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Saudi Arabia: Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to deliver Arafah sermon
The government of Saudi Arabia has appointed Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to deliver the sermon on the Day of Arafah. The appointment was made by the Presidency of Religious Affairs of…
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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait announce new oil discovery
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Kuwait announced on Monday, May 26, a new oil discovery in the Partitioned Zone — a shared border region between the two countries. The oil…
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Haj 2025: Pilgrims can now activate eSIM cards digitally on arrival in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has enabled international pilgrims to activate eSIM cards directly through service provider applications, offering seamless digital connectivity upon arrival in the Kingdom. The new service is part of a…
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Saudi Arabia denies lifting alcohol ban: Official
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has denied media reports claiming the Kingdom plans to lift its 73-year ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol by 2026. According to Reuters, a Saudi official on…
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Indian man wins Rs 2.31 crore in Emirates draw
An Indian man, based in Saudi Arabia, recently won Rs 2.31 crore (Dh 100 million) in the Emirates Draw. Sriram Rajagopalan, from Chennai, expressed relief and happiness to the organisers of the…
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Saudi Arabia calls for sighting of Dhul-Hijjah moon on May 27
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon of the holy month of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH-2025 on Dhul Qa’dah 29, corresponding to Tuesday…
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King Salman to host 1,300 pilgrims from 100 countries for Haj 2025
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a directive to host 1,300 pilgrims from 100 countries to perform Haj in the year 1446 AH (2025), reported the Saudi Press…
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Pneumonia hits 99 haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, 1 dies
Jakarta: Ninety-nine Indonesian haj pilgrims have been infected with pneumonia in Saudi Arabia, including one patient who has died, said the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The Ministry warned that the increase in…
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Haj 2025: Over half million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A total of 554,579 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through air, land, and sea to perform Haj 1446 AH – 2025, as of Sunday, May 18. According to the…
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Saudi airline resumes haj flights with Iran for first time since 2015
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flynas has resumed flights for Iranian pilgrims travelling to Haj for the first time since 2015. “Flynas resumed Iranian pilgrims flights from Imam Khomeini [airport] in Tehran…
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King Salman to host 1000 kin of Palestinian martyrs, prisoners for Haj 2025
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz on Monday, May 19, issued a directive to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims from the families of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded,…
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Filipino conjoined twins ‘Klea and Maurice’ arrive in Saudi Arabia for surgery
Riyadh: Filipino conjoined twins Klea Ann and Maurice Ann Misa have arrived in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accompanied by their family from the Philippines. Upon arrival at…
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World’s first AI doctor clinic opens in Saudi Arabia
In a major leap forward for medical technology, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has become the first country to open an artificial intelligence (AI) doctor clinic. Launched in April in the…
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Indian workers stranded in Saudi Arabia without salaries for 8 months
Riyadh: Hundreds of Indian workers employed by Sendan International Company Limited have been stranded in Saudi Arabia for the past eight months, without salaries, basic necessities, or a means to return home.…
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India remains committed to ensuring safety and well-being of all Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan met pilgrims from different Indian states in Makkah on Thursday as the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued to make efforts to…
