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Damascus-Jeddah flights to resume after 8-year hiatus
Syrian Airlines has announced the resumption of its flight between Damascus International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting from November 7. “Flights to Jeddah airport were resumed…
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Saudi Arabia: Sindalah, NEOM’s first luxury destination opens up
The NEOM Board of Directors on Sunday, October 27, officially unveiled Sindalah, the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project in Saudi Arabia.…
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Saudi Arabia: Swift action saves life of Umrah performer at Grand Mosque
In a swift and commendable response, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) successfully intervened to save the life of Pakistani pilgrim who experienced a cardiac arrest while performing the rituals of Umrah…
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Saudi arrests over 20K for violating residency, labour laws
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of 20,896 people for various violations, including residency, labour laws, and border security regulations from Thursday, October 17, to Wednesday,…
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Saudi Arabia: 244 mist fans cool courtyards of Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia has installed 244 water mist fans in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.…
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‘The Mukaab’: Saudi Arabia starts construction of ‘world’s largest building’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has begun construction on “The Mukaab,” a 400-meter-tall cube-shaped structure that could become the world’s largest building once completed. This massive structure, being built in…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE and other gulf nations condemn Israeli strikes on Iran
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, October 26, condemned Israel’s military targeting of Iran, which is a violation of its sovereignty and of international…
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Saudi Arabia: 5-day paid leave in case of family member’s death
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has clarified that worker in the Kingdom is entitled to a five-day paid leave in the event of a family member’s…
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Video: Siberian embraces Islam guided by Imam of Prophet’s Mosque
A Siberian man has converted to Islam at the hands of Sheikh Dr Salah Al-Budair, Imam and Preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque, during his recent visit to the Islamic University in Kyrgyzstan’s…
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Free Umrah for UAE labourers: Over 400 fulfill their dream
Umrah is a pilgrimage to Islam’s two holiest sites in the cities of Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which can be conducted at any time of year. It is often a distant…
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Saudi Arabia invites bids for 7 mining exploration licences in Makkah, Riyadh
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, has invited bids from local and international investors for seven new mineral exploration licences in Makkah and Riyadh, covering a total…
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Saudi Arabia launches first hydrogen-powered taxi pilot project
Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has launched a pilot phase to integrate hydrogen-powered vehicles into the private taxi sector for the first time in the Kingdom, a significant step towards sustainable…
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Iran, Saudi Arabia to hold 1st joint military exercises: Report
Iran and Saudi Arabia are reportedly planning to conduct their first joint military exercises in the Red Sea, although the Kingdom did not immediately confirm, AFP reported. In a statement on Tuesday,…
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King Khalid Int’l Airport in Riyadh tops GACA rankings in Sept
King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh secured the top spot among the list of Saudi Arabian airports for September this year, with a performance rate of 82 percent. This came in…
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Madinah sees record 14M visitors in 2023, marking 124 pc growth since 2014
The Madinah Region Development Authority announced a remarkable milestone in tourism, revealing that the number of visitors to Madinah in 2023 exceeded 14 million, a 124 per cent increase compared to 2014.…