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Saudi Arabia to resume recruiting domestic workers from Philippines
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the resumption of the recruitment of Filipino workers to the Kingdom, including domestic workers, starting Monday, November 7. The Minister of Human Resources and…
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Hyderabadi man dies hours before joining new job in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: A Hyderabadi man died in Saudi Arabia hours before joining a new job, after several months of hunting for opportunities in the Kingdom. Mohammed Mujaheed Ali (37), a native of Hakeempeat,…
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Saudi: Man does Umrah ‘for the soul of Queen Elizabeth’, arrested
Riyadh: The Saudi Public Security Directorate announced on Tuesday, the arrest of a Yemeni resident in the courtyards of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, carrying a banner that reads, ‘Umrah for the soul of Queen Elizabeth…
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‘Was looking for stability..’: 63-yr-old Saudi man who married 53 women
Riyadh: A video clip showing a Saudi citizen, surfaced and went viral on social media, recounting the experience of his marriage to 53 women during his life, local media reported. The video…
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Saudi Arabia: SAR 5L fine, jail time for pranksters
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of 500,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 1,06,06,677) on anyone who is caught pranking, local media reported. In this context,…
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Saudi: Divorced woman can travel with son if she has custody deed
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Passports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that a divorced woman can travel with her son if she holds a custody deed. According to the General Directorate…
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EAM Jaishankar concludes 1st official visit to Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday concluded his first official visit to Saudi Arabia during which he reviewed all aspects of India-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and discussed regional and global…
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Saudi Arabia to include music in educational curriculum
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has decided to implement music as a subject to be taught as part of the curriculum in two years’ time starting from the kindergarten level, local…
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Saudi Arabia: Robots to deliver sermons, Adhan at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in its latest plan to rely on artificial intelligence to serve visitors, on Friday launched a robot for reciting the Quran, sermons and the call to…
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Jaishankar highlights Vande Bharat Mission in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Highlighting the Vande Bharat Mission in Saudi Arabia, External Affairs Minister has said that at least seven million people were brought back from all over the world under the mission. Jaishankar…
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Photo: 9-year-old Saudi boy carrying sisters’ bags, wins hearts online
Riyadh: A brother-sister relationship is one of the most beautiful relationships in the world. One such sibling bond photo is going viral on the internet in which a 9-year-old Saudi boy, is…
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Saudi Arabia seeks to buy stake in Starbucks
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is seeking to acquire a stake in the franchise of the Starbucks chain…
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Saudi Arabia launches first virtual academy for music education
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission announced the launch of the first virtual academy for music education in all parts of the Kingdom and the world. The Academy will adopt…
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Here’s how Gulf-based expats can apply for a Saudi eVisa online
Expatriates residing in Gulf countries are now allowed to apply for a Saudi tourist eVisa online. According to an announcement on Thursday, September 1 by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, expatriates in the…
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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit Saudi Arabia
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia beginning Saturday to discuss ways to further strengthen relations between the two countries. During the visit,…
