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In a first, Apple to launch online, physical stores in Saudi Arabia
United States (US) technology giant Apple has announced plans to launch its first flagship retail store in Saudi Arabia starting 2026, and an Apple Store online in the Kingdom as early as…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia launches first cruise ship in Jeddah
Jeddah: In a significant milestone, Cruise Saudi, owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has introduced its first ship, AROYA, at Jeddah Islamic Port. The ship’s launch represents…
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52,507 pilgrims allotted to Haj Group Organisers for 2025: Govt
New Delhi: For Haj 2025, the quota of Haj pilgrims earmarked for Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) is 52,507, the Parliament was informed on Monday. The quota of India for Haj 2025 is…
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Saudi’s football stadiums embark on a new era ahead of 2034 World Cup
Football grounds in the Kingdom are rapidly approaching an impressive stage of rejuvenation and development, where stadiums go through large-scale remodelling and upgrades to increase fan appeal and retain historical values. This…
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Saudi court again delays release of Keralite, family disappointed
Thiruvananthapuram: The family and friends of Abdul Rahim expressed deep disappointment on Sunday after the Riyadh Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia once again delayed its ruling on his release petition. Rahim has…
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Saudi Arabia hosts urgent meeting on Syria crisis at Doha forum
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Saturday took part in the meeting of the foreign ministers of Jordan, Iraq, Qatar and Egypt with the countries of…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia launches first hydrogen-powered bus
In a significant development towards sustainable transportation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched its first hydrogen-powered bus. The launch marks a milestone in the kingdom’s push toward environmentally friendly transportation. The…
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Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in tourist arrivals for 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved remarkable success in the tourism sector, ranking third globally in terms of international tourist arrivals. According to a recent press release from UN Tourism, the…
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Saudi Arabia arrests over 18k illegal immigrants in week-long crackdown
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of 18,489 people for various violations, including residency, labour laws, and border security during mass…
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Bangladeshi expat wins BMW in UAE Big Ticket Draw, chooses cash for family
In one of the latest editions of the Big Ticket draw held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a 39-year-old Bangladeshi expatriate, Harun Rashid, won a luxurious BMW 840i. Rashid, currently working…
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Saudi Arabia’s Zakat conference concludes with signing of 11 agreements
In a significant move, the third annual Zakat, Tax, and Customs Conference concluded on Thursday, December 5 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh. The conference organized by…
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Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun’s ‘jathara’ scene removed in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reportedly reduced the duration of Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule, which was released worldwide on Thursday, December 5. The Saudi Arabian Censor Board has removed…
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas to attend Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival
Power couple Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas are set to participate in the Red Sea Film Festival, set to begin in the Jeddah city of Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The duo…
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‘Cristiano Ronaldo wants to convert to Islam,’ claims former teammate
Waleed Abdullah, former goalkeeper of Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr, has claimed that Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo wants to convert to Islam. Speaking as a guest on an Arab TV show, Abdullah…
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Saudi Court sentences Indian man to death on drug charges; family appeals for mercy
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a man from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh to death on charges of drug trafficking, triggering panic and despair among his family members who have pleaded…
