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Saudi Arabia: Initiative to cancel fines for taxpayers extended to Dec
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) on Sunday, June 30, extended the cancellation of fines and exemption of penalties initiative until December 31, 2024. The initiative…
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Saudi: Temperatures may soar to 49 degrees Celsius this week
Riyadh: Temperatures across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are expected to remain high, up to 49 degrees Celsius, starting on Sunday, June 30, until next Friday, July 5. In a post…
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Saudi Arabia urges citizens to leave Lebanon immediately
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Lebanon urged its citizens to leave the country immediately and advised against travelling there due to growing fears of a full-blown war between Israel and…
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Renovated Al-Ghars Well linked to Prophet’s life in Madinah captivates visitors
Madinah: Visitors to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, are keen to explore historical sites related to Prophet Muhammad’s life and appreciate the efforts made to preserve these landmarks. One such site is Al-Ghars Well,…
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3.6 magnitude earthquake recorded in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: An earthquake of 3.6 magnitude was recorded in the east of Al-Shannan in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia on Friday, June 28. A video capturing the aftermath of the earthquake…
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Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua named Riyadh Season ambassador
Riyadh: British two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has been named the new ambassador of ‘Riyadh Season,’ an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made recently…
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Saudi Arabia suspends B2C Umrah visas for Egyptian pilgrims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has suspended B2C e-visas for Egyptian citizens wishing to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. The announcement comes following the deaths of more than 650 Egyptian Haj pilgrims, with…
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Saudi Arabia offers e-visas to Esports World Cup ticket holders
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will offer electronic visas (e-visas) for ticket holders of the Esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh on July 3. The announcement was…
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Riyadh: King Khalid Airport ranks 1st globally for being most punctual
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was ranked first among the most punctual airports in the world with more than 88.23 percent of flights on time in May this…
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IndiGo adds additional flights between Jeddah, Mumbai
In an effort to enhance connectivity to the Middle East, India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced the launch of additional daily, nonstop flights between Mumbai and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The airline…
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Deaths during Haj expose illegal firms who lure pilgrims with cheap offers
The recent tragic deaths of over 1,300 pilgrims during Haj rituals in Saudi Arabia have brought light to the nexus of illegal travel agents and brokers who are exploiting desperate Muslims across…
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Abdul Wahab Al Shaibi appointed new key holder of Kaaba
Makkah: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced Abdul Wahab bin Zain Al Abidin Al Shaibi as the new chief key holder of the Holy Kaaba after the passing…
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Saudi Arabia grants approved destination status to China
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has granted China the official Approved Destination Status (ADS) starting from July 1, 2024. The announcement comes after Kingdom’s participation in the second China roadshow and…
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In a first, UAE grocer Spinneys opens store in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Spinneys 1961 Holding PLC, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based grocery chain, opened its first store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, June 24. This new store is located…
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Saudi Arabia: Over 1.4M people visit Rawdah during last six weeks
Madinah: A total of 1,403,640 people visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, between Dhul Qa’dah 1 and Dhul-Hijjah 14, 1445 AH-2024. The General Authority for the Care…
