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Watch: UK cyclists pedal 550 km from Makkah to Madinah for charity
A group of 42 cyclists from the London-based Hope and Knowledge (H&K) Cycle Club has pedalled 500 kilometer (300 miles) from Makkah to Madinah to raise vital funds for children suffering from…
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Israel uses land routes to transport goods via UAE, Saudi Arabia
Israel is reportedly using a land route for the transfer of goods from the Persian Gulf through the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Jordan to Israel to bypass the Houthi…
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Saudi Arabia announces world’s largest football entertainment project with Ronaldo
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the world’s largest entertainment project with Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo for the next Riyadh Season. The announcement was made by Chairman…
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Saudi Arabia willing to accept ‘Israeli commitment’ to Palestinian state: Report
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is reportedly willing to accept political commitments from Israel to establish a Palestinian state, rather than a binding agreement to normalize relations, Reuters reported. The move…
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Watch: Snow covers Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk as temperature drops below zero
Riyadh: The highlands of the Tabuk region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been adorned with snow, a sight that has captured the hearts of many. This comes after Tabuk…
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Saudi Arabia expects increase in millionaires in next decade
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is expected to see a more than 105 percent increase in wealth per capita over the next decade between 2023 and 2033, according to the Henley…
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Zakir Khan set to perform live in UAE, Oman & Saudi Arabia
Renowned Indian stand-up comedian, poet, actor, and internet sensation, Zakir Khan, is all set to perform a special live shows in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Saudi Arabia this month. The…
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Iraq, Saudi Arabia discuss repercussions of drone attack on US base in Jordan
Baghdad: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone talk with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to follow up on regional repercussions of a deadly drone attack on a…
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Average human life expectancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has seen a significant rise in average human life expectancy, reaching 77.6 years in 2023, conpared to 74 years in 2016. This achievement is due…
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15 defibrillators installed for cardiac patients at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Makkah: At least 15 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed in the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to treat cardiac emergencies among worshippers. They are installed in key locations at…
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Hattan Alsaif, first Saudi woman to sign with global MMA promotion
Riyadh: Muay Thai athlete Hattan Alsaif has become the first Saudi woman to sign a contract with a global MMA promotion. In a statement, on Tuesday, January 30, the Professional Fighters League…
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Saudi Arabia to host first Riyadh international jazz festival
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission announced the first edition of the Riyadh International Jazz Festival, which will take place from February 7 to 9 at the Mayadeen Theatre in Riyadh. The…
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Saudi Arabia hosts yoga championship in Makkah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently hosted the second Saudi Open Yoga Asana Championship, and the first-ever in Makkah. The championship was held on Saturday, January 27, at the Al-Wahda…
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Saudi Arabia bans children’s strollers in mataf area
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently imposed a ban on children’s strollers in the circumambulation area around the Holy Kaaba known as the mataf in the Grand…
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Etihad Airways adds more flights to India, Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has announced a major increase in its flights to key destinations across the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. It now offers almost 27 percent more weekly…
