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Saudi Arabia boosts investments in Pakistan to USD 10 billion
Islamabad: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has directed authorities to study augmenting the Gulf Kingdom’s investments in Pakistan to reach USD 10 billion and increasing its deposit to the cash-strapped country’s…
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Haj 2023: Saudi Arabia lifts limit on number of pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that it will no longer impose limits on the number of pilgrims for this year’s Haj after three years of restrictions to curb…
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Saudi: 1.75L Indians to perform Haj in 2023; highest in history
Jeddah: In a significant move, Saudi Arabia increased the Haj quota for India for the year 2023 where a total of 1,75,025 Indian Haj pilgrims will be able to perform Haj, reportedly…
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Dakar Rally: Ross Branch wins Stage 8
Riyadh: Hero MotoSports Team Rally scripted history once again by winning a stage at the world’s toughest rally — Dakar Rally. Ross Branch finished Stage 8 in the fastest time, securing the…
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Saudi Arabia: Greenery covers Makkah mountains
Riyadh: The images and videos of greenery covering Makkah Al-Mukarramah mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) after weeks of heavy rains, are being widely circulated on social media platforms. The…
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Iran’s exports to Saudi Arabia witness rapid growth in 2022: Report
Tehran: Iran’s exports to Saudi Arabia have increased dramatically in 2022 amid the two countries’ efforts to ease tensions, Iran’s IRIB news agency reported. Iran’s customs administration on Saturday said during the…
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MHA declares Saudi-based Dr Asif Maqbool Dar as terrorist
New Delhi: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday designated the banned outfit Hizb-Ul- Mujahideen operative Dr Asif Maqbool Dar as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for his…
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Will Saudi Arabia turn blind eye to Ronaldo, partner for breaking law?
Ever since Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia’s club Al-Nassr, many questions have been raised. Now, apart from the game, people are also debating whether Ronaldo and his longtime girlfriend…
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Saudi Arabia: Alcohol will not be allowed to be sold at duty-free
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that alcohol will not be allowed at the newly established duty-free shops at air, sea, and land ports, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Christmas, New Year celebrations by Indian community in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The Indian Christian Community living in Western Region of Saudi Arabia has celebrated Christmas and New Year with great zeal at the Indian Consulate on Friday evening. The Christmas and New…
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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla listed among 7 wonders of the World for 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s heritage city of AlUla has been included in the list of seven wonders of the world for the year 2023, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The…
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Saudi govt agents infiltrated Wikipedia, sentenced two to prison: Report
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian government infiltrated Wikipedia and jailed its two high-ranking officials, in a bid to control the content on the website, activists, Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) reported…
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Anoud Al-Asmari, first Saudi woman referee to get FIFA badge
Riyadh: Anoud Al-Asmari on Thursday became the first Saudi female referee to receive the international badge from the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), according to the list announced by the local…
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Employment in Saudi’s non-oil sector rises to its highest in 5 yrs
Riyadh: Hiring at companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector rose at its strongest pace in almost five years in December. Companies sought to increase their staffing capacities in response…
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Saudi: Haj 2023 registration opens for residents, citizens
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday announced the start of the registration period for the Haj pilgrimage 2023 for citizens and residents in the Kingdom, offering four packages for…