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Makkah’s Grand Mosque free of construction cranes after 15 years
For the first time in 15 years, the skyline of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is free of construction cranes, marking the near completion of the largest expansion in its…
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Indian ex-employees of MMG in Saudi Arabia urged to claim unpaid dues
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued a notice urging former Indian employees of Mohammed Al Mojil Group (MMG) to update their contact details to facilitate the processing of outstanding dues.…
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Watch: Air ambulance test lands at Grand Mosque’s new helipad
Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent Authority successfully conducted a test landing of an air ambulance at the helipad within the third Saudi expansion of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The helipad is designated…
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Migrant worker dies in Saudi Arabia during World Cup stadium construction
A Pakistani migrant worker, Muhammad Arshad, has died while working on the construction of the Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia—one of the venue designated for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.…
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US, Russian negotiators launch ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia
Kyiv: US and Russian negotiators on Monday sat down for talks in Saudi Arabia on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine, hours after a round of negotiations between US and Ukrainian negotiators, Russian…
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Indian expat killed in truck collision in Saudi Arabia
In a tragic incident, a 40-year-old Indian expatriate, living in Saudi Arabia, lost his life in a truck collision in the Eastern Province recently. The deceased has been identified as Sahul Hameed,…
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Haj 2025: Meningitis vaccine mandatory for Saudi citizens, expats
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has confirmed that the meningitis vaccination is mandatory for both citizens and expatriates within the Kingdom who wish to perform Haj 1446 AH-2025. In a…
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Watch: Over 3M worshippers pray at Grand Mosque on 23rd night of Ramzan
More than 3 million worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on the 22nd day and into the 23rd night of Ramzan, ocorresponded to Saturday, March 22. This made…
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We support T20 leagues in new territories but nothing on table yet in Saudi Arabia: IPL chairman
New Delhi: Nearing two decades of existence, brand IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn’t see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said…
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Saudi Arabia: Only one Umrah allowed in last 10 days of Ramzan
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that visitors will only be allowed to perform one Umrah during the last ten days of Ramzan. This decision aims…
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Saudi Arabia hosts Iftar banquet in India
New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently hosted an Iftar banquet in India during the ongoing holy month of Ramzan. The event, organised by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs,…
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Prophet’s Mosque welcomes 4,000 worshippers from 120 countries for Itikaf
Madinah: The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, welcomed 4,000 worshippers, both male and female, from 120 countries for Itikaf during the last 10 nights of Ramzan. Upon arrival, worshippers were directed…
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Photos: First night of last 10 days of Ramzan at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Crowds of worshippers performed Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Thursday, March 20, corresponding to Ramzan 21, marking the first night of…
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Saudi Arabia: Electronic booking now required for golf carts at Grand Mosque
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has discontinued manual golf cart bookings at the Grand Mosque. All reservations must now…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims increase by 31 pc in Q4 2024
Riyadh: The number of Umrah pilgrims increased by 31 percent during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2023. According to a report on Umrah statistics released by…