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Indian, Pakistani nationals held in Madinah for financial fraud
Riyadh: The Criminal Investigation Department of the Madinah Police on Saturday, November 25, arrested two people for carrying out 146 financial frauds in Madinah. The accused are residents of India and Pakistan.…
- Middle East
Ras Al Khaimah ranks 1st in Gulf, 4th globally as best city for expats
In a significant milestone achieved by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ras Al Khaimah has been ranked first amongst Gulf countries and fourth globally out of 49 best cities to live and work…
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Saudi Arabia: Artefacts dating back to 300 BC discovered
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Authority announced the discovery of ancient artefacts dating back to 300 BC and 100 AD at the Al Tweer site in Sakaka, a city in…
- Middle East
Saudi sets minimum age limit to obtain domestic workers visa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set a minimum age limit of 24 years for unmarried Saudis to obtain visas for hiring domestic workers from overseas. The rules were announced…
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Saudi Arabia: Custodian of Holy Mosques Camel Festival in Feb 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Camel Sports Federation has announced the first edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival, which will take place in February 2024 in…
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Find least crowded days for best Umrah experience
Riyadh: As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Makkah region, has been witnessing rainfall along with thunderstorms, the Minister of Haj and Umrah has announced the best time to perform Umrah…
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Saudi Arabia launches first Ritz-Carlton residential project
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company has launched the Kingdom’s first luxury residential project “The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Diriyah”, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. This exceptional living opportunity allows residents…
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Historic Jeddah sponsors FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023
The Historic Jeddah Program has obtained sponsorship rights as the official cultural destination and main supporter of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
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Saudi Arabia to host World Energy Congress in 2026
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will host the 27th World Energy Congress, which is set to take place in 2026 from October 26 to 29, at the Riyadh Front Center.…
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Watch: World’s fastest, largest rollercoaster all set to open in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to open the world’s tallest, longest and fastest roller coaster named ‘Falcon’s Flight’ at Six Flags Qiddiya Theme Park. The theme park…
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Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Season to host first ever ‘Global Dog Festival’
Riyadh Season is all set to host the ‘Global Dog Festival’ in Saudi Arabia’s capital from November 30 to December 1. The dog festival is said to be the first of its…
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CBI facilitates return of Kerala accused from Saudi Arabia
New Delhi: The Global Operation Centre of the Central Bureau of Investigation (NCB-India) coordinated over Interpol channels and the Red Notice Subject Sudheesh Ramachandran, who was wanted by Kerala Police for the…
- Middle East
Watch: Mountains in Makkah turn green once again after heavy rainfall
The mountains in and around the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia have turned green as the Kingdom has witnessed heavy rainfall in recent days. Makkah mountains have experienced a significant…
- Middle East
Riyadh-bound Saudia flight makes emergency landing in Madinah
Riyadh: A Saudia Airlines flight from Jeddah to Riyadh was diverted to Madinah due to a medical emergency on Wednesday, November 22, local media reported. A Yemeni woman, in her twenties, onboard…
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Registration opens for companies to obtain Haj 1445 license
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has started receiving applications from companies wishing to obtain a license to serve overseas pilgrims during the 1445 Haj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…