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Saudi Arabia: IMF opens regional office in Riyadh
Riyadh: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has opened a new regional office in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh to strengthen partnerships with countries in the Middle East and beyond. The announcement came on…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 19 million visit Rawdah in Madinah in two years
More than 19 million people have visited the Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah over the past two years. The announcement was made recently by the Minister of Haj and…
- Middle East
Pakistani pilgrim gets severe heart attack during Umrah, saved
The medical team saved the life of a 50-year-old Pakistani pilgrim who recently suffered a severe heart attack while performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrim was…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia plans establish 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is gearing up to expand its hospitality sector by developing 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. The move…
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Do you know Irfan Pathan’s wife Safa Baig is a Hyderabadi?
Hyderabad: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan‘s wife, Safa Baig, has stepped into the spotlight after years of privacy since her marriage. Her recent surge in social media activity has garnered attention, with…
- Middle East
Saudi King Salman admitted to hospital
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday, April 24, admitted to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah for a routine checkup. Citing a statement from the Royal Court, the Saudi…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sees 4.4% surge in non-oil exports in February
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, experienced a 4.4 per cent surge in February this year compared to the same month in 2023. According to a new report released by…
- Middle East
Study predicts increased rainfall frequency across Saudi Arabia in future
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has recently conducted a study that suggests the frequency of rainfall in Saudi Arabia is expected to increase in the future. The NCM study reveals that…
- Middle East
Saudi, Malaysian officials meet to strengthen halal industry
The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Hisham Aljadhey, met with Malaysian officials to discuss strengthening the halal industry. The discussions focused on enhancing support and growth within Malaysia’s…
- Entertainment
Cinema ticket prices set to drop drastically in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Film Commission has announced a reduction in licensing fees for operating cinemas, which is expected to significantly decrease cinema ticket prices. The decision, approved by the Film Commission…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s PIF, STC to set up Middle East’s largest telecom tower company
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is acquiring a 51 percent stake in Tawal, the largest telecommunications infrastructure company in the country, valued at 5.85 billion dollars (Rs 4,87,76,45,17,500).…
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Indian man walks over 1,200 km to meet Ronaldo in Riyadh
In a display of exceptional dedication, an Indian man arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh after walking a distance of 1,200 kilometer from Dubai to meet fooball star Cristiano Ronaldo. Civin KP,…
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Hyderabad Haj package 2024 most efficient, cheapest: Haj Committee CEO
Hyderabad: The Haj Committee of India has said that the most efficient and cheapest Haj pilgrimage 1445 AH-2024 in terms of total expenditure on the package will be for the pilgrims of…
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Fact check: Shoaib Ibrahim finally performs Umrah with parents?
Mumbai: In recent months, we have noticed a trend of celebrities actively undertaking the spiritual journey of Umrah, with stars like Gauahar Khan, Jannat Zubair, and Hina Khan making visits to the…
- Middle East
First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia after 9 yr hiatus
In the latest indication of improving relations, the first batch of Iranian pilgrims has departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to perform Umrah after a nine-year hiatus. On Monday morning,…
