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Saudi Arabia: Tourist visa cannot be extended, says ministry
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( KSA) has announced that a tourist visa cannot be extended. The Ministry of Tourism confirmed this on Twitter. Also ReadSaudi Arabia launches free four-day visa…
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Ahead of Ramzan, UAE temporarily hikes prices of eggs, poultry products
Abu Dhabi: With Ramzan around the corner, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a temporary increase in the prices of eggs and poultry products by a maximum of 13 percent, the…
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Haj 2023: Last date to register announced for Saudi citizens, residents
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced 10TH of Ramzan as the last date to submit their request for those performing Hj for the first time. Also ReadSaudi Arabia announces refund…
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Saudi Arabia amends laws to grant citizenship to foreign nationals
Riyadh: In a major shift in policy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that it will be granting its citizenship to selected foreign nationals by the order of the Prime…
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Saudi Arabia: Tracking bracelets for children at two holy mosques
Riyadh: In a smart initiative, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has prepared tracking bracelets for children of worshippers and pilgrims from getting lost in Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the…
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Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival to kick off in May
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the much-awaited 14th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) will be taking place from May 3 to May 14 at Expo Centre Sharjah,…
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UAE to donate $3M to rebuild Palestinian town of Huwara
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the provision of 3 million dollars (Rs 24,74,71,050) support for the reconstruction of the Palestinian town of Huwara in the West Bank and…
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Ahead of Ramzan, airfares from UAE-Saudi increase
Abu Dhabi: Prices of airline tickets from United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are witnessing a upward trend ahead of the holy month of Ramzan, local media reported.…
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Saudi Arabia: First 13 days of Ramzan fully booked for Umrah
Riyadh: In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the booking for performing the Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah are fully reserved for the first…
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Saudi Arabia to host Int’l conference on women in Islam
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s minister of foreign affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced the Kingdom’s desire to host the international conference on women in Islam, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Tips on finding a dream job in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is in the midst of a major economic transformation. The reform is part of the Kingdom’s long-term economic strategy – Vision 2030, and its national transformation…
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Iranian female activist rearrested hours after release
Tehran: One of Iran’s prominent women activist and journalists Sepideh Qolian, was rearrested a few hours after her release from Evin prison, Iranian media reported. 28-year-old Sepideh Qolian, was released on Wednesday,…
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Kuwait: Driving license rules for expats to be toughened
Kuwait: The Traffic Department of the Ministry of Interior is preparing new rules for expatriates to apply for driver’s licenses in Kuwait, local media reported. The new conditions aim to reduce traffic…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces refund policy for domestic Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed refund policies for those inside Saudi Arabia who have registered for Haj 2023, before or after issuing the permit. The Saudi Ministry of…
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Kuwait to terminate 1815 expat teachers by end of academic year
Kuwait: About 1815 male and female expatriate teachers will be terminated at the end of the academic year, according to the Education Ministry of Kuwait. Kuwait will also terminate the work of…
