ABHA — Security authorities have arrested 1,835 illegal workers in Asir and the Northern Frontier province over the past two days. Thirty-one of the infiltrators were Ethiopian while the rest hailed from different countries. The authorities will continue to crack down on infiltrators in all cities, towns, and villages and will deport them to their countries, acco
1,835 infiltrators arrested in two days
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Children set house on fire
JEDDAH — Civil Defense firefighters in Jeddah put out a fire that was started in an apartment by some children. The fire was contained in a short time with no injuries recorded. However, a young woman suffered from smoke inhalation and was rushed to King Fahd Hospital, while a two-year-old child suffered minor injuries due to the amount of heat caused by the fire. A Civil Defense spokesman sa
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Shepherd hangs himself inside barn
BURAIDAH — A Sudanese shepherd in Qassim province was found hanged in what appeared to be a suicide. The man’s body was found hanging from the ceiling of the sheep barn at Al-Thamriya village. A Qassim police spokesman said no foul play was suspected according to initial investigations. “We’re still trying to find out why he took his own life.&r
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Qatif pharmacy robbed at gunpoint
DAMMAM — Nine thieves robbed a pharmacy in Qatif governorate and stole all money in the cash register after threatening the pharmacist with guns. Their faces were covered. The pharmacist and workers were surprised when they saw the thieves storming into the pharmacy with guns in their hands. They took SR2,000 and fled the scene. However, the cameras installed in
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Village chief shot at by young man
HAIL — The chief of the village of Wasita Al-Hafen was shot in the chest by a young man and taken to hospital. The man surrendered himself later. The Emir of Hail visited the chief, who was admitted to intensive care and inquired about his health. He ordered that he be airlifted to another hospital. A Hail police spokesman said the victim sustained several wounds
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375 girls evacuated after school fire
ABHA — Some 375 girl students were evacuated from a high school in Abha following a fire that broke out in the doorkeeper’s house, which is annexed to the school. Two children were saved from inside the house by a man. An Asir educational directorate spokesman said the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. The school’s principal was injured
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Last hope for death row inmate
TAIF — A convicted murderer has until Thursday before he is executed. Prominent heads of tribes will pay a visit to the victim’s family to convince them to pardon Abdullah Al-Beqami, who was sentenced five years ago and has been in a Taif prison ever since. He has three daughters and three sons who cannot comprehend the crime their father committed. They sa
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Seven injured in car accident
ABHA — Three Saudis and four expatriates were injured when their car overturned at Sinan Hill between Al-Namas and Al-Majardah governorates. The Red Crescent and the Civil Defense transported the injured to Al-Majardah General Hospital. Six of the injured were treated and left hospital, while the seventh was admitted for further treatment.
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Charity group disbanded
RIYADH — The Ministry of Social Affairs has dissolved a charity organization in Makkah for not complying with regulations. Ministry spokesman Khalid Al-Thebaiti said the organization was dissolved as it had not begun operations within one year of registering with the ministry. Once the charity is ready to begin operations, the organization’s president and m
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Murder over recharge card
Mishal Al-Otaibi
Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — A Yemeni in his 30s allegedly murdered a Bangladeshi resident following a dispute over a recharge card.
The dispute erupted inside the housing of a factory on Dirab Road of Dharma governorate, 50 km west of Riyadh.
Dharma police and criminal investigation
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Private schools can have dorms: Ministry
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Ministry of Education will allow private schools to build student dorms on school premises, Al-Hayat daily reported.
While announcing the decision, the ministry stressed that good conduct and health regulations should be observed in dorms at all times.
The mini
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More bridges and tunnels this year, says Jeddah official
Saleh Fareed Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The city will witness a number of new projects this year, including the construction of new bridges and tunnels in various areas, according to the city’s deputy mayor. Ahmed Al-Hujari made the remarks while inaugurating the 3rd annual Bridges & Tunnels Saud
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Hospitals told to ramp up screening of blood donors
Saleh Al-Elayani
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
DAMMAM — The Ministry of Health has instructed all hospitals in the Kingdom to apply strict screening of blood donors.
The new instructions mean all donors will be subjected to blood tests and complete medical examinations before they are allowed to donate blood.
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Heritage hotels planned in historic Jeddah
Izzeddin Ahmed
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Several heritage guesthouses are set to open in the historical Al-Balad (downtown) area of Jeddah, according to an official at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA).“The project will have investments of more than SR200 million,” Moham
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Malpractice case against Erfan Hospital adjourned
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — A medical commission decided to adjourn for two months the case of an eight-year-old boy who died last November following a medical error at Dr. Erfan and Bagedo General Hospital in Jeddah, Al-Watan daily reported Sunday.
In its first session held last week, attended by Salah Jameel&rsqu
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Prince Salman attends funeral prayers
Funeral prayers for Prince Miteb Bin Abdullah Bin Musaed was held at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh after Asr prayers Sunday. Crown Prince Salman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, several princes and senior officials attended the prayer, led by the Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Alsheikh. — SPA
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Shoaibah a ‘graveyard of ships’
Damaged ships line the shores of Shoaibah, 90 km south of Makkah. It has become a trademark of the area that is neglected by the authorities. Picnickers and diving enthusiasts are complaining that these shipwrecks are polluting the waters. Illegal residents are dismantling the ships for scrap and using them to store stolen items. Seawater has submerged th
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Road projects ignore right of pedestrians
TAIF — Taif residents are complaining that the removal of traffic lights is endangering their lives as they try to cross the streets.
The project to improve Taif streets has reached an advanced stage, and residents said that the project has its merits and demerits.
The project has allowed the smooth flow of traffic and minimized trav
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Charles offers support to OIC’s anti-poverty efforts
JEDDAH — Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, paid a historic visit to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) headquarters in Jeddah on Sunday upon the invitation of OIC Secretary-General Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu. During the visit, Ihsanoglu welcomed the interest shown by the Prince of Wales in the activities of the OIC, particula
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