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Speeding sends driver to intensive care
DHIBA, Tabuk — A motorist was hospitalized in critical condition after his vehicle overturned following a tire burst on Dhiba-Al-Wajh Road. Dhiba Red Crescent spokesman...
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Fire destroys farms in Doumat Al-Jandal
DOUMAT AL-JANDAL — A fire destroyed three farms outside Doumat Al-Jandal in Al-Jouf province on Sunday. Al-Jouf Civil Defense spokesman Lt. Col. Atallah Al-Ruwaili said...
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Endoscopic procedure saves little girl
Saudi Gazette Report JEDDAH — A seven-year-old girl survived a serious complication that resulted from her chronic condition — sickle cell anemia. She had...
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KNRI hosts sixth annual general meet; works toward eradication of poverty
JEDDAH — Karnataka NRIs celebrated their sixth Annual General Meet at a local restaurant recently. Raghib Qureshi, Head of chancery and Consul for Education at...
View ArticleVarsity admissions start next week
JEDDAH - The 28 government universities in the country will next week start the admission process for about 373,000 Saudi male and female graduates of secondary schools in their...
View ArticleSaudis in private sector to get electronic records
RIYADH — The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) will launch in early 2015 an electronic program to collate data about all Saudi employees in the private sector. The...
View Article2,240 Sri Lankans expected for Haj
MAKKAH — A total of 2,240 pilgrims from Sri Lanka will be performing Haj this year, according to the country’s Haj Affairs Minister Abdul Hameed Mohammed Fawzi....
View ArticleYanbu airport to receive Haj flights
MADINAH — Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Yanbu will this year start receiving international Haj and Umrah flights, Emir of Madinah Prince Faisal Bin Salman...
View ArticleGovt employs less than 1.3 million Saudis
RIYADH — The government sector currently employs 1,223,201 Saudis, Al-Hayat newspaper said on Tuesday, quoting a report issued by the Ministry of Civil Service. The...
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PRC: Nuclear technology should be used for development in Pakistan
Syed Mussarat Khalil Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Pakistan Repatriation Council (PRC) held a symposium titled “ Nuclear Technology – our need and...
View ArticleGovt staff who criticize state face the sack
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH - Higher authorities in the Kingdom have issued strict directives that any government employee found participating in any suspicious activities will be...
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Lurking danger
Oblivious to the risk of catching diseases, two children play in a stagnant pool of water created by recent rains at a market area in Jazan city. The scene points to the general...
View Article3,000 jobs in Makkah, only 1,200 takers
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH – The Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has made available 3,000 jobs, but received only 1,200 applications, said the...
View ArticleSaudi gets on his bike to fight drugs
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM – A Saudi traveled between Al-Jubail and Al-Khobar on his bicycle as part of a campaign against the dangers of drugs, Al-Hayat daily...
View ArticleStudent service centers ‘violating copyrights law’
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Student services centers are violating intellectual property rights, especially during the examination period, where books and lectures are simply...
View ArticleThe ministry’s ghost houses
Khalaf Al-Harbi Okaz IT sometimes happens that you make a promise that you may not be able to keep for one reason or another. For instance, whenever I plan to travel, I...
View ArticleJeddah court jails 19 on terrorism charges
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – The Special Criminal Court in Jeddah on Tuesday sentenced 19 terror suspects to jail terms ranging from one to 15 years, the Saudi Press...
View ArticleFeminization of pharmacies, jewelry stores in two years
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Labor is planning for pharmacies, jewelry stores and shops selling beauty products to be staffed by only women...
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‘Coffins on wheels’ frequent Jeddah streets
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Old and rundown mini buses carrying mostly expatriate workers frequent Jeddah streets, leading some citizens to describe these vehicles as...
View Article13 prominent Saudis banned from travel
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – Saudi authorities have imposed travel bans on 13 prominent figures, including officials and businessmen who are wanted by the courts and...
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