He replied: “You will find the iqama number with which you can recharge your SIM card on the back of the card.” Actually, I was stunned that such a thing can happen.

This is in response to the article, “Unidentified mobile phone SIM cards,” In Saudi Gazette (June7). A very relevant topic by Ms. Samar Al-Mogren that deserves to be noted by the government.

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