Families in the desert

October 30, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   The idea of a family living the traditional Bedouin life in the desert seems astonishing and admirable at the same time.  Grandparents live until they reach their hundreds and their sons and grandsons live with them regardless of age or marital status.   There exists a tendency in societies

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IISJ steals the show at Western Zone Cluster Debate

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Mohammad Maniyar, and Farheen Fatima (senior), and  Mohammed Hashar Ahmar Qadeer and Nasreen Nasser (junior) from IISJ receive trophy from Mohammed Raghib Qureshi. Maniar and Fatima also won first and second individual position of best speakers respectively. Mohammed Samraan Ghouse of New Al Wurood International School (extreme right) is the best individual speaker in j

‘EDEX 2014’ captivate thousands of visitors

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Indian Consul General B.S. Mubarak tours the ‘EDEX 2014’ pavilions after opening it at International Indian School (Girls Section) in Jeddah. Mrs. Lateefa Mubarak, Mohammed Raghib Qureshi, and Dr. Haroon Rashid are also seen.  Hassan Cheruppa Saudi Gazette    Thousands of parent

‘EDEX 2014’ captivate thousands of visitors

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Hassan Cheruppa Saudi Gazette    Thousands of parents and students turned out to witness a spectacular show of innovation, creativity and hard work displayed by around 2,000 talented students at ‘EDEX 2014,’ the educational exhibition, hosted by Jeddah’s International Indian School (Girls Section). The

27% of youth in Gulf are jobless

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   DAMMAM — A report published by the World Economic Forum revealed that 27 percent of young men under the age 25 in Gulf counties are unemployed, which is twice the global average. The report pointed out that the increasing population of Gulf countries is an added burden on regional governments to find suitable work opportunities for their cit

4 new reformatory penitentiaries

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — The General Directorate of Prisons announced plans to set up 4 new reformatory penitentiaries in a number of cities in the Kingdom with a capacity to accommodate 30,000 prisoners. The new reformatory penitentiaries will be set up in Riyadh, Jeddah, Taif and Dammam, and will be equipped with all the necessary facilities for the benef

35 psychiatric hospitals in the Kingdom

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   RIYADH — The head of Riyadh Health Directorate said the Ministry of Health is planning to increase the number of psychiatric hospitals in the Kingdom to 35 hospitals. Dr. Adnan Al-Abdulkareem said the ministry seeks to improve mental health treatment by setting up psychiatric hospitals in addition to primary health care programs. He added th

Drinking water in morning is beneficial

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   AL-AHSA — Recent studies have shown that drinking water on an empty stomach in the morning can significantly boost a person’s ability to fight poisonous substances. Nutritionist Adnan Abdulraheem said that drinking water in the morning is a preventive measure to guard the body against a number of ailments including head

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SR205,000 in penalties for 11 nurses

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   TAIF — Acting Minister of Health Adel Fakeih has issued a directive that penalizes 11 Saudi nurses at King Faisal Hospital a combined SR205,000 for negligence. Spokesman for Taif’s Health Directorate, Siraj Al-Hemaidan, said the penalties varied between SR50,000 for one nurse to SR10,000 for other nurses who were proven to have neglect

Foreigners can own 100% of projects

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   MAKKAH — The head of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) said the Kingdom is the only country in the region that allows foreigners 100 percent ownership of their projects. Abdullateef Al-Othman said the foreign investment law in the Kingdom is more flexible than other similar laws around the world as it allows for the free

Penal action against 27 shops

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   RIYADH — The Ministry of Labor has started taking penal action against violators of its regulations in all the three phases of feminizing women accessory shops. Inspectors from the ministry raided around 140 shops at major malls and commercial centers in the capital city on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.  Th

Outrage at Al-Aqsa closure goes viral

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Naheel Abdullah Saudi Gazette    JEDDAH – The outrage at the temporary closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Islam’s third holiest site, in Jerusalem on Thursday went viral on the social networking sites all over the Kingdom. Several Saudis, especially preachers, blasted the provocative act of the Israe

Is there no solution to the housemaid problem?

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Abdul Ghai Al-Qash Makkah Daily Newspaper   Makkah Daily reported recently that the recruitment of a housemaid might soon cost about SR50,000. It also conducted a disappointing interview with the chairman of the National Recruitment Committee (NRC). Some of the headlines used from that interview were: Indonesia will not

Chewing gum that costs SR30,000

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Mishary Bin Abdullah Al-Na’eem Al Riyadh Newspaper   I wanted to buy some chewing gum while I was in Singapore so I stopped at a grocery store, but I was unable to find what I was looking for. I did not ask myself why a grocery does not sell chewing gum and proceeded to go to several other stores where I was told t

Avoid dangerous herbal medicines

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette   THE popularity of herbal medicine is increasing across the Kingdom with people opting for this mode of treatment due to the cheap costs in comparison to mainstream medicines and clinics. However, in spite of the low costs, some forms of herbal treatment can be detrimental to people’s health.

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Who takes the big share of marriage expenses?

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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   THERE has been an increased demand to have an equitable distribution of marriage expenses among the couple. The amount of marriage expense and sharing it by both the parties depend by and large on the customs and traditions prevailing in the society as well as on the financial position of families. In some cases, it becomes a burden on the groom’s family whi

Getting married at an early age – the bitter truth

October 31, 2014, 2:00 pm

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  Joud Al-Amri Saudi Gazette    MANY young girls are lured into getting married early thinking marriage is the key to eternal bliss and a way of freeing themselves from over-protective parents who constantly keep looking over their shoulders. But is getting married early as romantic as it seems? Many youngst

Man killed, 4 injured in highway accident

November 1, 2014, 2:00 pm

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MAKKAH – A two-car collision resulted in the death of one man and injured four others on the Makkah-Jeddah Expressway. Spokesman for the Red Crescent Ali Al-Ghamdi said paramedics were rushed to the scene where they found one of the passengers dead upon arrival and four others suffering from various injuries. First aid was provided to the injured and one

Expat’s body found floating in sea

November 1, 2014, 2:00 pm

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JEDDAH – Search and rescue teams recovered the body of an expatriate who had gone swimming in a location where swimming is not allowed. Spokesman for Makkah Border Guards, Comm. Naji Al-Johany, said a citizen notified the Border Guards of a floating body in the sea, and rescue teams were dispatched to scene to recover the body. Investigations are under wa

Accidental gunfire kills young Saudi

November 1, 2014, 2:00 pm

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BURAIDAH – Security bodies here are investigating the death of a citizen who apparently shot himself accidentally while handling a loaded rifle. Spokesman for Qassim Police Capt. Badr Al-Sehaibani said forensics teams dispatched to the scene found the 24-year-old dead due to a gunshot to his chest. He said preliminary findings point to an accident and no