Friday, 14 September 2007
By Adel Al-Malki
A charity campaign called "Kiswat Al-Eid" by Al-Sawani Group that aims to bring joy to the needy launched this week at Al-Basateen Mall in Jeddah. Mohammed Abdulqader, the director of Al-Sawani Group, said that the drive gives people the opportunity to actively participate in helping others, and to unite the rich and poor.
"We receive food and clothes from the public then distribute these to people all over the Kingdom during Ramadan," he said.
The "Kiswat Al-Eid" is held in cooperation with the Islamic Relief Organization.
"We hope for this campaign to be the jumping point for other social activities to benefit society while highlighting the importance of social responsibility for the community," said Abdulqader.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Markets: Butt Out
Thursday, 13 September 2007
By Adel Al-Malki
The Anti-Smoking Charitable Association has mounted a drive to discourage supermarkets from selling tobacco products, especially during Ramadan. "We tell them that now is the best time to stop," said Khaled Al-Thagafi, a member of the association.
Posters and cassette tapes with messages to raise awareness on the health hazards of smoking are also being distributed.
Some 1000 shopping centers in Jeddah have reportedly stopped selling cigarettes as a result of the campaign.
Ali Koti, a cigarette vendor in Hani supermarket, said that even without the campaign, their employer had ordered employees not to sell cigarettes as a step in welcoming the holy month.
Koti added that selling cigarettes during Ramadan doubles the gravity of the vice.
He, however, tells customers looking for cigarettes to come back after the season.
"It's important to strike a balance between not hurting the feelings of customers and those engaged in the tobacco trade and the religious authorities," he said.
Akben Ameen, another cigarette vendor who sells about SR650 worth of cigarettes in a day, said that for this season "I am only after rewards."
By Adel Al-Malki
The Anti-Smoking Charitable Association has mounted a drive to discourage supermarkets from selling tobacco products, especially during Ramadan. "We tell them that now is the best time to stop," said Khaled Al-Thagafi, a member of the association.
Posters and cassette tapes with messages to raise awareness on the health hazards of smoking are also being distributed.
Some 1000 shopping centers in Jeddah have reportedly stopped selling cigarettes as a result of the campaign.
Ali Koti, a cigarette vendor in Hani supermarket, said that even without the campaign, their employer had ordered employees not to sell cigarettes as a step in welcoming the holy month.
Koti added that selling cigarettes during Ramadan doubles the gravity of the vice.
He, however, tells customers looking for cigarettes to come back after the season.
"It's important to strike a balance between not hurting the feelings of customers and those engaged in the tobacco trade and the religious authorities," he said.
Akben Ameen, another cigarette vendor who sells about SR650 worth of cigarettes in a day, said that for this season "I am only after rewards."
Rabegh to Have Hazardous Waste Recycling Plant
Sunday, 15 July 2007
By Adel Al-Malki
Saudi Arabia will have the Middle East's largest recycling plant to dispose of the hazardous waste.
The $40 million plant to be set up in Rabegh at an area of 62,500 square meters will also recycle caustic soda used in oil refineries and natural gas processing plants. The contract to design and set up the plant was signed between the Meteorological and Environmental Protection Administration (MEPA) and a US-based company.
The objective of this project is to eliminate hazardous waste and preserve the environment, said Tareq Ba-Bteen, the general manager of Saudi company for environment works.
Hazardous waste presents immediate or long-term risks to humans, animals, plants, or the environment. It requires special handling for detoxification or safe disposal.
Industry is not the only source of hazardous waste. There is hazardous household waste as well. They are automotive products, such as gasoline, antifreeze, and batteries oil-based paints and thinners, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and other garden products, household cleaning products.
By Adel Al-Malki
Saudi Arabia will have the Middle East's largest recycling plant to dispose of the hazardous waste.
The $40 million plant to be set up in Rabegh at an area of 62,500 square meters will also recycle caustic soda used in oil refineries and natural gas processing plants. The contract to design and set up the plant was signed between the Meteorological and Environmental Protection Administration (MEPA) and a US-based company.
The objective of this project is to eliminate hazardous waste and preserve the environment, said Tareq Ba-Bteen, the general manager of Saudi company for environment works.
Hazardous waste presents immediate or long-term risks to humans, animals, plants, or the environment. It requires special handling for detoxification or safe disposal.
Industry is not the only source of hazardous waste. There is hazardous household waste as well. They are automotive products, such as gasoline, antifreeze, and batteries oil-based paints and thinners, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and other garden products, household cleaning products.
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