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Iranian secure top spot in Saudi Quran recital contest, wins Rs 6 crore
Tehran: Iran and Saudi Arabia took first place in the Quran and Call to Prayer recitation competition held in the Kingdom on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Iranian contestant Younes…
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New guidelines issued for Umrah pilgrims safety in last 10 days of Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of the Interior has issued updated guidelines for the safety and security of pilgrims and worshippers in Makkah and Madinah during the last ten days…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Saudi announces holidays for private sector
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday announced a holiday for the private sector and non-profits for Eid Al-Fitr 2023. The Eid Al-Fitr holiday will begin in the Kingdom at the…
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Ramzan 2023: Makkah’s Grand Mosque readies for Itikaf worshippers
Riyadh: The Grand Mosque in Makkah, has been readied to host Itikaf worshippers in the last ten days of the current holy month Ramzan, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Abdullah Al…
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UAE revises fee for entry permit to get 10-year golden visa
Abu Dhabi: The authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have updated the entry permit fees for those who are applying for the country’s 10-year golden visa, local media reported. The UAE…
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Watch: Man carries mother on shoulders while performing Umrah
Riyadh: In a heartwarming video clip, a pilgrim carrying his elderly mother on his shoulder while performing Umrah in the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on Friday evening, has been widely circulated…
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Kuwait: 9K ex-pats deported for criminal activities in Q1 2023; Indians top list
Kuwait: More than 9,000 expatriates of various nationalities have been deported to their home countries in the first quarter from— January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, local media reported. The deportation…
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Saudi: Grand Mosque witnessed over 1 million pilgrims, worshippers on night of Ramzan 17
Riyadh: The Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah has witnessed on the night of the 17th of Ramzan, Saturday, over one million Umrah pilgrims and worshipers, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
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Saudi: Several entrances, exits opened in Grand Mosque amid surge of pilgrims
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have opened more entry and exit points at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, to reduce crowding and deal with the increase in…
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Saudi Arabia ranks second globally in society awareness of AI
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked second in the world in societal awareness of artificial intelligence, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. A survey within the Artificial Intelligence Index, in its…
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Saudi Arabia frees 13 Houthi prisoners as Omani officials visit Sanaa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has released 13 Houthi prisoners, in exchange for a Saudi prisoner who was released earlier. The release on Saturday came as Omani officials arrived in…
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Madinah, Dubai named safest cities for solo female travellers
Despite the increasing trend towards solo travel, women still face discussions of safety and equality. After two years of limited travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers around the world are eager…
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20-year-old Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank
A 20-year-old Palestinian was shot dead on Saturday by Israeli forces during a confrontation between soldiers and a group of Palestinians in Azzaoun town in the occupied West Bank, the Shehab News…
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80% rise in Makkah hotels occupancy rate in Ramzan, highest in 3 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hotel and accommodation sector witnessed a significant resurgence, with room occupancy in Makkah reaching 80 percent during Ramzan 2023, the highest level in three years, local…
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Saudi Arabia reveals average time to perform Umrah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed that the total average time for performing Umrah rituals from the beginning of Tawaf to the end of Sai is 104 minutes. This…
