Saudi Arabia
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Iraq, Oman welcome restoration of Saudi Arabia-Iran ties
Riyadh: Iraq and Oman welcomed on Friday the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish diplomatic ties, media reported. The countries earlier on Friday said they would also open embassies and…
- India
Haj 2023: Last date to submit online applications extended for Indians
The last date for the submission of Haj 2023 application form has now been extended from March 10 to March 20, 2023, according to the Ministry of Minority Affairs notice. The submission…
- Middle East
Saudi: Huge increase in number of women in industrial sector
The number of female workers in the industrial sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increased by 93 per cent between 2019 and 2022, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Between 2019…
- Middle East
Iran, Saudi Arabia to restore relations; reopen embassies
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Iran have reached an agreement on Friday to resume bilateral relations, and to reopen the two embassies and diplomatic missions within a maximum period of…
- Middle East
Saudi mosque: Imam arrested for illegally collecting donations
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have arrested the imam of a mosque for collecting donations in cash and kind in Riyadh, local media reported. The Imam was arrested…
- Entertainment
US rapper Travis Scott set to perform live in Riyadh on March 17
Riyadh: For the first time ever, Grammy-nominated United States (US) rapper Travis Scott is set to perform live in concert in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Friday, March 17,…
- Middle East
All GCC residents can apply for Saudi tourist visas regardless of profession
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khatib announced on Thursday, that all expatriate residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will be allowed to obtain a tourist visa…
- Middle East
Saudi sets rules to offer Iftar services in Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
As the holy month, Ramzan 1444 AH is around the corner, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the requirements for providing iftar services for those fasting in the Prophet’s Mosque…
- Middle East
NEOM’s hiring: Here is how to get a job at Saudi’s mega-project
Riyadh: NEOM, the 500 billion dollars futuristic city being built in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is looking to hire top talent from around the world to turn the megaproject into…
- Middle East
Saudi: Embroidered cloth pieces around Black Stone replaced
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has completed the replacement of the embroidery surrounding the Kaaba’s Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad) in the Grand Mosque, Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia approves hiring female drivers; 12 new professions added
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has permitted the hiring of female drivers as part of new professions allowed for recruitment designated for domestic labour. The Kingdom’s Ministry of Human Resources…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia begins issuing Umrah permits for Ramzan; Here’s how to apply
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has started issuing Umrah permits for the holy month of Ramzan 1444/2023 via an electronic platform aimed to facilitate services for rituals. The Ministry of…
- Middle East
Saudi plies over 9K EVs for Umrah pilgrims, Grand Mosque visitors
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has provided more than 9,000 electric vehicles (EV) for Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
- Middle East
Who are the five women ambasaadors represent Saudi
In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has taken great steps to empower women and give them more opportunities. These efforts are part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s transformative…
- India
“Relationship with India top priority”: Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister
New Delhi: Terming the relationship with India a “top priority”, Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Farhan Al-Saud said that the relationship between both nations has grown exponentially, adding that there is a need…
