail sentences. Those sentenced belonged to the last batch of the cell of 94 and were also barred from travel abroad for similar periods to their sentences after completin

Emir checks preparedness of holy sites

September 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Badea Abu Al-Naja Saudi Gazette  MAKKAH — Prince Mishal Bin Abdullah, Emir of Makkah region, on Wednesday toured holy sites in and around Makkah to check for their preparedness as Haj pilgrimage draws near. Prince Mishal, who is also chairman of the Central Haj Co

Everyone is at your service. So what else do you want?

September 25, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Abdulwahab Al-Areed Al-Sharq   We all know about e-government services and read about new e-portals being launched every now and then. But my advice to the reader is to forget about what you read in the news and experience these new e-services for yourself. I am not talking about important people who file