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Middle East

Saudi Arabia now only bidder for Asian cup football 2027

Following the withdrawal of the bid on Monday by the All India Football Federation, (AIFF) Saudi Arabia is now the only candidate to host the 2027 Asian Cup. Preparing for the month-long…
Middle East

China’s Xi to visit Saudi Arabia this week

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to reach Saudi Arabia on Thursday amid the tension between the US and the two countries. According to CNN citing sources, Xi’s trip to Arabia’s…

Middle East

UNESCO adds Arab traditions to world heritage list

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added Arab traditions in its list of the world’s intangible cultural heritage of humanity, during the 17th meeting of the organization’s committee, which began…
India

Shah Rukh Khan remains silent about Umrah

Jeddah: The Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s visit to Saudi Arabia and subsequently his trip to Makkah for performing Umrah became the topic of most Indians not only in Saudi Arabia but…
World

Blinken designates Pakistan, China, Saudi as religious freedom violators

New York: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has designated Pakistan, China, Russia and Saudi Arabia as religious freedom violators labelling them as “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC). On Friday, Blinken announced…
Pakistan

Saudi Arabia extends USD 3 billion deposit term to cash-strapped Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan’s central bank on Friday said that Saudi Arabia has extended its term for a USD 3 billion deposit to support the cash-strapped country’s fragile economy. Saudi Arabia, a close friend…
Bollywood

SRK took 3 years of break from acting because of Suhana, why?

Los Angeles: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan talked about his first experience of shooting in Saudi Arabia with ‘Dunki’, his upcoming actioner ‘Pathaan’ and why he believes there will always be a place…

Bollywood

SRK, Kajol recreate ‘DDLJ’ moment at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival

Jeddah: Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, one of the most loved on-screen jodis in Bollywood, stole everyone’s attention at the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival. On Thursday night, Shah Rukh and Kajol…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia: Shah Rukh Khan performs Umrah; SRK fans rejoice

After wrapping up filming for his much awaited movie Dunki in Jeddah, Bollywood’s beloved Shah Rukh Khan, took some time out to visit and perform Umrah at Makkah. Umrah Mubarak! @iamsrk May…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia announces mechanism for personal visit visa

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of foreign affairs on Wednesday announced a mechanism for obtaining a personal visit visa, which enables visitors to enter the Kingdom to visit friends or acquaintances…
Bollywood

Fans request SRK to perform Umrah as he wraps up Dunki in Saudi

Hyderabad: Over the years, we saw several celebrities taking time out of their busy schedules and professional commitments to connect with their faith and religion. From Dilip Kumar to Aamir Khan, many…
Top Stories

Saudi aims to create 103,000 jobs for King Salman International Airport

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday announced the launch of the King Salman International Airport plan, in the capital, Riyadh, which aims to serve 120…
Middle East

FIFA WC: Proud of my team, we will not give up, says Saudi coach Renard after loss to Poland

Doha: Following his side’s loss to Poland in their Group C match at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said that he is proud of his team and…
Middle East

FIFA WC Qatar 2022: Streaming services blocked in Saudi Arabia, know why

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended the popular broadcast service Todd.tv affiliated with Qatar’s beIN Sports network since the start of the World Cup on November 20, local media reported.…
Middle East

Did prince Salman promise Rolls Royce cars to Saudi football team

Doha: Saudi Arabian football player Saleh Al-Shehri on Friday refuted rumours that crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman was gifting Rolls-Royce Phantom to the Saudi national team for defeating Argentina during the ongoing FIFA World…