Raise strategic reserves to ensure stable food prices, say economists
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Many traders and economists believe that the authorities monitoring the foodstuffs market must secure strategic reserves of major consumer goods for at least one...
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Over 100 donate blood during RIA anniversary drive
RIYADH — More than 100 volunteers from the Indian community donated blood in Riyadh on Saturday during a campaign organized in conformity with the WHO's “Safe Blood for Saving...
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Three die in horrific highway accident
JANDALAH, Jazan – Three men were killed while another three were seriously injured when two vehicles collided Saturday on a highway here. Civil Defense firefighters and Red Crescent...
View ArticleEthiopian maid attempts suicide
DAMMAM – An Ethiopian maid was rushed to hospital after trying to take her own life at her employer’s home, said Eastern Province police spokesman Lt. Col. Ziyad Al-Ruqaiti. The...
View ArticleMan opens fire on anti-drug officers
RIYADH — Police apprehended a man who shot at anti-drug officers and traffic officers then fled. No officer was injured during the shooting. The police immediately formed secret teams and...
View ArticleFire in girls’ dorm at Ahsa university
AL-AHSA – Firefighters here contained a blaze that broke out in the girls’ dormitory of King Faisal University, said Eastern Province Civil Defense spokesman Col. Ali Al-Qahtani....
View ArticleGunman flees after shooting youth
TABUK – A young man in his 20s was shot here and wounded in his thigh by another man, who fled the scene after the attack. The victim was rushed to hospital where he was treated for a deep...
View ArticleButane gas kills teenager in Jubail
JUBAIL – A 15-year-old boy died Saturday after inhaling butane gas, used for lighter refill, according to Eastern Province police spokesman Col. Ziyad Al-Ruqaiti. The boy’s family...
View Article28 contestants compete for distinguished teacher award
Jeddah Governor Prince Mishal Bin Majed with some of the teachers who took part in the competition for the distinguished teacher award at his office in Jeddah. — SPA Fatima Muhammad Saudi...
View ArticleWho will save Makkah from drowning?
Khalaf Al-Harbi Okaz What are the alternative plans after the holy city of Makkah drowned in rainwater after recent rains? Are we going to ask Saudi Aramco to execute the water drainage projects? Or...
View ArticleAlternative punishment system to be rolled out next year
Adnan Al-Shabrawi Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — A committee of experts has made amendments to the draft law on alternative justice, which replaces flogging and prison sentences in public rights...
View ArticleOver 100 donate blood during RIA anniversary drive
Volunteers of the Riyadh Indian Association (RIA) at the launch of the blood donation campaign at King Khalid University Hospital's blood bank. — Courtesy photo RIYADH — More than...
View ArticleFake Saudization: 500 women caught
DAMMAM — The Labor Ministry last year caught about 500 Saudi women who cooperated with a number of private companies and establishments to achieve their Saudization targets to get out of the...
View ArticleSaudi student wins medal in Malaysia
TAIF — A Saudi student has occupied the second place and won a silver medal in the Malaysia International Exhibition for the Technology Expo 2014 which was recently organized in Kuala Lumpur....
View ArticleShoura to consider pension for housewives
RIYADH — The Shoura Council's human rights committee is planning to ask the council to study a proposal to pay a monthly pension to unemployed Saudi housewives, the committee's chairman...
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For a safe environment
As part of the Border Guard Week, a large number of volunteers equipped with diving gear took part in a high-profile drive to clean up the Jeddah beach on Saturday in the presence of senior Border...
View ArticleHigh energy consumption blamed on poor designs
Saudi Gazette report AL-KHOBAR — Several experts have attributed the excessive power consumption in the country to poorly-designed houses, Al-Riyadh daily reported. The experts said most...
View ArticleExpert calls for cooperation to combat drugs as exams near
Fatima Muhammad Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — With examinations fast approaching, more and more students are on the lookout for substances that can help them remain awake for long hours,...
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Business as usual at Souk Al-Haramiyyah (Thieves’ Market)
Business continues as usual at the Souk Al-Haramiyyah (Thieves’ Market) in the Al-Mansour Street area of Makkah amid ongoing demolition work. Heavy equipment and accumulated debris fail to...
View ArticleSchools holding extravagant graduation parties draw flak
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The luxurious wedding halls and 5-star hotels have started preparations for a season full of graduation parties whose cost is comparable to big wedding parties....
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