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We must make use of our agricultural resources
Al-JazirahJust like any Saudi citizen, I am worried about the high volume of foodstuffs we import and which we should manufacture and produce domestically. I believe that the government should restore the subsidy for agricultural production that it halted in 2015. This subsidy is important, especially since countries suffering from political turmoil, wars and conflicts surround our country. Why are we not producing our own food and exporting it to nearby countries?The agricultural potential of our country has not been tapped. The agricultural sector needs more attention and support; it forms an integral part of our national security.Subsidies should be given to major national companies and agricultural associations. Such subsidies would allow these organizations to hire Saudis and adopt...
July 22, 2017

We must make use of our agricultural resources

Vocational training will create job opportunities for Saudi youth
Al-MadinahA few decades ago, Egypt adopted a policy of encouraging Egyptian youth to take up vocational jobs such as becoming plumbers, electricians, carpenters, etc. Egypt realized at the time that helping youth enroll in vocational courses would increase their chances of finding good jobs and earning a decent wage.In fact, many countries have realized this and have focused on vocational training. People used to think that a college diploma was better than a vocational diploma. However, over time, they realized that vocational jobs and trades were in demand and that college diplomas no longer guaranteed better jobs. These countries encouraged their people to think about taking vocational training courses.Najeeb Mahfouz, the great Arab novelist, wrote in his memoires about the importance...
July 22, 2017

Vocational training will create job opportunities for Saudi youth

Why do some Saudis not respect the rights of others?
Al-JazirahOver the past few years, many negative practices have become prevalent in our country. We see Saudis involved in practices that reflect negatively on our society. They are ready to make fun of themselves and act like fools to make millions of others laugh. We see Saudis filming their children in funny situations and circulating the clips on social media. Many people do trivial things thinking that this will make them famous.On our streets, we see drivers disobeying traffic rules in broad daylight and engaging in dangerous stunts in complete disregard for the safety of other road users. We see people throwing trash on streets and littering everywhere without any care for the poor street sweepers who have to kneel down and pick up the garbage.If you visit a mall or a government...
July 22, 2017

Why do some Saudis not respect the rights of others?

Why is there such chaos in our mosques?
Al-MadinaThere are certain noticeable cultural features that make countries distinct from each other. In our Islamic society, we find that mosques make us distinct. Other societies may be known for their theaters and churches. In Islamic countries, mosques occupy a very special place in the hearts of Muslims who use mosques to pray, ask for guidance, listen to religious lectures and discuss social issues. Mosques are the houses of God and are the perfect places to pray and read the Holy Qur’an.Despite mosques occupying this important position in society, it is unfortunate to find most mosques messy and unorganized. Just take a look at the areas surrounding our mosques, including the washrooms and shoe areas. I am not talking about the mosques on highways because some of these mosques are...
July 21, 2017

Why is there such chaos in our mosques?

Have expats added anything to our economy?
Al-YaumThe International Fund for Agricultural Development’s latest reports showed that the world’s expatriate workers transferred around half a trillion dollars to their families back home in 2016. Total remittances are expected to be more in 2017, and to be 50 percent up compared to the previous decade.Immigrants add value to the country’s economy where they work. They are not enemies or adversaries. If we look at global reports, we see that most countries benefit from the expatriates living and working in them. These reports show that the remittances from the US accounted for $117 billion, followed by Europe at $115 billion and the Gulf Region at $110 billion. However, the total income of expatriate workers or immigrants is estimated to be $3 trillion a year. Around 85 percent of...
July 21, 2017

Have expats added anything to our economy?

Fahd bin Jolaid
Let’s provide jobs for people with Alzheimer’s
Al-JazirahA very touching and humane idea was introduced at a restaurant in the Toyosu area of Tokyo, Japan. The restaurant has employed people with weak memory and Alzheimer’s to take orders.In many societies, people with dementia are regarded with shame by their families. This restaurant introduced this idea to remind members of the public to pay more attention to people with memory loss. The initiative also provided customers with a unique experience; customers would often end up receiving meals that they had not ordered. This is what happened to a Japanese blogger who ordered a burger and ended up with dumplings.In September on Alzheimer’s Day, this restaurant will become an international icon. It is on account of such simple, unique and surprising ideas that people are drawn to...
July 21, 2017

Let’s provide jobs for people with Alzheimer’s

Marriage expenses
Al-MadinaTHERE have always been a few Saudi men who relied on the charitable projects to help young people get married. The help begins from setting up the house to meeting wedding expenses.However, these young men are a minority and may not exceed 2 percent of people getting married. The rest are supported by their parents themselves.Expensive marriages have become a great obsession in our society. This unnecessary wastage of money has complicated the lives of many young men and women in the face of high expectations and distasteful ostentation.I tried to follow the phenomenon, comparing the average marriage costs in ordinary Arab societies with other communities and found a large variation in spending from marriage preparations until the couple settling in the marital home.The steps of...
July 20, 2017

Marriage expenses

Imposition of expat tax
Al-WatanTHE government has imposed new expat levy and expat dependant fee, which will increase every year to reach SR9,600 in 2020 for every expat working in a company where foreigners outnumber Saudis and SR8,400 for every expat working in a firm that employs foreigners equal to the number of Saudis while SR4,800 has to be paid by expats for every dependant.The number of expatriate workers in the Kingdom’s private sector has reached 11.1 million while the number of their dependants crossed 2.2 million. As many as 1.8 million Saudis work in the private sector. The total amount of fees collected from expats and their dependants would reach SR115 billion by 2020, provided their number remains unchanged during this period.At the same time the total fees collected from expats would amount to...
July 19, 2017

Imposition of expat tax

PE in girls' schools
MakkahGIRLS’ sports and physical education have become a reality in our schools after even seeking the program was once considered a crime. Education officials used to distance themselves away from the program due to strong opposition from religious authorities.When the late Education Minister Dr. Mohammed Al-Rasheed had worked as a consultant for girls’ education, then Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Baz had ratified his opinion on the issue. At the same time other department officials rejected his advice to introduce the program.Bin Baz had reportedly asked education officials to apologize to Al-Rasheed for rejecting his opinion. I have mentioned this story in a previous article which I wrote citing Al-Rasheed’s biographical book “Maseerati Maal Hayat” (My Life...
July 18, 2017

PE in girls' schools

Prohibited!!!
Al-MadinaI AM very sorry for the cleaners who work for and live with us with dreams, tiredness and hopes greater than toiling hard in caring for our city. Without them a neat and clean city would be impossible to exist. These are the men who deserve our love and appreciation for their strenuous efforts and the importance of cleanliness. Our culture, I am sad to say, has not felt the necessity of cleanliness and hygiene, especially when one sees shameful acts of some of us. We believe in and fear God. Yet we get rid of food in improper ways for insects, birds and cats to feed on. Here is the problem that creates trouble for the neighborhood. Insects and rodents find an opportunity to grow at the expense of this carelessness. I swear to you that I perform the daily task of a cleaning worker...
July 18, 2017

Prohibited!!!

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