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Egyptian journalist Amr Adeeb obtains Saudi citizenship
Amr Adeeb, a renowned Egyptian journalist, announced that he has obtained Saudi citizenship in addition to his Egyptian nationality. Adeeb, on MBC Egypt’s Al-Hekaya programme, said, “Recently, I have been granted Saudi…
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Haj 2024 prices expected to decrease in Kuwait
Kuwait: The prices of Haj packages from Kuwait are expected to decrease for the upcoming pilgrimage season, according to the Head of Kuwait Haj Caravans Union Ahmad Al-Duwaihi. Al-Duwaihi attributed the expected…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Season attracts 5M visitors since its launch
The Riyadh Season 2023, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has attracted five million visitors in just a month of its launch. The announcement was made on X by the…
- Middle East
Watch: Lush greenery covers mountains adjacent to Makkah’s Grand Mosque
A video clip showing mountains adjacent to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia which turned green has gone viral on social media. This comes after Makkah witnessed heavy rains in recent…
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Arab Islamic Committee discusses ways to stop war in Gaza with Spanish FM
The Arab-Islamic ministerial committee headed by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation of Spain, Jose Albares in…
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Saudia Airlines announces 30% discount on international flights
Riyadh: Saudia Airlines (Saudia), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has announced its Green Fly Day offer with up to 30 percent discount on all international destinations. This…
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Saudi Arabia: Private sector employees can do two jobs
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources has clarified that private-sector employees are allowed to do two jobs at the same time. This came in response to an inquiry on the ministry’s beneficiary…
- Middle East
Watch: Ronaldo opens his own museum in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo has inaugurated his own “CR7 Signature Museum” at Boulevard City in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The museum has been set up to show appreciation for…
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Techie from Karimnagar killed in road accident in Madinah
Jeddah: A pall of gloom descended upon the Karimnagar NRI community in Saudi capital Riyadh following the death of one of its young compatriots in a fatal road mishap. A software engineer…
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Indian, Pakistani nationals held in Madinah for financial fraud
Riyadh: The Criminal Investigation Department of the Madinah Police on Saturday, November 25, arrested two people for carrying out 146 financial frauds in Madinah. The accused are residents of India and Pakistan.…
- Middle East
Ras Al Khaimah ranks 1st in Gulf, 4th globally as best city for expats
In a significant milestone achieved by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ras Al Khaimah has been ranked first amongst Gulf countries and fourth globally out of 49 best cities to live and work…
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Saudi Arabia: Artefacts dating back to 300 BC discovered
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Authority announced the discovery of ancient artefacts dating back to 300 BC and 100 AD at the Al Tweer site in Sakaka, a city in…
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Saudi sets minimum age limit to obtain domestic workers visa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set a minimum age limit of 24 years for unmarried Saudis to obtain visas for hiring domestic workers from overseas. The rules were announced…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Custodian of Holy Mosques Camel Festival in Feb 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Camel Sports Federation has announced the first edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival, which will take place in February 2024 in…
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Find least crowded days for best Umrah experience
Riyadh: As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Makkah region, has been witnessing rainfall along with thunderstorms, the Minister of Haj and Umrah has announced the best time to perform Umrah…