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Google Pay set to launch in Saudi Arabia in 2025
In a major step toward advancing its digital economy, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has partnered with Google to introduce Google Pay in Saudi Arabia in 2025 through the national payment network,…
- Entertainment
Video: Rakhi Sawant sponsors Umrah trips for 15 needy people
Mumbai: Indian entertainment industry’s controversial personality Rakhi Sawant, now known as Fatima after accepting Islam in 2022, began the New Year 2025 on a spiritual note by performing her second Umrah. Videos…
- News
PM Modi promises ‘improved pilgrimage experiences’ for Haj devotees
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the India-Saudi Arabia bilateral agreement for Haj-2025, asserting that the government led by him remains committed to ensuring improved pilgrimage experiences for the…
- Middle East
India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrims
New Delhi: India on Monday, January 13, signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, finalising a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for itself. Ministry of Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreement…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia offers new benefits to importers, exporters
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the expansion of its “Authorized Saudi Economic Operator Program” by offering new benefits and incentives for importers and…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to enforce mandatory qualification verification for work visas
Saudi Arabia is set to introduce a mandatory pre-verification of professional and academic qualifications of Indian nationals for all work visa applications, effective from Tuesday, January 14. This initiative, initially proposed six…
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Video: Saudi Arabia arrest 10 expats for selling fake gold bars
Police in the Makkah Al Mukarramah region, Saudi Arabia, arrested 10 Pakistani expats on Sunday, January 12, for their involvement in a series of financial fraud operations of selling fake gold bars.…
- Middle East
Lebanon’s newly-elected president to visit Saudi Arabia on first foreign trip
Lebanon’s newly-elected President Joseph Aoun announced Saturday that he will visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The Saudi Crown Prince…
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Saudi Arabia launches football experience for visually impaired fans
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Ministry of Sport has taken a step towards inclusive sports experiences by launching innovative initiatives during the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddha…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia issues weather warning: Heavy rain, strong winds until Jan 12
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted rainfall of varying intensities across most regions, ranging from light to moderate and heavy, starting Friday, January 10, and…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince named most influential Arab leader for fourth consecutive year
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been named the most influential Arab leader of 2024, according to an online poll conducted by Arabic news channel Russia Today…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces minimum Iqama validity to issue final exit visa
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced that a resident’s ID (Iqama) must be valid for a minimum of 30 days when requesting the issuance of a final exit…
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Over 5.5M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in one week
A total of 5,573,624 worshippers and visitors performed prayers last week at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This comes amid integrated services provided by the General Authority for the Care of the…
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Saudi Red Crescent handles 345,000 emergency cases in Makkah in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) medical teams deployed in the Makkah region handled 345,000 emergency cases in 2024. With 154,893 cases, medical emergencies made up the largest portion.…
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Saudi Arabia mandates polio vaccination certificate for Pakistanis
Islamabad: A polio vaccination certificate has been made mandatory for Pakistani citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s civil aviation authority has announced. According to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation…
