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Ramzan 2025: Taraweeh, Tahajjud schedule for Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
As Ramzan 1446 AH–2025 approaches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the schedule for the Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers, along with the names of the Imams leading them at the…
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Saudi Arabia bans filming, live broadcasts in mosques during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued new directives banning the use of cameras inside mosques to film the imam and worshippers during prayers for the upcoming month of Ramzan…
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Riyadh Air to launch by end of 2025 with digital-first approach
Riyadh Air, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s highly anticipated new airline, is set to begin operations by the end of 2025, offering services to both domestic and international travellers. CEO Tony Douglas…
- Middle East
Saudi: 3 expat women arrested for prostitution in Riyadh hotel
Riyadh: At least three expatriate women were arrested for engaging in prostitution at a hotel in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. According to a statement on X, the Saudi General Directorate of Public…
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Indigo launches new direct flight from Hyderabad to Madinah
Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) on Friday, February 21, announced the launch of new flight services connecting Hyderabad and Madinah in Saudi Arabia, operated by India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo. The…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches official symbol for riyal
Ryadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) officially launched a currency symbol for the riyal on Thursday, February 20, marking a historic step in strengthening the Kingdom’s national currency. The move was…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia distributes food baskets to 2500 people in Bangladesh
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently launched an aid and relief program in Bangladesh and distributed 500 food baskets across the country, benefiting 2,500 individuals, including families. This initiative is part…
- Middle East
Watch: Saudi’s first humanoid robots Sara, Muhammad joins Riyadh media expo
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, February 19, kicked off the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX) 2025 as part of the Saudi Media Forum held in Riyadh. The event which…
- Middle East
Milaf Cola: Saudi Arabia’s date-based soft drink to hit GCC markets in April
Milaf Cola, a newly launched date-based cola from Saudi Arabia—touted as the world’s first soft drink made from dates—will soon be available across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. “We have entered into…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches first sales for new residential housing in Makkah
In a landmarking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate development company, ROSNH Group has officially launched the first sales batch for ALMANAR, a residential community project in the holy city…
- Middle East
US Secretary arrives in Riyadh for talks on Trump’s controversial Gaza plan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for talks with Saudi officials, focusing on a controversial US proposal for Gaza, as part of his first Middle East tour as the…
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Ukraine not to participate in US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia: Zelensky
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Kyiv would not participate in the upcoming US-Russia negotiations set to take place in Saudi Arabia this week, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported. “Ukraine…
- Middle East
Top Russian officials will hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday
Moscow: Top Russian officials will hold talks with US counterparts on restoring ties, Ukraine and preparing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said Monday.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches operational plan for Ramzan 2025
With only a few days remaining until the start of Ramzan 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the operational plan for the Ramzan season of 1446 AH-2025. The plan…
- Middle East
Watch: Dolphins spotted near Ras Mohaisen beach in Makkah
Riyadh: A dolphin was recently spotted swimming near Ras Mohaisen beach, a scenic coastal destination in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) captured video and images of…
