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Saudi launches new insurance scheme to protect expat workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) and the Insurance Authority has launched a new insurance scheme “Insurance Product,” to protect the rights of expatriate…
- Lifestyle
Discover Hyderabad’s 8 best Mandi spots [2024 list]
Hyderabad, with its deep-rooted heritage and cosmopolitan vibe, has always been a melting pot of cultures, and nowhere is this fusion more evident than in its food. In recent years, the influence…
- Middle East
In a first, China to screen Saudi films
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Film Commission (SFC) has announced the launch of Saudi Film Nights in China, the world’s largest cinema market. This will be the first time Chinese cinemas will…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia fails to win seat on UN Human Rights Council
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, October 9, failed to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for membership in the 2025-27 term. This is the…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince, Iranian FM discuss regional developments
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud met with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Riyadh, discussing the latest regional developments and bilateral ties, local…
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Saudi King Salman recovers from lung inflammation
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has recovered from lung inflammation after undergoing medical tests. Citing a statement from the Royal Court on Wednesday, October 9, the Saudi Press Agency…
- Offbeat
Saudi returnee Namdev Rathod meets Telangana CM after rescue
Hyderabad: In one of the rare cases in state history, the chief minister, on Saturday, October 5, met with a destitute Indian worker who was repatriated from the Gulf region. 51-year-old Namdev…
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Saudi Arabia: Telangana man rescued from camel herding after viral video plea
A 51-year-old man from Telangana’s Nirmal district has been rescued from Saudi Arabia, where he had been forced to work as a camel herder. The officials of the Indian Embassy and social…
- Middle East
Gulf nations declare neutrality, won’t allow US to use their airbases against Iran
Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait have officially declared their neutrality in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel and announced that they will not permit the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia distributes 1,750 shelter bags in Pakistan
In a significant move, Saudi Arabia distributed 1,750 shelter bags in various regions of Pakistan on Monday, September 30, aimed at assisting those affected by natural disasters. The initiative was delivered through…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia delivers monthly financial aid to Palestine
The Saudi ambassador to Jordan, Naif Al-Sudairi, recently handed over monthly financial assistance to the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa for the war-torn Gaza Strip and its surrounding areas that are qualitatively…
- Middle East
UAE announces USD 100 million relief package for Lebanon
In a gesture of solidarity, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the delivery of an urgent 100 million dollar relief package to the people of Lebanon.…
- Middle East
Arab League chief calls on international community to back Lebanon
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit called on the international community on Monday to support Lebanon in the face of the Israeli offensive and its impacts, particularly the attacks on civilian areas. In…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.3 per cent of GDP for 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Finance announced the Pre-Budget Statement for Fiscal Year 2025, which estimated a deficit of 2.3 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The statement expected total expenditures to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia expresses ‘great concern’ over escalation in Lebanon
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is closely monitoring the recent escalation of violence in Lebanon with “great concern,” according to the kingdom’s Foreign Ministry on early Monday. The Ministry underscored the necessity of safeguarding…