TAIF — Two warehouses and two workshops caught fire due to an electrical failure. Taif Civil Defense spokesman Col. Nasser Al-Sharfi said the fire engulfed four buildings. The workshops were operated by carpenters and the warehouses stored paint. The National Water Company provided the Civil Defense with three water tanks to extinguish the fire. There wer
Fire at warehouses and workshops
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Eastern Province fog causes traffic chaos
DAMMAM — Fog covered the skies of the Eastern Province on Monday, causing 15 various accidents within 11 hours. Eastern Province Red Crescent spokesman Fahd Al-Ghamdi said they received 15 different reports of road and other accidents and 28 reports of affected asthma and diabetic patients. The Red Crescent treated the patients, 18 of whom were attended t
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Junkyard fire extinguished
BAHA — A fire that was set in a junkyard in Al-Aqeeq was extinguished by municipality staff after citizens’ complaints. Baha Municipality spokesman Sadiq Al-Sheikhy said the speed of the wind caused the blaze to spread. The smoke from the fire was obstructing nearby traffic as visibility was affected. The junkyard belonged to a contractor and the mu
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Saudi arrested over shooting
MAKKAH — A Saudi man in his 40s was arrested for shooting a 43-year-old man after they both exited a court hall in Al-Khurma. Makkah Police spokesman Lt. Gen. Ati Al-Qurashi said the victim was shot several times and taken to the hospital. He is recovering and in a stable condition. The police seized the firearm from the shooter.
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Man jailed for seeking release of terrorists
RIYADH — A Saudi man was initially sentenced to three years in prison, fined SR1,000 and banned from traveling for five years after being involved in a demonstration in support of imprisoned terrorists in Riyadh and other crimes. Riyadh Penal Court heard the man was hired to participate in the demonstration and was also involved in an assassination attemp
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Thieves steal ATM money
DAMMAM — Thieves stole money from an ATM while authorities were engaged with other crises caused by a fog in the area. Eastern Province Police spokesman Col. Ziyad Al-Raqiti said the ATM belonged to a local bank in Al-Qudaih District near the vegetable market. The machine was completely destroyed and police are currently investigating.
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Tiny Tots of Al-Hukamaa celebrate Graduation Day with fervor
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The kindergarten kids of Al-Hukamaa International School recently celebrated the graduation ceremony in the school premises. The event was marked by a string of spectacular performances presented by the tiny tots of KG 1, KG 2 and KG 3. The kids were brimming with enthusiasm and a sense of acc
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Youth celebrates innovative and motivational ideas in Youthista
Nisma Rafiq Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Dar Al Hekma University and Toastmasters organized “Jeddah Youthista” recently providing platform to young minds to voice their ideas. Eight best female speakers from Jeddah were selected after auditions, and they talked about social initiatives, motivation and ideas th
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ICSJ, Bazm distribute 20,000 old textbooks
ICSJ President Arif Quraishi distributes old books with his team — Vice President Arif Masood Siddiqui, General Secretary Laeeq Siddiqui, Patron Jimmy Fareed Al-Waheedy, and Cultural Secretary Maqbool Pervez, and other members. — Courtesy photo JEDDAH — The Indian Cultural Society Jeddah (ICSJ) and Bazm-e-Osmania distr
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Deccan NRIs group fetes community members
Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Deccan NRIs group, which has taken up the causes and issues of the people here, celebrated their 9th annual function at a local restaurant here recently. They honored members of Indian community for their dedicated services to better others’ lives. President De
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‘You and Medicine’ campaign
The Saudi Pharmaceutical Society in cooperation with the College of Pharmacy at Qassim University held an awareness campaign in Riyadh on the best ways to store medicine and avoid its risks. Organizers of the “You and Medicine” campaign answered questions from visitors and also distributed flyers. The campaign will travel around the Kingdom. — Courtesy photo
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IOC aims to lead Yemen relief efforts
Layan Damanhouri
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH – The secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is consulting with several civil society organizations working with the umbrella body as well as other groups to provide medical, food and humanitarian aid for the Yemeni people.
Iyad Madani,
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11 Pakistani evacuees arrive at Jazan port
Syed Mussarat Khalil
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Pakistani diplomats received 11 compatriots at Jazan port who were evacuated by Pakistan navy ship PNS Shamsher. The Saudi authorities extended all possible cooperation and assistance.
Sohail Ali Khan, press consular at the Pakistan Consulate, said all evacu
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Almost half of govt. retirees under 50: Report
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — About 47 percent of the government employees retired before turning 50, Al-Madina newspaper reported on Monday quoting a statistical report issued by the Saudi Pension Fund (SPF).
The report said 20.8 percent of the retirees were aged 45-49 years, 12.7 percent were 40-44 and 7.
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Mother wins daughter’s custody battle
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The Personal Status Court has granted custody rights to a Saudi mother over her daughter but prohibited the woman from traveling outside the country with her child without the judge’s permission, Al-Hayat reported.
The court said the mother filed a custody lawsuit against
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Family of missing student in US desperate for news
Saudi Gazette report
DAMMAM — The family of a Saudi student who has been missing in the US for more than two weeks said they are anxiously waiting for news that he is safe and sound.
He was last seen active on the messaging service WhatsApp on March 28, reported Al-Hayat.
Mohammed Al-Ghannam w
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Shoura member talks of women empowerment
CNN International Correspondent, Becky Anderson recently interviewed Hoda Abdulrahman Al-Helaissi, member of Saudi Arabia's Shoura Council on the changing realities for women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. — CNN exclusive to Saudi Gazette in KSA
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A country that rides elephants
Khalaf Al-Harbi Okaz I am writing to you from India, the land of wonders. Right now, I am in Mumbai which was once the farthest place travelers on the Arabian Sea dreamed of reaching. Huge waves of humans fan out in all directions and fill the city’s streets. A river of sheepish eyes will look at you, immediately reco
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GACA fires five Saudia employees over improper handling of luggage
Fatima Muhammad
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Five Saudi Arabian Airlines’ employees at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh were Tuesday fired from their jobs following t
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Initiative assists 80 Saudi women to enter job market
Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Eighty Saudi women are ready to enter the job market after benefiting from a project that aims to develop productive families. This “Upper Hand” initiative is funded by Saudi Aramco and implemented by the Faisaliah Charitable Association for Women in Jeddah, which organ
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