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Two-century-old Indian Quran manuscript on display in Jeddah
Jeddah: A two-century-old Quran manuscript, transcribed in India, is now on display at the Islamic Arts Biennale at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Indian…
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Video: Saudi Arabia launches test run of sea taxi in Jeddah
In a major step forward, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the test run of its much-anticipated sea taxi project in Jeddah. The project was inaugurated by Jeddah Mayor Saleh…
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Saudi Arabia gears up for ‘Ramzan Season 2025’ with festivities
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up for Ramzan Season 2025 to revive cultural heritage and promote the Kingdom’s local identity through a variety of Ramzan-themed activities. The event will take…
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Jennifer Lopez returns to headline Formula 1 Grand Prix in Jeddah
Global music icon and Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to headline the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025, taking place from 18-20 March at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi…
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Hyderabad expat appointed chairman of International Indian School Jeddah
Jeddah: Dr Mohammed Abdul Saleem, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Hyderabad, Telangana, has been appointed as the new chairman of the managing committee at the International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ), Saudi…
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Bomb threat letter found onboard international flight in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: A bomb threat letter was found on board an international flight that landed here on Monday morning, prompting the authorities to search the aircraft, an official said. The official said nothing…
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Kaaba’s Kiswah on display outside Makkah for the first time
Riyadh: The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 at King Abdul Aziz International Airport’s Western Haj Terminal in Jeddah, is showcasing a unique event where the entire Kiswah of the…
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Saudi Arabia opens first sandy beach in North Abhar
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) authorities in Jeddah inaugurated the first sandy beach in North Abhar, covering an area of 17,640 square meters, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday, January…
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Jeddah Tower: Construction of world’s tallest skyscraper officially resumes
Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) has announced the resumption of construction for Jeddah Tower, set to become the world’s tallest skyscraper at 1,000 meters upon completion. On Tuesday, January 21, work resumed with…
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India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrims
New Delhi: India on Monday, January 13, signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, finalising a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for itself. Ministry of Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreement…
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Saudi Arabia to witness first-ever display of Kaaba’s Kiswah outside Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 will witness the first-ever public display of the entire Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) outside Makkah. The second edition of the Biennale, titled…
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Saudi Red Crescent on high alert as heavy rains hit Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in the Makkah region on Monday, January 6, heightened its readiness in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology…
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Hyderabad man jailed in Saudi Arabia, mother seeks help
Hyderabad: The mother of a 28-year-old Hyderabad man, Mohammed Sameer, has appealed to the minister of external affairs (MEA) Dr S Jaishankar to rescue her son who is currently lodged in jail in Saudi…
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Indigo flight bound for Jeddah makes emergency landing in Karachi
Karachi: An IndiGo flight en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was on Saturday forced to make an emergency landing at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan’s Karachi city following a medical emergency…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia launches first cruise ship in Jeddah
Jeddah: In a significant milestone, Cruise Saudi, owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has introduced its first ship, AROYA, at Jeddah Islamic Port. The ship’s launch represents…
