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Saudi Arabia denies representative met Netanyahu in UAE
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, September 30, denied reports that a representative from the Kingdom met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday,…
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Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
Islamabad: Pakistan will use “whatever means are available” to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the country’s defence minister said Tuesday, September 29, one of Islamabad’s clearest indications yet that it…
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Saudi Arabia restarts oil exports through East-West pipeline
Madinah: Saudi Arabia has resumed crude oil exports through its East-West Pipeline after repairs following drone strikes on Friday, September 11, Bloomberg reported on Monday, September 28. Satellite imagery released after the…
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Saudi Arabia launches new Haj package for international pilgrims
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah on Monday, September 28,launched a “Comprehensive Package” for international pilgrims ahead of the 1448 AH/2027 Haj season, bringing key services under a single package.…
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EU seeks role in Saudi-led Red Sea protection mission
Brussels: The European Union is applying for “observer status” in a new multinational maritime defence coalition led by Saudi Arabia and formed to protect the kingdom’s energy exports. The bloc’s top diplomat…
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Video: Palestinian American confronts Saudi official over Gaza
New York: A Palestinian American confronted Saudi official Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan in New York on Thursday, September 24, over Saudi Arabia’s position on the Gaza war and its regional policies.…
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Riyadh schools shift to remote learning for one week
Riyadh: Schools in Riyadh have shifted to remote learning for one week following instructions from the Saudi Ministry of Education (MOE), with students attending classes online from Sunday, September 27, through Thursday,…
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Saudi, Pakistan, Turkey vow to assist Riyadh amid Houthi attacks
Islamabad: The top defence officials of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have resolved to defend the security of the Gulf Kingdom under the Makkah Defence Alliance in the wake of recent attacks…
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Saudi Arabia intercepts two Houthi drones headed for Riyadh
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi group towards the Riyadh region, the Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni government said on Saturday, September 26.…
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Hyderabad: Eminent Urdu journalist, poet Mahtab Qadr passes away
Hyderabad: Renowned Urdu journalist and poet Mahtab Qadr, whose real name was Syed Sarfaraz Ali, passed away in Hyderabad on Friday, September 25, after a prolonged illness. His son Suhail Syed announced…
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Saudi Grand Mufti urges troops to stay strong against Houthis
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan urged Saudi troops stationed along the frontier to remain steadfast and prepared amid renewed Houthi attacks. In a statement on Thursday, September…
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Pakistan Army releases special song to mark Saudi National Day
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a special song, “Ek Doojay Kay Dil-o-Jaan”, to mark Saudi Arabia’s National Day and celebrate the longstanding relationship between the two countries. Released on…
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Potential danger alerts issued for Makkah, Jeddah, 3 others
Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform issued alerts for Makkah City, Taif Governorate, Tabuk Province, Jeddah Governorate and Tanbu Governorate on Thursday, September 24. The platform asked people who received the warnings…
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Saudi Arabia postpones National Day fireworks, drone shows
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has postponed fireworks and drone shows that were planned in several regions as part of the Kingdom’s 96th National Day celebrations. This comes as Saudi Arabia observes its National…
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Malayalis in Riyadh mark Saudi National Day with cycle rally
Riyadh: Gulf Malayali Federation (GMF) on Wednesday, September 23, marked Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day with a solidarity declaration and cycle rally, bringing together members of the expatriate community in Riyadh. The…