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Makkah’s steady expansion revives calls for airport

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Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — A number of tourist experts and Makkah residents have called for the establishment of an international airport in the holy city to serve pilgrims and visitors in light of the mega development projects currently being executed in the holy city. Speaking to Al-Riy

Psychology tests mandatory for Ethiopian housemaids

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Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Saudi Embassy in Addis Ababa will require all Ethiopian housemaids to undergo mental health tests before traveling to the Kingdom for work, Al-Watan daily reported Saturday quoting Saudi Ambassador to Ethiopia Abdul Baqi Ajlan.“We want to reduce danger posed by housemaids to Saudi families,” Ajlan said, adding that a few mentally-disturbed case

2 youths detained for firing at cars

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HAFR AL-BATIN — Security patrols here have detained two youth for allegedly shooting at cars. Spokesman for the Eastern Province Police Lt. Col. Ziyad Al-Reqaiti said the young men shot at cars parked in a neighborhood. He said there were no injuries as a result of the shooting, and questioning the two youths is continuing to determine their motive.

1,001 iqama violators rounded up in Baha

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BAHA — Patrol officers of Al-Baha Passports Directorate had picked up 1,001 residency violators last month. The spokesman for Al-Baha Passports Directorate, Lt. Col. Sami Al-Shalan, said the campaign will continue in various parts of the governorate to arrest residency violators.

Relief efforts continue in flood-hit villages

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RIYADH — Aircraft of the Ministry of Interior continued their relief efforts for Asir flood-stricken villages for the second week. These villages were isolated following heavy rainfalls recently. The spokesman for the aviation command, Maj. Bandar Al-Thaqeel, said heavy rains and floods damaged roads making the villages inaccessible by land. All necessary su

Six killed in highway accident

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ARAR — Six people, five of them from the same family, died in a horrific car accident on the international expressway, east of Arar. The bodies were transported to Arar Hospital mortuary.

Narcotic pills found hidden in underwear

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RIYADH — Customs officers at Al-Hudaitha have stopped the smuggling of 37,878 narcotic pills concealed in the underclothing of a traveler. The behavior of the passenger who arrived at the checkpoint raised the suspicion of an officer and upon body check, the suspect’s underwear was found to have a lining where the pills were placed. Pills were also found in

Chemical reaction triggers factory fire

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JEDDAH — Civil Defense firefighters brought a blaze that broke out at plastic factory in Phase 5 of the southern industrial area under control. The fire, which started overnight when the factory was closed, is believed to have been caused by a chemical reaction in a number of barrels that were scheduled to be disposed of. Civil Defense spokesman Col. Saeed Bin Sa

Makkah Emir to launch education projects

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MAKKAH — Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah, will launch educational projects worth SR800 million during his inspection tour of the region’s governorates that will begin Sunday. Muhammad Al-Shamrani, director of education in Taif region, said 53 school projects for boys and girls have been completed at a cost of SR500 million and some 35 other projects

Darah publishes book on Crown Prince

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RIYADH — The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) published a book on Crown Prince Salman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense. The 650-page book is mainly a collection of Prince Salman’s speeches in the Kingdom and abroad between 1980 and 2012. The book is regarded as a historic document on various phases of development witnessed

Pakistani singer mesmerizes Riyadh music lovers

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Pakistan Ambassador Muhammad Naeem Khan (right) with his wife (left) and Punjabi folk singer Arif Lohar. Faiz Al-NajdiRIYADH — A grand musical evening featuring the popular Punjabi folk singer, Arif Lohar, was held at the King Fahd Cultural Complex Thursday. More than 1,000 music lovers from the subcontinent thronged the venue to listen to Lohar’s energetic, upbeat num

Kanoo bids farewell to senior managers

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 Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company Limited recently bid farewell to three to its senior managers in Jeddah at a glittering ceremony in La Sani Restaurant. The three were Tasneem Ahmed, Accounts Manager, Travel, who completed 36 years, Abdulrehman Merchant, Chief Finance Manager who com

Thai Community celebrates ‘Thai Family Day’

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Jeddah, in cooperation with Thai Community in western region of Saudi Arabia, hosted a gathering for Thai citizens to celebrate the “Thai Family Day” at the Thai Consul-General’s residence on Thursday. More than 500 Thais too

Hazarvi presents book on King Abdulaziz Pakistan Consul General

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  Author Baharullah Hazarvi (R) presents a copy of the English version of his book on King Abdulaziz to Pakistan Consul General Aftab A. Khokher at his office in Jeddah recently. The book was originally written in Arabic and an Urdu translation is also available. Hazarvi has served in Saudi Arabia in different capacities and is well versed in Saudi history and culture. Over the ye

Psychology tests mandatory for Ethiopian housemaids

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Saudi Embassy in Addis Ababa will require all Ethiopian housemaids to undergo mental health tests before traveling to the Kingdom for work, Al-Watan daily reported Saturday quoting Saudi Ambassador to Ethiopia Abdul Baqi Ajlan.“We want to reduce danger posed by housemaids to S

Stalled school project angers residents of Makkah district

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Fahd Al-Manaee Saudi Gazette MAKKAH – Residents in Jabal Al-Nour district of Makkah have urged the concerned authorities, including the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha), to make urgent intervention to redress their grievances with regard to a delayed school project in their locality. The work on Q

Taif University breaks Guinness record in anti-diabetes drive

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Samar Yahya Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Minister of Higher Education Khaled Al-Anqari has praised the University of Taif for achieving a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records by holding the “Your Blood Is Honey” campaign, which aimed to raise community awareness on diabetes. The campaign, organize

Erosion exposes graves

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MADINAH — Land erosion has exposed 17 graves in two neighborhoods of Madinah. There were seven graves in Sayed Al-Shuhada neighborhood, which is about six kilometers north of the Prophet’s Mosque. Another 10 graves were exposed in Al-Aqool neighborhood, east of Madinah. Residents have called for speedy intervention of t

Indian family asks authorities to repatriate relative’s body

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Saudi Gazette report JUBAIL — An Indian family has asked Jubail Health Affairs not to perform a postmortem examination on their relative whose body has been lying in the morgue of Dammam Central Hospital for over a month, Al-Yaum daily reported. The family, believed to be angered by the lengthy procedures being followed by the direct

Website allows prisoners and families to remain in touch

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Mishal Al-Otaibi Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The National Society for Human Rights (NSHR) has lauded efforts exerted by the Ministry of Interior to set up a website to allow prisoners to remain in touch with their families. NSHR Chairman Dr. Muflih Al-Qahtani said the new website, called Tawasol (communication), ai
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