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Saudi Arabia: Road accident kills four of Andhra NRI family
Jeddah: Four members of a NRI family of Andhra Pradesh lost their lives in a horrific traffic accident near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on Friday, while returning to Kuwait following the performance…
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Saudi Arabia to offer on-arrival Umrah visa for pilgrims from some countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced a major change in Umrah visas. Umrah pilgrims from several countries can get visas on arrival now. Visitors from the US, UK, other European nations,…
- Middle East
Saudi: Brother of prominent preacher sentenced to death for ‘tweeting his opinions’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has handed a death sentence to Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi, brother of a prominent preacher and government critic, for tweeting about human rights. Taking to…
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Saudi Arabia: Rs 11K fine for sound pollution near schools
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the imposition of a fine of up to Saudi Riyal 500 (Rs 11,004) for motorists making noise near schools. Taking to…
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After expansion, BRICS to control 80 pc of global oil production
Johannesburg: In a landmark move, the top leaders of the BRICS nations on Thursday decided to admit Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as full members of…
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Rakhi Sawant leaves for Umrah, says ‘Bahaut khush naseeb hun’
Mumbai: Rakhi Sawant, a prominent and controversial figure in Bollywood, is making headlines once again, this time for her departure on a spiritual journey. Amidst ongoing controversies and serious allegations made by…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia denies allegations that border guards killed Ethiopian migrants
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has denied allegations of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report about killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants while they attempted to cross the Saudi-Yemeni border, Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Saudi Arabia: Compensation up to 200% of airfare for flight delay, cancellation
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced new passenger rights protection regulations, for passengers affected by airline or airport disruptions. The new regulations will come…
- World
Saudi Arabia, UAE, among six nations to receive BRICS invite
The BRICS group of nations has decided to invite the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and four other countries to join their bloc. The other four countries…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 5 of a family killed in car crash while returning from Umrah
In a horrific incident, five members of a Jordanian family lost their lives in an accident on the Makkah-Riyadh road in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), local media reported. The family,…
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Watch: Ronaldo dons a thobe in Saudi Arabia, fans elated
Riyadh: Portuguese football player of Saudi club Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, was seen wearing a Saudi traditional attire, which has gone viral on social media platforms. In a 15-second that surfaced on social media,…
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Saudi Arabia to include Mandarin classes in secondary schools
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has directed all public and private secondary schools in the Kingdom to implement the Chinese language, Mandarin, teaching program at a rate of two classes…
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‘Fired on like rain’: Saudi border guards accused of killing hundreds of Ethiopians
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Saudi border guards of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers between March 2022 to June 2023, as they tried to enter the Kingdom from…
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Watch: Lightning strikes Makkah clock tower amid heavy rainfall
Riyadh: The holy city of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds, bringing respite from scorching heat. Video clips…
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Saudi Arabia announces job vacancies for Haj & Umrah services
Riyadh: The kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced several vaccines for males and females on contractual bases to work in its prominent two cities Makkah and Medina for those looking for…
