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FMs of UAE, Saudi Arabia, US review situation in Sudan
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of UAE discussed, over a joint phone call with Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to sight Shawwal moon on Thursday
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court on Friday called on all Muslims living in the kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal 1444, 2023 on Thursday evening, 29 Ramzan corresponding to April…
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100% rise in Makkah hotels occupancy rate in Ramzan, highest since pandemic
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hotel sector witnessed a significant resurgence, with room occupancy in Makkah reaching 100 per cent during Ramzan 2023, the highest level since COVID-19 pandemic. The resurgence is…
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Lebanon seizes 10M captagon pills smuggling to Saudi Arabia
Beirut: Lebanese Internal Security Forces have thwarted a smuggling attempt of nearly 10 million Captagon pills from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia through Senegal, said Lebanese caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi. “The Information…
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Saudi Arabia opens reservations for Shawwal Umrah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that reservations are now open for Umrah permits during the Islamic month of Shawwal 1444 AH, which follows Ramzan.…
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Over 43M worshippers visited Ka’batullah, Prophet’s Mosque in first 20 days of Ramzan
Riyadh: Over 43 million worshippers have visited the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the first 20 days of Ramzan, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The holy month of Ramzan 1444…
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US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, Dirham, Aus dollar to INR exchange rates on April 14
The exchange rates of the US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, UAE’s Dirham, Australian dollar, and other currencies to Indian rupees depend on demand and supply. Following are the exchange rates as…
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Gold rates in Hyderabad, Dubai, Riyadh, & other important cities on April 14
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…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces new three-month temporary work visa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has introduce a new three-month temporary work visa service, local media reported. The visa enables companies to issue a temporary work visa, whose holder can…
- Middle East
Video: Pilgrim massages cleaners at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: In a gesture of kindness, a pilgrim was seen massaging cleaning workers in the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A video clip which was circulated on social media platforms showed…
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Yemen prisoner swap of nearly 900 detainees begins
Sanaa: The release and swap of nearly 900 detainees by the two sides in Yemen’s conflict began on Friday, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Taking to Twitter, ICRC…
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Saudi Crown Prince launches four ‘special economic’ zones
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud have launched four new special economic zones in the kingdom. The zones, located in Riyadh, Jazan, Ras al-Khair and…
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Saudi, Pakistani nationals win Rs 8 crore each in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: A Saudi and Pakistani national won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,18,49,600) each in Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) draw held in Concourse D of Dubai International Airport on Wednesday…
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SIBN hosted annual iftar for the forum members
By Abdul Rahman M. Baig Jeddah: Saudi Indian Business Network (SIBN) Jeddah Chapter hosted the annual iftar with its members to celebrate the spirit of the holy month of Ramzan at the conference…
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Syiran FM makes first visit to Saudi Arabia since 2011 war
Riyadh: Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Saudi Arabia for a visit on Wednesday, amid a thaw in ties between Damascus and Riyadh, reported Al Jazeera. According to Saudi and Syrian…
