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Haj 2022: Saudi Arabia announces ICT readiness to serve pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator, the Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC), has announced that communications and ICT infrastructure in Makkah and Madinah is fully operational and ready for…
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India, Saudi Arabia discuss ways to enhance defence cooperation
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defence for Strategic Affairs Ahmed A Aseeri called on Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed ways to enhance defence ties…
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Watch: 52-year-old Iraqi pilgrim arrives in Makkah on foot from Britain to perform Haj
A 52-year-old British man of Iraq-Kurdish origins Adam Muhammad arrived in Makkah on foot on Sunday, crossing 11 countries after completing about 11 months’ journey on foot to perform the Haj 2022.…
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Saudi Arabia: Performing Haj without permit to attract 10K riyal fine
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia officials are going to impose a fine of 10, 000 riyals on people who try to perform Haj without obtaining permits. Spokesman Brigadier General Sami bin Mohammad Al Shuwairkh…
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Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Adha on July 9; Zul Hijjah moon sighted
Riyadh: The moon sighting committee of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia announced on Wednesday that Thursday, June 29, will be the first day of Islamic month of Zul Hijjah 1443 AH (Anno…
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Siasat International News 29th June 2022
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Saudi Arabia: Cooking issues faced by Indian Haj pilgrims in Makkah
Hyderabad: For the past two days in the holy city of Makkah, Indian Haj pilgrims have had trouble cooking at their residence. As a preventative move, Saudi officials began removing cooking gas…
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Saudi: SR1,000 fine for operating illegal private taxies, SR 500 for smoking in car
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Public Transport Authority (PTA) on Monday listed 35 violations regarding public and private vehicles on its national platforms. The penalties for each violation range from Saudi Riyal (SAR) 500…
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Monkeypox not major concern during Haj 2022, says Saudi official
Riyadh: Ahead of Haj season this year, the government of Saudi Arabia is not too worried about Monkeypox impacting the pilgrimage adversely. While drawing the guidelines to perform Haj, the health ministry…
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Saudi govt releases Shia prisoner who was sentenced to death
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has released a Shia Muslim man who was arrested as a minor and was facing a death sentence, according to human rights organizations. London-based human rights organization ALQST…
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Saudi Arabia: SC asks citizens to sight Zul Hijjah moon on Wednesday
Riyadh: The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has urged Muslims throughout the country to sight the moon to mark the commencement of Zul Hijjah. The Supreme Court on Monday released a statement…
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When is Eid Al Adha 2022? Dates for 6 countries revealed
The festival of Eid Al Adha 1443 AH corresponding to 2022 AD, will likely fall on Saturday, July 9 in most Islamic countries, the International Astronomical Centre has announced, the Emirates News Agency…
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Infrastructure in Mina refurbished for Haj 2022
Riyadh: The infrastructure facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Mina, also known as the city of tents, have been completely refurbished ahead of Haj 1443 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or…
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Saudi Arabia: Prince Saud honours Irfan Pathan with cricket bat
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia honoured former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan with a cricket bat, with his name engraved on it, in Jeddah on Sunday. This came during a meeting with…
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Iran FM welcomes reopening of embassies in Tehran, Riyadh
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said his country welcomes the reopening of the Iranian and Saudi Arabian Embassies in Riyadh and Tehran. Iran only seeks to promote the region’s interests, Amir-Abdollahian said…