Saudi honeymooner found dead in Iran after aerial tour

February 10, 2015, 1:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report AHSA — Iranian police are investigating the death of a newlywed man whose body was found in the Caspian Sea on Monday, Al-Hayat reported. Habib Shuaib Al-Bikhait, on his honeymoon after his marriage two weeks ago, was discovered by fishermen after he went on a tour in a plane that then d

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Drunken man behind plane’s force-landing in Jeddah faces trial

February 10, 2015, 1:00 pm

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — A drunken passenger who forced an Emirates flight from Dubai to Alexandria to make an emergency landing at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) will be tried in Jeddah on Feb. 22 on charges of drinking alcohol. A local press report on Tuesday did not identify the passenge

Drug trafficker executed in Jazan

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   JAZAN — A Yemeni drug trafficker was executed in the southwestern city of Jazan on Wednesday, the Interior Ministry announced. Nayef Al-Briki was found guilty of “receiving a large amount” of hashish and attempting to sell it, the ministry said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency.

Three caught for forging US dollars

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — Makkah Police arrested three expatriates from an African country for allegedly forging US dollars. Makkah Police spokesman Lt. Gen. Ati Al-Qurashi said the trio had $2.5 million in their possession. The case is currently under investigation.

Impostor arrested for robbing expats

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   TABUK — Umluj Police arrested a Saudi man in his 30s for impersonating a police officer and breaking into the home of two Asian workers and stealing SR29,000 from them. Head of Tabuk Police Maj. Gen. Khalid Al-Bouq said the imposter told the victims that he must take them to the hospital for a mandatory check-up. He then took them to the hos

Over 69,400 illegals held in crackdown

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   JAZAN — Police have arrested a total of 69,406 illegal expatriates during the past three months. Police head Maj. Gen. Nasser Al-Duwaisry said the illegal expatriates were of various nationalities. Police also arrested 76 smugglers, 238 beggars, 36 expatriates for involvement in forgery cases and 30 wanted criminals. He added that during the

Car parked near school catches fire

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   HOFOUF — A car parked near a primary school in Al-Ahsa governorate caught fire. Eastern Province Civil Defense spokesman Col. Mansour Al-Dowsary said fire fighters extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still unknown and the case is under investigation.

Asian woman’s kidnapper arrested

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   JAZAN — Police here arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping an Asian woman on Tuesday. Police spokesman Maj. Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani said the woman was hitchhiking after the car she was in broke down. The suspect offered her a ride and then drove toward Siba in attempt to kidnap her. His plans hit a snag when they reached a checkpoint and the

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Two Indians die after drinking illicit liquor

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   RIYADH — Two corpses believed to be of Indian expatriates were found in a resort north of the capital. Riyadh Police spokesman Col. Fawaz Al-Mayman said police received complaints of a stench coming from the doorman’s room in a resort. Upon investigating, police found the bodies of two Indians, one believed to be in his 30s and the oth

Man arrested in smuggling bid

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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  BATHA — Saudi Customs officers at Batha checkpoint on the Kingdom’s border with the United Arab Emirates arrested a man for attempting to smuggle night vision goggles, tasers, walkie-talkies, burning laser pointers, gas masks and crowbars. Saudi Customs head Abdulrahman Al-Muhanna said the man had a total of 23 illeg

Pak envoy excited about new assignment

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   RIYADH — A dinner party was hosted by Chaudhary Feryad and the Pakistani community in honor of Pakistani Ambassador Manzoor Ul Haq at their residence.  The event was attended by many Pakistani community leaders from several organizations, representing a varied Pakistani political, literary and social spectrum.

Helping Hands organizes pre-wedding function for poor Muslim girls

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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  Munawarunisa Nazneen Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — Helping Hands, a social, welfare, and non-profit ladies group, recently organized a "Dholki and Mehndi" (pre-wedding functions) program for a poor Muslim girl at a local restaurant here.  The event

Al Hukamaa hosts thrilling annual sports day

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — The annual sports day of Al-Hukamaa International School girls' section for grades 3 - 5 was held in the school's premises recently. The event was marked by a string of spectacular performances presented by the little champs of grade 3 and other students, who were brimming with enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

Pak envoy holds talks with OIC chief

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   Pakistan's Ambassador Manzoor ul Haq meets with Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad Madani in Jeddah on Monday. The ambassador congratulated Madani for his dynamic leadership and expressed appreciation for his efforts to strengthen the pan-Islamic organization. — Photo by Syed Mussarat Khalil 

Sangcom Half-Marathon raises SR90,000 for disabled children's association

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   RIYADH — Now in its 8th year, the Sangcom Half-Marathon and Fun Run sponsored by ABTSS  just keeps getting bigger and bigger with this year’s edition smashing previous records for numbers of runners taking part and raising a record amount of over SR 90,000 for the Disabled Children’s Association of Saudi Arabia.

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Teacher reports ex-wife for abusing daughter

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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  Ibrahim Al-Mutahami Okaz/Saudi Gazette  QUNFUDAH, Makkah – A teacher has accused his ex-wife and her husband of physically assaulting his 7-year-old daughter, Qunfudah Police said. A. Al-Zaili said his ex hid his daughter from him for seven whole years and prevented him from see

KSA sent 225 data requests to Twitter in 2014

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report   MAKKAH — The Saudi government sent 36 information privacy infringement requests to microblogging website Twitter from July to December 2014, the Arabic daily Makkah said quoting Twitter’s annual Transparency Report. The report revealed a 40 percent increase worl

Indonesian maid accused of murder proven innocent

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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  Saudi Gazette report  DAMMAM — An Indonesian maid who was accused of murdering a 4-month-old Saudi infant by poisoning him was found not guilty by the Dammam General Court, Al-Hayat daily reported. The infant Mishari Al-Boshal died five years ago and his family was still

Registered as dead, Saudi fears losing rights

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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  Ibrahim Al-Khidair Okaz/Saudi Gazette  MAKKAH — A Saudi man who was registered as dead due to a clerical error said he fears he will lose all his rights as a citizen. Fahd Al-Sirwani said his father passed away a few days ago so he went to the Makkah Civil Status

Dar Al-Hekma researchers designing tailor-made robes for Saudi lawyers

February 11, 2015, 1:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — Dar Al-Hekma University is carrying out a research project to create a one-of-a-kind customized uniform for the Saudi legal profession. The design research, scheduled to end in May, takes into consideration religious, cultural, professional and climate requirements in the Kingdom. The research is conducted in Dar Al-H