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Over 55k visitors to Prophet’s Mosque receive medical services during Ramzan
Riyadh: Every year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) provides free healthcare to the millions of people who arrive to perform the Umrah pilgrimage, ranging from simple check-ups to life-saving dental and…
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Saudis can enter these three countries without a visa
Riyadh: The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in Tirana revealed three European countries that Saudi citizens are allowed to enter without a visa. The embassy stated, through its Twitter account, that Saudi…
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Saudi evacuates citizens, Indians along with other foreigners from Sudan
Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Ministry has announced the evacuation of Saudi citizens and other nationals including Indians from Sudan as fierce fighting continues in the country. A total of 158 people, including Saudi…
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Pakistan, Saudi expected to sign deal for USD 2bn deposits post Eid
Islamabad: Cash-starved Pakistan is likely to ink a deal for additional deposits of USD 2 billion from Saudi Arabia after Eid, authorities said on Saturday, a move that will help the country…
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Gold rates in Hyderabad, Dubai, & other important cities on April 21
Gold is not just a precious metal but its rates in Hyderabad, Dubai, Riyadh and other big cities of the world indicate the market trends. The rates of the yellow metal depend…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Where to watch fireworks in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has determined the locations for the dazzling fireworks display that will light up the sky of 13 cities in the Kingdom during the…
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Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz hold ‘positive’ meeting with Saudi Crown Prince
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Friday met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to a media report. During the meeting,…
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Saudi lawyer wants Ronaldo deported for public indecency
A Saudi lawyer has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be deported for public indecency after he appeared grabbing his crotch towards fans while walking off the pitch on Tuesday. The incident occurred after Al-Nassr suffered…
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2023: List of countries celebrating festival on Friday
Eid-ul-Fitr is an important festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world including India. The date of the festival is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, which marks the beginning…
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Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid Al-Fitr on Friday
Riyadh: The Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, April 20. This means Eid Al-Fitr will be on Friday, April 21. Qatar, UAE, Bahrain…
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Watch: Hailstorm blankets Taif region in Saudi Arabia, disrupts traffic
Riyadh: Heavy snow and hailstorm hit the Saudi city of Taif, on Wednesday, disrupting traffic on the road between Taif province and the town of Hawiyah in Makkah region. Some motorists stopped…
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Over 2.5M worshippers attend conclusion of Quran recitation at Grand Mosque
Riyadh: More than 2.5 million worshippers attended the completion of a Quran recitation on Wednesday, the 29th night of Ramzan, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
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Haj 2023: Last date for Saudi pilgrims to pay final instalment
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the 10th Shawwal as the last date for domestic pilgrims to pay the final instalment of the upcoming Haj 1444…
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Saudi: Nearly 20M benefit from Grand Mosque sermon interpretations
Riyadh: Nearly 20 million people worldwide have benefited from an interpretation service for sermons delivered at the Grand Mosque, Makkah in Saudi Arabia, since the start of Ramzan in March, the Saudi…
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Saudi: 20,714 mosques readied for Eid Al-Fitr prayer
Riyadh: In preparations for the Eid Al-Fitr prayer, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that 20,714 mosques and outdoor areas across the Kingdom are ready. The Saudi Ministry of Islamic…