Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Labor has advised expatriates not to pay their sponsors any fee for rectifying their status in the country. This comes amid reports that unscrupulous sponsors are illegally charging...
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Banishing love

Monday 22 July 2002
The famous novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez said in his novel, “Love in the Time of Cholera”, “What pains me in death is that I should die in love!” We see many people die every day for differe
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Issue them gold license plates

Monday 22 July 2002
One day I was stopped by a policeman for running a red light. He asked to see my driving license and car registration: I did as he asked with a feeling of shame as I was in the wrong.
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When hearts are hard

Monday 22 July 2002
A few days ago a Saudi in Dammam discovered a new-born baby girl beside his parked car. Blood covered the tiny unattended child, attracting hungry alley cats which had gathered round.
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First labor committee formed by BAE staff

Monday 22 July 2002
RIYADH, 22 July — Saudi employees of British Aerospace ( BAE ) have set up the first labor committee of the Kingdom.
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Abdul Majeed pledges more jobs for disabled

Monday 22 July 2002
JEDDAH, 22 July — Makkah Governor Prince Abdul Majeed pledged more efforts to create job opportunities for people with special needs and orphans by providing them training at social service centers
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AIDS victim vanishes from lonely abode

Monday 22 July 2002
JEDDAH, 22 July — An AIDS patient, who was living under a bridge in Jeddah, suddenly disappeared leaving his belongings behind, evoking concerns that they could be a health hazard, Al-Riyadh newspa
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Big gold draw at Hejaz today

Monday 22 July 2002
JEDDAH, 22 July — The fourth major draw for gold prizes worth two kilograms of gold will be conducted at Hejaz Market at 10.30 p.m. today.
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24 Saudis still in US jails

Monday 22 July 2002
JEDDAH, 22 July — There are still 24 Saudis in US jails and detention centers for violating residency and academic regulations, Okaz reported yesterday quoting Talal Barri, counselor at the Saudi E
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SAPTCO in SR14m minibus deal

Monday 22 July 2002
RIYADH, 22 July — Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company has signed an SR14 million deal with Al-Esai Trading Company to supply 145 minibuses for the transportation of King Saud University girl stu
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Stranded boy awaits parents

Monday 22 July 2002
JEDDAH, 22 July — A stranded boy, who was found by Jeddah patrol police a year ago, is still awaiting his parents to come and take him home.
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