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   Bulldozers clear plots in three planned districts of Makkah to construct housing units for homeless people. Makkah Municipality recently signed three contracts worth SR197 million with national companies to develop land for the project. — SPA

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   Residents of Jeddah’s Al-Naeem District have turned the surroundings of an electricity division box in their neighborhood into a garbage dump.  — Courtesy Makkah

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         Saudi Gazette report  TABUK — A Saudi mother fainted outside the office for men's admission at Tabuk University after the university allegedly rejected her daughter's reque

Six face trial over Corniche harassment

July 26, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   Saudi Gazette report  JEDDAH — The Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) has said six suspects will face trial for involvement in the Corniche harassment incident.  Official spokesman for Makkah Province Police Col. Ati Al-Qurashi said the h

Youth injured saving kids from fireworks

July 26, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   TAIF — A young man sustained a fracture in his skull and burns in his left eye and several other parts of his body while trying to save a group of children from the sparks of fireworks. Taif Health Affairs deputy spokesman Aidha Al-Hathli said the victim was taken to King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital where he was undergoing an eye

Ministry approves expropriation of properties for new projects

July 26, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   Saudi Gazette report  RIYADH — Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Abdullatif Al-Asheikh has approved expropriation of properties to carry out new municipal projects in several regions of the Kingdom.   The ministry has also allocated a total of S

The story of a water bill

July 26, 2015, 2:00 pm

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     Khaled Al-Solaiman Okaz   A citizen was surprised to see his water bill contained a fine for not using equipment to rationalize consumption.  He browsed the website of the Natio

23 held over Daesh links

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   Mishal Al-Otaibi Saudi Gazette   RIYADH — A total of 23 men suspected of involvement in acts of terrorism were arrested in various parts of the Kingdom over the past eight days, an official source said on Sunday.  The source said police fo

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Businesswoman detained over planned concert

July 26, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   Adnan Al-Shabrawi Okaz/Saudi Gazette  JEDDAH — The Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) accused a businesswoman of being fraudulent and dishonest with the authorities and forwarded her case to the penal court.  A BIP sourc

OIC condemns Jewish incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque

July 26, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday strongly condemned the incursion and desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by groups of extremist Jewish settlers earlier in the day.  Iyad Madani, secretary-general of the pan-Islamic body, said the settlers, who were granted protection by t

Worker in trouble after wearing shoes in Prophet's Mosque

July 26, 2015, 2:00 pm

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      Saudi Gazette report  MADINAH — The Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Hoy Mosques is currently investigating the case of an expatriate worker who had his shoes on while filling Zamzam water containers inside the Prophet's Mos

Embassy holds ‘Kalilang’ with Filipino Muslim Community to celebrate Eid

July 27, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   RIYADH  — The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh recently held a feast titled, “Eid Al-Fitr Kalilang sa Embahada”, in celebration of the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan at the Embassy grounds recently. The “Kalilang” (which means feast) was organized by the Muslim personnel of the Embassy and was a

Overseas Voters’ Registration for Filipino workers held in Riyadh

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   RIYADH — The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh held an Overseas Voters’ Registration for members of Triskelion International – Central Region Council on recently at the Embassy chancery. Christopher Reyes, Chairman of Triskelion International in the Central Region, coordinated with the Philippine Embassy to hold an Over

Eid Open House at Malaysian Consulate General

July 27, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   On the Occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, an Open House was organized at Malaysian Consulate General compound in Jeddah. Mohammad Ali Selamat, Malaysian Consul General, led the celebration and in his short remark, thanked the guests in joining the celebration and considered them as belonging to one big family. The Open House was well attended. Those attendin

Madagascar characters to land in Jeddah soon

July 27, 2015, 2:00 pm

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  Saleh Fareed Saudi Gazette   JEDDAH — Madagascar Live!, the live action theatrical production of one of the most popular animations of all time, is coming to Jeddah and will be shown during Aug. 5-10 at Jeddah center for forums and events known as Al Harithy Center. The live-action s

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July 27, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   JAZAN — A firefighter was injured while extinguishing a warehouse blaze. A spokesman for Jazan Civil Defense Capt. Mohammad Samghan said the fire had spread across an area of 30 square meters in the warehouse that stored several food products. The injured firefighter sustained mild injuries and was sent to hospital. 

Man found dead in burned vehicle

July 27, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   JAZAN — Police in Jazan have managed to piece together a murder after discovering a burned vehicle with the charred body of the driver still inside. Upon closer examination, police found several knife wounds in the driver’s body. Spokesman for Jazan Police Lt. Gen. Mohammad Al-Harby said police suspected the man was mur

Celebratory fire hits Saudi girl in Oman

July 27, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   DAMMAM — A four-year-old girl was shot in the head while vacationing with her family in Oman. The victim’s father, Mohammad Lubad, said his daughter was shot in the nose and the bullet has lodged in her nostrils. He took her to Muscat Hospital and the family is contemplating whether to have the extraction surgery perfor

Man’s leg amputated after KAIA accident

July 27, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   JEDDAH — A worker for Saudi Grand Services Company has had his leg amputated after being involved in a workplace accident at King Abdulaziz International Airport. According to the company’s investigating committee, the technician, Nosheed Maqsoud, was hit by a luggage dolly after it accidentally separated from the vehic

3 hurt as missile crashes into home

July 27, 2015, 2:00 pm

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   NAJRAN — A woman and two boys were hit by a missile that crashed into their home on Sunday. Najran Police spokesman Lt. Gen. Ali Al-Shihrani said the missile was launched from the Yemeni side of the border at 5:30 p.m. The police took the victims to the hospital and are currently investigating the incident.