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Saudi Arabia: 211 female recruits graduate after prison training
Riyadh: About 211 Saudi female recruits graduated after completing a basic individual training course at a prison facility, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. They had completed the third basic individual course…
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Netanyahu, US security advisor discusses Saudi peace
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he met visiting US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and explored ways to forge official ties with Saudi Arabia. The two discussed “the next steps…
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‘Saudi Idol’ season 1 begins; 14 of 27 contestants qualify
Riyadh: The Saudi version of the international reality music competition series “Idol” kicked off its first episode of live shows as part of its first season, which began on Wednesday, January 18.…
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25 Pakistani bikers en route to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah
A group of Pakistani bikers comprising 25 pilgrims are on their way to Saudi Arabia via road to perform Umrah pilgrimage. Bikers decided to embark on the journey after the Saudi government…
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Saudi to allow women in bikinis at country’s Red Sea project
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will be allowing women to wear bikinis at the Kingdom’s giga project— Red Sea Project now known as Red Sea Destination, which is set to…
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NZ boxer Sonny Bill Williams performs Umrah, shares pics
Professional heavyweight boxer and former Rugby player from New Zealand, Sonny Bill Williams is the second famous Muslim convert to mark the religious trip to Makkah and Madinah this year after South…
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400,000 Saudis joined in private sector in 2022
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund, also known as Hadaf, has confirmed its support for the employment of 400,000 Saudi males and females in the private sector in 2022…
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Saudi Arabia to launch visa-free entry ticket for 4 days
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national carrier SAUDIA, plans to launch a free four-day visa upon purchasing a ticket to enter the Kingdom for tourism and allow them to perform Umrah,…
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Saudi businessman buys Rs 21 cr ticket to see Ronaldo-Messi match
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian businessman is said to have bid Saudi Riyals 10 million (Rs 21,13,96,640) to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face off in a friendly match in Riyadh on…
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Saudi Arabia reduces cost of Umrah insurance for overseas pilgrims
Riyadh: In an effort to facilitate more pilgrims to perform Umrah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reduced the cost of insurance for overseas Umrah performers by 63 per cent. Dr Tawfiq bin…
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Saudi inflation rises to 3.3%, highest in 18 months
Riyadh: The data of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics showed that the consumer price index (inflation) rose during December 2022 by 3.3 percent on an annual basis, recording…
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After Ronaldo, is Lionel Messi heading Saudi? 2 clubs seek him
The Saudi League has become a factor of attraction for big football stars from major leagues, especially after Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr. It seems that the Portuguese deal might spark more…
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New envoy Suhel Ajaz Khan assumed charge in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: India’s new ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan assumed office on Monday amid welcoming voices and expectations from many quarters amidst positive momentum of deepening engagement between both countries.…
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Saudi: Most regions to witness rainfall until Tue, snowfall likely in Tabuk
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology said on Monday several regions across the Kingdom will witness rains and thunderstorms until Tuesday. Based on reports from the National Center…
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In a first, Saudi women loco pilots to run Haj trains
Riyadh: The first batch of 32 female rail drivers, from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will join in piloting Haramain High-Speed Rail during this year’s annual Haj pilgrimage, local media reported. On…
