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Jannat Zubair performs her first Umrah, shares pics from Madinah
Mumbai: From Shah Rukh Khan to Gauahar Khan, year 2022 saw several actors performing Umrah and Hajj. Popular TV actress and social media influencer Jannat Zubair is the latest celebrity to mark…
- Business
Saudi Arabia, India remain well placed amid recession fears
“The world is still going through a phase of uncertainty amid talks of recession in the US and Europe that will have domino effect over the world. There has been a swing…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans abaya in exam halls
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has banned the abaya (loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women) in exam halls. The Education and Training Evaluation Commission…
- Middle East
US embassy in Saudi Arabia launches online passport renewal, payment
Riyadh: The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of an online payment program for adult passport renewal for US citizens who reside in Saudi Arabia. The qualified applicants…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia set to host first Formula 1 race of 2024 season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the opening first Grand Prix of the 2024 season in the Formula 1 (F1) World Championship, in a change from previous plans…
- Middle East
Saudi: Over 81 ml worshipers visit Prophet’s mosque in 5 months
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced that the total number of worshipers visited the Prophet’s Mosque has reached more than 81 million, since the beginning of Muharram 1, 1444 (July…
- Middle East
Saudi welcomes China’s controversial tech giant Huawei, ignores US concerns
Riyadh: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia this month has caught global attention for signing several strategic deals, including one involving controversial Chinese tech giant Huawei, according to Al Arabiya Post.…
- Middle East
Former Twitter employee sent to 3 yrs jail for spying for Saudi
A former Twitter executive convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to over three years in prison in the United States. Ahmad Abouammo was sentenced to three and a half…
- Middle East
Video: Camel sold for SR3.5 million in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A video clip documented an auction of the camel sale in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has been sold for Saudi Riyal 3.5 million. In a video clip, dozens of…
- Middle East
Saudi ministry of Haj issues 4 million Umrah visas in 5 months
Riyadh: The Saudi ministry of Haj and Umrah recently said that 4 million Umrah visas were granted in the past five months. The ministry in coordination with various companies related to Haj…
- Middle East
Saudi nationals airlifted from Turkey to kingdom for treatment
Riyadh: Two Saudi nationals living in Turkey were on Monday airlifted by the Saudi consulate for treatment in the Kingdom. The authorities were directed to do so by King Salman and Prince…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s economy grows by 8.8% in third quarter of 2022
Riyadh: The Saudi gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.8 per cent in the third quarter (Q3) of 2022 compared to the same period in the 2021. This is mainly due to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to mandate teaching Kingdom’s history in int’l schools
Riyadh: The education and science sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has put the final touches to the law regulating private schools, which obliges foreign schools to teach the Kingdom’s history…
- World
What Chinese Prez Xi Jinping’s Saudi visit means for Middle East
Nicosia: The three-day visit of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia last week and his talks with the Saudi rulers and other important GCC leaders, as well as the signing of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sets age requirement for umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set an age requirement of five years to be issued an official permit to undertake umrah or lesser pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, local media…
