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Saudi Arabia launches Iftar programme in India, neighbouring countries
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance—represented by its Religious Attaché in India—has launched an Iftar programme across several Indian cities during the holy month of Ramzan. This initiative…
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Video: Saudi Arabia launches test run of sea taxi in Jeddah
In a major step forward, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the test run of its much-anticipated sea taxi project in Jeddah. The project was inaugurated by Jeddah Mayor Saleh…
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Saudi Arabia marks highest one-day Umrah turnout with 500,000 pilgrims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recorded its highest number of Umrah pilgrims in a single day, with 500,000 people entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday, March 6. The…
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‘Shaved my head first time in life’: Aly Goni performs Umrah
Television actor Aly Goni, best known for his stint on Bigg Boss 14, recently embarked on a spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan. Taking…
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Watch: Al-Sudais launches AI-powered robot at Grand Mosque
Sheikh Dr Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has launched the latest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “Manarah Robot” at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi…
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US, Ukraine to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia next week, Zelensky says
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he would travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ahead of diplomatic-level talks later in the…
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Ensuring safety: Makkah security gears up for Umrah in Ramzan
Makkah security authorities and dedicated teams at the Grand Mosque are working together to ensure a smooth and secure Umrah experience for worshippers during the current holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025.…
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Saudi Arabia: Registration for Itikaf at Two Holy Mosques begins
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the start of registration for the Islamic ritual of Itikaf, or seclusion, at the Two Holy Mosques during the current holy month of…
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Saudi Arabia: Grand Mosque doubles electric golf carts to 400 for Ramzan
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has doubled the number of electric golf carts to 400 in the Grand Mosque, Makkah, during…
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Saudi Arabia issues heavy rain warning across most regions
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a weather warning for most regions of the Kingdom, with moderate to heavy rain expected to continue until Friday, March 7. The…
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Saudi Arabia announces 10,494 teaching job openings for 2025 academic year
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced vacancies for 10,494 teaching positions for the upcoming academic year. The application opening for the teaching job was announced by the Ministry of Education…
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Saudi Arabia launches AI-operated Quran studies platform in 10 languages
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched an AI-operated “Al-Maqraa” at the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram), offering access to the Quranic education in 10 languages to people across the globe. The…
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Saudi oil giant Aramco reports 106 billion USD profit in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco reported a 106.25 billion USD profit in 2024 on Tuesday, down 12 per cent from the prior year, as lower energy prices now squeeze the kingdom’s…
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Saudi Arabia launches ‘mobile barbershop’ at Grand Mosque for the first time
Riyadh: For the first time in Saudi Arabia’s history, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has launched a trial operation of the “mobile barbershop” service within the…
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87 years ago today, Saudi Arabia struck oil
Exactly 87 years ago, Saudi Arabia witnessed a historic breakthrough when an American-owned oil well in Dhahran struck a massive petroleum reserve on March 3, 1938. The discovery marked the beginning of…
