Scout-Guide teachers undergo training at IIS Jubail
Left: Chairman IIS-JUBAIL Mr. Mohammed Taher Mohiuddin addressing the gathering; Right: Chief Commissioner Laik Ali and Training Commissioner Dr. Syed Hameed debating a point on Scout-Guide...
View ArticleMajlis-e-Ilm-o-Adab lauds Pakistani intellectual and senior Indian poet
Muhammad Mujahid Syed Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – “I am overwhelmed and spellbound by the literary treasures that I left behind in the Kingdom. Many beloved friends and dear ones have...
View ArticleBihar Anjuman organizes academic session for parents
RIYADH — More than 50 parents from Indian expatriates community participated in an ‘Academic Session’, held at the banquet hall of Cocopalm restaurant. The event was...
View ArticleDeccan NRIs group honors social activist for services
Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Deccan NRIs group, which has taken up the causes and issues of the people here, celebrated their annual function at a local restaurant here recently. They...
View ArticleHuraymala Hospital to host obstetrics seminar
RIYADH — The Huraymala General Hospital will hold a symposium on March 5 at the hospital's King Abdulaziz Auditorium. The event is being held under the aegis of the Directorate of Health...
View ArticleA mini Pakistan thrives in the heart of Al-Khobar
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — Pakistani residents have occupied a neighborhood in the heart of Al-Khobar that is said to resemble any other area in Islamabad, Makkah daily reported. More than...
View ArticleGerman, French and Emirati delegations visit Janadriyah
German, French and Emirati delegations are served traditional dishes from the region during a tour of the Makkah pavilion at the National Festival of Heritage and Culture in Janadriyah. The delegation...
View ArticleAsian gives himself up after killing wife and four daughters
Ibrahim Alawi Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – A 42-year-old Burmese national surrendered to security authorities in Makkah on Wednesday after killing his wife and four daughters, police said....
View ArticleSpecial hallways to help the blind at KSU women’s block
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The women's block at King Saud University in Riyadh has special hallways to cater to the needs of blind students, Al-Hayat daily reported. These hallways provide...
View ArticleScholar advises sex abusers to undergo castration
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — Sexual predators with prior criminal records who fear they might assault women and children again can opt for chemical castration if they really wished to...
View ArticleJustice Ministry tightening the noose on marriage officials
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH – The Ministry of Justice has suspended the license of one marriage official and canceled the licenses of two others due to errors they committed, according to...
View ArticleIt’s time for Saudi women to prove themselves: Adelah
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The chairwoman of the Saudi Heritage Preservation Society has called on women to prove their abilities in the job market, Al-Madinah daily reported. Princess...
View ArticleJewelry shops not ready for women employees yet
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — It is still inappropriate for women to work at jewelry shops because the working environment needs reforming, the chairman of the gold and jewelry committee at...
View ArticleWhy do we judge young Saudis in a negative way?
Abdo Khal Okaz I recently met a young Saudi who studies medicine abroad. I was impressed with his outstanding academic performance and his desire to add and contribute more to the field of medicine....
View ArticleNazaha: Saudis give wrong impression of corruption
Badea Abu Al-Naja Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — An official from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) said there are Saudis who give the false impression that the Kingdom is a corrupt...
View ArticleComments on divorcees create uproar in Shoura
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Shoura Council member Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Ataishan caused an uproar when he claimed divorcees in the Kingdom are harassed and their honor compromised, Al-Watan...
View ArticleNew mobile blood banks launched
BURAIDAH — Deputy Emir of Al-Qassim region and Chairman of the Friends of Blood Banks Committee Prince Faisal Bin Mishal Bin Saud launched on Tuesday three special blood...
View ArticleFour arrested with 1m narcotic pills
JEDDAH — The Directorate to Combat Drugs in Jeddah seized over 1 million narcotic pills whose market value is estimated at SR49.7 million. They were in the possession of...
View ArticleSchool honors cleaning workers
KHAMIS MUSHAYT — The administration of Al-Faisal Secondary School in Khamis Mushayt presented a broadcasting program in Bengali during a morning roll call as part of a...
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