Two Saudis die in exchange of gunfire
ABHA — Two citizens were killed and another injured when they exchanged gunfire during a dispute. The incident took place on Tuesday in Al-Amwah, east of Asir. The bodies...
View Article35 traffic violations in 90 minutes
MAKKAH — There were 35 incidents where vehicles were driving into oncoming traffic during a 90-minute period at the entrance of Makkah’s Wadi Jaleel...
View ArticleGirl stages sit-in at education office
DAMMAM — A father left his 10-year daughter in the office of the assistant director of education in the Eastern Province. The child is currently enrolled at a private...
View ArticleGrand Mosque police to be reinforced
JEDDAH — The police post at the Grand Mosque will be expanded into a police station and its personnel increased to serve the growing number of Umrah performers and...
View ArticleEdugates celebrates 100th day of school
Munwarunissa Nazneen Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – The 100th Day of School is an important hallmark for students and teachers at Edugates International School. Not only does it...
View ArticleHala marks annual sports meet with true sportsman spirit
(Top 4 photos) Banners made by students of the four houses they represent. Students of grades 6-8 garbed in colorful costumes make a formation of Hala International School’s logo as part of...
View Article‘Arabian Wings Haii’ leads Saudi artists to Dubai
From left: Saud A. Al Sheikhi, general manager at the Ministry of Culture and Information, Makkah branch, and Najlaa Felemban, founder of Arabian wings, and Mohammed Bahrawi, co founder, present the...
View ArticleJamia Nizamia alumni honor pilgrims
Syeda Amtul Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Old Boys Association of Jamia Nizamia, one of the oldest Islamic universities in Hyderabad, recently organized a reception for a...
View ArticleBrunei 29th National Day
The Consulate General of Brunei organized a reception at the InterContinental Hotel in Jeddah on Tuesday to mark the country’s 29th National Day. Mohammad Nabil Bukhari,...
View ArticleWeak regulations prevent e-trade from flourishing
Abdullah Al-Fifi Saudi Gazette DAMMAM — Basic infrastructure for modern IT and communications in many countries has facilitated a quantum leap in economic activities,...
View ArticleAlwaleed Foundation launches women empowerment initiative
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation, chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, launched its women empowerment initiative “Hama” during a...
View ArticleBaker Hughes in Jubail recruitment drive
Saudi Gazette report JUBAIL — The Houston-based Baker Hughes, a specialized company in technology, oil and energy services, conducted a recruitment drive at the Jubail Industrial...
View ArticleNumber of abandoned children on the rise
Fahd Al-Manaee Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — There is a total of 1,375 abandoned children in Makkah and the number is continuously on the rise, according to Sireen Al-Afghani...
View ArticleOver 100 held in Makkah clampdown
Fahd Al-Manaee Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Passport police arrested more than 100 illegal residents after a five-hour campaign in a number of districts in Makkah. In the...
View Article112 Buraidah detainees free on bail
Saudi Gazette report BURAIDAH — A total of 112 people, including 12 women, detained over an illegal gathering in Buraidah were released on bail, according to a spokesman for...
View ArticleA welcome initiative
Abid Khazandar Al-Riyadh The Saudi cultural attaché in the US, Mohammed Al-Eisa, has told a local daily that there were 3,000 training opportunities for Saudi graduates...
View ArticleTime stands still for holy city’s billboards
Khalid Al-Hemaidi Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — The entrances and streets of Makkah are still carrying signboards welcoming the leaders of Islamic countries to an Islamic...
View ArticleWhat will the anti-graft commission do in schools?
Saeed Al-Suraihi Okaz THE Ministry of Education has asked male and female principals of schools throughout the Kingdom to cooperate fully with representatives of the...
View ArticleMedical center accused of dumping patient
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH/JEDDAH — A private medical center in Madinah’s Al-Bahar neighborhood reportedly dumped a patient in front of the toilets of Al-Miqat General...
View ArticleTerror victims’ kin tell heart-rending stories
Mishal Al-Otaibi Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Saudi TV program “Our Concerns” revealed sad stories of the victims of deviant and terrorist...
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