Insect-infested rice seized in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry seized 250 rice bags infested with insects at a well-known Makkah restaurant. The rice, weighing a total of 10,000...
View Article199 eateries shut in Makkah clampdown
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The municipality in Makkah’s new classifications for restaurants have resulted in the closure of 199 restaurants and food providers, Al-Madinah daily...
View ArticleMan jailed, fined for causing road chaos
QURAYYAT — A young man has been sentenced to a month in prison and fined SR1,000 for driving through a red light and causing an accident, said Traffic Department Director Brig. Gen. Ali...
View ArticleTwo Egyptians killed in car accident
RIYADH — An Egyptian woman and man died on Sunday while four others were seriously injured when their car overturned in the Al-Khasira region, 45 km west of Riyadh. Spokesman of the Saudi Red...
View ArticleOne held over death threats
AL-AHSA – Police have arrested a young Saudi man after he threatened to kill another man, according to Eastern Province Police spokesman Col. Ziyad Al-Ruqaiti. Officers found narcotic pills...
View ArticleMentally ill man sets own house ablaze
QURAYYAT, Al-Jouf — A mentally ill Saudi man was saved at the last moment after he attempted to commit suicide by setting fire to his own home, police said on Monday. The police said the man...
View ArticleYemeni kills compatriot
DAMAD, Jazan — Police in the eastern town of Damad arrested a Yemeni national for allegedly murdering a compatriot by stabbing him several times. Money dispute is alleged to be the cause of...
View ArticleEthiopian housemaid ‘attacks’ employer
DAMMAM — An Ethiopian housemaid reconciled with her Saudi sponsor after she allegedly tried to attack her with an iron rod. Spokesman for Eastern Province Police Col. Ziyad Al-Ruqaiti said...
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Drainage water cover thief arrested
A Pakistani was arrested on Sunday after allegedly stealing several covers from flood and rainwater drainage passages. The police said security patrols in Diriyah suspected a car that was speeding on...
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PIS-ES Riyadh honors its high-achievers
RIYADH — Pakistan International School-English Section (PIS-ES) here recently witnessed the annual commendation ceremony held at the Chancery Hall of the Embassy of Pakistan. PIS-ES...
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Manarat organizes grand carnival for ladies, children
Munawarunnisa Nazneen Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Manarat International School recently organized a grand carnival at their school premises here. The grand event held for ladies and children...
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‘I thank King Abdullah for making my leader’s 7-year stay here memorable’
RIYADH — Pakistan Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif’s close aide and his party’s information secretary Sen. Mushahidullah was welcomed by over 500 PML-N supporters and...
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PWS hosts 8th annual function, health seminar
Syed Mussarat Khalil Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Pakistan Welfare Society (PWS) arranged its eighth annual function and health seminar at Lasani restaurant here last Friday. Consul General of...
View Article$58m SFD grant to Bahrain
MANAMA – Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on Monday signed two agreements worth $58 million with the government of Bahrain. Under the agreement, the Fund will give the amount as part of a...
View ArticleImpersonator trying to rob SR180m arrested
JAZAN – A man, impersonating an eminent figure, was arrested on Monday for allegedly attempting to withdraw SR180 million from a Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) branch in Jazan. The...
View ArticleKing approves agricultural land ownership
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has approved 466 decisions regarding ownership of agricultural lands in various regions of the Kingdom. Saleh Al-Luhidan, assistant...
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Tabuk festival kicks off
Families turn out in large numbers on the first day of Tabuk Recreational and Marketing Festival (Tabuk Spring) that kicked off on Sunday evening. A wide variety of cultural and recreational programs...
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Riyadh school honors Bangladeshi cleaner
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A high school in the capital has honored its Bangladeshi cleaner and given him an award for his dedication to work and good ethics, Al-Hayat daily reported....
View Article11 foreign workers held for bribing govt official
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Eleven expatriates of different nationalities have been arrested after being accused by the Control and Investigation Board (CIB) of bribing a government...
View ArticleMakkawi women ‘enrich the holy city’s history’
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The women of Makkah have played a significant role in the process of development through various ages and worked diligently to spread knowledge and enlightenment...
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