Lightning strikes gas station near Yanbu

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   MADINAH — A lightning bolt that struck a gas station in the village of Al-Faq’ali, 50 km from Yanbu, caused the fuel tanks’ roofs to collapse. A car parked near the tanks sustained damage due to the flying roof slabs. Spokesman for Madinah Civil Defense Col. Khaled Al-Johani said upon receiving a report, the directorate dispatche

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Coronavirus recedes by 97 percent in April

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  Saudi Gazette report  RIYADH — There were only eight confirmed cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus in April, a drop of about 97 percent compared to the same period last year that witnessed 279 cases. In its weekly report on Sunday, the Ministry of Healt

IIROSA honors consul generals of African countries

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  Saudi Gazette report  JEDDAH — The International Islamic Relief Organization-Saudi Arabia (IIROSA) honored consuls general of African countries at a reception in Jeddah recently. Welcoming the consuls, IIROSA Secretary General Ehssan Saleh Taieb described the meeting as

Saudia again gets IATA’s safety certificate

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   International Air Transport Association’s vice president for the Middle East and Africa Hussein Dabbas (right) presents IATA’s Operational Safety Audit certificate to Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser. It is the sixth time in a row that the airline has received the certificate. — Courtesy photo

Al-Amal has not enough facilities for drug addicts

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  Saudi Gazette report  MADINAH — The Al-Amal hospital for mental rehabilitation here receives an average of 60 drug addicts every week but is unable to accommodate them all, its director said.“The hospital's capacity is 50 beds while every week we receive more than

Two-fifths of Jeddah children ‘at risk of obesity’

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  Mohamed Dawood Okaz/Saudi Gazette  JEDDAH — About 40 percent of children in Jeddah are overweight and at risk of becoming obese, according to a medical survey. The survey, conducted by students of the college of pediatrics at King Abdulaziz University, said a larg

Low-cost Haj begins from SR3,000: Ministry

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  Abdullah Al-Dahhas Okaz/Saudi Gazette  MAKKAH — The Haj Ministry has decided that the low-cost Haj this year will range between SR3,000 and SR5,000. The ministry has informed all 72 local companies providing low-cost Haj packages to abide by the new fares.

Health…a never-ending story

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  Yousuf Al-Muhaimeed Al-Jazira   LAST December, local newspapers published the story of 3-year-old girl Solaf who went to the maternity and children hospital in Najran to extricate a ring she had swallowed but never returned to her family alive. The girl was transferred to King Khaled Hospital for the minor operation. The

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Saudi-US Healthcare Forum calls for more sector partnerships

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  Saudi Gazette report  RIYADH — The C3 Saudi-US Healthcare Forum that concluded last week resulted in a series of recommendations for both regions to take action in forming more diverse dialogue and trusted partnerships in the healthcare industry. In the presence of repre

Saudi citizens flock to various missions to pledge allegiance

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  Okaz/Saudi Gazette staff  JEDDAH — Saudi students and citizens living abroad have crowded the Kingdom's embassies and consulates to give an oath of allegiance to Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and interior minister, and Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second de

Hospital evacuated after electrical fault

May 4, 2015, 2:00 pm

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YANBU — The General Hospital in Yanbu evacuated 27 women and five children from the hospital because of an electrical short circuit. The Civil Defense arrived at the location and controlled the danger before a fire started. According to firefighters, smoke was coming from one of the empty rooms because of the short circuit. Hospital staff evacuated all pa

Suspect in car theft arrested

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JEDDAH — Police arrested a man accused of stealing a car in Al-Taneem neighborhood. According to officers, the vehicle owner went inside a shop, leaving the engine running. A thief got inside the car and drove away. The owner contacted police and reported his car stolen. After a month police found the stolen vehicle with bullet shells and a cell phone ins

Unhealthy chickens destroyed in raid

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RIYADH — A committee from the municipality, the Ministry of Agriculture and police raided a den in Al-Aziziyah district where sick chickens unfit for human consumption were being slaughtered and sold in the market. Workers arrested at the location confessed to police that they were selling sick chicken to nearby restaurants. All employees were detained fo

Seven from family injured in fire

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MAKKAH — Seven people, all from the same family, were injured when a fire started at the basement of an apartment building in the Bat'haa Quraish neighborhood. Teams from the Civil Defense arrived at the location to battle the blaze and rescue the family. According to firefighters, the fire started from the basement where furniture and other flammable mat

4 female students hurt as car overturns

May 4, 2015, 2:00 pm

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BAHA  — Four female students were injured when the vehicle they were traveling in overturned on a side road on the way to the village of Bedah. Teams from the Saudi Red Crescent went to the location and transferred the victims to a health center nearby. Police said that the accident might have been caused by reckless driving.

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5 expats executed for Indian’s murder, series of robbery

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Saudi Gazette Report JEDDAH — Five foreigners convicted of murder and a series of robbery were executed here on Monday, the Ministry of Interior announced in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Yemeni nationals Khaled Ali Fitaini and Ibrahim Omar Nasser, Hassan Muhammad Omar from Chad, Eritrean Sa

Nursing day

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Al-Jamea health center in Jeddah celebrated GCC Nursing Day on Thursday by holding a special function. The center’s director, Dr. Badr Al-Ghamdi, honored a number of doctors, nurses and administrators by giving them merit certificates and gifts. — SG photo by Abdul Majeed Dawood

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JEDDAH — A jewelry social enterprise that uses its profits to fund good causes has partnered with a charity organization supporting vulnerable communities affected by humanitarian disasters worldwide such as the devastating Nepal earthquake. Beejewel Boutique said it would donate 20 percent of sales from two of its signature products, Quee

Jamiites spread wings in Eastern Province

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DAMMAM — Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association Dammam Chapter organized its first ever alumni meet recently. Jamia Millia Islamia, established in 1920, is one of the premier institutions of India. Offering a wide range of courses, the university has established itself as one of the finest seats of learning in the country.

Indian diplomat Pranav Ganesh accorded a warm send-off

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V.P. Mohammed Ali, chairman and director of Jeddah National Hospital, presents a  bouquet to Consul Pranav Ganesh at a recent function in Jeddah. Dr. Siddeek Ahmed, chairman and managing director of ITL World/Eram Group, is also seen. — Courtesy photo Saudi Gazette report   JEDDAH — P