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Saudi Arabia: 7 family members die as mobile phone charger causes fire
In a tragic incident, seven members of a family died in a fire caused by a mobile phone charger connected to electricity in the city of Hofuf in the Al-Ahsa governorate, Saudi…
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UN desertification talks end without agreement to combat droughts
New Delhi: The 16th conference of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ended on Saturday without a binding agreement on tackling drought, despite worsening global aridification trends…
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Saudi Arabia launches drive to ensure purity of Zamzam water for worshippers
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) authors on Friday announced a drive to ensure that the worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca receive the best Zamzam water. The authority distributes 12,090…
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Saudi Arabia conducts major crackdown, arrests over 2K illegal immigrants
In a major inspection drive, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) authorities conducted a massive crack-down across the country between Thursday, December 5 to Wednesday, December 11 to ensure border security laws…
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Watch: Dolce & Gabbana opens its largest boutique, 1st cafe in Saudi Arabia
Dolce & Gabbana, the Italian luxury fashion brand, has opened its largest boutique and first cafe at Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The luxury brand center seamlessly blends Italian elegance with…
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Over 35,000 carpets spread in Makkah’s Grand Mosque
More than 35,000 green carpets are placed across the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and are being rigorously inspected to assure their comfort and cleanliness. They are spread out across 30…
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Saudi wealth fund PIF acquires 15 pc stake in Heathrow Airport
In a significant move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has acquired a 15 percent stake in FGP TopCo, which is the holding company of London‘s Heathrow Airport. The…
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will be best in history
Portuguese star and Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo said that the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia will be the best in history. Ronaldo said, “Everything is wonderful…
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Photos: Saudi Arabia celebrates hosting rights for 2034 FIFA World Cup
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has held celebrations across the Kingdom after winning the bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034. The decision was just a formality because the Kingdom was…
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Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for 2034 FIFA World Cup
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Wednesday, December 11, confirmed that Saudi Arabia has officially won the bid to host the 2034 men’s World Cup. This came during an extraordinary virtual…
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Madinah city among world’s top 100 destinations for 2024
Madinah, the holy city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been ranked among world’s top 100 city destinations for 2024, according to Euromonitor International index. Madinah is ranked first among…
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Saudi Arabia discovers 56-million-year-old fossils of marine creatures
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia Geological Survey (SGS) has discovered 56 million-year-old fossils of marine creatures in the Ras Al-Ru’us sedimentary formation in the northern border region of the Kingdom. Fossils found within…
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Video: Social media sensation Tenge Tenge performs Umrah
An 11-year-old Ugandan TikToker and social media sensation, Saad Ssozi, famously known as Rango Tenge Tenge, recently performed Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A video of Tenge in an ihram, the garment…
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In a first, Apple to launch online, physical stores in Saudi Arabia
United States (US) technology giant Apple has announced plans to launch its first flagship retail store in Saudi Arabia starting 2026, and an Apple Store online in the Kingdom as early as…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia launches first cruise ship in Jeddah
Jeddah: In a significant milestone, Cruise Saudi, owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has introduced its first ship, AROYA, at Jeddah Islamic Port. The ship’s launch represents…