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Video: First phase of Riyadh Metro begins operations for public
Riyadh: In a significant milestone, Riyadh Metro, the largest in the Middle East and the longest driverless train in the world, officially commenced its first phase of operations for the public on…
- Middle East
Hyderabad man stranded in Saudi Arabia for eight months returns home
Hyderabad: A 26-year-old Jaffar Ahmed from Hyderabad, who was critically unwell and stranded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for the last eight months, safely returned home on Saturday, November 30.…
- Middle East
Noor Riyadh 2024: World’s largest light art festival returns
Riyadh: The fourth edition of the world’s largest light art festival, Noor Riyadh, has returned to Saudi Arabia’s capital. Running from Thursday, November 28 to Saturday, December 14, 2024, the festival is…
- Middle East
Over 27 pc of original Arabic, Islamic manuscripts in Arab countries are ‘Saudi treasures’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah, confirmed that more than 27 percent of the total original Arabic and Islamic manuscripts in Arab countries are “treasures…
- Middle East
Photos: Istisqa prayer performed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer was performed on Thursday, November 28, throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in pursuance of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to launch VAT refund system for tourists
In an effort to boost tourism, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will launch a value-added tax (VAT) refund system for tourists In 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority will…
- Middle East
Watch: Flyer from Riyadh held for smuggling gold in cream box at Delhi airport
Customs officials in Delhi arrested a passenger coming from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s capital, Riyadh, for allegedly smuggling gold totally weighing 117.00 grams concealed inside a cream box. The accused was…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro project
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday, November 27, inaugurated the Riyadh Metro project. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) described the project as the backbone of the public transport…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia executes at least 101 foreigners including Indians in 2024
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have executed at least 101 foreigners since the beginning of 2024, according to an AFP tally. Foreigners executed this year include 21 from Pakistan, 20 from Yemen,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans commercial use of national, religious symbols
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has imposed a ban on the commercial use of symbols and logos of countries, as well as religious and sectarian symbols. This move is aimed…
- Middle East
Riyadh Season 2024 attracts six million visitors so far
Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new milestone by attracting six million visitors since its launch. This comes just a week after announcing that the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host UN World Data Forum 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has secured the hosting rights for the 6th UN World Data Forum, which will take place in Riyadh in 2026. The announcement was made at the…
- Middle East
Saudi inflation at 1.9 pc in Oct amid rising housing prices
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.9 percent in October this year, the highest in 14 months, primarily due to increase in housing prices. According to the General…
- Lollywood
‘It’s funny’: Atif Aslam on news of him opposing concert in Saudi
Riyadh: Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, known for his soulful voice and timeless hits, has been making headlines since yesterday following a viral claim that he refused to perform in Saudi Arabia.…
- Middle East
Extraordinary Arab & Islamic Summit warns of escalating conflict in ME
Riyadh: A resolution passed at an Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh has warned of the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its potential regional and global consequences. The resolution,…
