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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait welcome UN findings on Israeli genocide in Gaza
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the State of Kuwait have welcomed the findings of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry, which on Tuesday, September 16, concluded that Israel…
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Drone intercepted in Madinah, case closed says source
Madinah: Saudi authorities intercepted and brought down an unauthorised drone in the skies above Madinah on Thursday, September 11, according to a source cited by Haramain. In a post on X on…
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Loud explosion heard in Madinah; public urged to refrain from speculation
A loud explosion was heard across several neighbourhoods in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in the early hours of Thursday, September 11. Some residents also reported seeing a missile-like object in the sky, leading…
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Saudi jewellery designer eyes India ties to boost luxury goals
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s jewellery industry must partner with India’s established gemstone and craftsmanship sector to meet the Kingdom’s ambitious luxury market goals, Princess Nourah Al-Faisal said on Friday. The designer and founder…
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Saudi Arabia enhances Miqats to improve pilgrim experience
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is upgrading the Miqats, the designated entry points for pilgrims entering the state of Ihram in Makkah during Haj and Umrah, to enhance operational efficiency,…
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Saudi Arabia launches World Cricket Festival 2025
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia officially launched the World Cricket Festival (WCF) 2025, its most ambitious sporting and cultural initiative yet. The launch ceremony, hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Riyadh, gathered senior…
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Total lunar eclipse 2025: Blood Moon lights up Saudi Arabia, UAE skies
A rare total lunar eclipse, widely known as a “blood moon,” lit up the skies over Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and several Arab countries on Sunday night, September 7,…
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Total lunar eclipse tonight: Timings for Saudi Arabia and UAE
A rare total lunar eclipse will be visible on Sunday, September 7, across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and much of the Arab world. The celestial event, often called a…
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Woman cheated with fake promise of job in Saudi Arabia
New Delhi: Delhi Police has arrested a 42-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly duping a woman of Rs 73,000 on the pretext of arranging a job in Saudi Arabia, an official…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia launches first drone parcel delivery trial
Jeddah: In a landmark move for Saudi Arabia’s logistics and postal sector, the Kingdom has recently launched its first drone parcel delivery trial in Jeddah, marking a major step towards modernising the…
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Jeddah launches new bus route linking key districts
Jeddah: In a significant boost to the city’s public transport infrastructure, the Jeddah Transport Company (JTC) has launched a new bus route connecting the northern districts of Jeddah to King Abdullah Sports…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Macron to lead two-state solution conference in New York
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French president Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Tuesday evening, September 2, to discuss the ongoing Gaza crisis, regional developments, and joint diplomatic efforts.…
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UAE President arrives in Riyadh on fraternal visit
Riyadh: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in the Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Wednesday, September 3. He was received upon his arrival at King Khalid…
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Gold prices open at record highs in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
Gold prices opened strongly on Wednesday, September 3, in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, sustaining recent record highs amid rising anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and ongoing global economic uncertainty.…
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Over 1 million Umrah pilgrims benefit from haircut services in Saudi Arabia
Over 1 million pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have benefited from haircut services to exit from ihram after their rituals of Umrah at the Grand Mosque courtyard in Makkah. After performing the Umrah…