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Sabic funds research at KFUPM
RIYADH — The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) and the Dhahran-based King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) are exploring new avenues for future collaborative research in multi-disciplinary fields of technology and innovation and knowledge development.Sabic extends an annual grant ...
Iran to launch satellite on N-talks day
TEHRAN — Iran will launch next week an experimental observation satellite, on the day of talks with world powers over its controversial nuclear program, the official IRNA news agency reported Monday.“The Fajr satellite will be launched on Khordad 3 (May 23),” ...
Labor Ministry to redefine ‘Kafeel’ system, ease transfers
RIYADH — The Ministry of Labor has begun steps to redefine some of the terms linked to the "Kafeel" (sponsorship) system such as the regulation governing the process of the transfer of the services, said Ahmed Al-Hemaidan, Undersecretary for Labor Affairs. ...
Expats find supply of critical drugs limited in pharmacies
By Fatima MuhammadSaudi GazetteJEDDAH — Expats face significant challenges buying drugs for certain illnesses in Saudi Arabia. Drugs for thyroid gland, heart and high blood pressure have limited availability at pharmacies that are not attached to public hospitals, a source told ...
Illegal distributors feed black market for SIM cards
JEDDAH — Many citizens attribute the spread of black market for mobile SIM cards to illegal distributors who sell them at below-market prices. Authorities task telecommunication companies with the responsibility of ensuring distributors of mobile SIM cards are licensed and operating ...
Unlicensed drugs found in Madinah warehouse
By Zain Al-Abdeen KhaledSaudi GazetteMADINAH — Inspectors in the Municipality of Madinah have discovered a warehouse located near a farm at Al-Khazraj District in Madinah that has been used for storing medicines.According to sources, when officials inspected the premises they discovered ...
As summer draws near
LOCAL VIEWPOINTBy Sulaiman Al-IssaOkaz newspaperAS summer and the end of the academic year draws near, many have begun to draw plans as to where they would be spending the hot summer months. Some are thinking of traveling abroad, while others ...
Infant’s broken limb, bruised body put Jeddah charity under spotlight
JEDDAH — Police here are interrogating several individuals suspected of committing acts of violence against Wael Samir, a four-month-old infant who suffered a double fracture of the left thigh bone and severe bruising all over his body early last week at ...
Toastmasters of Riyadh come together for a literary evening
By Domingo P. HerrasSaudi GazetteRIYADH — The biggest gathering of all members of the Toastmasters International Annual Division A and B in the Kingdom dubbed as “Riyadh Divisions Joint Conference 2012” (RDJC) was successfully held at Riyadh Palace Hotel.The theme ...
Expert warns against fake Islamic healers
RIYADH — An Islamic academician has urged authorities to take action against con artists who employ magic spells and charms to cheat their victims for financial gains.Muhammad Al-Falaqi, an educational supervisor and specialist in traditional Islamic treatment, said that there are ...
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