Shaher Al-Nahari
Makkah
May Allah help you, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, to stand up against the grave challenges facing you, amen! Great men are always confronted by great challenges.
The challenges coincide with
Challenges facing King Salman
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Businesswomen all praise for King Abdullah’s reforms
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The late Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah enacted many policies that have helped Saudi women during his reign, according to a number of Saudi businesswomen.
These reforms have helped women contribute effective
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Grafitti artist’s mural tribute to the late King a massive hit
Saudi graffiti artist Ahmed Zuhair stands near his mural that honors late King Abdullah. The mural features the King walking away on his stick with a caption that says: “Where are you going? Please look back and say hello to us. We are still in need of your tenderness and we have not had enough of you.” — SG photo by Saleh Fareed
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Bus driver attacked over ‘sister’s abduction’
MAKKAH — A minibus driver who was responsible for transporting female teachers was beaten by two men 120 km away from Al-Lith, south of Makkah Province. Police said the two men forced the minibus off the road claiming that the driver kidnapped their sister. Police said the two men were held for questioning while the minibus driver was taken
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41 illegals arrested at a mall in Riyadh
RIYADH — The Labor Ministry in corporation with other departments arrested 41 illegal workers working in a shopping center east of Riyadh. Sixteen of those arrested did not have a legal iqama (work permit). All those arrested will be transferred to the related department for further investigation. The Labor Ministry also fined many stores fo
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Police searching for shooter
HAFR AL-BATEN — Police in Hafr Al-Baten are currently searching for a shooter who wounded an Arab expatriate and escaped from the scene. According to police, the shooter got into an argument with the victim at a printing store before he took his gun and shot him in the leg. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment while polic
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'Husband killer’ still being quizzed
JEDDAH — Police are currently investigating the case of a woman who allegedly stabbed her husband to death and attempted to cover up the crime by setting the house on fire. The wife is receiving treatment at a hospital south of Jeddah after she got injured in the neck at the property in the south Jeddah district of Al-Wazereya. The Civil Def
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Weapon smuggler arrested near Abha
ABHA — Police seized a large shipment of weapons hidden in a private family SUV. Police grew suspicious of a car on its way to Abha with a man and his family inside. When police searched the SUV, they found large quantities of ammunition hidden in the car. The driver was held for questioning.
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45 terrorists nabbed in less than fortnight
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Security forces were able to arrest 42 terrorists and extremists from Jan. 12-25 in a preemptive crackdown campaign, Al-Watan reported on Tuesday quoting informed sources.
The apprehended terrorists and advocators of extremism consisted of
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Relocation refusal: Four concrete plants ordered closed
Saudi Gazette report
DAMMAM — The Municipality of Dammam closed down four concrete plants located within the boundaries of the city because they refused to relocate despite being warned several times, Makkah reported.
The city gave three warnings to the factories to mov
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Well-known expatriate ‘Haji Pasha’ is dead
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — A long-time expatriate from the subcontinent and a well-known figure in the Indian and Pakistani communities here, Syed Shah Mohammed Ismail Hussaini Qadri, died here after protracted illness on Monday. He was suffering from cancer and was being treated a
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IISD students educational display shines at SPECTRA
Saudi Gazette Report DAMMAM — SPECTRA, the annual educational expo at International Indian School Dammam (IISD), drew huge appreciation from parents, Indian community members and Saudi officials who recently visited the exhibition. The two-day exhibition was inaugurated by Hussian Maghbo
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Expatriates mark India’s 66th Republic Day by donating blood
RIYADH — Members of Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaath (TNTJ) organized a voluntary blood donation campaign to encourage young members of the community to donate blood to celebrate their country’s 66th Republic Day, in advance, on Friday. The Indian Republic Day honors the date on which the Indian Constitution came into f
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Almost 450 police dogs stationed in entry ports
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — At least 445 police dogs have been stationed in the Kingdom's entry ports to help uncover explosives, drugs and other prohibited materials, Makkah reported on Tuesday quoting a recent report by the Department of Customs.
The department said
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Money laundering on the rise
Saudi Gazette report
MAKKAH — The number of money laundering cases increased from 251 in 2013 to 265 last year, according to the Shoura Council.
The Ministry of Justice along with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) and the national banks are working together to co
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Students get tips at IYWA Career Guidance & Higher Education Fair
Consul General of India B.S. Mubarak with office bearers of IYWA releasing “Career Guide-2015,” a CD containing information of Universities, Courses, Scholarships available both in India and abroad. — SG photo Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH
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Jeddah to select 14 best teachers
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The city will soon announce its best 14 teachers in both government and private schools and will adopt and implement their distinguished educational projects in May.
The awards will be presented to those who are currently working in school
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Over 1m Umrah pilgrims pass through Jeddah
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — More than a million pilgrims have either arrived or departed through King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) since the Umrah season started on Dec. 7. Quoting a report by the airport's management, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported o
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Stop spreading hashish jokes: Narcotics officials
Joud Al-Amri
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has recently issued a warning against spreading jokes about hashish users because it fears such gags would portray consumers of the drug as funny people who were full of joy and happiness and a role model for young p
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Performing Haj on horns
Shaher Al-Nahari Makkah IN our legacy, with all its good and bad aspects, we have inherited a number of anecdotes and proverbs. We have also created some false promises that could not be fulfilled just to keep our children quiet. When children asked us for something, we would tell them, “We will do
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