Abid Khazendar
Al-Riyadh
A few years ago when I was working as a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture, I was sent on a mission to Jordan where I met with my counterparts there.
We discussed various topics of mutual interest. I used the opportunity because of my position at the ministry to make a comparison between
Why do our projects cost more?
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Protect our economy
Rashid Al-Fouzan
Al-Riyadh
There are many ways for dissipating our national economy. However, I will focus on one method, which is the illegal expatriates. They are the main “virus” behind the dissipation of our economy. They are using a number of illegal practices and are being assisted by Saudi citizens who cover for them.
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Experts: 75% of businesses come under ‘tasatur’
Saudi Gazette report
DAMMAM — A number of economists warned against the far-reaching consequences of the so-called "tasatur" businesses on the Saudi economy, claiming it triggers unemployment and inflation, and increases the likelihood of substandard and counterfeit goods flooding the local market.
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Hunt on for motorist who shot at police
TABUK — Police here are searching for a perpetrator who fired at and injured a police officer. The officer was manning a checkpoint in Dhiba governorate when a motorist refused to stop and sped away. The officer chased him to his house, where the suspect came out carrying a machine gun. He shot and injured the officer. Tabuk police chief Maj. Gen. Matooq Al-Zahra
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Road accidents claim five lives
JEDDAH — At least five people were killed and several others injured in various accidents across the country on Friday. Three youths were killed and another seriously injured when their vehicle overturned in Al-Shamli governorate west of Hail. Another person was killed while his wife sustained serious injuries when their car overturned on Sabya-Dhamad Road. One y
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12-year-old boy detained for theft
JEDDAH — Police detained a 12-year-old boy of African origin on suspicions of committing a number of thefts. Jeddah north police station were notified of a number of thefts that were committed in the same manner. The perpetrator would enter houses by breaking ground floor windows, without leaving any traces. As none of the victims could provide any description of
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Ambassador urges compatriots to project ‘soft image’ of Pakistan
Faiz Al-Najdi RIYADH — A “Mushaira (poetry symposium)” was recently organized by the Pakistan Culture Group (PCG) to mark the Pakistan National Day Thursday at the community hall of the Embassy of Pakistan here. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Muhammad Naeem Khan, who is also
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Pakistani poetess talks about her life poetry and family
Muhammad Mujahid Syed JEDDAH — Mukhtarunnisa, or popularly known as Gulnar Afreen, is a common man’s poetess, although her diction and style also appeal intellectuals. Born on August 15, 1947 in Tonk, Rajasthan, Afreen’s family migrated to Karachi, Pakistan in 1951. Li
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Indian scholar meets Makkah Emir, discusses Nitaqat and Huroob issues
Hassan Cheruppa Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, received a delegation of Indian scholars from the southern state of Kerala at his palace Friday. The delegation was headed by renowned scholar and general secretary of the All India Muslim Schol
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Allama Iqbal: The poet of the East
Rohail A. Khan Sir Muhammad Iqbal known as Allama (Scholar of Highest Rank) Iqbal was a philosopher, poet, politician and a social reformist. Born on Nov. 9, 1877, Iqbal is widely credited with inspiring millions of Muslims to demand a separate homeland from the British Empire in India. A religi
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Pakistanis in Madinah assured of improved services
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — Pakistan's Consul General Aftab A. Khokher has promised his compatriots in Madinah that he will hold regular meetings with their representatives in the holy city with the aim of improving services provided to the community. He was speaking at a reception org
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Museums in Old Jeddah to get a facelift
Abdulrahman Al-Ali Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Mayor of Jeddah Hani Abu Ras has announced that several contracts have been awarded for the maintenance and development of the museums in the Historical Area of the city. He also said Jeddah's refurbished Middle Corniche seafront will open
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‘Respect the three-month grace period’
Syed Abdallah Rizvi
RIYADH — The Indian Embassy reached out to the diaspora here in the Eastern province Friday evening at the Indian school premises.
Speaking to the audience in a very positive interactive session, Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao stressed that Indians are law abiding people, a
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Abusive Madinah father a psychopath, doctors say
Ayman Al-Saydalani
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
MADINAH — Many residents of Madinah were both angered and surprised when a foreign research student at a local university was arrested a few months ago for torturing his nine-year-old son Adel who was living with him in Madinah.
The man had taken the boy away from his divo
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Hospital ER struggles with patient volume
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The emergency room at King Fahd General Hospital in Jeddah is experiencing many problems in catering to emergency patients.
Dr. Salem Ba Salamah, the hospital’s director, said there are efforts to find urgent solutions to the problems.
Okaz/Saudi Gazette sources reve
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PME takes fake doctor to court
Abdulrahman Al-Ali
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH – The Administrative Court in Jeddah is looking into forgery charges against a Saudi national who worked as a consultant with the Presidency of Meteorology and the Environment (PME).
The man obtained the job after he claimed that he has a doctorate degree in met
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Girls ignore social taboo, take up horseback riding
Adel Babkair Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Ignoring social taboos on horseback riding, an increasing number of Saudi girls are taking up the hobby despite many challenges and difficulties. Okaz/Saudi Gazette met some of the girls who have been practicing this sport and spoke to them about their experienc
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Alwaleed backs Al-Wafa charity in patient care
RIYADH — Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation, chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, donated basic household appliances for patient lodging run by Al-Wafa Philanthropic Association near major hospitals in Riyadh.
The lodging care unit in Riyadh receives cancer patients, patients with kidney failures, patients undergoing kidney and li
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Asir police arrest ‘maniac killer’ who slit boy’s throat
Saudi Gazette report
ABHA — Police in Khamis Muhshayt arrested an Arab national who stabbed an eight-year-old boy to death, attempted to cut off another child’s male organ and viciously stabbed a little girl.
Sources said the alleged murderer admitted to all his crimes. He confessed that he killed the boy and t
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Family refuses to receive son’s body
DHAMAD — The family of Naser Hefzi refused to accept his body from the mortuary of King Fahd Hospital in Jazan until investigations into the cause of his death are completed.
Hefzi was killed following a car accident during a police chase to arrest him over a case involving payment arrears.
The family claims tha
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