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UAE President arrives in Riyadh on fraternal visit
Riyadh: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in the Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Wednesday, September 3. He was received upon his arrival at King Khalid…
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Gold prices open at record highs in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
Gold prices opened strongly on Wednesday, September 3, in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, sustaining recent record highs amid rising anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and ongoing global economic uncertainty.…
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Over 1 million Umrah pilgrims benefit from haircut services in Saudi Arabia
Over 1 million pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have benefited from haircut services to exit from ihram after their rituals of Umrah at the Grand Mosque courtyard in Makkah. After performing the Umrah…
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Saudi Arabia imposes Rs 1 lakh fine for smoking in food outlets
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced tough new penalties to enforce food safety standards, with smoking in undesignated areas of food establishments now attracting the…
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Yemen’s Houthis launch missile at oil tanker off Saudi coast in Red Sea
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Monday they launched a missile at an oil tanker off the coast of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, potentially renewing their attacks targeting shipping through the…
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Over 52 million worshippers visit Two Holy Mosques in Safar 1447
Riyadh: The total number of worshippers and Umrah pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques reached 52,823,962 during the month of Safar 1447 AH. At the Grand Mosque in Makkah, 21,421,118 worshippers were…
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RTI reveals PM Modi’s Saudi Visit cost Rs 15 cr for just 12 hours
A startling revelation has come forward stating that over Rs 15.54 crore of taxpayers’ money was spent on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Saudi Arabia in April this year. This…
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Saudi Arabia: Certified food safety specialist now required in central kitchens
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) now requires a certified food safety specialist in every central kitchen, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced. The new rules aim to improve food…
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Watch: Cars swept away as flash floods hit Saudi Arabia’s Asir
Riyadh: Heavy rains on Wednesday night, August 27, triggered flash floods in Muhayil, a city in Asir Province, Saudi Arabia, submerging streets, damaging property, and sweeping away several cars. Emergency teams were…
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Saudi Arabia launches Humain Chat, Arabic-first AI app
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched Humain Chat, a new Arabic-first conversational AI application developed by Humain, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company. The service, available on web, iOS…
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Hyderabad mother in Saudi Arabia kills 3 children, attempts to end life
Hyderabad: A 33-year-old Hyderabad woman allegedly killed her three children before attempting suicide at their residence in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday evening, August 26. Speaking to Siasat.com, a member of…
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Naval diplomacy: INS Tamal stops in Saudi Arabia en route to India
Jeddah: Saudi naval and Indian officials accorded a warm welcome to INS Tamal as the Indian Navy’s newest stealth frigate arrived at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah for a port call on Wednesday. The…
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Indian expat dies in Saudi Arabia a day after returning from vacation
Dammam: In a heart-wrenching incident, a 43-year-old Indian expatriate died of a heart attack less than 24 hours after returning to Saudi Arabia from his first vacation in two years, according to…
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Saudi FM calls for urgent int’l action to stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza
Jeddah: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has called on the international community to act immediately to stop Israel’s attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, warning that continued violence threatens peace and…
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Madinah city sees surge in Umrah pilgrims as services expand
Madinah: The holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, has witnessed a significant rise in Umrah pilgrims this season, with authorities enhancing services across the Prophet’s Mosque to ensure a smooth and organised…