Storekeepers Make Hay While the Sun Shines

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Arab News
Publication Date: 
Mon, 2005-01-24 03:00

MAKKAH, 24 January 2005 — A number of commercial stores in Makkah and Mina have invented a new way to make hay while the sun shines. They are taking advantage of pilgrims wanting to recharge their mobile phone batteries, Al-Madinah newspaper reported. The Hajis are charged SR5 for an hour’s recharging. Pilgrims have no choice but to accept the rip-off in order to keep their phones up and ringing.

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