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Indian fashion brand SHREE open its first outlet in Saudi Arabia
SHREE, one of India’s leading fashion brand, has recently opened its first exclusive outlet at the Riyadh Avenue Mall in Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh. “Saudi Arabia came to a standstill. In awe…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia bans expats from entering Makkah without permit
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Public Security has announced that expatriates without valid entry permits will be denied access at security checkpoints on roads leading to Makkah, effective…
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Delhi: Indian flyer smuggles Rs 2.73 cr of gold from Jeddah, held
Customs officials in Delhi arrested an Indian passenger coming from the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 2.73 crore. He was arrested along with two housekeeping staffs…
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Saudi Arabia prohibits handcuffing accused upon arrest
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have approved a regulation amendment that prohibits handcuffing of accused individuals after their arrest, except in extreme circumstances. The amendment added a…
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Karim Benzema returns to former club Real Madrid, here’s why
Karim Benzema, the French footballer who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, has returned to his former club Real Madrid to undergo treatment for a recurring injury. The announcement was made…
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Video: Mosque roof collapses in Saudi Arabia amid heavy rain
Riyadh: The roof of the external expansion of the Old Dhahran Mosque, located on King Fahd University’s campus in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, collapsed on Wednesday evening, May 1, without hurting anybody over…
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Saudi Arabia launches Nusuk card for Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has officially launched the Nusuk card for Haj pilgrims for the 1445 AH-2024 season. This came on Tuesday, April 30, during…
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Saudi activist sentenced to 11 years for supporting women’s rights
Riyadh: A Saudi women’s rights activist was sentenced to 11 years in prison because of her “choice of clothing and support for women’s rights,” two rights groups said, urging the kingdom to…
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Saudi Arabia launches world’s first AI Arabic language center
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have launched the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) center for automatic processing of the Arabic language, under the name “Arabic Intelligence Center” in Riyadh. It…
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Saudi Arabia’s innovative energy transition approach earns global acclaim
Saudi Arabia has become a global leader in the energy transition and is widely recognised for its innovative approach to transforming the energy landscape for the future. The efforts were praised by…
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Saudi Arabia introduces cultural asset insurance programme
In a significant move to protect its rich cultural heritage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has introduced a new insurance programme for heritage buildings and artworks, Saudi Gazette reported on Monday,…
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Watch: Heavy rains, hail lashes Madinah, authorities issue warning
The holy city of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, April 29, witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by hail, and lightning. Video clips widely circulated on social media platforms…
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Work in progress to launch unified GCC tourist visa: UAE min
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al-Marri has said that efforts are underway in collaboration with other GCC partners to launch the unified GCC tourist visa. This…
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Situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophe’ by every measure: Saudi FM
Riyadh: Amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophe” by every measure…