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Saudi Arabia set to launch Riyadh Metro this year
Riyadh: Saleh Al-Jasser, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, confirmed that the Riyadh Metro will begin operations this year, in line with the Royal Commission for Riyadh…
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Saudi Arabia to host 3rd edition of Global AI Summit in Sep
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host the third edition of the Global AI Summit from September 10 to 12 at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Centre…
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Peregrine falcon chick sells for record Rs 89L at Saudi auction
Riyadh: A peregrine falcon chick, named Ultra White, was sold for a record this year of Saudi Arabian Riyals (SAR) 400,000 (Rs 89,44,823) at the 2024 International Falcon Breeders Auction (IFBA) at…
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Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, concurrent Indian envoy presents credential to Yemeni President
Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, who holds concurrent accreditation for Yemen, officially presented his credentials to Dr Rashad Al-Alimi, President of Yemen, in a ceremony held in…
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Saudi Arabia: 2 falcons sold for Rs 24 lakh at auction in Riyadh
The 2024 International Falcon Breeders Auction in Saudi Arabia concluded after eight nights of impressive sales, with two falcons fetching a remarkable 109,000 Saudi Riyal (around Rs 29,000). The event showcased the…
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Saudia ranks first globally for on-time performance in July
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has topped the list of global airlines for on-time performance (OTP) in July 2024. The airlines have…
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Saudi Arabia: Over 70K job openings on new unified employment platform
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched ‘Jadarat’, a new unified national employment platform offering more than 70,000 job opportunities across multiple sectors. The platform was launched on Sunday, August…
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Rare super blue moon to light skies in Saudi Arabia
A rare full moon, also known as a super blue moon, will illuminate the skies worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, on Monday, August 19. Taking to X on Sunday, August 18, Jeddah Astronomical…
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Saudia Airlines announces 50% discount on all international flights
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has announced 50 percent discount on all international destinations. Taking to X on Sunday, August 18, the…
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Watch: Saudi gamer connects 444 consoles to one TV, sets world record
Riyadh: Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a gaming enthusiast from Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) in the category of most gaming consoles connected to a single TV. Al-Nasser managed to connect…
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No mpox cases detected in Saudi Arabia, say health authority
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority (Weqaya) on Saturday, August 17, said that no cases of monkeypox (mpox) clade 1 have been detected in the Kingdom. The authority emphasized…
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Saudi Arabia executes citizen convicted of terrorism, treason
Riyadh:The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Saturday, August 17, executed a Saudi national, Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Qunai’an in Riyadh. In a statement published on X, the…
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Saudi Arabia overturns retired teacher’s death sentence over social media posts
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Court of Appeal has overturned the death sentence issued against a retired teacher, Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi, for tweeting about human rights. On July 9, 2023, 55-year-old…
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Telangana man stranded in Saudi Arabia cries for help
Hyderabad: Mohammed Munna, the son of Mohammed Sharif, is in a state of shock and despair after his father’s body was repatriated before he could see him one last time. Mohammed Sharif,…
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Riyadh Season Card: Terence Crawford crowned world champion
American boxing superstar Terence Crawford emerged victorious in the main fight against Uzbekistan’s Israil Madrimov in the main event of the Riyadh Season Card at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. In…
