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Telangana man dies of suffocation caused by heater in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: In less than a month, another young Indian expatriate died while trying to warm himself with a heater to combat the chilly winter in Saudi Arabia. The usage of heaters is…
- Middle East
Hyundai to build electric car factory in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding with the South Korean company “Hyundai Motors” to build a factory for the complete assembly of…
- Middle East
Snowfall in Makkah’s Grand Mosque? Know here
Riyadh: A video clip of snowfall in Grand Mosque in Makkah, has been circulating across social media platforms on Sunday. The 55-second video clip, which appeared on social media platforms, showed heavy…
- Middle East
Ronaldo’s post on joining Saudi club garners over 30M likes
After weeks of speculation, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in a deal that is believed to be worth over 200 million euros (Rs 17,75,23,68,226). Ronaldo’s Instagram post about…
- India
India’s Hero Motorsports team begins 7th consecutive Dakar Rally in Jeddah
Jeddah: India’s Hero MotoSports Team Rally began its seventh consecutive Dakar Rally at the Sea Camp near Jeddah on Saturday. The team features a stellar squad of four Rally GP class riders…
- Middle East
Jordan Crown Prince Hussein to wed Saudi citizen Rajwa Al-Saif in June
Amman: Jordan’s Royal Hashemite Court on Saturday, December 31, announced the date of the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II to his Saudi fiancee Rajwa Khaled Al-Saif, on June 1, 2023.…
- Middle East
Fee for expat re-entry, residency renewal doubled in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia decided to double the fees for the renewal of residency, exit and re-entry visas in cases where the residents are outside the Kingdom.…
- Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo signs two-year deal with Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr
Riyadh: Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr on a two-year deal. The club announced the signing on Friday, as per ESPN. The 37-year-old will receive $75…
- India
Indian expats now have to pass skill test to get a Saudi work visa; know details
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) is set to launch the first phase of the Skill Verification Program (SVP) in India, the Saudi Press…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia dismisses Friday preachers for deputising others to deliver sermons
Riyadh: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has dispensed with a number of Friday preachers, because they delegated others to deliver the sermon (khutba)…
- Middle East
For the first time, Saudi Arabia to host women’s football tournament
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) announced that it will host the international women’s friendly tournament, in 2023, for the first time in the country’s history, from January 11 to January…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 100 new Muslim converts perform Umrah
Riyadh: 100 new Muslim converts visited the Grand Mosque, Makkah in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to perform the Umrah for the first time, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The General Presidency…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host Haj Expo 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host a conference and exhibition for Haj and Umrah services— “Haj Expo 2023” aimed at improving the pilgrim experience at the Two…
- Middle East
‘Islamic laws do not prohibit exchanging Christmas wishes’
Amid controversies over Muslims celebrating Christmas, exchanging gifts and greetings the head of the Muslim World League in an interview clarified Islam’s stance on the same.Sheikh Dr Mohammed Al-Issa stated that the…
- Pakistan
Pakistani man moves SC for visa to Indian who wants to complete Haj on foot
Lahore: A Pakistani man on Wednesday challenged in the Supreme Court the Lahore High Court’s decision to dismiss his plea, seeking a transit visa for a 29-year-old Indian national who wanted to…