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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,…
- Middle East
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,…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
‘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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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,…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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.…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
