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‘Poets get popularity through singers’

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Muhammad Mujahid Syed Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — "Urdu language is in a state of decline in Pakistan. The printed and electronic media seem to be the sworn enemy of Urdu language there. Urdu orthography is dented by them. Not only the effect and influence of other languages has ruined the beauty of the Urdu diale

Saudi designer launches stunning bridal wear

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Layan Damanhouri JEDDAH —  No doubt that most women dream of having the perfect dress to look their best on their wedding day. Every bride-to-be looks forward to go on a hunt for the latest and most beautiful wedding gown. Reem Faisal, a Saudi couturier, launched a one-of-a-kind bridal and evening trunk

4 Gazette readers win KIA cars

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Four Saudi Gazette readers, who had participated in the subscriptions campaign, are lucky winners of KIA cars in a lucky draw held by Okaz Organization for Press and Publication. Three of the readers are from Dammam, while the fourth winner is from Jeddah. Fehayan

SCTA shuts down four Makkah hotels

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Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Four hotels were shut down by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) for violating its charter, Makkah reported. Acting head of SCTA licensing Majdi Younis said the authority has been running thorough inspection campaigns and the four hotels shut down were in th

18,000 patients with renal failure in KSA

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Mohammad Dawood Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation reported there are around 18,000 patients with renal failure in the Kingdom. The general head of the center Dr. Faisal Shaheen said the number includes Saudis and non-Saudis who went through all types of dialysis.

We have a right to know

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Qaisar Hamid Metawea Al-Madina I say it with absolute confidence that the ministerial portfolio is no longer as glamorous as it used to be in the past. Since Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman assumed power, the chair on which the ministers used to sit from their early youth till their old age does not exist anymore.

Investors upset over Tasattur in road transportation sector

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Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — Investors in road transportation sector have warned about the high levels of tasattur — the practice of expatriates operating businesses in the name of Saudis — that takes place in the sector, Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported. The investors describe tasattur as can

Roadmap to tap jobs in tourism sector unveiled

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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH – The Supreme Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and the Ministry of Labor on Tuesday unveiled an executive program for Saudization of jobs in the Kingdom’s vital tourism and heritage sector. The program envisages a general review of the estimated jobs expected in

Talent development expo a huge success

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Renad Ghanem Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The third leg of the 5th Rawabi Talent Exhibition, which aims to develop the potential of talented young people, concluded here recently. The expo has wrapped up its third stop after its opening in Riyadh and Tabuk, the latter of which hosted the event for the first

Seven venues compete to host Jeddah Book Fair

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Seven venues are competing for the right to host the upcoming Jeddah Book Fair after Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal revealed on Sunday that a royal decree was issued to organize the event. According to Makkah on Tuesday, the Ministry of Culture and Information is expected t

Civil Defense officer injured on duty

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   DAMMAM — A Civil Defense officer was injured while on duty as he attempted to bring a bakery fire in Al-Fuad District of Dammam under control on Monday. Eastern Province Civil Defense spokesman Col. Mansour Al-Dowsary said the officer fractured his leg after slipping while hosing the fire. He was taken to hospital by the Red Crescent.

2,400 tons of rotten food disposed of

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   HOFOUF — Al-Ahsa Municipality seized and destroyed 2,400 tons of expired food items from a cultural restaurant and warehouse. Municipality spokesman Khalid Bowshal said the municipality’s inspectors recorded numerous violations, including an unsanitary kitchen and preparation area where insects and rodents roamed, incorrect storing of

Afghan held for smuggling qat

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   JAZAN — An Afghan expatriate was arrested for smuggling 340 bundles of qat into the Kingdom. Jazan Police spokesman Lt. Gen. Mohammad Al-Harbi said the bundles were stashed in wooden plates. 

3 executed for murder, drugs

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   TAIF — Two Saudis and a Pakistani national were executed for murder and drug smuggling in the Kingdom on Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior announced. A source at the ministry said Saudi citizen Najr Al-Otaibi was executed in Taif for murdering Salem Al-Otaibi by beating him with sticks and rocks until he died. The other Saudi man, Mueedh Al-

Expat arrested for defrauding many

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   JEDDAH — An African con man was arrested for defrauding numerous people out of large sums of money. Makkah Police spokesman Lt. Gen. Ati Al-Qurashi said the con man fooled many Saudis into thinking he can make them rich and double their money by pouring a special solution and some powder on a piece of paper, which would then turn into US dol

10 girls treated for shock after school fire

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   JEDDAH — Ten girls suffered from panic attacks after a fire broke out at Al-Khamisah Wa Al-Thamanoun Girls Middle School in Al-Rabwah District. Spokesman for Jeddah Education Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Ghamdi said the fire began in the school doorman’s kitchen when he was trying to use cooking oil on a gas stove. Civil Defense fire fighter

Thai Umrah pilgrims visit Thai Consulate General

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JEDDAH — On Monday, Thai Consul-General Thanis Na Songkhla and Thai officials received a group of 65 Thai Umrah pilgrims at the office of the Royal Thai Consulate General here. The group has come to perform Umrah under the Southern Border Provinces Administrator Centre’s Scheme, sponsored by the Thai government. The Thai government has rendered a fr

Beef ban: Resist saffron agenda democratically

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K.P. Mohammed kutty, chairman of the Overseas Development and Employment Promotion Consultants, speaks at a seminar on "Politics behind beef ban," organized by Islamic Dawa Council in Jeddah recently. — Courtesy photo Hassan Cheruppa Saudi Gazette JEDDAH —  Speakers

Take good care, fulfill responsibilities toward parents, says Indian scholar

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Mir Mohsin Ali RIYADH — Prominent Islamic Scholar Mohammed Husamuddin Sani Amil — who is also known as, Jaffer Pasha — Amir Millat E-Islamia, member of All India Muslims Personal Board and secretary general of Daral uloom Hyderabad urged Indian expatriates in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries to take v

Use high tech means for Qur’an learning: Hanafi

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Hassan Cheruppa Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — A leading Saudi Islamic preacher underscored the need for using all the highly advanced means and technologies in teaching and learning the Holy Qur’an. Sheikh Abdul Aziz Hanafi, head of the Khairukum Charitable Society, said that all the available facilit
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