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Saudi Arabia considers switching to four-day working week
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the latest in a long list of countries considering switching to a four-day working week and a three-day weekend system in the country, local…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Authorities seize cheetah, wolf, python from citizen
Riyadh: In a shocking incident, the Saudi Arabian authorities confiscated a cheetah, a wolf, and a large snake in possession of a citizen. The Saudi National Centre for Wildlife on Thursday took…
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Saudi Arabia marks Flag Day for the first time on March 11
Riyadh: For the first time in its history the streets and parks of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) were painted green in celebration of Flag Day, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Saudi Aramco posts record profit of $161 billion for 2022
Riyadh: Saudi oil giant Aramco has announced a record profit of $161.1 bn for 2022, helped by soaring energy prices and bigger volumes, media reports said. It represents a 46.5 per cent…
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Saudi announces new national airline ‘Riyadh Air’; know more here
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Sunday, the establishment of a new national airline, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The new carrier will be…
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Game-changing moment for Middle East as Iran and Saudi Arabia bury the hatchet
When Saudi Arabia and Iran buried the hatchet in Beijing, it was a game-changing moment both for a Middle East shaped by their decades-old rivalry, and for China’s growing influence in the…
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CBI gets fugitive deported from Saudi Arabia under ‘Operation Trishul’
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has got one Mohammed Hanif Makkat, who was allegedly involved in kidnapping and murder case, deported from Saudi Arabia under ‘Operation Trishul’, source told…
- Middle East
Tunisia welcomes Saudi-Iran decision to resume ties
Tunis: Tunisia welcomed the decision by Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomatic ties, the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Tunisia wished to see the step contribute to strengthening regional security…
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After 21 years, US releases Saudi engineer from Guantanamo military prison
The United States authorities released a Saudi Arabian engineer who was imprisoned for 21 years at Guantanamo Bay military prison, the Department of Defence announced. Forty-eight-year-old Ghassan Abdullah al-Sharbi was returned to Saudi Arabia…
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Farooq Abdullah welcomes Iran, Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume ties
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday welcomed Iran and Saudi Arabia’s decision to re-establish diplomatic relations after years of tensions and expressed hope that it will act as a harbinger…
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World leaders welcome Saudi-Iran deal to resume diplomatic ties
Riyadh: World leaders have welcomed the announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached an agreement to resume diplomatic relations which were severed in 2016. The decision to re-establish relations came following…
- India
India restores e-Visa services for citizens of Saudi Arabia; here’s how to apply
India has announced that restoration of e-Visa facility for citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with immediate effect. The announcement was made on Twitter by the Embassy of India in…
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Iraq, Oman welcome restoration of Saudi Arabia-Iran ties
Riyadh: Iraq and Oman welcomed on Friday the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish diplomatic ties, media reported. The countries earlier on Friday said they would also open embassies and…
- India
Haj 2023: Last date to submit online applications extended for Indians
The last date for the submission of Haj 2023 application form has now been extended from March 10 to March 20, 2023, according to the Ministry of Minority Affairs notice. The submission…
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Saudi: Huge increase in number of women in industrial sector
The number of female workers in the industrial sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increased by 93 per cent between 2019 and 2022, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Between 2019…