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India planning power grid with Saudi Arabia, UAE via undersea cable
India is planning to link its power grid through undersea cables to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), local media reported. India’s Ministry of Energy has…
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Saudi woman soldier carrying sleeping toddler during Sudan evacuation wins praise
Riyadh: In an image that represented the highest meanings of humanity and human cohesion, a Saudi woman soldier appeared embracing a sleeping boy after his arrival at King Faisal Naval Base in…
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255,000 Saudi women joined labor market in 15 months
Riyadh: About 2.5 million Saudis and expatriates have joined Saudi labor market in the past 15 months, local media reported. The reports monitored by the Arabic daily Okaz based on government data…
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Saudi: Last date for pilgrims to get vaccines before Haj season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that the last date for pilgrims to receive vaccinations is ten days before the Haj 1444 AH. Receiving vaccinations is…
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Iran, Saudi Arabia resume trade: Minister
Tehran: An Iranian official announced that trade between Tehran and Saudi Arabia has resumed as the two Arab countries stepped up efforts to normalise ties following a China-brokered deal in March. Trade…
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Operation Kaveri: 3rd batch of 135 stranded Indians reaches Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The third batch of another 135 stranded Indians, aboard the second IAF C-130J aircraft that had left strife-torn Sudan on Wednesday has reached Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah. Earlier today, Minister of State…
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Operation Kaveri in full swing, MoS Muralidharan in Saudi to oversee the rescue
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key country which is ferrying out stranded citizens. The Kingdom is playing a very important role in the evacuation process and India has already established…
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Saudi Arabia: Permits for performing Umrah to continue post Ramzan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that the condition for obtaining a permit to perform Umrah “continues” after the month of Ramzan. This came in response…
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Over 55k visitors to Prophet’s Mosque receive medical services during Ramzan
Riyadh: Every year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) provides free healthcare to the millions of people who arrive to perform the Umrah pilgrimage, ranging from simple check-ups to life-saving dental and…
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Saudis can enter these three countries without a visa
Riyadh: The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in Tirana revealed three European countries that Saudi citizens are allowed to enter without a visa. The embassy stated, through its Twitter account, that Saudi…
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Saudi evacuates citizens, Indians along with other foreigners from Sudan
Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Ministry has announced the evacuation of Saudi citizens and other nationals including Indians from Sudan as fierce fighting continues in the country. A total of 158 people, including Saudi…
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Pakistan, Saudi expected to sign deal for USD 2bn deposits post Eid
Islamabad: Cash-starved Pakistan is likely to ink a deal for additional deposits of USD 2 billion from Saudi Arabia after Eid, authorities said on Saturday, a move that will help the country…
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Gold rates in Hyderabad, Dubai, & other important cities on April 21
Gold is not just a precious metal but its rates in Hyderabad, Dubai, Riyadh and other big cities of the world indicate the market trends. The rates of the yellow metal depend…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Where to watch fireworks in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has determined the locations for the dazzling fireworks display that will light up the sky of 13 cities in the Kingdom during the…
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Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz hold ‘positive’ meeting with Saudi Crown Prince
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Friday met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to a media report. During the meeting,…
