Women seek to reserve their presence on JCCI board
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The main goal of women at the JCCI is to prove that there is no difference between what men and women can provide. Their goals are to support women,...
View ArticleSaudi youth blame private sector for lack of trust in them
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — A large number of Saudi youth said they are not satisfied with job opportunities offered by private companies, describing their relationship with the...
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Muqrin receives UN official
Prince Muqrin Bin Abdul Aziz, second deputy premier, advisor and special envoy of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, received Derek Plumbly, United Nations assistant secretary general,...
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10 injured in car accident
Ten people were injured in a car accident in Al-Jurana area in the holy city of Makkah. One of the cars, carrying nine people from one family, collided head on with an incoming car, causing severe...
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Hashish smuggling foiled
Border Guards on Monday foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 800 kg of Hashish in Al-Quhma center in Abha. Acting on suspicion, Border Guards decided to check a car parked on the side of a road. As...
View ArticleFour Saudis involved in car thefts
BURAIDAH — Qassim police have arrested four Saudis suspected of stealing five cars in the cities of Buraidah and Unaizah. Forensic teams revealed the identity of the four Saudis and made the...
View ArticleWeapon smuggling attempt fails
JAZAN — Security forces in Jazan area are searching for the driver of a GMC carrying over 500 weapons and more than 800 ammunition magazines hidden inside it. The driver fled after he saw...
View ArticleSaudi prisoner commits suicide
NAJRAN — A Saudi detainee in Al-Oraisa police detention center in Najran area allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself. Police took the body down from the rope and rushed him to King...
View ArticleThieves arrested
JEDDAH — Jeddah Police have arrested two Yemenis accused of stealing a car and attempting to rob an ATM machine. According to police, the duo stole a car in south Jeddah and used it to rob...
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Red House victorious at IISJ annual sports meet
JEDDAH — Indian International School Jeddah (IISJ) boys’ section held their annual sports day for grades three-five in their school premises recently. The event was marked by a...
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‘Crushing candies’ is an addiction
Nisma Rafiq Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — “Wait!” “Please Hold on.” “Just a Second!” “One last move. Oh! My...
View ArticleAlwaleed Foundation donates $200,000 to assist Syrian children
RIYADH — Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation has made a significant financial contribution to support children affected by the crisis in Syria, UNICEF announced on Tuesday. Dr. Ibrahim El-Ziq, Gulf...
View ArticlePrivate offices to employ Saudis fail to do their job
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The 338 private offices that have been licensed to find jobs for citizens in the private sector, have failed to employ a single Saudi, business daily...
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Lebanese community in Jeddah most vibrant and energetic: CG
Samar Yahya Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Lebanese Consul General Ziad Atallah has praised what he described as the “energetic and loyal” Lebanese community while reviewing his...
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Stigmas prevent Saudis from working as barbers
Rayyan Abu Shoushah Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Young Saudis said they are reluctant to work as barbers due to society's negative view of the profession. Hisham Al-Shareef and Yousef...
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Emergency landing was successful on the third attempt
Adel Al-Seghairi Okaz/Saudi Gazette MADINAH — The pilot of the plane that made an emergency landing in Madinah this week, aborted two attempts before courageously making a third one that was...
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OFW back home after recovering from stroke
Ronaldo Z. Concha Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Jeddah who suffered a stroke while waiting to return to Manila for good in November has finally gone home after...
View ArticleForensics probes body that fell from the sky
Ibrahim Alawi Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Forensics experts are examining a body that fell from the sky in Al-Sahafah Street. The head of the forensics department at Jeddah Health Affairs Dr....
View ArticleCitizen attacks wife in public
Saudi Gazette report JAZAN — A citizen stormed into a health clinic and attacked his wife, who works as a nurse, in full view of patients and staff, Al-Watan daily reported. The citizen...
View ArticlePlagiarism is unacceptable
Amal Al-Sibai Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Stealing a gold bracelet or money from someone’s bag, shoplifting, and car theft are all considered criminal acts that should receive strict...
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