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Saudi Arabia urges meningitis vaccine for Umrah during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) stressed the necessity of receiving the meningitis vaccine for those wishing to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan, expected to…
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Imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi, unwell
The Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Sheikh Dr Faisal Jameel Ghazzawi, is currently facing health issues. According to Islamic Information, sources close to the Imam confirm that his…
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Saudi Arabia opens Umrah bookings for first half of Ramzan 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially opened bookings for those wishing to perform Umrah during the first two weeks of Ramzan 1446 AH – 2025. Booking…
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Madinah to launch shuttle bus service for Ramzan 2025
Riyadh: The Madinah Development Authority (MDA) has announced the launch of shuttle bus service at the start of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025, which is expected to begin on March 1. As part of…
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Saudi Arabia names 15 Riyadh squares after imams, kings
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has directed that 15 squares in Riyadh be named after the Kingdom’s imams and kings. The initiative…
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Ramzan 2025: Taraweeh, Tahajjud schedule for Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
As Ramzan 1446 AH–2025 approaches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the schedule for the Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers, along with the names of the Imams leading them at the…
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Saudi Arabia bans filming, live broadcasts in mosques during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued new directives banning the use of cameras inside mosques to film the imam and worshippers during prayers for the upcoming month of Ramzan…
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Riyadh Air to launch by end of 2025 with digital-first approach
Riyadh Air, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s highly anticipated new airline, is set to begin operations by the end of 2025, offering services to both domestic and international travellers. CEO Tony Douglas…
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Saudi: 3 expat women arrested for prostitution in Riyadh hotel
Riyadh: At least three expatriate women were arrested for engaging in prostitution at a hotel in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. According to a statement on X, the Saudi General Directorate of Public…
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Indigo launches new direct flight from Hyderabad to Madinah
Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) on Friday, February 21, announced the launch of new flight services connecting Hyderabad and Madinah in Saudi Arabia, operated by India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo. The…
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Saudi Arabia launches official symbol for riyal
Ryadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) officially launched a currency symbol for the riyal on Thursday, February 20, marking a historic step in strengthening the Kingdom’s national currency. The move was…
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Saudi Arabia distributes food baskets to 2500 people in Bangladesh
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently launched an aid and relief program in Bangladesh and distributed 500 food baskets across the country, benefiting 2,500 individuals, including families. This initiative is part…
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Watch: Saudi’s first humanoid robots Sara, Muhammad joins Riyadh media expo
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, February 19, kicked off the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX) 2025 as part of the Saudi Media Forum held in Riyadh. The event which…
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Milaf Cola: Saudi Arabia’s date-based soft drink to hit GCC markets in April
Milaf Cola, a newly launched date-based cola from Saudi Arabia—touted as the world’s first soft drink made from dates—will soon be available across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. “We have entered into…
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Saudi Arabia launches first sales for new residential housing in Makkah
In a landmarking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate development company, ROSNH Group has officially launched the first sales batch for ALMANAR, a residential community project in the holy city…