Saudi Arabia and Pakistan enjoy strong diplomatic relationship
Faiz Al-Najdi RIYADH — Pakistani nationals thronged the community hall of the Embassy of Pakistan Monday to commemorate Saudi Arabia’s 83rd National Day. A symposium,...
View ArticleJeddah skies lit up by National Day fireworks
JEDDAH — Seiten Event, a leading event management company based here launched a spectacular fireworks display on the Jeddah Corniche in celebration of the 83rd Saudi National Day. As part of...
View ArticlePRC lauds King Abdullah’s visionary projects on National Day
Diplomat Dr. Ali Al-Ghamdi addresses the gathering on the the Kingdom’s National Day function held by the Pakistan Repatriation Council (PRC) Sunday in Jeddah. Sitting from left: Shamusuddin...
View Article270 damaged cars towed away
Nadia Al-Fawwaz Saudi Gazette ABHA — The general supervisor of Asir Municipality’s cleaning department said 270 damaged cars were towed away from Abha's industrial city. Mohammad...
View ArticleExpatriates show their love for KSA
Saleh Fareed Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — As Saudis were demonstrating their patriotic zeal on Monday all over the country, thousands of expatriates also demonstrated their pride in...
View ArticleDiplomats attend celebrations at JCCI
Saleh Fareed Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — With the stage all lit up with colorful laser lights, green flags and Hijazi bands singing and dancing, members of the Jeddah Chamber of...
View ArticleFire damages server room in Asir labor office
Nadia Al-Fawwaz Saudi Gazette ABHA — A fire struck the server room of Asir’s labor office, causing the office to close down temporarily. Ministry of Labor spokesman...
View ArticleVehicles with cash to have armed guards
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Interior Ministry has approved arming security personnel accompanying vehicles transporting money and precious metals. The guards are also permitted to use...
View ArticlePension regulations ‘unfair’ toward female retirees
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A member of the National Society for Retirees has criticized regulations of the Pensions Authority and General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) which,...
View ArticleDon’t leave the poor in the lurch
Muhammad Al-Masud Al-Eqtisadiah The poor are no longer capable of holding fast to anything to make ends meet. The force of Saudization that is binding on small enterprises is set to bring in more...
View ArticleBusinesswoman funds SR21m girls’ orphanage
Saudi Gazette report AL-KHOBAR — A businesswoman has financed the construction of a massive orphanage for girls here, Al-Riyadh newspaper reported. The orphan girls, who were previously...
View ArticleMany Saudi women using social media to market products
Saudi Gazette report JUBAIL — Social networking sites have become handy for many secondary school and university women graduates to market their products and services, Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper...
View ArticlePrice war hits insurance services: Experts
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Insurance companies have not been able to unify their base policy prices which continue to vary from one company to another despite a decision by the Saudi...
View Article252 new dengue cases in a week
JEDDAH — Director of Jeddah Health Affairs Dr. Sami Badawood said there were 252 new dengue fever infections in the city last week, Al-Hayat newspaper reported. He said...
View ArticleShort circuit creates panic in Taif school
Abdulaziz Al-Rebai’ei Okaz/Saudi Gazette TAIF — An electrical short circuit created panic among 200 secondary girls students in Taif. The students and...
View ArticleAccidental blast kills two National Guard soldiers
RIYADH — Two Saudi National Guard soldiers have been killed in an accidental blast during a training mission east of Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The...
View ArticleCar rental firms hit hard by spare part thefts
Mohammed Al-Abdullah Okaz/Saudi Gazette DAMMAM — Replacing genuine auto parts with counterfeit ones and the non-payment of rental charges are among major...
View ArticleSecurity firm to guard pilgrims using Mashair trains
Khalid Al-Hemaidi Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — A specialized security company was contracted to monitor and safeguard pilgrims as they move from their camps to...
View ArticleSuggest ways to improve education: Khokher
TAIF — Pakistan Consul General Aftab A Khokher invited parents of the Western Province to actively participate in uplifting the academic standards of the schools and the...
View ArticleBuy books at unbeatable prices at Alwaraq
Amal Al-Sibai Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — All those bookworms out there don't want miss out on the opportunity to stock up on a tall pile of good books — all at...
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