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Saudi Arabia unveils rules for 30-year tax exemptions for MNCs

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently unveiled terms and conditions for multinational companies (MNCs) to qualify for a 30-year income tax exemption after relocating their regional headquarters to the Kingdom.…
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Saudi’s NEOM launches Elanan, a unique wellness retreat

Riyadh: The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Elanan, an exclusive guest retreat that redefines luxury and well-being experiences, set in the heart of nature. Its announcement marks the latest addition…

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Saudi Arabia eyes 7.5M Indian visitors by 2030

Witnessing increasing demand for travel from India to Saudi Arabia for spiritual and leisure purposes, Riyadh aims to attract 7.5 million Indian visitors by 2030, as articulated by Alhasan Aldabbagh, President –…
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Saudi Arabia’s first cultural summit in AlUla to be held from Feb 25

AlUla: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) in partnership with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture will bring together 150 of the world’s cultural leaders, policymakers, tech entrepreneurs, and artists, to participate in Saudi Arabia’s first…
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KSA mandates Bisht for high-ranking officials and legal practitioners

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued circular prescribing the formal use of traditional Bisht (men’s cloak) for certain categories of individuals and officials at work places and formal events. The…
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Iran, Saudi Arabia vow to expand cooperation, criticize Israel

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone conversation, during which they vowed to expand bilateral cooperation and jointly slammed Israel over…
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Saudi Arabia announces new archaeological discoveries in Asir region

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has announced its most prominent archaeological discoveries at the Jurash site in the southern Asir region. In 2023’s fifteenth season of archaeological excavation, the…

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Saudi Arabia to participate in 74th Berlin Film Festival

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Film Commission (SFC) has announced it is going to take part in the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held from Thursday, February…
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Saudi Arabia announces jobs for Indian expats for Haj 2024

The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has invited applications from Indian expatriates for temporary jobs of data entry operators, clerks, drivers, and messengers for the upcoming Haj season…
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Saudi Arabia announces Ramzan, Eid Al-Fitr discount season

Riyadh: In an effort to promote early shopping, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Commerce has announced the Ramzan and Eid Al-Fitr discount season. The season will be held from Tuesday, February 20…
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Riyadh Season attracts 17 million visitors so far

Riyadh: The Riyadh Season 2023, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has attracted 17 million visitors since its launch on October 28. The event is filled with various entertainment options,…
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Saudi Arabia: Only one month away for Ramzan 2024

The first day of Sha’ban 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) – 2024 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) begins on Sunday, February 11,…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia opens registration for domestic pilgrims

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, February 11, announced the start of the registration period for the Haj 2024 for citizens and residents in the Kingdom. The Saudi Ministry of…
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Saudi Arabia participates as guest of honour at New Delhi Int’l Book Fair 2024

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Saturday, February 10, inaugurated its pavilion at the New Delhi International Book Fair (NDIBF) where it is the guest of honor this year. The event…
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Ramzan 2024: Saudi Arabia ready to host worshippers at Prophet’s Mosque

Riyadh: With only a few weeks left for the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024 to start, the authorities at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, announced the readiness to welcome…