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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli escalation in occupied Palestinian territories
The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israel’s continued military escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Kingdom also denounced the ongoing targeting of civilians and repeated attacks on…
- Middle East
Haj 2025: Saudi Arabia launches packages for domestic pilgrims via Nusuk app
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has launched Haj 2025 packages for citizens and residents within the Kingdom, available exclusively through the Nusuk app and its dedicated portal. Priority is given…
- Middle East
Over 122 million worshippers visit Two Holy Mosques in Ramzan
A total of 122,286,712 worshippers visited the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. Of the total, 16,558,241 pilgrims performed Umrah, while 75,573,928 worshippers attended…
- Middle East
Two Indian nurses among five killed in Saudi Arabia car crash
In a tragic accident, two Indian expatriates were among five people killed in a car collision in Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, April 2. The victims were identified as 27-year-old Akhil Alex and…
- Middle East
Trump to impose 10 pc tariff on GCC imports
In a major trade shift, US President Donald Trump has announced a 10 percent tariff on imports from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,…
- Kashmir
Omar Abdullah ‘unhappy’ over transfer orders issued by L-G, calls meet
Srinagar: A meeting of National Conference (NC) legislators and allies has been called by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday following the transfer of 48 JKAS officers by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha,…
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TOMCOM invites applications for jobs in Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM) on Wednesday, April 2, announced vacancies for warehouse associate jobs in Saudi Arabia. This recruitment drive, organized under the department of labour, employment training…
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Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid Al-Fitr on Sunday
Riyadh: The Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, March 29, marking the end of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. This means Eid Al-Fitr will be on Sunday, March 30.…
- Middle East
Watch: Satellite debris spotted across Saudi skies
The debris of a Starlink 5314 satellite was spotted blazing across the sky over Saudi Arabia, captured by Khaled Al-Baridi from the Al-Bukayriyah region in Al-Qassim, according to the International Astronomy Centre…
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Video: Woman slaps security officer at Prophet’s Mosque, police investigate
Madinah Region Police confirmed they responded immediately to a viral video showing a woman assaulting a security officer at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. A viral video clip showed a…
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Record 4.1 million attend Khatam Al Quran at Grand Mosque
More than 4.1 million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah for Isha and Taraweeh prayers, marking the completion of the Quran recitation (Khatam Al Quran) on the…
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Watch: First air evacuation from Grand Mosque’s new helipad
Riyadh: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has successfully carried out the first-ever air medical evacuation from the Grand Mosque in Makkah, marking a significant milestone in emergency healthcare services for visitors. This…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2025: Last Friday prayers held at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Crowds of worshippers performed the last Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramzan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in an atmosphere of faith…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2025: Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to sight moon on Saturday
Saudii Arabia’s Supreme Court on Thursday, March 27, called on all Muslims living in the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal 1446 AH-2025 on Ramzan 29 corresponding to Saturday evening, March 29. In…
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Over 4.2M worshippers pray at Grand Mosque on 27th night of Ramzan
Riyadh: More than 4.2 million worshippers and pilgrims thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday night, March 26 (27th night of Ramzan 1446 AH), a night widely believed to…