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India secures largest ammunition contract from Saudi Arabia; worth Rs 1867 crore
In a significant move, Indian defense producer Munitions India Limited (MIL) has signed a contract worth Rs 225 million dollars (Rs 18,67,38,75,000) for supply of artillery ammunition to Saudi Arabia. The agreement,…
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World Defence Show in Riyadh: India’s women power in armed forces on full display
New Delhi: Three women military officials — Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Colonel Ponung Doming and Lt Commander Annu Prakash — are among the personnel representing India at the World Defence Show in…
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World Defense Show 2024 kicks off in Riyadh
Riyadh: The World Defence Show 2024 kicked off on Sunday, February 4, in Riyadh, attracting significant participation from over 773 exhibitors across 75 countries. Government entities and leading local and international defence…
- Middle East
Watch: Prayer areas along highways in Madinah renovated
Riyadh: The temporary prayer areas on the highways in Madinah city, Saudi Arabia, have been recently renovated using modern models. The renovation comes as part of the implementation of the plans of…
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Hattan Alsaif, first Saudi woman to sign with global MMA promotion
Riyadh: Muay Thai athlete Hattan Alsaif has become the first Saudi woman to sign a contract with a global MMA promotion. In a statement, on Tuesday, January 30, the Professional Fighters League…
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Saudi Arabia to host first Riyadh international jazz festival
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission announced the first edition of the Riyadh International Jazz Festival, which will take place from February 7 to 9 at the Mayadeen Theatre in Riyadh. The…
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls for rain prayers on Thursday
Riyadh: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz has called for performing Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, February 1. A statement…
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Saudi Arabia to maintain maximum oil output at 12 million bpd
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco has announced that it will maintain its maximum sustainable capacity (MSC) at 12 million barrels per day (bpd), following the directive from the Ministry…
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Saudi FM calls on Israel to respect int’l law
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has urged Israel to respect international law. He made the remarks on Sunday during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart…
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Watch: Saudi man spends 55 years collecting 2.5 lakh artefacts
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian man in Qatif recently opened a museum showcasing 250,000 artefacts dating back thousands of years. The museum contains the first TV set introduced to Saudi Arabia in the…
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Watch: Saudi biz woman buys signed Ronaldo’s jersey for Rs 1 cr
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian businesswoman reportedly bought Cristiano Ronaldo’s signed Al-Nassr jersey for a staggering 125,000 dollars (Rs 1,03,90,193) at a public auction in the Kingdom. The auction took place on Wednesday,…
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Saudi Arabia bids to host World Water Forum in 2027
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially submitted a bid to host the eleventh session of the World Water Forum in 2027 in Riyadh. This move affirms the Kingdom’s commitment…
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Geospatial authority displays corrected historical photos of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GASGI) has released corrected historical aerial photographs from 1950 to 1980, showcasing various regions of the Kingdom. The photographs…
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Indian embassy in Riyadh lit in tricolour for India’s 75th Republic Day
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been lit up in tricolour to celebrate India’s 75th Republic Day. “On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the Embassy is lit…
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Saudi Arabia to launch ME’s first luxurious ‘Dream of the Desert’ train
Riyadh: In a groundbreaking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement to launch the luxurious ‘Dream of the Desert’ train service for the first time in the Kingdom and…
