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Houthi shelling in Yemen kills six children
Sanaa: Shelling carried out by the Houthi militia in different areas of Yemen in the past 24 hours has led to the deaths of six children, a security official said. “In two…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia witnesses spike in women joining banks in recent years
Riyadh: The number of women working in the banks of Saudi Arabia has increased in the last three years, according to data released by the Saudi banks. This comes at a time…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia scraps immunization check at two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has scrapped the immunization status check for people entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, starting…
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Drone attack on oil refinery in Saudi Arabia’s capital
Riyadh: An oil refinery in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, was attacked by drone, causing a small fire that did not cause injuries or affect supplies, the energy ministry said Friday. The statement…
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Saudi Arabia approves new personal status law; all you need to know
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has approved the new personal status law which is expected to achieve more family stability, and further empower females and promote civil rights, reported the Saudi…
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Jeddawis and CGI pay glowing tributes to “People’s Ambassador” Dr. Ausaf Sayeed
By Abdul Rahman M. Baig Jeddah: Glowing tributes were paid to the outgoing Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, at an impressive event here recently. The event was organized by…
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Saudi Arabia: Demand in Umrah booking rises before Ramzan
Riyadh: In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the booking for performing the Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah are escalating, following the removal…
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Saudi Arabia inks 22 deals with local, foreign defence firms
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has inked 2.13 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of deals with local and foreign defence companies at the ongoing World Defense Show in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported…
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Female expatriate artists mark Saudi Founding Day with impressive show
Jeddah: To mark the Founding Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, about 20 female artists from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt and Yemen came together to show their love and appreciation…
- Middle East
Saudi: 5-year jail or 1M Riyals fine for spreading COVID rumours
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia government has announced a fine of up to Saudi Riyal of one million for spreading rumours or fake news about COVID-19. According to the Ministry of Interior, anyone…
- Middle East
Makkah’s Grand Mosque to hold educational courses for female visitors
Riyadh: In an effort to convey the message of Islam to the widest possible audience, the General Department of Languages and Women’s Translation led by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two…
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Saudi Arabia to create snowy village on top of mountain ranges
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is going to create a snowy village called Trojena that would provide its visitors with skiing from a mountaintop overlooking the desert known for its…