Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH – There are 6,323 expatriate workers filling government positions in education, health, IT and a number of other fields, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Civil Service, Makkah daily reported.
Of these, 1,378 serve as faculty members in colleges a
Over 6,000 expatriates still employed in public sector
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Women and veterinary medicine
Hamoud Abu Talib
Okaz
THERE is a segment of society that wants to restrict the type of jobs women can work to a short list. These people have dedicated themselves to this issue and have done everything in their powers to make sure the job opportunities created for women are limited.
I came to know, thro
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Stigma of Saudi women working in hotels gradually disappearing
Saudi Gazette report AL-KHOBAR – A group of Saudi women who have been working in the hotel industry said the stigma attached to women in this field is disappearing, Al-Hayat daily reported. Until a few years ago, women in such jobs were frowned upon by many members of society. As a result
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Women in fashion design demand recognition
Naheel Abdullah
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Saudi authorities still do not recognize fashion design as a valid career path in the Kingdom despite the fact that many Saudi designers have earned relevant degrees from national and international universities, said an industry expert.
Rania
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Jordanian gets over SR3 million for 3 extra years in jail
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The Administrative Court here has ordered the Prison Directorate to pay SR3,344,000 to a Jordanian man who was kept in Briman Prison for three years over his term without any legal justifications, Al-Madinah newspaper reported. The verdict was issued last week.
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Officials deny coronavirus rumors at Riyadh care home
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Health Affairs Directorate has dismissed reports circulated by a section of the media and on the Internet that the Middle Respiratory Syndrome-coronavirus has been spreading among residents of a social care home in Al-Malaz district of Riyadh.
Follo
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TVTC expands training program, adds new trades
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation's (TVTC) national training program has been expanded to include 90 different occupations, Al-Hayat daily reported. The TVTC added 20 new training programs for different occupations to Saudize labor-intensive j
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Discount scam: Mega firm’s retail outlets closed down
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has shut down several branches of a well-known retail chain for launching bogus discount campaigns, Makkah daily reported.
The group, a retailer of electronic, telecommunications and home appliances, manipulated the publi
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Citizen stabs officer over traffic dispute
TAIF — A man was arrested by police after he allegedly stabbed an officer with a sharp object when he was asked to stop in connection with a traffic violation. Makkah Police spokesman Lt. Col. Ati Al-Qurashi said the suspect escaped from the scene but police later caught him. His case is being referred to a special court for further action.
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Hit-and-run driver who killed woman arrested
TABUK — Traffic police have arrested a driver who allegedly killed one woman and injured another in an apparent hit and run. Head of Tabuk's Traffic Department Brig. Gen. Muhammad Bin Shabab Al-Bugamy said the victim who died was a 65-year-old woman, while a 55-year-old woman sustained severe injuries. He said: “The incident happened l
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Four Saudis detained over worker assault
TAIF — Four young Saudi men have been arrested in connection with the assault and robbery of a worker at an electric company.
Makkah Police spokesman Lt. Col. Ati Al-Qurashi said the men were aged 18 to 24. Investigations into the case are still ongoing.
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Snake bite kills village boy
ABHA — A 10-year-old boy died after being bitten by a snake in a village near the city of Mahayil.
The child left his home to attend the early evening prayer and was attacked by the reptile on his way. His family took him to hospital but he passed away shortly after arrival.
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Streetlight collision splits car, kills driver
JAZAN — A car hit a streetlight and split in half, killing the driver and injuring the passenger. The vehicle was driving on the Darb highway at high speed when it careened and hit the light. The driver and passenger were aged 20 and 18 respectively. One of the pair survived, while the other was taken to hospital by the Civil Defense rescue
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College students ‘unaware of STDs’
Saudi Gazette report
MAKKAH — Around a third of female college students are unaware of how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, according to a study carried out by the University of Hail.
The research, conducted by Drs. Rafia Banu and Fatima Abdullah Sabhan at the university’s
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The road of death
Ayed Al-Rafdah Makkah THE Khamis Mushayt-Bisha Road is the road connecting the most two important governorates in Asir province. Endless catastrophic accidents take place on the road. “The Death Trap” and the “Road of No Return” are just alternatives names for this road, where fam
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Expat drivers harass our women
Saud Al-Fawzan Alsharq UNFORTUNATELY, every week we read a new story about an expatriate driver who has harassed one of our fellow female citizens. This includes private and taxi drivers. These incidents find their way to the social media, thanks to those who want to smudge the reputation of our beloved
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Alzheimer’s conference starts today
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The second International Conference on Alzheimer's Patients kicks off today (Monday) in the capital under the patronage of Prince Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz and will feature the participation of local and international experts.
The two-day event, organized by the Sa
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Anger boils over ‘no single women’ signs at restaurants
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — The National Society for Human Rights (NSHR) has asked a number of restaurants to take down signs banning the entry of women who are unaccompanied by their male guardians, Al-Hayat daily reported. In a statement, the NSHR described these signs as illegal and
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AMU alumni pledge to carry on Sir Syed’s mission
Naseem Ahmad, chairman of the Minorities Commission of India and former VC of AMU (7th from right), Indian Consul General B.S. Mubarak (9th from right) along with AMU Alumni Association office bearers release the alumni directory on the occasion of Sir Syed Day in Jeddah on Friday. — Courtesy photo Saudi Gazette report
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‘End excessive dowry demands to encourage marriages’
ABDULLAH GHARMAN
OKAZ/SAUDI GAZETTE
JEDDAH — In light of parents and guardians often preventing their daughters and the young women in their care from getting married for flimsy reasons, many Saudis are calling for the establishment of a government organization that could help facilitate marriage
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