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Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan appointed Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, issued a royal decree appointing renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan as the new Grand…
- Middle East
Paralysed Hyderabad man flown back on stretcher from Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Indian embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has facilitated the return of Shaik Jakeer Basha, a Hyderabad resident who was paralysed and underwent treatment at King Saud Medical City since October…
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Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging any fees from domestic workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced a ban on employers collecting any form of fees from domestic workers, including recruitment, work permits,…
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Telangana man who fell unconscious at Dubai Airport returns home
Hyderabad: A man from Telangana who fell unconscious at the Dubai Airport on October 7 returned to Nizamabad on October 14. Syed Baba fell unconscious while travelling from Dubai to Saudi Arabia.…
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Saudi citizens, residents can now order Zamzam bottles online
Makkah: Saudi citizens and residents can now order sacred Zamzam water through the Nusuk app, launched by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah. This marks a significant digital milestone in the Kingdom’s…
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Saudi Crown Prince announces ‘King Salman Gate’ Project in Makkah
Makkah: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, has announced the launch…
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Doha: Qatar and Saudi Arabia secured places at next year’s World Cup on Tuesday after topping the two groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifying. Qatar edged United Arab Emirates 2-1…
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Telangana man falls unconscious at Dubai Airport; wife appeals for repatriation
Hyderabad: A 38-year-old migrant worker from Telangana, Syed Baba, fell unconscious at Dubai International Airport (DXB) while travelling to Abha, Saudi Arabia, and is currently under treatment at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. His…
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Telangana engineer in coma airlifted from Saudi Arabia to Hyderabad
Riyadh: A Telangana software engineer, who had been in a coma for nearly three months in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was airlifted to Hyderabad on Sunday, October 12, after the Telangana government intervened…
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Saudi Arabia deports Indian fugitive wanted in cheating case
New Delhi: Saudi Arabian authorities have deported an Indian national, Manakandathil Thekkethi, also known as Sheela Kallyani, who was wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a case of criminal…
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Saudi Arabia moves a step closer to qualification for 2026 World Cup
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 to move within 90 minutes of qualification for the 2026 World Cup. A victory against Iraq on next Tuesday, also in Jeddah, would guarantee Saudi Arabia…
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Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah to remain open 24 hours
Madinah: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday, October 6, ordered that the historic Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah remain open 24 hours a day, allowing…
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Umrah allowed on all visa types, confirms Saudi Ministry
Riyadh: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has confirmed that holders of all visa types, including tourist visas, are permitted to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the move is…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, other countries welcome Trump’s Gaza peace plan
As Donald Trump announced the Gaza peace plan on September 28, several countries including Saudi Arabia , Jordan and others welcomed the move. In a Joint statement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…
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Saudi Arabia launches new licensing system for Haj accommodation
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched a new licensing system to regulate accommodation for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the Haj 2026-1447 AH season, as part of…
