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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…
- Middle East
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…
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Saudi Arabia: How to get family visa for Umrah; all you need to know
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia authorities have unveiled several steps for foreign nationals to get a family visit visa to perform Umrah or a lesser pilgrimage in Makkah. The Saudi Ministry of Haj and…
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UAE leaders condole King Salman over passing of Princess Noura bint Mohammed
Abu Dhabi: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolence to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia,…
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Saudi Arabia: Over 7M students back to school, university
Riyadh: More than seven million male and female students across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) returned to schools and universities on Sunday, August 20, marking the start of the new academic…
- Sports
Injury delays Neymar’s Al-Hilal debut by a month: Coach Jorge Jesus
Riyadh: The much-awaited debut of Brazilian football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Junior for Saudi club Al-Hilal is on hold as the player suffered a minor injury. The arrival of the famous striker…
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Falcon fetches record Rs 1 crore during auction in Riyadh
Riyadh: A falcon was sold for a record SR 500,000 (Rs 1,10,86,712) during the ongoing international auction at the Saudi Falcons Club (SFC) in Malham, Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
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Watch: Neymar unveiled as Al-Hilal player in Riyadh
Riyadh: Brazilian superstar Neymar was officially unveiled as a player for the Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Saturday, August 19. Neymar, who was wearing the…
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Here’s how to obtain Umrah permit through Nusuk app
Riyadh: Those planning to perform the Umrah or lesser pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) must obtain the relevant permits in advance, as the new Umrah season began on July…
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Saudi Arabia: Expats using exit/re-entry visas can enter country until final date
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have clarified that expatriates leaving on exit/re-entry visas are allowed to return to the Kingdom until the last day of their visa…
- Sports
Neymar arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Al Hilal unveiling
Riyadh: Brazilian football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh, to a hero’s welcome late on Friday, August 18, ahead of the unveiling ceremony as an Al-Hilal player. “I…
- Middle East
Watch: Woman carries mother on shoulders for prayer at Prophet’s mosque
In a heartwarming video clip that garnered widespread attention online, a female pilgrim was seen carrying her elderly mother on her shoulder to offer prayers at Al-Masjid An-Nabawī, the Prophet’s Mosque in…
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Saudi: Pre-arrival permit mandatory for praying at Rawdah in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised those who wish to pray and visit the Rawdah in Madinah must ensure that they obtain permit before arriving. Taking to X, formerly…
- Entertainment
Netflix set to launch its first Saudi TV series on Sept 6
Streaming giant Netflix is all set to launch its first original Saudi TV series, ‘Bait Tahir’ (Tahir’s House) on September 6. The OTT platform recently unveiled the official trailer of the series, directed by…
