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IndiGo operates 4 repatriation flights to Jeddah, Muscat next on list
New Delhi: IndiGo on Tuesday, March 3, operated four repatriation flights to Jeddah and plans to have another flight to Muscat later in the day to bring back passengers stranded due to…
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‘Avoid Embassy until further notice’: US Embassy in Saudi Arabia tells Americans
Dubai: The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia acknowledged coming under attack from Iranian drones Tuesday, March 3, urging Americans to avoid the diplomatic post for the time being. The embassy posted on…
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Middle East tensions: Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain and Jordan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries in violation…
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Umrah pilgrims from Gujarat stranded at Saudi airport amid Iran tensions
Ahmedabad: More than 20 arrival and departure flights from Ahmedabad to West Asian destinations were cancelled on Sunday, March 1, amid the US-Israel military offensive against Iran, officials said. Several passengers, some…
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Day 4 US-Israel attack Iran: Children pay highest price for wars they did not chose: UN
Explosions continued to be reported across Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern countries for a fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, March 3, following the large-scale military strikes launched by the United States…
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Saudi Arabia launches digital Umrah guide to make pilgrimage easier, safer
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new interactive guide aimed at supporting Umrah pilgrims and visitors with clear and accessible information throughout their journey. The initiative, launched…
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Saudi Arabia announces SR 10,000 fine for illegal hiring of foreign workers
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has amended its schedule of labour violations and penalties, introducing stricter fines, including a Saudi Riyals (SR) 10,000 penalty for employers who hire non-Saudi workers without a valid work…
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Special prayer spaces for elderly, disabled at Grand Mosque
Makkah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has introduced specially equipped prayer areas for elderly and differently abled worshippers at the Grand Mosque in…
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Guided tours with live maps implemented at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Makkah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a smart interactive map system to support safer and more efficient movement…
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Indian woman reunited with family after being stranded in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has facilitated the repatriation of an Indian woman who had been stranded in the Kingdom, enabling her to return home and reunite with her family.…
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Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from India, 39 other countries
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed a full ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from India and 39 other countries, alongside partial restrictions on specific…
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Record turnout as 904,000 perform Umrah on 4th day of Ramzan
Makkah: The Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, received more than 904,000 Umrah pilgrims on Saturday, February 21, the fourth day of Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, marking the highest single-day attendance recorded during…
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Saudi Arabia starts Haj 2026 registration process for residents
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of registration for those wishing to perform Haj 1447 AH/2026 from within the Kingdom, including citizens and residents holding valid…
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Video: Rakhi Sawant spotted in Madinah with Pakistani influencer
Mumbai: Queen controversies Rakhi Sawant is back in headlines? No, she never leaves headlines. In the latest, she has once again drawn attention and this time for her faith-driven journey. The actress,…
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Hyderabad startup among top global winners at Saudi Haj innovation challenge
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based sustainable packaging startup BioReform Pvt Ltd has been ranked among the top global winners at the Sustainable Solutions for Pilgrims Haj Challenge organised by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and…
