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Prominent Saudi scholar Safar al-Hawali faces torture, abuse in prison: UN
A prominent Saudi scholar Safar bin Abdulrahman al-Hawali, who has been detained since 2018 and suffers from a complete disability, has been subjected to solitary confinement. This was revealed bya group of…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia launches digital identity service for pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has launched the digital identity service for pilgrims arriving in the Kingdom on a Haj visa for the year 1445 AH-2024. The…
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UAE announces 10-year Blue Residency visa: All you need to know
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a 10-year Blue Residency visa for individuals who have made exceptional efforts and contributions to protecting the environment. The new visa was announced…
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UAE issues security alert for Apple users
Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, May 15, alerted residents of several critical security vulnerabilities in certain Apple devices, urging them to update their…
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Saudi Arabia approves exemption requirements for duty-free shops
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has approved the requirements for exemption from customs duties and taxes for duty-free shops in the arrival halls at all…
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Saudi Arabia launches wage protection service for domestic workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has launched the wage protection service for domestic labor salaries, effective from July 1. The ministry’s initiatives aim…
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Expo 2020 Dubai Museum opens on May 18 with free entry
Dubai: The Expo 2020 Dubai Museum will officially open to the public on Saturday, May 18, marking International Museum Day. To mark the occasion, Visitors on May 18 and 19 can avail…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia calls on pilgrims to take vaccine doses
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Ministry of Health (MoH) called on those wishing to perform Haj from within the Kingdom this year to take and complete vaccination doses to raise their immunity…
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UAE to roll out Jaywan debit cards: Know benefit, purpose & more
In a groundbreaking initiative, banks and financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon begin the rollout of a new payment card called Jaywan in a phased manner. The announcement…
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Dubai launches new strategy with 200 parks, women-only beaches
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, aiming to make the city the world’s best living environment. The new strategy was…
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Saudi Arabia arrests man over online blasphemy
Riyadh: The Makkah police in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have arrested a citizen for making blasphemous remarks on Allah in a video on X. The announcement was made on Tuesday,…
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Walking the path of faith: A journey through ancient Haj routes
As Muslims endeavour to fulfil the fifth pillar of Islam by journeying to Makkah, convoys of pilgrims have traversed various routes and pathways toward the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Along…
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Haj 2024: 18 health centers in Madinah to serve pilgrims
Madinah: The Madinah Health Cluster has prepared 18 hospitals and medical centers to serve pilgrims in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 season. Over 20,000 medical…
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Saudi dates exports increase by 13.7% in Q1 2024
Riyadh: The National Center for Palms and Dates (NCPD) has announced a significant rise in Saudi Arabia‘s date exports in the first quarter of 2024. The first quarter of 2024 saw a…
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15 more Palestinians held in West Bank by Israel, 8,725 since Oct 7
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested at least 15 more Palestinians across the occupied West Bank between Sunday evening, May 12, until Monday morning, May 13. This brings the total number of…
