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Iran foreign minister arrives in Saudi Arabia on his first visit
Riyadh: Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Thursday, August 17, at the invitation of his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan. This is the…
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Saudia Airlines announces 50% discount on all flights
Riyadh: Saudia Airlines, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), on Thursday, August 17, announced an exceptional promotional offer on all international destinations, with discounts of up to 50…
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CBI facilitates return of gold smuggler facing Interpol red notice from Saudi
New Delhi: CBI coordinated with the NIA to bring back an alleged gold smuggler, who was facing an Interpol red notice, from Saudi Arabia, officials said on Thursday. In a statement, the…
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Saudi Arabia executes American citizen convicted of killing his father
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, August 16, executed an American citizen who was convicted of killing his father, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Saudi Ministry of…
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KSA warns Umrah pilgrims against dealing with unlicensed agents
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has warned international Umrah pilgrims against dealing with unlicensed agents. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the Saudi ministry of Haj and Umrah said,…
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Neymar officially joins Saudi football club Al-Hilal
Riyadh: Brazilian football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, on Tuesday, August 15, was officially transferred from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the club shared images showing Neymar…
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Saudi Arabia advises Umrah pilgrims to wear face masks
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised Umrah pilgrims to wear face masks while visiting Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Also ReadHaram crane crash: SC upholds…
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Former PSG star Neymar’s insane perks in new Al-Hilal deal
Brazilian superstar Neymar is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in a deal that is reportedly worth over $400 million. In addition to his massive salary, Neymar will also receive a…
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Video: First look of Saudi’s ‘world’s most futuristic hotel’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global (RSG) company released a short video clip showing the progress of the world’s first futuristic luxury resort hotel which is currently under construction. The…
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Saudi: Rs 1 lakh fine for employing expats without work permit
Riyadh: Expatriates who are working without a work permit or notifying the Ajeer Program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will be slapped with a Saudi Riyal 5,000 (Rs 1,10,835) fine,…
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Tips for Umrah pilgrims to stay hydrated amid sweltering heat
Riyadh: With temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius in some parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), those undertaking Umrah pilgrimage to the Grand Mosque in Makkah have been advised to…
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Haram crane crash: SC upholds Rs 44 cr fine to Saudi Binladin Group
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has approved the rulings of a Makkah Criminal Court of Appeal issued in February against the Saudi Binladin Group and officials in the Makkah…
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Saudi urges increased efforts to combat misuse of religion for politics
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh has called for intensifying efforts to combat the misuse of religion for political purposes, the Saudi…
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Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Saudi Arabia soon
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will pay a visit to Riyadh in the near future at the invitation of his Saudi counterpart, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said. He made…
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Saudi: Robot to assist visitors, pilgrims at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deployed artificial intelligence-powered “guidance robot” to assist visitors and Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The robot provides the necessary information, demonstrates…