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Saudi Arabia: Volunteer registration now open for Haj 2025
Riyadh: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has officially opened volunteer registration for the upcoming Haj 1446 AH-2025 season. This initiative supports the authority’s mission to promote volunteerism and increase community involvement…
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Cricket in Saudi Arabia: Infrastructure challenges delay hosting of major events, says minister
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia will have to wait for hosting a major cricketing event till the required infrastructure is built for the sport majorly played by the South Asian expats in the Kingdom,…
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Saudi Arabia now gives tourists 15 pc VAT refund
In a move to boost tourism, Saudi Arabia has announced that the 15 percent value-added tax (VAT) paid by tourists on goods and services during their stay will be refunded upon departure.…
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From track to stage: Jennifer Lopez rocks F1 Saudi Grand Prix in Jeddah
American superstar Jennifer Lopez performed at the fifth edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, turning heads both on and off the racetrack during one of the…
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Photos: Riyadh Air unveils luxurious Boeing 787-9 cabin interiors
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s innovative new airline, has revealed the cabin interiors of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, blending advanced technology with modern luxury. The unveiling marks a major milestone as the…
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PM Modi to interact with Indian workers during Saudi Arabia visit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit a factory in Jeddah and interact with Indian workers there during his visit to Saudi Arabia next week, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters…
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Saudi Arabia plans to reach 2.5M airline seats for Umrah by 2025
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to increase air travel capacity for Umrah pilgrims to 2.5 million seats by the end of 2025, according to Majid Khan, CEO of the…
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Video: Over 500 Egyptians detained in Jeddah for Umrah visa violations
Jeddah: More than 500 Egyptian nationals have been detained at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah after attempting to enter Saudi Arabia on transit visas to perform Umrah without valid Haj permits.…
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Haj 2025 to be the last summer pilgrimage for 16 years
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Meteorological Center (NCM) has announced that Haj 2025 will be the last pilgrimage to occur during the peak summer heat for the next 16 years. From…
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Saudi Defence Minister arrives in Iran on his first visit
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, arrived in Tehran on Thursday, April 17, leading an official delegation in what marks his first visit to Iran. This visit…
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Former Bangladeshi beauty queen accused of blackmailing Saudi diplomat
Dhaka: Bangladesh police on Thursday said that a former beauty queen has been detained for setting up a honey trap for a former Saudi ambassador in Dhaka in an attempt to extort…
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Haj 2025: Electronic Makkah entry permits now available for expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced the commencement of electronic applications for entry permits to Makkah for expatriate workers ahead of the upcoming Haj 1446…
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Who do you embrace in Saudi, UAE: Mamata Banerjee attacks PM Modi
Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, April 16, hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of double standards in treating Muslims. Addressing a meeting with Muslim clerics…
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Saudi Arabia: Over 6.5M int’l pilgrims perform Umrah in Q1 2025
Over 6.5 million international pilgrims performed Umrah in Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2025, representing an 11 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the Saudi Minister of…
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Saudi Arabia set to pay off Syria’s World Bank debt
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)is planning to settle Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank—estimated at approximately 15 million USD—as part of efforts to support the war-torn nation following years of…
