It’s not the lowest bidder always
Rashid Al-Fouzan Al-Riyadh The present and future government projects are the backbone of development and progress in our country. As our economy depends mainly on government spending,...
View ArticleFeminization to spur price hikes, traders warn
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Manufacturers and traders in women’s clothes have told a meeting at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) that forcing them to employ...
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My doors are open, says Crown Prince
Khalid Al-Hamidi Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, said on Thursday Saudi Arabia and its citizens enjoy peace and stability while...
View ArticleA strange request from SEC
Muhammad Al-Ohaideb Okaz WHAT can we do? I am personally in a dilemma regarding the decisions of officials who seek to cover up their substandard performances at the expense of our comfort, convenience...
View ArticleCITC’s provocative decisions
Salem Sahab Al-Madinah A Month has passed since the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) issued its provocative decision preventing free roaming on...
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‘Give priority to nation’s interests’
Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal with other dignitaries and students at Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Management’s graduation ceremony at Lailaty Hall in Jeddah on...
View ArticleAsir preps to welcome summer visitors
Nadia Al-Fawaz Saudi Gazette ABHA — The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has announced that 1,058 tourist accommodation facilities are ready in Asir province to receive...
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Outdoor workers struggle to beat the May heat
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — As temperatures across Jeddah continue to soar, laborers working at construction sites are complaining of difficult working conditions. Although...
View ArticleHigh school students accused of sexually abusing younger peers
Saudi Gazette report ABHA — The principal of a school in Khamis Mushayt has called upon the authorities to take necessary measures to put an end to perverted behavior by some senior students....
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Six held after truck carrying narcotic pills intercepted
Ahmad Abdullah Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The General Administration of Drugs Control (GADC) has foiled the smuggling of more than 6 million narcotic pills into the Kingdom. A GADC...
View ArticleNo coronavirus death in Jeddah, says ministry
Husain Hazzazi Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Health Ministry officials in Jeddah dismissed as “false” reports that said a woman died at a local hospital after she was...
View ArticleNew center to promote health tourism in India
Mohammad Raghib Qureshi, head of chancery at the Indian Consulate, browses a brochure after launching the Healthcare Tourism Information Center in Jeddah on Sunday. — SG photo...
View Article2,743 Makkah buildings given approval to house pilgrims
Badea Abu Al-Naja Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — So far 2,743 licenses have been issued for buildings that will be used for Haj accommodation, according to the chairman of the Makkah Haj...
View ArticlePower supply to house cut ‘without warning’
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The contractor building the third ring road in Makkah has disconnected the electric power from an elderly woman’s house without any prior warning,...
View Article50 stalls shut down in Khamis Mushayt raids
Nadia Al-Fawaz Saudi Gazette ABHA — Municipality inspectors have conducted field inspection rounds that resulted in the closure of more than 50 stalls operated by illegal residents in Khamis...
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New center to promote health tourism in India
Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — India on Sunday launched an information center in Jeddah to provide guidance and assistance to people seeking healthcare in the country. To be operated by...
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Heavy rains lashed Abha
Heavy rains lashed Abha and its suburbs Saturday night. The picture shows a stream created by rainwater down the Soudah Mountain, a major tourist center in Asir province. — SPA
View ArticleBoarding pass cancellation caused big loss: Passenger
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The decision by an employee of Saudi Arabian Airlines to cancel a boarding pass issued to a passenger who was to fly to Dubai to sign important contracts...
View ArticlePolice prevent pilgrim from taking own life
Badea Abu Al-Naja Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Police in Makkah saved on Sunday a Turkish Umrah performer in his 40s who tried to commit suicide by jumping off the roof of a five-floor building in...
View Article3 killed, several hurt in accidents
QUNFUDAH — A car carrying a family of six overturned on the coastal road, killing two children. Four other occupants were injured, including the housemaid and the car driver. The...
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