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Saudi retired teacher Al-Ghamdi’s death sentence replaced with 30 yr jail
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Court of Appeal has confirmed that detainee Mohammed Nasser Al-Ghamdi’s death sentence has been overturned and replaced with a 30-year prison term. Previously, 55-year-old Mohammed Al-Ghamdi was…
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Military parades in Diriyah to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s 94th National Day
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Ministry of Interior organised impressive military parades in Diriyah town to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s 94th National Day. The celebration which was themed ‘We Dream and Achieve’,…
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Passport Seva Portal to be down for maintenance: Indian Embassay in Riyadh
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh notified expats in Saudi Arabia that the Passport Seva Portal will remain suspended for technical maintenance from Friday, September 20 at 5:30 pm to September 23 at…
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Watch: Retired aircrafts in transit by road from Jeddah-Riyadh
In a journey described as “historic,” three retired Boeing 777 aircraft from Saudi Arabian airlines (Saudia) are being transported from Jeddah Airport to Riyadh by road to be used for the new Riyadh…
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World’s first fully robotic heart transplant performed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: In a globally groundbreaking achievement, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh has successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. The transplant operation…
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Saudi Arabia urges citizens, expats to take seasonal influenza vaccine
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has urged citizens and expatriates to take the seasonal influenza vaccine due to the flu virus changes yearly. Appointments can be scheduled…
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Saudi Arabia allows children of illegal expats to enroll in schools for free
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that children of illegal expatriates residing in the Kingdom will be allowed to enroll in schools for the new academic year. The students whose…
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In a first, company in Saudi Arabia implements 4-day work week
Riyadh: In a groundbreaking move, Lucidya, a Riyadh-based artificial intelligence and customer experience company, has become the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to implement a four-day work week. This…
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Saudi Arabia reopens embassy in Syria after 12 years
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reopened its embassy in Syria’s capital, Damascus, following a 12-year closure due to the Syrian civil war. The announcement was made by the Chargé d’affaires…
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EAM Jaishankar shares insights on key global issues with Gulf Councilmembers in Riyadh
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with the Foreign Ministers from GCC member countries at the sidelines of the First India–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting…
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Saudi Arabia sentences 3 citizens to death for supporting terrorism
Saudi Arabia sentenced three citizens to death reportedly for treason and supporting terrorist entities. The verdict was held on Sunday, September 8, in the Riyadh region. The three citizens have been identified…
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EAM Jaishankar arrives in Riyadh for 1st India-GCC FM’s meet
Riyadh: External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr S Jaishankar, on Sunday morning, September 8, arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh to attend the first India–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers’ meeting. Taking to…
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Saudi Arabia discovers rare breeding colonies of endangered Griffon vultures
Three rare breeding colonies of the Eurasian Griffon vultures have been discovered at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on World Vulture Awareness Day.…
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Saudi Arabia cancels licence fees for hotels, resorts
Riyadh: In a landmark move aimed to boost tourism and hospitality sector, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has decided to cancel municipal fees for issuing a commercial activities licence for hotels,…
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94th National Day: Saudi Arabia announces four-day holiday
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a four-day holiday to celebrate its 94th National Day, which falls annually on September 23. This year’s National Day will take place on Monday,…