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Saudi Arabia to launch VAT refund system for tourists
In an effort to boost tourism, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will launch a value-added tax (VAT) refund system for tourists In 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority will…
- Middle East
Watch: Flyer from Riyadh held for smuggling gold in cream box at Delhi airport
Customs officials in Delhi arrested a passenger coming from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s capital, Riyadh, for allegedly smuggling gold totally weighing 117.00 grams concealed inside a cream box. The accused was…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro project
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday, November 27, inaugurated the Riyadh Metro project. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) described the project as the backbone of the public transport…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia executes at least 101 foreigners including Indians in 2024
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have executed at least 101 foreigners since the beginning of 2024, according to an AFP tally. Foreigners executed this year include 21 from Pakistan, 20 from Yemen,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans commercial use of national, religious symbols
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has imposed a ban on the commercial use of symbols and logos of countries, as well as religious and sectarian symbols. This move is aimed…
- Middle East
Riyadh Season 2024 attracts six million visitors so far
Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new milestone by attracting six million visitors since its launch. This comes just a week after announcing that the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host UN World Data Forum 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has secured the hosting rights for the 6th UN World Data Forum, which will take place in Riyadh in 2026. The announcement was made at the…
- Middle East
Saudi inflation at 1.9 pc in Oct amid rising housing prices
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.9 percent in October this year, the highest in 14 months, primarily due to increase in housing prices. According to the General…
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‘It’s funny’: Atif Aslam on news of him opposing concert in Saudi
Riyadh: Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, known for his soulful voice and timeless hits, has been making headlines since yesterday following a viral claim that he refused to perform in Saudi Arabia.…
- Middle East
Extraordinary Arab & Islamic Summit warns of escalating conflict in ME
Riyadh: A resolution passed at an Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh has warned of the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its potential regional and global consequences. The resolution,…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince calls Israel’s war on Gaza as ‘genocide’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip a “genocide,” making the first such announcement. His statement came during the opening…
- Middle East
Arab-Islamic summit on Israeli wars in Gaza, Lebanon kicks off in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Arab-Islamic summit kicked off on Monday afternoon, November 11, in the Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh to discuss Israel’s ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The summit, led by…
- Middle East
Hyderabad woman loco pilot raring to ply Riyadh Metro trains
Riyadh: Hyderabad’s Indira Eegalapati is among the few women loco pilots associated with the Riyadh Metro, currently running trial trains and raring to go as the rapid transit system nears completion. “It…
- Middle East
Two Saudi military officers killed, another injured in Yemen
Riyadh: A Saudi officer and a non-commissioned officer were killed and another officer injured in an attack on a military camp in the city of Seiyun in Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, according to defence ministry…
- Middle East
Watch: Wonder Garden opens with new attractions in Riyadh
Riyadh: The much-anticipated “Wonder Garden,” one of the most popular zones of Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh, has opened its door to visitors. The magical garden-themed amusement park opened following…