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Al-Taneem Mosque: Historic site for Umrah performers in Makkah
The Al-Taneem Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is a significant historical landmark and one of the oldest mosques in Islam, known for Muslims performing Umrah. It is located 7 km northwest of…
- Television News
Fans react to Aly Goni’s Umrah photos, ‘Remove tattoo first’
Mumbai: Television actor Aly Goni, known for his stint in ‘Bigg Boss 14’, is currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan. The 33-year-old actor shared glimpses…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activity record highest level in its history
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities recorded their highest ever contribution to real gross domestic product (GDP) during 2023, at 50 percent. According to a statement by the Saudi General Authority…
- Middle East
Watch: Lionel Messi becomes face of Saudi Arabia’s luxury clothing brand
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has become the face of Saudi Arabia’s Sayaar, known for its clothing and luxury items. Taking to social media on Tuesday, March 12, Sayaar released an advertisement…
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Saudi Arabia launches special passport stamp for Ramzan
The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior launched a special passport stamp for the Ramzan 1445 AH season in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture. This aims to document…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: Booking packages begin for countries served by ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the start of booking Haj 1445 AH-2024 packages for the countries served by the ‘Nusuk Haj’ platform. It is…
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Ramzan 2024: First flight of Umrah pilgrims lands in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first flight of pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah during the current holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. On Tuesday, March 12, the…
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Saudi Arabia announces registration date for Grand Mosque Itikaf
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the date for registering for Itikaf or seclusion in the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the current holy month of Ramzan. The General…
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Saudi Arabia launches upgraded version of Absher Travel service
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has launched the upgraded version of Absher Travel service to facilitate procedures for travellers across the King Fahd Causeway. The version gives…
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Saudi Arabia urges worshippers to wear face masks at two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised worshippers to wear face masks while visiting Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The advisory is issued as the Umrah…
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, arrived in Madinah on Wednesday morning, March 13. Upon arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, the…
- India
Cabinet gives nod for India-UAE pact on economic corridor
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) that was signed on February 13 between India…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allocates entry, exit gates at Grand Mosque during Ramzan
Riyadh: In a bid to ease the experience of Umrah during the month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has allocated a number of entry and exit gates…
- Television News
Aly Goni flies to Madinah as Ramzan begins, ‘Bechaini si thi..’
Mumbai: In 2023, Aly Goni, the popular actor, fulfilled a long-cherished dream by embarking on an Umrah journey to Makkah and Madinah during the holy month of Ramzan, accompanied by his best…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Crecent moon sighted, Ramzan begins tomorrow
The moon sighting committee of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia (KSA) announced that the first fast of the month of Ramzan will be on Monday, March 11, while Taraweeh will begin on Sunday,…
