Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — A study conducted by King Saud University medical students revealed that 30 percent of Saudis plan to undergo rhinoplasty and the majority of them are women, Al-Hayat Arabic daily reported.
Plastic surgeon and supervising professor of the study Dr. Amani Obaid said although the
Study: 30% of Saudis plan to get nose jobs
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Distinguished fellow
A Saudi doctor in US, who is among the 91 male and female Saudi doctors who took part in the American Medical Fellowship Program this year, is seen in an event. Last year, eighty doctors had participated in the program, which witnesses strong competition from doctors around the world. — SPA
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Authorities probe latest manhole death
JEDDAH — Investigations into the death of Ammar, an 8-year-old boy who fell inside an uncovered manhole last Sunday in Al-Nuzha district, are still ongoing. The death marked the fourth manhole-related death in less than four months, Makkah daily reported.
Muhammad Ali, Ammar’s father, recalled the incident and how the family is coping
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The CEDA’s historic housing decision
Fahd Bin Jaleid Al-Jazirah The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) has been successful in serving both the nation and citizens through its historic recommendation to impose a tax on undeveloped land and then presenting its proposal to the Council of Ministers. Eventually, the Cabinet accepted the recommendat
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Monthly Meeting
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques with security commanders during the monthly meeting. The security personnel briefed the prince on the efforts being exerted by the security sectors in the region to achieve security and safety for the citizens and expatriates. — SG photo
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New regulations to build mosques
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The Charity Foundation for Building Mosques (Masajed) announced new regulations for any organization or individual wanting to build a mosque as a charitable act, Al-Watan daily reported.
A source at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs said the ministry approved the regulations.
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New penalty set for public health sector
Mohammad Dawood
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The Command and Control Center (CCC) has proposed a new penalty for the public health sector known as tashheer (announcing the institute’s name and the violation in public domain).
CCC head and Deputy Health Minister Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Saeed said the mi
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City bikes vandalized, stolen hours after being installed in Corniche
Saleh Fareed Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – Unknown vandals stole and vandalized several city bikes on Friday morning hours after they were installed in one of Jeddah’s well-known districts, prompting condemnation from Jeddah Municipality. The attack on the central Corniche (Al-Hamra) area, left Jeddah
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Prison, fine for online rumor-mongering
DAMMAM — After the start of Operation Decisive Storm, rumors began to spread among Saudi social media users of workers at Yemeni restaurants poisoning food and then serving it to Saudi restaurant patrons. Makkah Daily recently reported that people who are spreading such rumors may have vested interests in seeing Yemeni restaurants incur losses. The source
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170 kg of expired food seized
QURAYYAT — The municipality here seized 170 kg of expired food, 110 kg of rotten fruits and vegetables and some expired makeup products. Qurayyat Municipality Acting Head Farhan Al-Enizi said the municipality is running an unannounced inspection campaign throughout the city. He said the municipality expects storeowners to abide by its rules
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3 Asians arrested for selling SIM cards, IDs
MAKKAH — The police arrested a gang of three Asian criminals for selling unknown pre-paid SIM cards and IDs. Makkah Police reported it had received reports of three Asian men in Al-Masfalah District selling unknown pre-paid SIM cards and IDs. The police identified and located the criminals and arrested them. The police also seized SR2 millio
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Police foil 2 hashish smuggling attempts
NAJRAN — Najran Police foiled confiscated 80 blocks of hashish in two separate operations targeting smugglers using the Jazan Highway. The first attempt was by an Arab driver who hid 69 blocks of hashish under the seats of his truck. The second attempt was by a Saudi man with an Arab passenger who hid 11 blocks in the bumper of his car.
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Police arrest two Saudi thieves
RIYADH — Police here arrested two Saudi men in their 20s for robbing several houses east of the capital. Riyadh Police said a Saudi man reported an ongoing robbery at his neighbor’s house. The caller described the thieves’ appearance and their car and police were able to locate the car. Upon searching the car, police found a weap
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More than 5 tons of food seized
MAKKAH — The municipality here seized more than 5 tons of food products unsuitable for human consumption during the past week. Makkah Municipality Vice Head Abdulsalam Mushat said the municipality runs frequent inspection campaigns on all food establishments in the city. Last week’s campaign saw the closure of 29 stores and restaurants
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Jeddah power station fire extinguished
JEDDAH — The Civil Defense extinguished a fire that broke out in a power station in Al-Faiha District on Saturday. Makkah Civil Defense Spokesman Col. Saeed Sarhan said the fire started after a diesel tank in the station leaked fuel onto an electric cord. The power generator that caught on fire was immediately shut down to prevent it from ex
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9 expats arrested for transferring SR77 million
MAKKAH — Police here arrested nine Asian expatriates for transferring SR77 million to an international account in what is believed to be an elaborate money-laundering scheme. Makkah Police spokesman Lt. Gen. Ati Al-Quraishi said the expatriates were transferring SR2 million a day until police were able to able to track their transactions and
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Abandoned cars removed from Makkah streets
Badea Abu Al-Naja
Saudi Gazette
MAKKAH — The municipality here has removed all damaged and abandoned cars and car parts off of the streets of Al-Maabidah Al-Fariyah governorate.
Al-Maabidah Al-Fariyah Municipality head Khalid Basfar said the municipality formed a
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Council of Political & Security Affairs meets in Riyadh
RIYADH — Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, who is also Chairman of the Political and Security Affairs Council, presided over a Council's meeting at the Royal Court in Riyadh today in the presence of Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Prince Miteb bin
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Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense arrive in Asir region
ABHA – Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior arrived in Abha Sunday evening accompanied by Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, Minister of Defense, Chief of the royal court and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Press Agency said.
On arrival at Abha regional airport, the
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Winners of Prince Naif Award for Prophetic Sunnah announced
RIYADH — Prince Saud bin Naif, Governor of the Eastern Province and Chairman of the Supreme Commission of Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Award for Prophetic Sunnah and Contemporary Islamic Studies announced the winners of the award in its eighth session here yesterday evening.
The announcement was made during a meetin
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