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India to work with Saudi Arabia to enhance stability of global oil markets
New Delhi: India has agreed to work with Saudi Arabia to enhance the stability of global oil markets and to balance global energy market dynamics, according to a joint statement issued on…
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Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar in May
United States (US) President Donald Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from May 13 until May 16. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April…
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PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince co-chair strategic talks before urgent return to India
Jeddah: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held high-level bilateral talks in Jeddah and co-chaired the second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) on…
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Sky-high welcome: Saudi fighter jets escort PM Modi plane to Jeddah — watch
In a remarkable gesture, F-15 fighter jets of the Royal Saudi Air Force escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft as it entered Saudi Arabian airspace en route to Jeddah on Tuesday, April…
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PM Modi to embark on landmark Saudi Arabia visit on Tuesday
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin a landmark two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom,…
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Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ turns 36 while in coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince’, has turned 36 on Friday, April 18. He has been in a coma since 2005, following a brain…
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Saudi Arabia: Volunteer registration now open for Haj 2025
Riyadh: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has officially opened volunteer registration for the upcoming Haj 1446 AH-2025 season. This initiative supports the authority’s mission to promote volunteerism and increase community involvement…
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Cricket in Saudi Arabia: Infrastructure challenges delay hosting of major events, says minister
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia will have to wait for hosting a major cricketing event till the required infrastructure is built for the sport majorly played by the South Asian expats in the Kingdom,…
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Saudi Arabia now gives tourists 15 pc VAT refund
In a move to boost tourism, Saudi Arabia has announced that the 15 percent value-added tax (VAT) paid by tourists on goods and services during their stay will be refunded upon departure.…
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From track to stage: Jennifer Lopez rocks F1 Saudi Grand Prix in Jeddah
American superstar Jennifer Lopez performed at the fifth edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, turning heads both on and off the racetrack during one of the…
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Photos: Riyadh Air unveils luxurious Boeing 787-9 cabin interiors
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s innovative new airline, has revealed the cabin interiors of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, blending advanced technology with modern luxury. The unveiling marks a major milestone as the…
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PM Modi to interact with Indian workers during Saudi Arabia visit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit a factory in Jeddah and interact with Indian workers there during his visit to Saudi Arabia next week, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters…
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Saudi Arabia plans to reach 2.5M airline seats for Umrah by 2025
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to increase air travel capacity for Umrah pilgrims to 2.5 million seats by the end of 2025, according to Majid Khan, CEO of the…
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Video: Over 500 Egyptians detained in Jeddah for Umrah visa violations
Jeddah: More than 500 Egyptian nationals have been detained at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah after attempting to enter Saudi Arabia on transit visas to perform Umrah without valid Haj permits.…
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Haj 2025 to be the last summer pilgrimage for 16 years
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Meteorological Center (NCM) has announced that Haj 2025 will be the last pilgrimage to occur during the peak summer heat for the next 16 years. From…