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Girl shot by father succumbs in hospital

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   ABHA — An official source from the health affairs in Abha said a girl who was shot by her father twice in the head has died at the hospital after her heart stopped and medical teams failed to revive her. The girl was shot by her father after a family disagreement. The father then committed suicide by shooting himself.

Two tons of rotten food destroyed

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   MAKKAH — Health teams at the Makkah Municipality destroyed more than two tons of rotten food that was deemed unfit for human consumption. The move was part of the campaign launched by the municipality targeting restaurants and food stores in different neighborhoods of Makkah, which resulted in the closure of 24 stores.

Two Americans come under gunfire

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   AHSA — Two US citizens came under gunfire Friday in the Eastern Province and one of them was wounded, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The wounded American was rushed to hospital and “is in stable condition,” police said. It was not immediately known who shot at them. The two were traveling in a ca

Water shortage due to plant maintenance

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   JEDDAH — Several neighborhoods in Jeddah reported water shortages for a week because of maintenance being carried out inside a water desalination plant. People in the affected neighborhoods also reported difficulties in getting water from the distribution center with many waiting hours before they were able to get a tanker tr

Saudi aid convoy leaves for Syria

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   ARAR — A convoy of 20 large trucks carrying more than 250 tons of food products and clothes departed for Syria Wednesday night as part of the Saudi aid campaign to the Syrian people. The aid caravan will arrive in Jordan and enter Syria from the southern border. The manager of the convoy, Badr Al-Samhan, said

Why do we feel depressed?

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  Abdo Al-Asmari Al Sharq   As Saudis, we tend to avoid talking about mental illnesses. Many people go to see psychiatrists secretly because they do not want others to know. A doctor told me some patients change their names or ask doctors to keep their visits a secret. Why do people act as if

Women will change the Muslim world

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  Dr. Fawziya Al-Bakr Al Jazeera   Perhaps the first female role model that comes to my mind is Khadija Bint Khuwaylid (may Allah be pleased with her), the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). She was a pioneer businesswoman, a leader and a housewife. It is regrettable that her role as a

Vacationing within the Kingdom is cheaper than going abroad

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  Muhammad Yahya Al-Shahrani Al Yaum   I do not believe there is any subject that has been discussed with so much depth in the media as the issue of Saudis going abroad for their vacations. The cold weather in some countries never stops Saudis from traveling abroad. The trend continues despite the efforts o

Okaz for E-Publishing declares 2-month bonus for employees

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   JEDDAH – The Board of Directors of Okaz Company for Electronic Publishing has decided to pay a bonus equal to two months’ basic salary to all its employees in line with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s order to pay a bonus to all government employees. According to a press statement released by the co

Greedy landlords and the housing shortage

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  Saudi Gazette report   AS land prices have risen and the conditions for applying for a housing loan have become more difficult, many Saudis have no option but to rent a house or apartment to live in. As a result, many low-income citizens have become victims of greedy landlords who raise rent prices without any n

Nurturing the playful mind

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  Saudi Gazette report   ACCORDING to a recent study, there has been a 5 percent increase in the sales of non-electronic toys in the $122 billion global toy industry, as more and more parents want their children to play with natural toys that encourage child participation and creative imagination. Latifah Mohammad,

Employers reluctant to allow free movement of expats

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  Saudi Gazette report   THE Council of Ministers recently announced that withholding the passports and other official documents of expatriates by their employers is a legal violation. Many Saudi sponsors continue to withhold the passports and official documents of their expatriate employees to ensure they enter an

Saudi arrested for stealing govt car

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JAZAN — A Saudi man was arrested for stealing a car belonging to the Jazan Municipality. A source reported that a municipality employee was driving the car when he stopped and left the vehicle idling to greet a friend he saw. Seeing the unlocked vehicle running, the suspect got into the car and drove off. The crime was reported to the police and they mana

Thieves strike Taif banquet hall

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TAIF — Police here arrested two thieves for breaking into a banquet hall and stealing expensive items. Makkah Province Police spokesman Lt. Col. Ati Al-Qurashi reported that a police officer working the night shift noticed an open window at the banquet hall. When he stopped to investigate, he spotted the thieves hauling expensive furniture and kitchen ute

Reckless driver drifts into police car

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TURAIF — Police here arrested a 31-year-old Saudi driver who was drifting on the highway when he crashed into a police car near the eastern border of the governorate, lightly injuring a police officer. Northern Borders Police spokesman Col. Uwaid Al-Enezi said the police officer suffered minor injuries. The driver had one other passenger with him in the v

Sponge factory fire brought under control

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HAFR AL-BATIN — Civil Defense firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out in a sponge factory in Al-Khaldiyah district of Hafr Al-Batin. Eastern Province Civil Defense spokesman Col. Mansour Al-Dowsary said the fire started in a truck loaded with sponges that was parked near the factory. The vehicle caught fire when it collided with a highly voltage u

Driver killed as fuel truck overturns

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MAKKAH — An accident in Al-Jumoom governorate resulted in the death of a fuel truck driver on Saturday.   Makkah Province Civil Defense spokesman Saeed Sarhan reported that firefighters and rescue workers were dispatched to the location of the accident. Civil Defense officers secured the area around the accident and managed the flow

Life stresses survey moves to western provinces

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Fatimah Muhammad Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — About 40 researchers are currently receiving training at Al-Amal Hospital to conduct a survey on  psychological well being of people in the western region of Saudi Arabia. After the training, the researchers will generate information through personal interv

SABIC holding competition to promote eco-friendly behavior

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RIYADH — Petrochemical giant SABIC will conduct an environmental competition for school students in three cities of the Kingdom to raise awareness among the community on the need for better management of natural resources and care for the environment. The competition is designed for boys and girls of select schools in Riyadh, Jubail and Yan

134 IISJ girls complete Toastmasters’ Youth Leadership Program

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — They were loud and clear, their body language showing confidence and poise, their intonation varying with their expression. They were the girls of International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) competing at the graduation ceremony of the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program at IISJ boys’ sec
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