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Haj 2024: Booking packages begin for countries served by ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the start of booking Haj 1445 AH-2024 packages for the countries served by the ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform. It is…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: First flight of Umrah pilgrims lands in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first flight of pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah during the current holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. On Tuesday, March 12, the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces registration date for Grand Mosque Itikaf
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the date for registering for Itikaf or seclusion in the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the current holy month of Ramzan. The General…
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Saudi Arabia launches upgraded version of Absher Travel service
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has launched the upgraded version of Absher Travel service to facilitate procedures for travellers across the King Fahd Causeway. The version gives…
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Saudi Arabia urges worshippers to wear face masks at two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised worshippers to wear face masks while visiting Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The advisory is issued as the Umrah…
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, arrived in Madinah on Wednesday morning, March 13. Upon arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, the…
- India
Cabinet gives nod for India-UAE pact on economic corridor
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) that was signed on February 13 between India…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allocates entry, exit gates at Grand Mosque during Ramzan
Riyadh: In a bid to ease the experience of Umrah during the month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has allocated a number of entry and exit gates…
- Television News
Aly Goni flies to Madinah as Ramzan begins, ‘Bechaini si thi..’
Mumbai: In 2023, Aly Goni, the popular actor, fulfilled a long-cherished dream by embarking on an Umrah journey to Makkah and Madinah during the holy month of Ramzan, accompanied by his best…
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Saudi Arabia: Crecent moon sighted, Ramzan begins tomorrow
The moon sighting committee of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia (KSA) announced that the first fast of the month of Ramzan will be on Monday, March 11, while Taraweeh will begin on Sunday,…
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10th Saudi Film Festival to throw spotlight on Indian cinema
Riyadh: The tenth Saudi Film Festival (SFF) is all set to kick off from May 2 to May 9 at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.…
- India
Saudi: Indian embassy helps 5 stranded workers return home
Riyadh: The Indian embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has helped five Indian female workers return home safely. The female workers recently approached the embassy after they faced work-related issues in the kingdom.…
- Middle East
Madinah honoured with gold-level certification from UN-Habitat
In a significant milestone, the city of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been certified with the gold level of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities Program by the…
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F2 Saudi Arabian GP: Kush Maini becomes 1st Indian to grab pole position
Jeddah: Indian racer Kush Maini on Saturday grabbed the pole position in the F2 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix here to become the first Indian to achieve the feat. Maini, who drives for…
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UAE: Abu Dhabi to host Saudi Super Cup in April
Abu Dhabi will host this year’s edition of the Saudi Super Cup in two stadiums across the emirate on 8th and 11th April, marking the first time the tournament has been hosted…