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Three arrested for torching officer’s car
BISHA — Police here nabbed three young men who set fire to a car owned by the commander of the area’s security forces, according to acting spokesman Col. Muhammad Al-Shahrani. The...
View ArticleAttempt to smuggle in narcotic pills foiled
RIYADH — Customs officers foiled an attempt to smuggle 862,428 amphetamine pills into the Kingdom at Al-Haditha checkpoint, said customs director Ibrahim Al-Enezi. Customs officers grew...
View ArticleTwo men rescued from drowning
TABUK – Border Guard officers saved two young men from drowning while they were swimming at Mesaibeh beach, said Capt. Abdullah Al-Ghareer. First aid was administered to both men by Red...
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Bus overturns on Riyadh highway, 50 injured
TAIF — At least 50 passengers sustained moderate to severe injuries Friday when the bus carrying them overturned on Riyadh highway, according to Makkah Region Red Crescent spokesman Ali...
View ArticleThe funny terrorist
Khalaf Al-Harbi Okaz SOME Saudis who returned from Iraq told tragic stories of their torture and mistreatment in prisons there. We spoke about this issue several times before and asked the Foreign...
View ArticleMost young Saudis prefer working women for brides, says survey
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Most young Saudis want to marry working women who can help support the family in light of the growing cost of living. A number of young men surveyed in Makkah,...
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Lavrov holds talks with OIC chief
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) here on Saturday. Iyad Amin Madani,...
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‘Unique’ Saudi-Pak ties extolled
Syed Mussarat Khalil Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Commanding Officer of PNS Tipu Sultan Capt. Mohammed Ali hosted on Friday night a community dinner on board the vessel, which was docked at the...
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Highway gas stations get facelifts
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Owners of several gas stations located off major highways have begun complying with a rectification program approved by the Council of Ministers that seeks to...
View ArticleHaj firms erect heat-resistant tents in Arafat
MAKKAH — Tawafa establishments and companies serving domestic pilgrims are planning to sign contracts with specialist companies to set up 100 percent heat-resistant tents in Arafat. The...
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Families feud over watching World Cup
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Since football is the most popular sport in Saudi Arabia, World Cup fever has gripped the nation. However, with Ramadan fast approaching, many families are...
View ArticleDespite court ruling, Arab woman held in shelter for maids
Saudi Gazette report HAIL — An Arab expatriate woman in her 20s has appealed to Emir of Hail Prince Saud Bin Abdulmuhsin and the Human Rights Commission urging both to protect her from her...
View ArticleGold industry needs women: MCCI official
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The gold industry is in dire need for Saudi women employees in light of the fact that 97 percent of Saudi men who work in gold stores end up leaving their jobs...
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Two in critical condition after head-on crash
AL-BAHA — A tractor driver and truck driver were rushed to hospital Saturday following a head-on collision near Raghdan village that left them severely injured. The impact was so strong that...
View ArticleBoy dies in Ahsa home fire
HOFOUF — A house fire claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy and injured his brother, uncle and the son of a neighbor, according to Eastern Province Civil Defense spokesman Col. Ali Saeed...
View ArticleSuspect in teacher's murder arrested
TURAIF — A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a teacher last week at his home, said Northern Borders Police spokesman Col. Awayed Bin Mahdi. The teacher was found in a...
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Expats caught selling alcohol
MAKKAH — Two expatriates of African nationalities were arrested Saturday in south Jeddah for selling alcohol bottles, said Makkah Region Police spokesman Lt. Col. Ati Al-Qurashi. They used...
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Man killed in road accident
RIYADH — A road accident involving a car and several motorcycles Saturday on Prince Salman Road left a man dead and four others with severe injuries, according to Red Crescent Riyadh branch...
View ArticleHalf a ton of cocaine seized at Jeddah port
JEDDAH — Customs officers have seized half a ton of cocaine at Jeddah Islamic Port, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday. The 526 kilograms (1,160 pounds) of “pure...
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