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Bangladesh, Israel, Saudi Arabia to participate in World Travel Market London 2024
The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024 is set to take place from November 4 to 7 at ExCeL London, an international exhibition and convention centre, bringing together a diverse array of…
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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil revenues rise 6 pc in 9 months
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit in the third quarter of the year 2024 reached SR 30 billion, according to data released by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance on Monday, November 4.…
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UAE’s low-cost airline resumes flights to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Monday, November 4, announced the resumptions of its route from Sharjah to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia from November 28. Two…
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Working conditions lure more Indian women seeking jobs in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Indians represent the second-largest expatriate community in Saudi Arabia and “welcoming conditions” for women are increasing the kingdom’s appeal for Indian women seeking meaningful employment here, according to the country’s human…
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Snow blankets over Al Jouf in Saudi Arabia
Snow has blanketed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s northern region of Al Jouf, turning many parts of the region completely white since Friday morning, November 1. This follows showers of hail and…
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Video: Bronze Age archeological village discovered in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced the discovery of a archaeological village that dates to the Bronze Age called ‘Al-Natah’ in the Khaybar Oasis, located in…
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Saudi Arabia: 70-year-old saved after cardiac arrest near Prophet’s Mosque
In a swift and commendable response, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) successfully intervened to save the life of a 70-year-old patient who suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest near the Prophet’s Mosque…
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Video: Saudi Arabia discovers largest sea turtle nesting site
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Organisation for the Conservation of Coral Reefs and Marine Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS) has announced the discovery of the largest sea turtle nesting…
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Indian institution to launch school in Saudi Arabia aligned with Vision 2030
Jeddah: Following the footsteps of leading educational institutions from Europe and the United States, India’s Shaheen Group is now preparing to enter the Saudi market. Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global…
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Saudi Arabia denies claims of rising deaths due to work conditions
Saudi Arabia has denied media reports alleging an increase in worker deaths owing to poor work conditions in the Kingdom. This comes after ITV’s latest documentary, “Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi Arabia, which…
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Saudi Arabia to host Women’s Tennis Finals for first time
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to host the highly anticipated Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals Championship for the first time in the Kingdom. The tournament will be held at…
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Saudi Arabia ranks 12th in international tourism receipts
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has made a significant leap in the global tourism industry, ranking 12th in terms of international tourism receipts in 2023, compared to 27th place in 2019.…
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Over 2M benefit from perfuming service at Prophet’s Mosque in 2024 so far
Around 2.4 million worshippers have so far benefitted from a perfuming service at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the year 2024. According to statistics released by the General Authority…
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Saudi National Day videos falsely reported as Deepawali celebrations
A series of videos were circulated on social media claiming that Saudi Arabia celebrated the Hindu festival of Deepawali on Thursday night, October 31. However, fact-checkers have confirmed that the event was…
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Saudi Red Crescent on high alert for heavy rains in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Red Crescent Authority in the Makkah region on Friday, November 1, heightened its readiness in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology.…