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Saudi Arabia obtains WHO certification for eliminating trans fat
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has obtained World Health Organization (WHO) certification on trans fat elimination. The achievement aligns with Vision 2030 and the Healthcare Sector Transformation Programme’s objectives to enhance…
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Saudi Crown Prince delivers annual royal speech on behalf of King Salman
Riyadh: For the first time, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has delivered the annual royal speech to open the fourth year of the eighth session of the Shoura Council on…
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At 18 lakh, Indian Umrah performers in 2023 third highest
New Delhi: A total of 18 lakh Indian Muslims performed Umrah in 2023 — the third highest in the world, Saudi Arabia government officials said on Wednesday. The officials said they anticipate…
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Saudi to roll out insurance coverage for new domestic workers
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has launched insurance coverage for new domestic workers coming for the first time to the Kingdom through the Musaned platform. Starting from…
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Saudi Arabia approves contracting controls for firms sans regional HQs in Kingdom
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has approved crucial regulations affecting government contracts with companies that do not have regional headquarters in its capital city Riyadh. The decision was approved by…
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PM Modi discusses strategic partnership with Saudi Crown Prince
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the future of the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. The two leaders…
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Saudi Arabia: Haj 2024 registrations for overseas pilgrims begin
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the commencement of the registrations for the Haj pilgrimage 2024/1445 AH for overseas pilgrims. Taking to X, on Monday, December 25, the Center for…
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Saudi Arabia allows visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in Madinah only once a year
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced once a year permit availability for visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. This came in a…
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Turkey announces visa-free entry for citizens of six countries
In a move aimed to boost tourism and foster closer ties, Turkey has announced visa exemption for citizens of six countries. The decision issued by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan published in the…
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Saudi Arabia allows scooters, bicycles inside Makkah city, holy sites
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the use of light transport means, including scooters and bicycles within the city of Makkah and the holy sites. This…
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Saudi Arabia: 10 million people attend Riyadh Season 2023
The Riyadh Season 2023, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has attracted ten million visitors in the first 50 days of its launch. The fourth edition of the Riyadh season,…
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Saudi Arabia: 80 samples taken daily to check air quality at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
More than 80 samples are taken daily from inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia to ensure the quality of air, Zamzam water, and food for worshippers. The sample taking and…
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US approves Rs 8333 cr military training programs sale to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department on Friday, December 22, approved a possible sale of military training programs to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for an estimated value of one billion dollars (Rs…
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Indo-Arab & NEIEA holds ‘Education for All’ event in Jeddah
Indo-Arab Helping Hands and New Equitable and Innovative Educational Association (NEIEA) has organized a “Education for All” event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The event was hosted by the President of Indo-Arab Helping…
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Saudi Arabia clarifies on driving cars with non-Saudi license plates
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Department of Traffic (Muroor) has clarified that the vehicles with non-Saudi license plates can only be driven by citizens of the country where the license…