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Saudi Arabia mandates affidavit from Pakistani pilgrims to prevent begging
The government of Pakistan has initiated stringent measures to address and control its citizens begging at Islamic sites in Saudi Arabia. This move came after Saudi authorities expelled a huge number of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia executes at least 101 foreigners including Indians in 2024
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have executed at least 101 foreigners since the beginning of 2024, according to an AFP tally. Foreigners executed this year include 21 from Pakistan, 20 from Yemen,…
- Middle East
Saudi King Salman to host 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 66 countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday, November 17, issued approval to host 1,000 people from 66 countries, in 4 groups in the year 1446…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans commercial use of national, religious symbols
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has imposed a ban on the commercial use of symbols and logos of countries, as well as religious and sectarian symbols. This move is aimed…
- Middle East
Riyadh Season 2024 attracts six million visitors so far
Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new milestone by attracting six million visitors since its launch. This comes just a week after announcing that the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host UN World Data Forum 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has secured the hosting rights for the 6th UN World Data Forum, which will take place in Riyadh in 2026. The announcement was made at the…
- India
Saudi Arabia deports Indian man accused in 2011 Goa riots
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deported an Indian man accused of the 2011 Balli riots case in Goa, where two tribal youths were killed. Barkat Ali,…
- Middle East
Tunisian President meets Saudi Investment Minister
Tunis: Tunisian President Kais Saied received visiting Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, said a statement released by the presidency. During the meeting on Saturday, the President praised the strength of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia arrests over 22K persons in immigration violations crackdown
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authorities arrested 20,124 individuals for violations related to residence, labour, and border security laws within a single week of November. The Ministry of Interior…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad man missing after ‘assault’ by in-laws in Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man, working as a delivery agent in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has gone missing in the last one week, after he was reportedly thrashed by his in laws following an…
- Middle East
Indian couple found dead at home in Saudi Arabia
A couple hailing from Kadakkal in Kollam were recently found dead in their house in Unaizah in the Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Sharath and his…
- Middle East
Saudi inflation at 1.9 pc in Oct amid rising housing prices
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.9 percent in October this year, the highest in 14 months, primarily due to increase in housing prices. According to the General…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sets specific times for praying in Hateem area
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set specific timings for worshippers to offer voluntary prayers in the Hateem area, also known as Hijr Ismail, is a semi-circular wall located near the Holy…
- Middle East
Imam of Prophet’s Mosque highlights Islam’s core values in India
Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Buaijan, the Imam and Preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, highlighted Islam’s role as a religion of security and peace during a peace conference in…
- Middle East
Saudi, Indian FMs discuss bilateral ties
New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Wednesday, November 13, held talks with Indian counterpart Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi.…