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Video: Saudi Arabia discovers 11,000-year-old human settlement
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the discovery of the oldest known human settlement on the Arabian Peninsula, estimated to be more than 11,000 years old. In a statement…
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Saudi Arabia freezes rent hikes in Riyadh for five years
Riyadh: In a landmark move, Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations that prevent rent increases for both residential and commercial properties in Riyadh for the next five years. The rules, issued under…
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Saudi, Qatar pledge USD 89M to back Syria’s public sector
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced joint financial support of 89 million US dollars to Syria, Saudi state media reported. The funding, provided through the Saudi Fund for Development and the…
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Saudi Arabia marks 95th National Day with fireworks, parades
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) celebrated its 95th national day on Tuesday, September 23, with nationwide festivities that reflected pride in the Kingdom’s unity, leadership and heritage. Celebrations featured air…
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Florida man banned from leaving Saudi Arabia until 2026 over X posts
Miami: A Florida retiree has been convicted of cyber crimes and blocked from leaving Saudi Arabia until next year over X posts critical of the kingdom’s crown prince, according to the man’s…
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PM Modi condoles death of Saudi Grand Mufti
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, September 24, condoled the death of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al AlSheikh. Modi said on X, “Deepest condolences…
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Saudi Arabia enforces tough penalties for unauthorised transport
Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) on Monday, September 22, announced harsh penalties for anyone found operating unlicensed road transport across the Kingdom. In a statement, the TGA said violators will be…
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Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti passes away at 82
Riyadh: The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and the Head of the Council of Senior Scholars, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, has passed away on Tuesday, September 23. He…
- Pakistan
Saudi Arabia major source of cheap foreign loans for Pakistan: report
Islamabad: Saudi Arabia remains the major source of cheap foreign loans for Pakistan, charging an annual interest rate of only 4 per cent, a media report said on Sunday. Riyadh charged a…
- India
Matter of concern: Ex Indian envoys on Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact
New Delhi: The signing of a strategic mutual defence agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is “not a positive development” from India’s point of view and New Delhi will have to manage…
- Pakistan
Arab nations may join Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact: Asif
Islamabad: The entry of other Arab countries in the mutual defence deal between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is not ruled out, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said, adding that “doors are not…
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Saudi Arabia recalls reputable brand’s chicken sausages over bacterial contamination
Riyadh: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced an urgent recall of Chicken Frankfurt sausages produced by the reputable Altarouti brand, after tests confirmed contamination with Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium…
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Telangana man wrongfully detained in Saudi Arabia, family seeks govt help
Hyderabad: Mohammad Rafi, a 50-year-old man from Telangana, has been wrongfully imprisoned in Saudi Arabia under allegations made by his employer. His family is urgently appealing to the Indian government for assistance.…
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Video: Saudi Arabia’s towers light up to mark Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Riyadh: The most prominent towers across Saudi Arabia were illuminated with the flags of the Kingdom and Pakistan on Wednesday night, September 17, to celebrate the signing of a Joint Strategic Defence…
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India to study implications of Saudi-Pakistan pact
New Delhi: A day after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia inked a strategic defence pact, India on Thursday said it will study implications of the move for its national security as well as…
