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August 14, 2018
Eid holidays in govt sector begin today
Jeddah — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued directives that Eid Al-Adha holidays in the government sector should begin on Tuesday.This will help facilitate the work of the agencies involved in the service of pilgrims in Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites. — SPA
August 13, 2018
King Salman congratulates Imran Khan in a telephone call
Saudi Gazette reportJeddah — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman made a telephone call to Pakistan prime minister-elect Imran Khan on Monday.The King congratulated Imran on his election as the prime minister of Pakistan and lauded the distinctive ties between the Kingdom and Pakistan and the endeavor of the two countries to develop these in all fields.Imran thanked the King for his telephone call. He stressed his keenness ...
August 13, 2018
24-hour Haj hotline to answer pilgrims’ queries
Makkah — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has assigned a 24-hour helpline 800-245-1000 during Haj season to answer the queries of pilgrims.A statement from the Saudi Press Agency said 128 Islamic preachers will be available to answer queries.Through this service, the ministry aims to offer awareness and guidance to pilgrims. It said the preachers will be available to provide information on any Haj ritual.Fifty-nine telephone lines will ...
August 13, 2018
New Kaaba kiswa handed over to Al-Shaibi
Saudi GazetteMAKKAH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has handed over the new kiswa (dress) of the Kaaba to its keeper Saleh Bin Zain Al-Abideen Al-Shaibi.The Kaaba will be dressed with its new kiswa on Dhul Hijja 9 (Aug. 20), the day of the Arafat standing.The kiswa is changed twice every year, once in Shaaban just before the ...
August 13, 2018
Saudi Arabia embraces the world through the hearts of its kings
JEDDAH — In concurrence with the current Haj season, W7Worldwide Marketing Communications Consultancy Agency has produced a short video not exceeding 3 minutes, titled "Pilgrims in the Hearts of Saudi Kings".The video indirectly rejects all efforts at the internationalization and politicization of Haj and instead showcases the relentless efforts exerted for the guests of Allah on their spiritual journey. (http://www.w7worldwide.com/hajj01/)According to the W7Worldwide team, the idea behind the video is ...
August 13, 2018
Shoura to discuss proposal to raise role of women in judiciary
By Fatima Al-DabeesOkaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH – The Shoura Council will vote on a proposal to strengthen women lawyers and legal practitioners after four weeks when it returns to session after the summer recess.The proposal was tabled by council members Dr. Faisal Al-Fadil, Dr. Latifa Al-Shualan, and Atta Al-Subaiti through the Islamic and Judicial Affairs Committee.The proposal emphasizes the need to prepare adequate number of women legal practitioners to take up important ...
August 13, 2018
648 violations detected in car rental offices
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — As many as 648 violations were detected in car rental offices in various parts of the Kingdom, Al-Hayat newspaper reported on Monday quoting Khaled Aba Al-Khail, spokesman for the Ministry of Labor and Social Development.He said 477 violations were for non-commitment to the nationalization of jobs.The spokesman said the ministry made more than 18,000 inspection tours of car rental offices in various regions until late July.He ...
August 13, 2018
Cultural attaches warn scholarship students against misuse of Internet
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — A number of Saudi cultural attaches around the world have asked scholarship students to be strictly abide by the rules and regulations of their host countries concerning the use of the Internet.They warned the students that any misuse of the Internet might result in lawsuits that might culminate in imprisonment.The Saudi cultural attache in Australia, in a circular to the students, said the Canberra government has ...
August 13, 2018
Indian community invited to flag raising at embassy
RIYADH — On the occasion of 72nd Independence Day of India, Ahmad Javed, ambassador of India to the Kingdom, will be hoisting the national flag at the Embassy of India premises in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. All members of the Indian community in the Kingdom and friends of India are cordially invited to the ceremony. — SG
August 12, 2018
Greetings from the King
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued greetings in Arabic, English, Russian, Chinese, Persian and Urdu languages to the Guests of Allah wishing them a blessed Haj. — SPA
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