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Watch: Saudi Arabia launches e-gates at King Khalid International Airport
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the inaugural first phase of e-passport gates at Terminals 3 and 4 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. This initiative was launched by…
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Miss Universe denies reports of Saudi Arabia’s participation in 2024 pageant
The Miss Universe Organization has denied recent reports that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) would be participating in the upcoming 73rd Miss Universe pageant for the first time ever. “We would…
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Saudi Arabia set to host Gulf Cinema Festival, check details
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh is all set to host the fourth edition of the Gulf Cinema Festival (GCF) from April 14 to 18. The festival, organised by the…
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Saudi Arabia: Fury vs Usyk undercard announced in ‘Ring of Fire’
The undercard for Tyson Fury’s undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia has been officially revealed. The ‘Ring of Fire,’ – the biggest fight in world boxing, between WBC world heavyweight title…
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Video: Saudi Arabia breaks Guinness World Records for ‘largest donation of clothes’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set a new milestone by breaking Guinness World Records for the largest donation of clothes. The certificate was awarded on Monday, March 25, to…
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Indian woman returns home after 24 years in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has helped an Indian woman return home safely who has been stranded in the Kingdom for the last 24 years. This comes after the…
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Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum for women’s rights in 2025
Riyadh: The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Wednesday, March 27, unanimously elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to chair the 69th session of the commission in…
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First Saudi humanoid female robot does not talk about sex or politics
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently unveiled its first female humanoid robot ‘Sara’ who is specifically trained not to talk about sex or politics. “Sara knows that she’s a girl, she’s…
- India
Karnataka man languishes in Saudi jail, daughter seeks MEA help
The daughter of a 65-year-old Karnataka man, who is languishing in a jail in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh from the past nine months, has sought the Minister of External Affairs of India…
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Tabuk Mosques: Blend of Islamic history, contemporary architecture
Riyadh: The mosques in the Tabuk region are a unique blend of ancient Islamic civilization and modern architectural styles, showcasing exceptional designs. Some of these mosques, dating back to the Battle of…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia announces holidays for private sector
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The holiday marks the…
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Saudi Arabia’s defense minister awarded Nishan-i-Pakistan
Saudi Arabian Minister for Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud was honoured with the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the country’s highest civilian award, by President Asif Ali Zardari, during his one-day…
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Saudi Arabia prohibits lottery retail prize draws to promote sales
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has said lottery retail prize draws, which involve purchasing goods or products to win cash prizes, enter prize drawings, or distribute money within products, are…
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Telugu community to host iftar in Riyadh on Friday
Jeddah: The Telugu NRI community in Riyadh will host its traditional community Iftar this year on Friday, March 22, at a resort in Riyadh city. The annual community iftar is being organised…