Why do our projects cost more?
Abid Khazendar Al-Riyadh A few years ago when I was working as a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture, I was sent on a mission to Jordan where I met with my counterparts there. We discussed...
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Rashid Al-Fouzan Al-Riyadh There are many ways for dissipating our national economy. However, I will focus on one method, which is the illegal expatriates. They are the main “virus”...
View ArticleExperts: 75% of businesses come under ‘tasatur’
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — A number of economists warned against the far-reaching consequences of the so-called "tasatur" businesses on the Saudi economy, claiming it...
View ArticleHunt on for motorist who shot at police
TABUK — Police here are searching for a perpetrator who fired at and injured a police officer. The officer was manning a checkpoint in Dhiba governorate when a motorist refused to stop and...
View ArticleRoad accidents claim five lives
JEDDAH — At least five people were killed and several others injured in various accidents across the country on Friday. Three youths were killed and another seriously injured when their...
View Article12-year-old boy detained for theft
JEDDAH — Police detained a 12-year-old boy of African origin on suspicions of committing a number of thefts. Jeddah north police station were notified of a number of thefts that were...
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Ambassador urges compatriots to project ‘soft image’ of Pakistan
Faiz Al-Najdi RIYADH — A “Mushaira (poetry symposium)” was recently organized by the Pakistan Culture Group (PCG) to mark the Pakistan National Day Thursday at the...
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Pakistani poetess talks about her life poetry and family
Muhammad Mujahid Syed JEDDAH — Mukhtarunnisa, or popularly known as Gulnar Afreen, is a common man’s poetess, although her diction and style also...
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Indian scholar meets Makkah Emir, discusses Nitaqat and Huroob issues
Hassan Cheruppa Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, received a delegation of Indian scholars from the southern state of...
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Allama Iqbal: The poet of the East
Rohail A. Khan Sir Muhammad Iqbal known as Allama (Scholar of Highest Rank) Iqbal was a philosopher, poet, politician and a social reformist. Born on Nov. 9, 1877, Iqbal...
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Pakistanis in Madinah assured of improved services
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — Pakistan's Consul General Aftab A. Khokher has promised his compatriots in Madinah that he will hold regular meetings with their...
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Museums in Old Jeddah to get a facelift
Abdulrahman Al-Ali Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Mayor of Jeddah Hani Abu Ras has announced that several contracts have been awarded for the maintenance and...
View Article‘Respect the three-month grace period’
Syed Abdallah Rizvi RIYADH — The Indian Embassy reached out to the diaspora here in the Eastern province Friday evening at the Indian school premises. Speaking...
View ArticleAbusive Madinah father a psychopath, doctors say
Ayman Al-Saydalani Okaz/Saudi Gazette MADINAH — Many residents of Madinah were both angered and surprised when a foreign research student at a local university was arrested a few months ago...
View ArticleHospital ER struggles with patient volume
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The emergency room at King Fahd General Hospital in Jeddah is experiencing many problems in catering to emergency patients. Dr. Salem Ba Salamah, the...
View ArticlePME takes fake doctor to court
Abdulrahman Al-Ali Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – The Administrative Court in Jeddah is looking into forgery charges against a Saudi national who worked as a consultant with the Presidency of...
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Girls ignore social taboo, take up horseback riding
Adel Babkair Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Ignoring social taboos on horseback riding, an increasing number of Saudi girls are taking up the hobby despite many challenges and difficulties....
View ArticleAlwaleed backs Al-Wafa charity in patient care
RIYADH — Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation, chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, donated basic household appliances for patient lodging run by Al-Wafa Philanthropic...
View ArticleAsir police arrest ‘maniac killer’ who slit boy’s throat
Saudi Gazette report ABHA — Police in Khamis Muhshayt arrested an Arab national who stabbed an eight-year-old boy to death, attempted to cut off another child’s male organ and...
View ArticleFamily refuses to receive son’s body
DHAMAD — The family of Naser Hefzi refused to accept his body from the mortuary of King Fahd Hospital in Jazan until investigations into the cause of his death are...
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