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India, UAE, US, Saudi cooperation aims to ‘do good in region’: UNSC president
United Nations: The meeting of top security officials of India, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the US is a partnership to “buttress the multilateral system” and “do good in the…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: UAE doctors release Dos, Don’ts for pilgrims, vaccination must
Abu Dhabi: As the 1444 AH/2023 Haj season begins on June 26, doctors in the UAE issued guidelines regarding vaccines that Haj pilgrims need to take. They have also provided a list…
- Middle East
Video: Here’s how astronauts do ablution, pray in outer space
Followers of the Saudi astronaut, Ali Al-Qarni, asked about the way he performs prayers in outer space, and he answered them practically in a video on social media. In a video clip,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Amazon opens fulfillment centre in Riyadh
Riyadh: Global e-commerce giant Amazon has opened its latest fulfilment centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new facility will double Amazon’s storage capacity in the Kingdom, giving them more room to delight…
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Saudi Arabia’s population crosses 32M, includes 13M expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s population has reached 3,21,75,224, according to the General Authority for Statistics. These statistics were released as part of the Saudi Arabia Census 2022, which officials say…
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Will Karim Benzema leave Real Madrid to move to Saudi club in Rs 3629 cr deal?
Real Madrid captain, French-Algerian star Karim Benzema, has received a lucrative salary deal to join a Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, according to multiple media reports. The 35-year-old, who has a year left…
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Saudi Arabia: Profession test mandatory for certain employment visa endorsement
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia, one of the largest employers for semi-skilled and unskilled Indian workers, began to conduct skill verification examination prior to endorsing employment visas in India. The test known as Skill…
- Middle East
Watch: Saudi astronauts land safely on Earth
The two Saudi astronauts arrived on Earth on Wednesday morning after completing a successful eight-day AX-2 mission on the International Space Station (ISS). Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni made history as the…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: Saudi brings forward final exams date in Makkah
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have brought forward the date of the final exam for students in Makkah-based schools by one week. The Ministry of Education said…
- India
Saudi Arabia: Kerala man turns crorepati overnight, wins Rs 4.50 cr
Riyadh: A Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) based Indian expatriate from Kerala, won the grand prize of Dirhams 2 million (Rs 4,50,24,911) in the Idealz draw. Rinu Raj entered the draw that…
- Middle East
Boeing in talks to sell 150 aircraft to Riyadh Air
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing is in talks to sell at least 150 737 MAX aircraft to the new “Riyadh Air”, as it will be its second major deal in Saudi Arabia during…
- Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis accuse Saudi border guards of killing 2 Yemenis
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi militia has accused Saudi border forces of fatally shooting two citizens and injuring two African migrants in the rebel-held province of Saada. The incident occurred on Monday when Saudi…
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Saudi citizen Kidnapped in Beirut released
Beirut: A Saudi Arabian citizen kidnapped in Beirut ln Saturday has been released, the Lebanese army has said. “An army intelligence patrol managed to free kidnapped Saudi national Mashari al-Mutairi during a…
- Middle East
Saudi launches special stamp on passports in honour of ISS mission
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Saudi Passports in cooperation with the Saudi Space Authority launched a special stamp under the name “Saudi Arabia Towards Space”, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
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Looking for a job in Saudi Arabia? This sector is in top demand
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is in the midst of a major economic transformation. Local media reported that the tourism department of the Kingdom has observed a spike in demand for top talents from…