Saud Al-Khuzaim
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Ministry of Justice has settled 1,840 alimony and custody cases out of a total of 84,000 during the past six months. According to reports released by the ministry, 1,111 of the cases settled were custody cases, while the remaining 729 pertained to alimony.
1,840 alimony, custody cases settled in 6 months
↧
↧
Mother who killed son, mentally sound, claims report from doctors
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — A mother who killed her son is of sound mental health according to a report by doctors who carried out a mental assessment as part of ongoing criminal investigations, Al-Watan daily reported.
The report stated the 38-year-old mother allegedly beat her 8-year-old son to death by
↧
Saudi man found guilty of money laundering
Adnan Al-Shabrawi
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — A Saudi man in his 30s was convicted of money laundering after he transferred up to SR550 million in a single transaction. In total, he laundered nearly SR2 billion.
Economic Crimes Directorate arrested the man at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz Internationa
↧
Shoura rejects women ambassadors
RIYADH – The Shoura Council on Tuesday rejected a proposal to appoint women in the post of ambassadors.
The foreign affairs committee at the council turned down the recommendation moved by a member Lubna Al-Ansari in this regard. She proposed that women shall be appointed in key positions in the Kingdom’s administrative, fina
↧
Where is the teachers’ association?
Khalaf Al-Harbi Okaz Minister of Education Azzam Al-Dakhil has responded, via his Twitter account, to a tweet from an account called “The rights of men and women teachers.” In his response, he expressed readiness to meet with the representatives of male and female teachers from various regions at any time to discuss their dema
↧
↧
No MERS deaths and infections in 24 hours
Mohammed Dawood
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The Ministry of Health said Tuesday that there had been no new deaths or infections of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) reported in the past 24 hours.
Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Saeed, the ministry's undersecretary for public health, said o
↧
Verdict next month on the American who ’killed’ his wife
Saudi Gazette report
DAMMAM — A court will issue a verdict next month in the trial of an American expatriate accused of murdering his Sri Lankan wife four years ago and hiding her dead body in an oil pipe.
Al-Hayat newspaper did not identify the American citizen but said the Bureau of Investigation and Publi
↧
8th Marriage and Family Forum to be held in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette report
DAMMAM — The Ministry of Social Affairs has assigned Al-Mawadah Society the responsibility of holding the 8th Marriage and Family Forum in Jeddah after the success of the 7th forum held on April 5-6 in Dammam and organized by Wiam Organization.
Wiam’s executive director Mohammed Al
↧
Sergeant cancels wedding to remain on the frontlines
Qaid Al-Jaafarah Okaz/Saudi Gazette NAJRAN — A sergeant in the Border Guard stationed on the Saudi-Yemeni border has canceled his wedding which was to take place on April 15 so he can remain on the frontlines and protect the Kingdom from any potential attacks by Houthi rebels. Sgt. Ali Mohammed Zafir
↧
↧
More than 100 women vie for Women’s Excellence Award
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — More than 100 women have been shortlisted for the Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz Women’s Excellence Award. The General Secretary of Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Fund for Women’s Development, Hasan Al-Jasser, said the first phase of determining the winner involves gathering information on
↧
1 dead, another injured in fight
TABUK - A man died and another was injured after being involved in a public brawl. Tabuk Police spokesman Lt. Gen. Khalid Al-Ghabban said police received reports of a 26-year-old Saudi man who was admitted to the hospital with severe injuries. The man died shortly afterwards and the police received another report of a 20-year-old who was also admi
↧
4 injured in road accident
TABUK — Four people were injured in a road accident on the highway to Jordan on Tuesday. Tabuk Red Crescent spokesman Khalid Al-Enizi said three of the victims were taken to King Fahd Hospital while one of the victims was taken to King Khalid Hospital with severe injuries.
↧
Suspected serial robber arrested
RIYADH — Police in the capital arrested a man in his 20s who is suspected of carrying out a string of robberies. Riyadh Police reported officers observed a man driving around a neighborhood late at night. When the man noticed he was being followed, he attempted to flee. Police officers gave chase and arrested him. Upon searching his car, pol
↧
↧
Saudi's car burnt in Jordan
TABUK — A car belonging to a Saudi man was found burned in the Jordanian province of Al-Kurk on Monday. The Saudi Embassy in Jordan reported the Jordanian Police informed the embassy of the burned car. The embassy did not receive any complaints from the citizen even though his passport was in the car. It is currently investigating the incide
↧
Expat arrested for possessing drugs
QURAYYAT — Police here arrested an Arab expatriate in his 30s for possession of a large quantity of drug pills. Al-Jouf Police spokesman Col. Turki Al-Muwaishir said police were carrying out a routine inspection campaign when they found the pills in the Arab expat’s possession. Police arrested the man and forwarded his case to the pert
↧
Amphetamine pills seized
TABUK — An attempt to smuggle 54,821 amphetamine pills into the Kingdom was foiled by the Customs Control. Tabuk Customs Control spokesman Adel Asiri said customs officers were carrying out a routine inspection when they found the amphetamine pills hidden under the backseat of the smugglers’ vehicle.
↧
10 injured in car accident
BAHA — Ten people were injured in a car accident on the Baha-Thufair highway. Baha Police Cpt. Musfir Al-Khathami said a driver was speeding when he ran a red light, causing four cars to collide. A total of 8 school girls and 2 drivers were injured in the accident. The victims were taken to King Fahd Hospital in Baha. Meanwhile, Baha Red Cre
↧
↧
PHVG Riyadh Chapter ceremony
Syed Mussarat Khalil
Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — A certificate distribution ceremony of Pakistan Haj Volunteers Group (PHVG) Riyadh Chapter is going to be held on Friday, April 10, at the Wamy Hall on King Fahad Road, Riyadh, at 3.00 p.m.
According to Prof. Wasim Buk
↧
Felicitated
Well-known South Indian film playback singer Unni Menon is being received by V.P. Mohammed Ali, chairman and director of Jeddah National Hospital, and hospital staff during a reception at the hospital recently. — Courtesy photo.
↧
1,045 weapons seized last month: Report
JAZAN – The Mujahideen Forces seized a total of 1,045 weapons, 102,912 rounds of ammunition, 49 dynamite sticks and two hand grenades and arrested a total of 1,622 people during the past month, Al-Watan daily reported. Jazan Mujahideen Forces spokesman Khalid Qaziz said the Mujahideen are a paramilitary force available to act as border guard
↧
More Pages to Explore .....
