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Watch: Sacred washing of Kaaba held in Saudi Arabia
Makkah: The ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba was held on Thursday morning, July 10, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. On behalf of Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz,…
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Saudi Arabia approves law allowing foreigners to own property
Jeddah: In a landmark policy shift aimed at boosting foreign direct investment and expanding real estate opportunities, Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, has approved…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sees 101 pc rise in foreign pilgrim arrivals in 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recorded a 101 percent increase in pilgrim arrivals in 2024 compared to 2022, according to the Pilgrim Experience Programme’s annual report. The sharp rise is…
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Telangana man injured in Saudi road accident repatriated, admitted to NIMS
Hyderabad: Patla Saibaba, a migrant worker from Telangana, has been brought back to Hyderabad and admitted to Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) after sustaining serious head injuries in a road accident…
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Executions surge in Saudi Arabia amid drug crackdown, says Amnesty
Riyadh: Executions in Saudi Arabia surged last year to a record high, Amnesty International said Monday, as activists increasingly warn about the kingdom’s use of the death penalty in nonviolent drug cases.…
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Saudi Arabia launches skill-based work permit system for expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has introduced a new skill-based classification system for expatriate work permits, categorising them into three levels: high-skilled, skilled, and…
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From salt to caffeine: Saudi Arabia demands full menu transparency
Riyadh: Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are required to provide full nutritional details on their menus, in line with a new directive from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) that…
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Fly to India for less: Saudia announces 35 pc discount
Riyadh: Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, has announced a special limited-time promotion offering up to 35 percent off on flights to India and other South Asian destinations. The discount covers…
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Indonesian President Prabowo performs Umrah during Saudi visit
Makkah: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A photograph of President Prabowo dressed…
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Saudi Arabia gets first Riyadh Monopoly edition
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially unveiled Riyadh Monopoly, a bespoke edition of the world’s most beloved board game, at the cutting-edge KAFD Conference Centre in the King Abdullah…
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One visa, six countries: GCC pushes forward with travel plan
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is advancing efforts to launch a unified tourist visa that would enable seamless travel across its six member nations with a single permit. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary…
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At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo becomes ‘Money Machine’; becomes highest paid player in history
At the age of 40, Cristiano Ronaldo has become the richest sportsperson in history. He has renewed his contract with Al Nassr Football Club of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a mind-boggling sum.…
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Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia invited to apply for chauffeur role
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has announced a vacancy for the role of Chauffeur, inviting applications from Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia. The last date to apply is Tuesday, July 15.…
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Saudi Arabia issues 1.90 lakh Umrah visas
Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah on Monday, June 30, announced that it issued 1,90,000 Umrah visas to pilgrims visiting the kingdom from around the world. The ministry issued the visas…
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Saudi Arabia waives tax fines until December 2025
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has extended its tax amnesty initiative, allowing the cancellation of fines and exemption from penalties until December 31, 2025. The initiative, initially extended…