KACST signs agreement
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) on Monday signed a cooperation agreement with the University of California, Berkeley to establish a center of excellence between them for the use...
View ArticleMingling charge: 38 nurses let off
BURAIDAH — Three men and 38 female nurses were acquitted of charges of illegal mixing in a private rest-house here after investigations revealed there was no wrongdoing. The Commission for...
View ArticleMan blames family rows for killing wife and her father
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – The man who stabbed his young wife and her elderly father to death Saturday at Quaizah neighborhood, said he killed them due to family disputes, according to...
View ArticlePoor quality dates flood Saudi market
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — With the holy month of Ramadan drawing near, dates available in the market are costly and are of very poor quality. Farmers ascribe this mainly due to...
View ArticleShoura seeks review of draft pact on hiring Indonesian domestic workers
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Several members of the Shoura Council on Monday demanded a review of the draft agreement signed with Indonesia for hiring domestic workers. They claimed that the...
View ArticleWhy do our students burn books?
Waleed Arab Hashim Okaz Nobody will disagree with the importance of education and knowledge. Ignorance represents backwardness while knowledge represents growth and prosperity. The Holy...
View ArticleTraditions that strip women of their identity
Saudi Gazette report AL-RASS — The Kingdom’s regions are rich with customs and traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Such traditions seek to preserve family...
View ArticleMid-day work ban: Ministry warns violators
Fatima Muhammad Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Ministry of Labor has warned of tough action against contracting companies found to be ignoring its directive banning outdoor work during 12 noon to...
View ArticleFiremen rescue 40 people trapped inside ride
JEDDAH — The Civil Defense were called to rescue 40 people who were trapped inside a ride at a famous amusement park in Jeddah on Sunday. Makkah Province Civil Defense...
View ArticleFire destroys food warehouse
JEDDAH — A fire erupted in a warehouse for storing foodstuffs at Al-Zahraa neighborhood of Jeddah on Monday. The warehouse belonged to a famous shopping center. Makkah...
View ArticleSearch under way for ATM thieves
NAJRAN — Police are searching for thieves who attempted to steal an ATM machine at Yadmah governorate. Najran Police spokesman Capt. Abdullah Al-Ashwi said the thieves...
View ArticleUmrah pilgrims injured in accident
MAKKAH — A minibus overturned in Al-Husainiyah area, injuring 17 Umrah pilgrims from Bangladesh. Makkah Province Red Crescent spokesman Ali Al-Ghamdi said 11 ambulances...
View ArticlePolice detain 80-yr-old, sons, grandsons for theft
JEDDAH — Search and investigations teams were successful in detaining an 80-year-old man, his sons and grandsons for allegedly committing a number of thefts. Makkah...
View Article1 million narcotic pills seized at Hudaitha
RIYADH — Inspectors at Al-Hudaitha border point customs seized 1 million amphetamine pills hidden inside a truck. Head of the Customs Department Ibrahim Al-Enezi said the...
View ArticleFire engulfs fuel tanker
YANBU — A tanker carrying fuel was caught fire when it overturned at the gate of an industrial company at Yanbu Industrial City. Madinah Civil Defense spokesman Col....
View ArticleIndian consular team to visit Abha
JEDDAH — A team from the Consulate General of India, Jeddah, will visit Abha on Friday, June 20, to provide consular services to the Indian nationals living in the area....
View ArticlePak Navy ships on goodwill mission
JEDDAH — Pakistan Navy Ships PNS Tippu Sultan and PNS Rah Naward are scheduled to visit Jeddah port from June 19-22 for a goodwill-cum-training cruise. The third Pakistan...
View ArticleHoney festival opens in Taif
TAIF – Taif Governor Fahad Muammar opened Sunday the honey festival at Al-Radif Park. Various types of honey, including Al-Sumrah, Al-Sidr and Al-Thahyana, are offered...
View Article7,000 electrical devices seized
BAHA – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has seized 7,000 defective electrical devices that were on their way to local markets. The low-quality devices and plugs were...
View ArticleCourts to notify litigants by mail
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Justice Minister Mohammad Al-Issa has launched a service that will allow courts to notify litigants of any court decisions by mail, Al-Hayat...
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