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Saudi tourism minister expects unified GCC visa by 2026
Hyderabad: Saudi Arabia tourism minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb, on Monday, November 3, expects a unified visa for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by 2026. Speaking at the Gulf Gateway Investment Forum in Manama,…
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Haj 2026: Registration opens for Muslim minority countries
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj nd Umrah has announced the commencement of Haj 1447 AH/2026 registration for pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries through the official Nusuk Haj platform. The…
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Video: Online outrage after Makkah Grand Mosque security officer’s rude behaviour captured
Makkah: A video clip of a security officer confronting pilgrims inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage over what many described as…
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Watch: Sirens sound across key regions in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia carried out a test of fixed sirens on Monday, November 3, across several regions of the Kingdom to assess the efficiency of…
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Riyadh hosts successful RIA Cup–25 youth football event
Riyadh: The Riyadh Indian Association (RIA), in collaboration with the Youth Football Academy, successfully concluded the RIA Cup–25 youth football tournament in Riyadh, celebrating its 25th anniversary with an energetic display of…
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Watch: Saudia makes history with first WiFi-enabled flight at 35,000 feet
Jeddah: Saudia Airlines has launched its first fully internet-enabled flight as part of a pilot phase to test the service and gather passenger feedback, marking a key milestone in the airline’s digital…
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Sirens to sound across Makkah, Riyadh, Tabuk regions on Nov 3
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia announced that it will conduct a test of the fixed siren system on Monday, November 3, 2025, in three regions: Makkah, Riyadh,…
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Indian man shot dead in Saudi Arabia crossfire, family seeks justice
Jeddah: In a tragic shooting incident in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), a 27-year-old man from Jharkhand, a state in eastern India, was reportedly killed after being caught in a crossfire…
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Saudi Arabia plans to invite 197 countries for Expo 2030 Riyadh
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is preparing to invite 197 countries for Expo 2030 Riyadh, a landmark global event projected to attract around 42 million visitors. The announcement was made by Talal Al-Marri, CEO…
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Saudi Arabia loses hosting rights for Olympic Esports Game
Geneva: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh. The IOC said on Thursday, October 29, they “mutually…
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Saudi Arabia to reduce Umrah visa validity under new rules
Makkah: The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced new amendments to Umrah visa regulations, including reducing the validity period from three months to one month from the date of issuance,…
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Saudi Arabia rejects Messi’s offer to play in Pro League
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has rejected an offer from Argentine football legend Lionel Messi to play in the Saudi Pro League during the Major League Soccer (MLS) off-season, a senior sports official has…
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UP man in Saudi Arabia ends life during video call with wife
Muzaffarnagar: A 24-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh‘s Muzaffarnagar district allegedly died by suicide in Saudi Arabia during a video call with his newly married wife in India, police said on Wednesday. A…
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Fact check: Truth behind NEOM ‘sky stadium’ viral video
A video clip showing how Saudi Arabia’s upcoming NEOM Stadium would reportedly look has gone viral on social media platforms, drawing attention to the Kingdom’s ambitious plans for the 2034 FIFA World…
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Saudi Arabia receives 11.7M Umrah pilgrims in one month: Haj ministry
Saudi Arabia received 11.7 million pilgrims for Umrah during the Islamic month of Rabi al-Thani in September 2025. According to a report by the Saudi Press Agency, the statistical data was released by…
