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Photo: 9-year-old Saudi boy carrying sisters’ bags, wins hearts online
Riyadh: A brother-sister relationship is one of the most beautiful relationships in the world. One such sibling bond photo is going viral on the internet in which a 9-year-old Saudi boy, is…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia seeks to buy stake in Starbucks
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is seeking to acquire a stake in the franchise of the Starbucks chain…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches first virtual academy for music education
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission announced the launch of the first virtual academy for music education in all parts of the Kingdom and the world. The Academy will adopt…
- Middle East
Here’s how Gulf-based expats can apply for a Saudi eVisa online
Expatriates residing in Gulf countries are now allowed to apply for a Saudi tourist eVisa online. According to an announcement on Thursday, September 1 by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, expatriates in the…
- Middle East
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit Saudi Arabia
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia beginning Saturday to discuss ways to further strengthen relations between the two countries. During the visit,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Foreign workers can change sponsorship without paying outstanding due
Jeddah: As part of ongoing sweeping reforms in foreign employee rules, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced a major development that a foreign worker can change the sponsorship without paying outstanding government iqama…
- Middle East
Gulf countries call on Netflix to remove content promoting homosexuality
The Gulf countries on Tuesday called on the Netflix platform to remove content deemed offensive to “Islamic and societal values” in the region. This came in a joint statement by the General…
- Middle East
Egypt’s Prez meets Saudi FM on bilateral ties, regional issues
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with visiting Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Cairo, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional and international issues of mutual…
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Receiving domestic workers for 1st time a must for Saudi recruiters
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified the responsibility of employers for receiving domestic workers, whether they come to work for the first time, or when they return after leaving on…
- Offbeat
Saudi singer Muhammad Abdu’s used tissue is on sale for Rs 6L
Riyadh: A tissue used and disposed of by popular Saudi Arabia singer Muhammad Abdu sparked widespread controversy on social media after it was put up on sale for SAR 29,999 (Rs 6,36,126).…
- Middle East
Saudi: Umrah pilgrims free to use any airport, can stay up to 90 days
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that Umrah pilgrims are free to choose any airport to arrive and depart from the kingdom, local media reported. The Saudi Ministry of Haj and…
- Middle East
FIFA World Cup: UAE announces multi-entry visa to Hayya cardholders
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced multiple-entry tourist visas for travellers to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, making it the second Gulf country after Saudi Arabia to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allows GCC residents to apply for eVisas online
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced new regulations allowing residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to apply for an eVisa to visit the Kingdom through the ‘Visit Saudi’…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans selling tobacco products to children under 18
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has banned the sale of tobacco products to children under 18-year-old, local media reported. The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MOMRA) has…
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Saudi Arabia lists 5 Yemenis as terror sponsors
Riyadh, Sep 1 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has listed five Yemeni nationals as sponsors of terrorism for their alleged involvement in activities supporting the Iran-backed Houthi militia. The Saudi Presidency of State Security…