Police nab cop impersonator
Abdul Rahman Al-Ali Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Police have arrested an Egyptian who posed as a police officer and started pulling over expatriates cleaning them of all their...
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Abu Dhabi roadshow targets Saudi tourists
Saeed Al Khotani Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA) will start the first of the three planned road shows in the Kingdom at the Marriot Hotel in Riyadh...
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Bazm-e-Shagoofa organizes ‘Mushaira’ for Urdu lovers
Shawls were presented to all the poets who enthralled the audience with their poetry. — Courtesy photo Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Bazm-e-Shagoofa organized a...
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New Al Wurood elects parliament members
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The School Parliament members of Jeddah’s New Al Wurood International School were sworn in recently in a ceremony held at the school auditorium....
View ArticleBorder guards, smugglers exchange fire
JAZAN — A group, comprising smugglers and unidentified persons, fired at the Border Guard in Al-Dayer sector in Jazan region, triggering a return of fire from the guards....
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Water everywhere
A river formed by flood waters in Qassim province. Various parts of the Kingdom received medium to heavy downpours on Saturday. — SPA
View ArticleSix detained for selling fake medicines
Mishal Al-Otaibi Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Anti-Drug Directorate in Riyadh has arrested six Arab expatriates who allegedly sold fake medications and narcotic pills. Some...
View ArticlePair sentenced to 11 years in jail over terror charges
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – A special penal court in Riyadh on Saturday absolved two defendants accused in a terrorism case of five charges but were sentenced to a...
View ArticleShoura member files libel suit against cleric
Mishal Al-Otaibi Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Shoura Council member Issa Al-Gheith has filed a defamation suit against well-known Dawa activist Muhammad Al-Oraifi at...
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AIDS awareness: 500 teachers targeted
Saleh FareedSaudi GazetteJEDDAH — The Saudi Ministry of Health launched on Saturday an AIDS awareness campaign for teachers across the Kingdom’s major cities amidst efforts to create awareness about...
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iDiscover unearths brilliant minds in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Aramco recently concluded its iDiscover program with a function at Al-Rehab Complex in Jeddah. The event, which had the support of Jeddah Governor Prince...
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Ignorance of law leads to losses, businesswomen told
Fatima Muhammad Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — A municipality official has called on businesswomen to use the maiden gathering of female employees at municipal...
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Park Hyatt employees put a smile on orphans’ faces
JEDDAH — Park Hyatt Jeddah hosted 35 orphans from Al-Birr Organization for Orphans to a special treat last Thursday. The orphans, aged between 8 and 25 years old, were warmly welcomed by...
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We have helpers, not maids
Assya Moussaid“I have a secret to tell you, Fadma,” I whispered while walking out to run an errand together. “What is it, Assya?” she asked. “I love...
View ArticleSwimming pool fear grips cities as summer nears
Fawz Al-Ghamdi Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Summer is almost upon us, and with it comes the apprehension of children drowning in swimming pools. Negligence has always been the primary reason...
View ArticlePlan your family
Dr. Hashim Abdo Hashim Okaz The real problem is not the alarming population growth rate. As a society, we still do not know nor have we recognized the importance of family planning. Just the mention of...
View ArticlePensioners in Sweden and KSA
Abdullah Omar Khayyat Okaz I RECEIVED a message from Muhammad Ismail Jawharji after he read an article I wrote about the need to grant a housing allowance to those who have retired...
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Muqrin to dedicate Riyadh’s new high-tech hospital today
Saeed Al-Khotani Saudi Gazette RIYADH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Prince Muqrin Bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier, will...
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Over 2m expats rectify status
A high-level delegation led by Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi and Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed meets with community representatives at the Consulate...
View ArticleDisabled man shoots policeman
ARAR — A police officer was injured when a handicapped man shot him as he was being arrested. Northern Border police spokesman Brig. Bandar Al-Eidam said a Saudi notified officers that his...
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