Siraj Abu Al-Saood
Al-Sharq
I took my children to play at a mall in Dhahran. There children of all ages, races and nationalities were playing with one another peacefully. The children did not need anyone to teach them how to love one another and how to coexist in peace.
As I watched them playing togethe
‘I wish they had killed the non-Muslims instead’
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Your mother is your paradise, not your wife
Salwa Al-Odaidan
Al-Eqtisadiah
I was flipping through the contacts on my phone recently when something caught my attention. It was a phrase under the photo of a lady’s hand. The phrase read: “My beloved wife, you are my paradise; your satisfaction is the only thing I want in this world.”
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Baloot: Seeking official recognition
BALOOT is a popular trick card game that is played by people of all ages in Saudi Arabia. Particularly popular with the country’s youth, the game, which traces its origins to the Indian Subcontinent, represents the epitome of entertainment in Saudi Arabia and the ultimate social occasion where young people spend hours challenging each other, Al-Madinah daily
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Women’s rights: From education to driving
ANY issue regarding women is bound to cause an uproar in Saudi society, especially among men. Society seems to be divided both intellectually and religiously when it comes to women’s issues such as working, driving or appearing on TV. However, in the midst of all the controversy such issues cause, the most important voice and opinion — that of women &m
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Women’s rights: From education to driving
ANY issue regarding women is bound to cause an uproar in Saudi society, especially among men. Society seems to be divided both intellectually and religiously when it comes to women’s issues such as working, driving or appearing on TV. However, in the midst of all the controversy such issues cause, the most important voice and opinion — that of women &m
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Saudi women find success in Makkah’s hotel industry
Saudi Gazette report THERE are large numbers of Saudi young women working in the hospitality sector in Makkah. Many of these women hold key positions in the holy city’s five star hotels and shoulder big responsibilities and meet career challenges successfully, according to a report in Makkah dai
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Saudi women find success in Makkah’s hotel industry
Saudi Gazette report
THERE are large numbers of Saudi young women working in the hospitality sector in Makkah. Many of these women hold key positions in the holy city’s five star hotels and shoulder big responsibilities and meet career challenges successfully, according to a report in Makkah dai
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Saudi women find success in Makkah’s hotel industry
Saudi Gazette report
THERE are large numbers of Saudi young women working in the hospitality sector in Makkah. Many of these women hold key positions in the holy city’s five star hotels and shoulder big responsibilities and meet career challenges successfully, according to a report in Makkah dai
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Pilgrims wanted by Interpol arrested
JEDDAH — A group of pilgrims who were involved in criminal cases and were wanted by Interpol have been arrested and handed over to pertinent authorities, said Brig. Nayaf Al-Ruwais, commander of Passport Forces at King Abdulaziz Internatoinal Airport here. The pilgrims were caught right after they were fingerprinted, he added. Twenty-five pilgrims were de
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Nimrah Mosque may be rebuilt
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Dawah, and Guidance is considering whether or not Nimrah Mosque and several other historical mosques in the ritual sites should be rebuilt. All mosques, once rebuilt, will have multiple floors and will be renovated to accommodate a larger number of pilgrims. The other mosques include Al-Mashar Al-Haram
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Scholar: Haj firms offers shouldn’t vary
RIYADH — A prominent scholar here has called upon domestic Haj operators not to divide Haj packages into expensive and cheap ones because he claimed it is impermissible in the Shariah. Sheikh Salih Fawzan, a member of the Senior Board of Scholars, condemned the questionable marketing practices of some domestic Haj providers. He said companies should provi
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Gyrocopter trips in Jeddah halted
JEDDAH — All gyrocopter trips taken for tourism purposes have been suspended until further notice by the Makkah Emir’s Office. The suspension came in response to the rising number of fatal accidents, the latest of which involved a pilot and a passenger who crashed near King Abdulaziz Road moments after takeoff. A committee has been formed with
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SFDA seizes over 10,000 foodstuffs
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has confiscated 10,000 juices and a 1,000 kgs of meat, fish, and vegetables before being sold in the market. The SFDA officials noticed during their inspection visits in Makkah that some foodstuffs were not fit for human consumption and some were totally rotten. All the seized items were destroyed whi
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27,000 people sans permit turned back
TAIF — The total number of Haj and Umrah regulation violators has reached 27,000 persons as of Thursday, according to the National Center of General Statistics. All of them tried to enter Makkah and the ritual sites through the Eastern entry points. Among the violators were a Saudi, a Gulf citizen and an Arab expatriate. Some of the expatriates who v
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Khula: Solution or revenge?
Mansour Al-Zughaibi
Al-Hayat
Lately, the number of cases of khula (when a woman secures divorce from her husband in exchange for the dowry he paid her and by forfeiting her alimony rights) has increased. In the past, such cases were few. Khula is one way of treating marital disputes in a way that satisfies both spouses. Shariah has grante
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Whatever happened to the rights of pedestrians in Saudi Arabia?
Abdulrahman Muhammad Al-Mansour
Al-Riyadh
We still do not have pedestrian rights. Drivers in Saudi Arabia still do not have a shred of respect for people who cross the street. Even at stoplights, drivers who turn right never stop and check if some people are trying to get to the other side of the street. Although many
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Poor etiquette in the Prophet’s Mosque
Jibreel Muhammad Al-Hassan
Makkah
My friend told me that when he visited Madinah for the first time 14 years ago, he was impressed with its spirituality and cleanliness, and how big the mosque had become. He said that the city compared favorably to the most beautiful European cities. He has not had a chance to see Madi
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Kicking the habit: A battle of nerves
Smoking is one of the most prevalent causes of death in the world. Nevertheless, many addicts find it extremely difficult to quit this ruinous habit. Despite the fact that many have quit smoking, others still say that they cannot rid their bodies of the addiction to nicotine. Even those who do quit, often find themselves relapsing in moments of high stress. Sometimes, peer pres
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Emergency room stories: Critical situation needs immediate solutions
Patients in the emergency ward of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) in Riyadh are complaining about lengthy delays to see doctors and have their conditions diagnosed — process that can take days. Others, lucky enough to see a doctor complain of misdiagnoses. Mohammad Abu Dosah’s sister has cancer and needs to visit th
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Two brothers killed in head-on collision
DAWADMI — Two brothers, Fayiz and Fawaz Malfi Al-Hammadi, of the spokesman of the Civil Defense in Riyadh Maj. Muhammad Al-Hammadi died in a traffic accident on Dawadmi-Arja Road, near Al-Sudair gas station. One of the brothers was driving when his truck was involved in a head-on collision with a minibus. Both brothers were killed
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