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Saudi Arabia names 15 Riyadh squares after imams, kings
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has directed that 15 squares in Riyadh be named after the Kingdom’s imams and kings. The initiative…
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Riyadh Air to launch by end of 2025 with digital-first approach
Riyadh Air, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s highly anticipated new airline, is set to begin operations by the end of 2025, offering services to both domestic and international travellers. CEO Tony Douglas…
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Saudi: 3 expat women arrested for prostitution in Riyadh hotel
Riyadh: At least three expatriate women were arrested for engaging in prostitution at a hotel in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. According to a statement on X, the Saudi General Directorate of Public…
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Saudi Arabia launches official symbol for riyal
Ryadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) officially launched a currency symbol for the riyal on Thursday, February 20, marking a historic step in strengthening the Kingdom’s national currency. The move was…
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Watch: Saudi’s first humanoid robots Sara, Muhammad joins Riyadh media expo
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, February 19, kicked off the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX) 2025 as part of the Saudi Media Forum held in Riyadh. The event which…
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Russia-US meeting in Riyadh was ‘very good’: Trump
Riyadh: US President Donald Trump has described the Russia-US talks held in Riyadh as positive, saying that his confidence in the settlement of the Ukraine crisis has grown. “Much more confident, they…
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US Secretary arrives in Riyadh for talks on Trump’s controversial Gaza plan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for talks with Saudi officials, focusing on a controversial US proposal for Gaza, as part of his first Middle East tour as the…
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Riyadh Metro records 18 million passengers since its launch
Riyadh: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that the Riyadh Metro has served nearly 18 million passengers since its launch on December 1, 2024, marking a major milestone in…
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Saudi Arabia to host Arab Summit to discuss Trump’s Gaza take over plan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host Arab Summit on Thursday, February 20, in order to discuss Donald Trump’s plan for a United States (US) “take over” and…
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Saudi court postpones final verdict for Kerala man on death row for 8th time
Riyadh: The Riyadh Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia has once again postponed the final verdict in the case of Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha in Kozhikode district of Kerala. He has…
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New milestone: Riyadh Season 2024 attracts 19 million visitors
Riyadh: Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia‘s flagship entertainment and tourism festival, has set a new milestone by attracting an impressive 19 million visitors since its launch in October 2024. This remarkable achievement was…
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Watch: WhatsApp voice, video calls reactivated in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: In a major move that has excited users, WhatsApp’s voice and video calling features have reportedly been reactivated in Saudi Arabia after a prolonged absence. However, neither the Saudi government nor…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Syria’s interim President discuss diplomatic ties
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reviewed in Riyadh on bilateral relations and the latest developments in Syria. The two…
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Syria’s interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Dubai: Syria’s interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, travelling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main regional ally. Ahmad…
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Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Fahd passes away
Riyadh: The Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the passing of Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who was 75 years old. He died on Tuesday,…