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Saudi Arabia to localized several professions in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has revealed localizing a number of professions in the holy city of Madinah as part of a regional…
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In a 1st, Saudi hosts women’s international football tournament
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marked another milestone for the kingdom by hosting the first ever women’s international football tournament. The tournament, which began on Wednesday and ends on January…
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Haj 2023: COVID-19 vaccination must; Know registration rules
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah confirmed that those people who are planning to perform Haj this year need to be fully immunized with one of the approved…
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Ticket bid to watch Ronaldo, Messi match in Saudi hits Rs 20 Cr
Riyadh: The bidding for a golden ticket to see a much-anticipated match between a Saudi team consisting of Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr players take on the mighty Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) of France in…
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Saudi: 11-hr-surgery to separate conjoined Iraqi twins begins
Riyadh: A team of doctors and specialists have started a 11-hour surgery to separate a set of Iraqi conjoined twins— Ali and Omer at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH) in Riyadh…
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World number 1 golfer Lydia Ko to play for Saudi tournament
The world number one female golfer and 2021 champion, New Zealander Lydia Ko, will play in the 2023 Aramco Saudi Ladies International in February. The Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public…
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Saudi: 255 female recruits graduate with degree in diplomatic security
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Security announced the graduation of the fourth batch of 255 female recruits, in the qualifying course for the basic personnel at the Women’s Training Institute.…
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Saudi Arabia makes major amendment to citizenship law
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has introduced a major amendment to the citizenship law. It made children of local women eligible to apply for citizenship after attaining the age of 18 years. After the…
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Saudi Arabia to establish joint venture to invest in mining assets
Riyadh: The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) have announced that they would jointly establish a new company to invest in global mining assets. The company’s…
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Saudi launches ‘Made in Makkah’, ‘Made in Madinah’ identities
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched “Made in Makkah” and “Made in Madinah” identities, for pilgrims to two holy cities, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal,…
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Saudi: Women participation in labor market rose to 37% in 2022
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) Ahmad Al-Rajhi revealed that the percentage of women participation in the labor market during 2022 has reached 37…
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Saudi Arabia set to overtake India as fastest-growing major economy in 2023
Hit by weakening demand, the Indian economy is expected to grow at a slower 7 per cent rate in the current fiscal ending March 2023, setting the stage for the country losing…
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Saudi Arabia planning to increase investments in Pakistan to USD 10 billion
Riyadh: Pakistan, which is facing a severe cash crunch, has found a ray of hope in Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed officials to…
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Saudi Crown Prince named most influential Arab leader of 2022
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has been named the most influential Arab leader of 2022, according to a poll conducted by…
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Ronaldo to face off against Messi in Riyadh; record rush for tickets
Riyadh: Two of football’s all-time greats— Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will meet on the pitch of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The friendly match between the French club and an all-star team…