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Saudi Arabia mandates 10-day paid leave for employees performing Haj for first time
Riyadh: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that employees performing Haj for the first time are entitled to a minimum of…
- Middle East
US gives initial approval for USD 3.5 bn missile sale to Saudi before Trump’s planned visit
Washington: The United States has given initial approval to sell USD 3.5 billion worth of air-to-air missiles for Saudi Arabia’s fighter jets, the latest proposed arms deal for the region ahead of…
- Technology
Apple clocks quarterly record in India: Tim Cook
New Delhi: Apple has set quarterly growth record (January-March period) in several countries and regions across the world, including India, where the company has doubled down on local manufacturing amid rising exports.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Qatar call on India-Pakistan to avoid escalation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar have expressed concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following continued cross-border exchanges of fire. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 30,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia welcomes first Haj 2025 pilgrims from several countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) welcomed the first groups of pilgrims from several countries on Tuesday, April 29, for the 1446 AH–2025 Haj pilgrimage, which is expected to commence on June…
- Middle East
Indian Ambassador reviews Haj preparations as pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan on Wednesday toured the Mina and Arafat camps to review the Haj preparations and discuss transportation arrangements in the Mashaer region of the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to penalise illegal Haj pilgrims, facilitators
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a penalty of Saudi Riyal (SAR) 20,000 for illegal Haj pilgrims and those who facilitate such travellers. The ministry introduced a list of penalties that…
- Hyderabad
First batch of pilgrims from Hyderabad departs for Haj
Hyderabad: The first batch of pilgrims from Hyderabad departed for Haj in Saudi Arabia early on Tuesday, April 29. As many as 7,000 pilgrims from Telangana are expected to perform Haj this…
- Middle East
Expats invited to apply for seasonal jobs during Haj 2025
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 1446 AH-2025. The initiative called Ajeer…
- World
Haj funds for 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims sent to wrong Saudi account
A total of 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims are at risk of losing their opportunity to perform this year’s Haj pilgrimage after the government allegedly transferred millions of dollars in payments to the wrong…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 13 million people visit Rawdah in 2024
Madinah: More than 13 million people visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in 2024. The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques…
- Middle East
Performing Haj without permit is a sinful act: Saudi Council of Senior Scholars
Ahead of the upcoming Haj 1446 AH-2025 season, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars reaffirmed that performing the annual pilgrimage of Haj without a valid…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to pay off Syria’s USD 15M World Bank debt
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar on Sunday, April 27, announced their commitment to settle Syria’s outstanding debts to the World Bank Group, totaling around USD 15 million. This decision…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to fine expats Rs 11 lakh for visa overstay
As preparations for Haj 2025 intensify, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a stern warning to expatriates: those who overstay their visas will face penalties of up to 50,000 Saudi…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia offers tax, visa perks to lure foreign investors
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recently launched a new campaign aimed at attracting foreign professionals and investors to its Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This campaign, led by the Economic…