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Watch: Man carries mother on shoulders while performing Umrah
Riyadh: In a heartwarming video clip, a pilgrim carrying his elderly mother on his shoulder while performing Umrah in the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on Friday evening, has been widely circulated…
- Middle East
Saudi-Houthi talks spark optimism for ceasefire in war-torn Yemen
Sanaa: Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi militia have engaged in direct talks aimed at reviving a ceasefire in the war-torn nation, following more than eight years of deadly conflict, a government official…
- Middle East
Will Saudi-Iran accord trigger a domino effect and stabilize Middle East?
Nicosia: Last Thursday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, held in Beijing their first meeting in seven years and formalized the agreement to…
- Middle East
Saudi: Grand Mosque witnessed over 1 million pilgrims, worshippers on night of Ramzan 17
Riyadh: The Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah has witnessed on the night of the 17th of Ramzan, Saturday, over one million Umrah pilgrims and worshipers, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
- Middle East
Saudi: Several entrances, exits opened in Grand Mosque amid surge of pilgrims
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have opened more entry and exit points at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, to reduce crowding and deal with the increase in…
- Middle East
Saudi delegation arrives in Yemen to hold ceasefire talks with Houthi rebels
Sanaa: A Saudi delegation arrived in the Yemeni capital here to hold ceasefire talks with the Houthi militia, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported on Sunday. The Saudi delegation arrived along with Omani…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia ranks second globally in society awareness of AI
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked second in the world in societal awareness of artificial intelligence, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. A survey within the Artificial Intelligence Index, in its…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia frees 13 Houthi prisoners as Omani officials visit Sanaa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has released 13 Houthi prisoners, in exchange for a Saudi prisoner who was released earlier. The release on Saturday came as Omani officials arrived in…
- Middle East
Madinah, Dubai named safest cities for solo female travellers
Despite the increasing trend towards solo travel, women still face discussions of safety and equality. After two years of limited travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers around the world are eager…
- Middle East
80% rise in Makkah hotels occupancy rate in Ramzan, highest in 3 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hotel and accommodation sector witnessed a significant resurgence, with room occupancy in Makkah reaching 80 percent during Ramzan 2023, the highest level in three years, local…
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Sweat behind sweet dates: Life of Indian farm workers in date farms in deserts
Dates are a staple of the Arab world. For the rest of the world, it is associated with the month of Ramzan, as its popularity reaches a peak in the holy month…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s team arrives in Iran to discuss embassy reopening
Tehran: A technical delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in Iran to assess the situation and discuss the procedures for the reopening of the Saudi embassy and consulate general in the country.…
- Middle East
Riyadh’s Karimnagar Committee – Unsung heroes serving in rain or shine
Jeddah: In a world of constant connection through social media and cell phones, many expatriates have likely found themselves still feeling disconnected from those around them. Many NRIs don’t even know the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia reveals average time to perform Umrah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed that the total average time for performing Umrah rituals from the beginning of Tawaf to the end of Sai is 104 minutes. This…
- Middle East
Video: Robot serves Iftar meals in Saudi Arabia’s capital
Riyadh: A robot in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is serving Iftar meals to fasting people during the holy month of Ramzan. A video clip circulating on social media platforms…
