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Saudi woman sent to 34 yrs jail for sharing dissidents’ tweets
Riyadh: A 34-year-old Saudi woman Salma Al-Shehab has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for using Twitter account— reportedly following activists and opponents, and sharing their tweets. On January 15, 2021,…
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Pakistan PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss bilateral ties, cooperation
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday and agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of energy, investment and trade. The…
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J&J talc powder sold in Saudi Arabia is safe: SFDA
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) on Monday confirmed that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) baby talcum powder sold in the Kingdom does not contain harmful asbestos. The…
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Saudi Arabia: Indians mark Independence Day
Jeddah: Some thousands of NRIs across the gulf region on Monday proudly celebrated 76th Independence Day, with tricolour fluttering high, and distributing cakes and sweets. The commemorating Independence Day and flag hoisting…
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After 6-yr hiatus, Kuwait appoints its first ambassador to Iran
Kuwait: Kuwait announced, on Sunday, the appointment of its ambassador to Iran, more than six years after its decision to downgrade diplomatic relations with Tehran. The new Kuwaiti ambassador to Tehran, Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh,…
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Saudi Aramco profit surges 90% in Q2 amid rise in oil prices
Riyadh: The Saudi oil company, Aramco announced on Sunday that it achieved a record profit of 181.16 billion riyals (48.4 billion dollars) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2022, an increase of…
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Saudi Arabia allows children of all ages to enter Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah on Saturday announced that children of all ages are allowed to enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The ministry’s announcement came…
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Saudi Arabia: What types of visas will be allowed for Umrah?
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday decided to allow all types of visa holders to undertake Umrah or lesser pilgrimage. The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced in…
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Over 6.4 million illegal foreigners arrested in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has arrested a total of 6,419,163 violators of residency, labour, and border security laws from 2017-2022, local media reported. The joint field campaigns carried out…
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Saudi Arabia: Fugitive blow himself up in Jeddah
Riyadh: A man wanted by Saudi state security detonated an explosive belt, killing himself and wounding a foreigner and three security officials in Jeddah, the Saudi Presidency of the State Security said.…
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Indian police clearance is mandatory for job in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: All Indians wishing to work in Saudi Arabia will be required to produce a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to be worked in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian Consulate in Mumbai has instructed…
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Saudi Arabia: First scout camp for girls launches in Al-Baha region
Riyadh: The General Administration of Education in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia has launched the activities of first scout camp for girls, the local media reported. This comes with the participation of more…
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Saudi Arabia announces departure deadline for overseas Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced Saturday, August 13 as the departure deadline for overseas Haj pilgrims, local media reported. According to Arabic daily Okaz, the Kingdom’s Ministry of…
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Saudi Arabia’s first 5-star hotel for cats ‘Petoya Lounge’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has opened 5-star hotel in the capital, Riyadh, to receive cats, the first of its kind in the Kingdom. Currently, the Petoya Hotel provides a…
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Saudi Arabia affirms absolute support for Yemen’s stability
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday, August 9, affirmed the Kingdom’s firm support for all measures that can help ensure the security and stability of Yemen and its people,…
