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World’s first Ronnie O’Sullivan Snooker Academy opens in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The highly-anticipated Ronnie O’Sullivan Snooker Academy has recently opened in Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This academy is the first of its kind in the world. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA)’s…
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‘Over 20M Indians contributing to our society’: Saudi Arabia minister
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Media, Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi, praised the significant contributions of around 20.6 million Indians to our society. Al-Ghamdi highlighted this during an interview with ANI on Wednesday,…
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Riyadh-Mumbai flight diverted to Muscat after security alert
Mumbai: A Riyadh-Mumbai flight of IndiGo was diverted to Muscat following a “security alert” on Wednesday morning and it landed safely, the airline said here. The aircraft is currently grounded in Muscat,…
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Saudi Arabia stops issuing new licenses for delivery bikes
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has stopped issuing new licenses for motorcycle riders to deliver orders received through online applications. The suspension will continue until new regulations are…
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Watch: 5th edition of Riyadh Season kicks off in Saudi Arabia
In an exceptional atmosphere, the fifth edition of the Riyadh Season, a flagship annual Saudi entertainment and tourist event, kicked off on Saturday night, October 12, at the Kingdom Arena. The season’s…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Iranian FM discuss regional developments
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud met with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Riyadh, discussing the latest regional developments and bilateral ties, local…
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Saudi King Salman recovers from lung inflammation
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has recovered from lung inflammation after undergoing medical tests. Citing a statement from the Royal Court on Wednesday, October 9, the Saudi Press Agency…
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Saudi Arabia: Telangana man rescued from camel herding after viral video plea
A 51-year-old man from Telangana’s Nirmal district has been rescued from Saudi Arabia, where he had been forced to work as a camel herder. The officials of the Indian Embassy and social…
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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…