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Saudi forces given ‘license to kill’ to clear land for Neom: Reports
In a shocking revelation, Saudi authorities have reportedly sanctioned the use of lethal force to clear land for the construction of Neom, according to BBC. The futuristic city project also known as…
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Pak to seek USD 12B debt rollover from China, Saudi ahead of IMF visit
Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to seek a rollover of around USD 12 billion debt from key allies like China in the 2024-25 fiscal year to meet a whopping USD 23 billion worth…
- Kashmir
1st batch of 642 Haj pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia from Srinagar
Srinagar: The first batch of 642 pilgrims left for Mecca to perform the Haj on Thursday. The pilgrims gathered at the Haj house, Srinagar, marking the beginning of their sacred journey towards…
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Saudi Arabia to test flying taxis, drones this Haj season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Minister of Transport, Saleh bin Naseer Al-Jasser has announced that the flying taxis and drones will be tested during the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 season. In a press…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia launches Makkah Route in seven countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the “Makkah Route Initiative” in seven countries. This is the sixth year since its launch for the first time in 2019. This initiative…
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Haj 2024: 1st Indian flight reaches Madinah from Hyderabad
Madinah: The first Indian Haj flight carrying 283 pilgrims from Hyderabad arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, May 9, to perform the annual pilgrimage. The pilgrims were received at the Prince…
- Kashmir
J&K: 1st batch of 642 Haj pilgrims to leave for Saudi Arabia today
Srinagar: The first batch of Haj pilgrims from J&K will leave for Saudi Arabia in two flights from Srinagar International Airport on Thursday. Officials said that this year, 7008 pilgrims from J&K…
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Video: NEOM launches largest cosmopolitan marina community ‘Jaumur’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project, has announced the launch of Jaumur, the largest cosmopolitan luxury community on the coast of the Gulf of…
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Saudi Arabia expands e-visa to 3 more countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, May 8, broadened its electronic visa (e-visa) accessibility to include citizens from three new countries, taking the total to 66. The new countries are…
- India
Indian official meets Saudi Arabia’s vice Haj minister
New Delhi: Muktesh K Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) conducted a review of preparations for Haj 2024 in Jeddah and Madinah. Pardeshi held a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s…
- Middle East
Jobs for expats: Saudi Arabia opens application to work during Haj season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs related to the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024. The initiative…
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Hyatt to expand footprint with two new hotels in Madinah
Global hospitality company Hyatt Hotels recently signed management agreements with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) to expand its footprint in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, by opening two new hotels. Hyatt House…
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Saudi Arabia: Rs 2 lakh fine for violating Haj regulations
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 2,22,662) for violations of Haj rules and regulations for the year 1445 AH-2024.…
- Middle East
Fact check: Was there an assassination attempt on Saudi Crown Prince MBS?
Social media users have been sharing unconfirmed reports with a video clip since early Tuesday morning, May 7, claiming there was an assassination attempt on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in…
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Middle East’s largest water park coming up in Saudi Arabia
The Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) on Monday, May 6, announced the launch of Aquarabia, the first water theme park of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the…