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Saudi citizen Kidnapped in Beirut released

Beirut: A Saudi Arabian citizen kidnapped in Beirut ln Saturday has been released, the Lebanese army has said. “An army intelligence patrol managed to free kidnapped Saudi national Mashari al-Mutairi during a…
Palestinian intelligence officer killed during Israeli raid in Jenin

A Palestinian officer was killed and seven others injured during the Israeli army’s raid on the city of Jenin, news agency Wafa reported. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Monday that…

Saudi launches special stamp on passports in honour of ISS mission

Riyadh: The General Directorate of Saudi Passports in cooperation with the Saudi Space Authority launched a special stamp under the name “Saudi Arabia Towards Space”, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
Kuwait open to negotiate on Philippines visa ban if demands met

Kuwait: Kuwait is open to negotiations with the Philippines on the visa ban for Filipino citizens if Manila accepts its demands, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mansour al-Otaibi said. Earlier this…
Looking for a job in Saudi Arabia? This sector is in top demand

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is in the midst of a major economic transformation. Local media reported that the tourism department of the Kingdom has observed a spike in demand for top talents from…
First images of MBR Explorer: UAE’s new asteroid belt exploration mission

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday launched the ‘UAE Asteroid Belt Exploration Project’ marking another milestone in its space exploration program. The mission will launch the MBR Explorer spacecraft…
Riyadh shines even in space: Saudi astronaut Ali Al-Qarni

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s astronaut Ali Al-Qarni shared a breathtaking night view of Riyadh from the International Space Station (ISS). “Riyadh is shining even in space. his is a photo I…

Saudi Arabia warns against fake Haj campaigns

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has warned citizens and residents to beware of any suspicious websites promoting fake Haj campaigns. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, The Saudi Ministry of Hajj…
Here’s how to renew Emirates ID, passport while outside UAE

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a long-awaited move that will allow the renewal of Emirates ID cards and passports from outside the country, Arabic daily Emarat AlYoum reported. In…
Haj 2023: Saudi Arabia mobilizes 22K personnel to serve pilgrims

Riyadh: In preparation for the upcoming Haj season for 1444 AH/2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has mobilized around 22,000 personnel to provide the highest level of service to pilgrims. The Makkah municipality has…
UN refugee chief visits Egypt-Sudan border crossing

Cairo: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi visited the border crossing between Egypt and Sudan and checked relief efforts being provided to the thousands of people who have fled…
Syria back in the Arab-fold after 12-years

After more than a dozen years of ostracism by regional Arab and western leaders, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is officially back in the Arab fold, he was warmly embraced by regional leaders…
Israeli President Herzog to visit Azerbaijan amid warming ties

Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog will pay a state visit to Azerbaijan, the first visit by an Israeli President to the Muslim-majority country. Herzog will depart on Tuesday for the two-day trip…
Iran says security guaranteed on border with Afghanistan after clashes

Tehran: A top Iranian military commander has said that the security of Iran’s common border with Afghanistan is fully guaranteed as it is completely under the control of Iranian Army’s Ground Force.…
Syria says Israeli airstrikes on military sites in Damascus

Damascus: Israeli warplanes launched an overnight attack on military sites in Damascus, causing damages, the Syrian military said in a statement on Monday. The strike was made from over the Israeli-occupied Golan…