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Turkey must give evidence on Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, says his wife
Hanan Elatr, the widow of the late Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi called on Turkey to provide more evidence on the murder of her husband. Jamal Khashoggi’s wife wrote an article for the Guardian newspaper,…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah companies now required to issue permits to pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that all Umrah companies and institutions are obligated to issue permits for its pilgrims seeking to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque and…
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Morocco, Saudi Arabia vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Rabat: Morocco and Saudi Arabia have pledged to boost trade and economic cooperation at a bilateral economic forum held in Casablanca, the commercial hub city of Morocco. Morocco aims to increase its…
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Saudi Arabia to impose SAR 500 fine for not using child seats
Riyadh: The Traffic Authorities in Saudi Arabia recently released an advisory urging people to install seats for the safety of babies. The General Department of Traffic stated that violators would liable for…
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Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games in TROJENA
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced, on Tuesday, that it had won the bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games (AWG) in NOEM’s TROJENA. The Saudi Olympic Committee wrote on…
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Saudi citizens jailed, fined for forging embassy documents
Riyadh: A gang of four citizens involved in forgery in Saudi embassies were handed a jail term by the Crimes Against Public Trust Prosecution, on October 2. The offenders forged documents in…
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Saudi Downtown company launched to create urban centers in 12 cities
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Monday launched the Saudi Downtown Company (SDC), which aims to establish and develop urban centers and multiple and diverse destinations throughout the…
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Saudi releases Iran man arrested over Qassem Soleimani’s picture
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia released the Iranian pilgrim, Khalil Dardmand, who was arrested during the Haj pilgrimage in July, because of the picture of the martyr Qassem…
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Saudi Arabia: Man harrases Korean band ‘Ateez’, arrested
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday arrested a man for harassing a Korean band Ateez on their arrival at the Riyadh airport. The Saudi authorities arrested…
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Saudi Arabia extends Umrah visa to 3 months for all pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the extension of Umrah visa to three months for pilgrims from all over the world, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Saudi Arabia’s…
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Bathukamma celebrated with pomp, grandeur in Saudi Arabia, rest of Gulf
Jeddah: A celebratory mood has been prevailing among a larger section of the Telangana expatriate community across the Gulf region as Bathukamma festivities that prevailed in the pre-pandemic times return. After being…
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India gets unusual praise from Saudi Arabia’s World Muslim League
New Delhi: India has received unusual praise from Saudi Arabia’s World Muslim League for its policy of non-violence and tolerance towards all. The Mecca-based World Muslim League timed its praise for India’s…
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Saudi Arabia: Rare Omani manuscript of the Holy Quran at Riyadh Book Fair
Riyadh: A rare Omani manuscript of the Holy Quran has been admired by visitors to the Riyadh International Book Fair, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The manuscript of “Quran of the…
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Saudi Arabia: 1st batch of Yogasana referees graduate in Riyadh
Riyadh: Saudi Yoga Committee (SYC) on Friday announced the graduation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first batch of Yogasana referees at a Yogasana sports event in Riyadh. The graduation of the…
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Gulf countries condemn Iranian attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan
Gulf countries on Thursday strongly condemned the attacks launched by Iran on the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Wednesday, which left 13 dead and more than 58 injured. 13 people were killed and…
