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Saudi sand artist creates amazing artworks
Nadiyah Al-Fawaz Okaz/Saudi Gazette ABHA — With only sand and water, Saudi national Abdulaziz Aseeri can make life-size creatures, houses, and cars. The 38-year-old sand artist...
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PISJ holds annual prize ceremony
JEDDAH — The Pakistan International School (Azizia)-Jeddah (PISJ) recently held the annual prize distribution ceremony for classes V-VIII amid excitement and jubilation. Waseem Sikander...
View Article63 OFWs camping at consulate shifted to deportation center
Ronaldo Z. Concha Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Philippine Consulate General has said a first group of undocumented Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) camping...
View ArticleIranian pilgrims forced to use dollars as rial hits record low
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Iranian Umrah performers are obliged to use US dollars instead of the rial because the Iranian currency hit record low, forcing...
View ArticleDefendants fail to show up, hearing postponed
Abdulrahman Al-Ali Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Jeddah Administrative Court on Sunday was forced to postpone to next month a hearing into a case related to the...
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33 students attend short-term food processing course at KSU
RIYADH — The College of Food and Agricultural Sciences at Riyadh’s King Saud University (KSU) held a two-week training for students of the Cooperative Education Program...
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Productive Families Exhibition 2013 ends on high note
Amal Al-Sibai Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Productive Families Exhibition, inaugurated by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Governor of Makkah Province, received a large turn-out from families who aim...
View ArticleRegularize stay or leave with dignity, embassy tells Indians
RIYADH — In a message released on Monday, Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao urged the Indian community in Saudi Arabia to participate in an ongoing campaign to help compatriots...
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Alwaleed meets Carlos Slim
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), meets with Mexican businessman Carlos Slim, the wealthiest man in the world, during the Global Vaccine Summit in Abu Dhabi. Slim...
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All preparations in place for Europe Day in Riyadh
Mohammed Alshoaiby Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The European Union (EU) delegation in Riyadh is preparing for its Europe Day event on Wednesday at the National Museum in King...
View ArticleMany women prefer social security checks to sales jobs
Fatima Muhammad Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Some women have decided not to work at women accessories shops that are soon to be turned into all-female ventures. These women...
View ArticleSaudi sculptors showcase talent under one roof
Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Arabian Wings for Fine Arts launched the first “Saudi Sculpture Awards and Exhibition” at Gallery Hall in Jeddah's Basateen...
View ArticleIt was we who wronged expats
Ahmad Hashim Al-Sharq DO you remember Farman Khan? He was the Pakistani shopkeeper who died saving 14 souls during the 2009 flood catastrophe that hit Jeddah. He was the brave man who was honored by...
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Crown Prince Salman receives Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister
Crown Prince Salman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, receives Republic of Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Rasim Ljajic at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Monday. They...
View ArticleMotorists ‘may run red lights in emergencies’
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Running red lights will be allowed in emergency cases and there will not be any Saher penalties issued for this, according to a...
View ArticleCabinet lauds King’s efforts to ensure prosperity
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers on Monday congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on the 8th anniversary of his accession to the Saudi throne. The...
View ArticleStudent stabbed by schoolmates
JEDDAH — A student was stabbed in his shoulder and suffered bruises to his face after he got involved in a scuffle with two of his friends. The student’s mother, broadcaster Fadwa...
View ArticleTraffic accident becomes deadly
MAKKAH — Three Arab nationals were arrested after allegedly beating an Asian engineer who was involved in a traffic accident with them so badly he later died in hospital. Makkah Police...
View ArticleTwo expats held for offering bribe
MAKKAH — Two Arab nationals were detained by police for allegedly offering a bribe to police officers. Makkah Police spokesman Lt. Col. Abdulmohsen Al-Maiman said one of the suspects was...
View ArticleExpat prisoner recaptured
Makkah — Police teams in Makkah have recaptured an expatriate prisoner after he absconded from the hospital where he was being treated. The police had detained the man as he allegedly owed...
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