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Video: Saudi Arabia breaks Guinness World Records for ‘largest donation of clothes’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set a new milestone by breaking Guinness World Records for the largest donation of clothes. The certificate was awarded on Monday, March 25, to…
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Indian woman returns home after 24 years in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has helped an Indian woman return home safely who has been stranded in the Kingdom for the last 24 years. This comes after the…
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Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum for women’s rights in 2025
Riyadh: The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Wednesday, March 27, unanimously elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to chair the 69th session of the commission in…
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First Saudi humanoid female robot does not talk about sex or politics
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently unveiled its first female humanoid robot ‘Sara’ who is specifically trained not to talk about sex or politics. “Sara knows that she’s a girl, she’s…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to mark a significant milestone in its history by participating in the upcoming 73rd Miss Universe pageant for the first time ever. Twenty-seven-year-old Saudi…
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Karnataka man languishes in Saudi jail, daughter seeks MEA help
The daughter of a 65-year-old Karnataka man, who is languishing in a jail in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh from the past nine months, has sought the Minister of External Affairs of India…
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Tabuk Mosques: Blend of Islamic history, contemporary architecture
Riyadh: The mosques in the Tabuk region are a unique blend of ancient Islamic civilization and modern architectural styles, showcasing exceptional designs. Some of these mosques, dating back to the Battle of…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia announces holidays for private sector
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The holiday marks the…
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Saudi Arabia’s defense minister awarded Nishan-i-Pakistan
Saudi Arabian Minister for Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud was honoured with the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the country’s highest civilian award, by President Asif Ali Zardari, during his one-day…
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Saudi Arabia prohibits lottery retail prize draws to promote sales
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has said lottery retail prize draws, which involve purchasing goods or products to win cash prizes, enter prize drawings, or distribute money within products, are…
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Telugu community to host iftar in Riyadh on Friday
Jeddah: The Telugu NRI community in Riyadh will host its traditional community Iftar this year on Friday, March 22, at a resort in Riyadh city. The annual community iftar is being organised…
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Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activity record highest level in its history
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities recorded their highest ever contribution to real gross domestic product (GDP) during 2023, at 50 percent. According to a statement by the Saudi General Authority…
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Haj 2024: Booking packages begin for countries served by ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the start of booking Haj 1445 AH-2024 packages for the countries served by the ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform. It is…
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10th Saudi Film Festival to throw spotlight on Indian cinema
Riyadh: The tenth Saudi Film Festival (SFF) is all set to kick off from May 2 to May 9 at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.…
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Saudi: Indian embassy helps 5 stranded workers return home
Riyadh: The Indian embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has helped five Indian female workers return home safely. The female workers recently approached the embassy after they faced work-related issues in the kingdom.…