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Saudi Arabia to implement tax-free temporary entry system for goods
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has joined the World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC), becoming the 80th country to implement the temporary entry system for goods in June this year. The…
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Video: Saudi Arabia launches first urban farm inside stores
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched the first urban vertical farm within food markets and stores. The initiative is the first of its kind…
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Saudi Arabia: IMF opens regional office in Riyadh
Riyadh: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has opened a new regional office in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh to strengthen partnerships with countries in the Middle East and beyond. The announcement came on…
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Saudi King Salman admitted to hospital
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday, April 24, admitted to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah for a routine checkup. Citing a statement from the Royal Court, the Saudi…
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Saudi Arabia sees 4.4% surge in non-oil exports in February
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, experienced a 4.4 per cent surge in February this year compared to the same month in 2023. According to a new report released by…
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Cinema ticket prices set to drop drastically in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Film Commission has announced a reduction in licensing fees for operating cinemas, which is expected to significantly decrease cinema ticket prices. The decision, approved by the Film Commission…
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Saudi Tourism authority launches ‘Visit Saudi’ platform
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority’s ‘Visit Saudi’ platform offers a comprehensive guide to tourist and entertainment sites in the Kingdom. The platform offers interactive services like hotel and flight reservations,…
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Cinema in Saudi Arabia: Revenues exceed Rs 8222 crore since 2018
Riyadh: Cinemas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have generated 3.7 billion Saudi Riyals (Rs 82,22,80,50,417) and witnessed the sale of more than 61 million tickets from April 18 to March 2024.…
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World Bank chooses Saudi Arabia as Knowledge Center
The World Bank Group has chosen Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to be a knowledge center, in order to spread the culture of economic reforms globally. This move is part of both…
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Air traffic in Saudi Arabia reaches record high in 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) experienced a 26 percent rise in air traffic as it transported a record-breaking 112 million passengers during 2023. According to the General Authority of Civil…
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Giving Zakat Al-Fitr in cash is not permissible: Saudi Grand Mufti
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, confirmed that giving Zakat Al-Fitr in money is not permissible, and should be…
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Watch: First phase of duty-free market unveiled at Riyadh airport
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled the opening of the first phase of the revamped duty-free market at Terminal 3 of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh. President of…
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Saudi Arabia to host Women’s Tennis Association Finals from 2024-2026
In a historic move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to host the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals for three years, starting from 2024 until 2026. “To have a…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia gears up to host fireworks, concerts, free events
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a calendar of events for the “Eid Al-Fitr 2024”, which carries the slogan “Your Eid among your family and your people”. Eid Al-Fitr marks the…