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Eid Al Fitr: King Salman says attacks on Palestinians must end
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has emphasized the urgent need to halt attacks on the Palestinian people. This came in a speech delivered by the Kingdom’s Minister of…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia gears up to host fireworks, concerts, free events
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a calendar of events for the “Eid Al-Fitr 2024”, which carries the slogan “Your Eid among your family and your people”. Eid Al-Fitr marks the…
- Jobs
Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia announces seasonal job vacancies, here’s how to apply
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs for the upcoming Haj season 1445 AH/2024. The available positions to work…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: First flight of Umrah pilgrims lands in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first flight of pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah during the current holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. On Tuesday, March 12, the…
- Middle East
F2 Saudi Arabian GP: Kush Maini becomes 1st Indian to grab pole position
Jeddah: Indian racer Kush Maini on Saturday grabbed the pole position in the F2 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix here to become the first Indian to achieve the feat. Maini, who drives for…
- Middle East
Video: World’s first 3D-printed mosque opens in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: In a groundbreaking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently opened the world’s first mosque built using 3D printing technology within the Al-Jawhara suburb project in Jeddah Governorate. The mosque…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia discovers 1200-yr-old architectural patterns of Othman bin Affan Mosque
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced the discovery of 1200-year-old architectural patterns of the Othman bin Affan Mosque. The discovery is part of the initial phase…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Indian Umrah pilgrim jailed due to identity mismatch
Jeddah: A spiritual journey to Islam’s holy land turned sour for an Indian family after their beloved one was detained at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport as his name and particulars matched…
- Middle East
Photos: Saudi Arabia discovers 25K artefacts from early Islamic era
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced the discovery of 25,000 fragments of artefacts dating back to the era of the Islamic caliphates in Jeddah. The Jeddah…
- Entertainment
Everything about Safa Baig, Irfan Pathan’s wife from Jeddah
Mumbai: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan surprised fans by sharing a photo of his wife, Safa Baig, on their eighth wedding anniversary. He revealed her face on social media for the first…
- Middle East
Fahad Suri named as new Consul General of India in Jeddah
Jeddah: Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, a young and dynamic diplomat, has been appointed as Consul General of India in Jeddah. Fahad, a 2014-batch IFS officer, is currently serving in the ministry of…
- World
German minister’s plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
German Foreign Minister (FM) Annalena Baerbock and her delegation were forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, due to the inability to obtain permission to use Eritrean airspace. On Wednesday,…
- India
Job opportunities for Indian expats at CGI in Jeddah: Find details here
If you are looking for a job in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), there’s an opportunity for you. The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Jeddah on Monday, January 22, invited…
- Middle East
Saudi flyers held in Delhi for smuggling gold worth Rs 2.26 crore
New Delhi: Customs officials arested three passengers coming from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 2.26 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. They were intercepted by…
- Middle East
Saudi lawyer takes home Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 30-year-old Saudi national won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,31,45,950) on Wednesday, January 17, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Jawaher Alamoudi, became a one…
