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Saudi Arabia reveals names of arrested harassers
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) began announcing the names of those people arrested on harassment charges. The move is intended to instil shame and deter potential offenders.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sets new date for expiry of Umrah visa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the last date for the expiry of Umrah visa for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom for the current…
- Television News
Hina Khan on being trolled for photoshoot in Makkah, ‘Bindaas karo..’
Mumbai: Popular television actress Hina Khan, known for her roles in television shows and films, undertook two Umrah journeys this year, the first in January and the second during the last week…
- Pakistan
High-level Saudi delegation to visit Pakistan
Islamabad: As Pakistan moves ahead towards privatisation of its assets including the Islamabad International Airport and the National Flag carrier airline the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) along with other major projects; a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia warns against using Umrah visas for work purposes
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has warned against using the Umrah visas for purposes other than pilgrimage. Taking to X on Sunday, April 14, the Saudi Ministry of Haj and…
- Hyderabad
Two Hyderabadi women die on way to Eid prayer in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: Eid Al-Fitr celebrations turned tragic for a Hyderabadi family in Saudi Arabia as two women died in a car crash on their way to the holy city of Makkah from Dammam.…
- Kerala
Rs 34 cr raised via crowdfunding to secure Kerala man’s release from Saudi jail
Kozhikode: The deadline loomed like the sword of Damocles but an astonishing four days is all it took for people in Kerala to channel their compassion and rally together to raise an…
- News
Saudi interior minister lauds security personnel for successful Umrah season
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, has praised the security personnel for their efforts during the Umrah season, Saudi Gazette reported. This year witnessed a…
- Middle East
Saudi minister praises security personnel for successful Umrah season
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has praised security personnel for their successful efforts during the Umrah season, the Saudi Gazette reported. This season, Saudi…
- Middle East
Mauritania airlines to begin flights to Madinah from April 21
Riyadh: In a strategic development, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has approved Mauritania Airlines to commence regular flight operations between the Kingdom and Mauritania. Taking to X on Tuesday,…
- Middle East
Eid Al Fitr: King Salman says attacks on Palestinians must end
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has emphasized the urgent need to halt attacks on the Palestinian people. This came in a speech delivered by the Kingdom’s Minister of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Haramain railway transports over 1M travellers in Ramzan
The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has achieved a remarkable milestone by transporting more than one million passengers via the Haramain High-Speed Railway, which connects Makkah and Madinah during Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. This…
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Saudi Arabia: Man attempts suicide at Masjid Al Haram, jumps off upper floor
A man attempted to die by suicide by jumping from the upper floors of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, Masjid al-Haram. However, the swift action of the special security forces ensured his safety. Following…
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Saudi Arabia: Shawwal moon not sighted, Eid Al-Fitr on April 10
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Shawwal 1445 AH-2024, was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday, April 8. Therefore, Tuesday, April 9, will be the last day of…
- Middle East
Giving Zakat Al-Fitr in cash is not permissible: Saudi Grand Mufti
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, confirmed that giving Zakat Al-Fitr in money is not permissible, and should be…
