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Fire breaks out at Saudi Aramco refinery
A fire broke out early Sunday, August 9, at a facility belonging to Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery in southwestern Saudi Arabia, with no injuries reported, the Energy Ministry said. In a post…
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Critically ill worker to be airlifted from Riyadh to Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has initiated efforts to facilitate the medical evacuation of a 45-year-old Indian worker from Saudi Arabia after his family sought urgent assistance to bring him to Hyderabad for…
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Makkah, Madinah rank among world’s top visitor cities
Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrim Experience Program (PEP) has highlighted major gains in pilgrim services and global tourism rankings, with Makkah and Madinah securing places among the world’s leading visitor destinations in its 2025…
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Riyadh Air launches first India route with Mumbai service
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia-based Riyadh Air has commenced its first scheduled service to India, launching daily non-stop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai on Tuesday, August 4. The new route connects King Khalid International…
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Video: Jeddah Tower reaches 430m in race to become world’s tallest
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower has reached a height of 430 metres, marking a major construction milestone more than a decade after work began on the project and several years after it…
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Saudi Arabia launches ‘New Muslim’ card for people embracing Islam
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has launched a digital ‘New Muslim’ card service for people embracing Islam, marking a new step in the Kingdom’s digital transformation drive under Saudi Vision 2030. The service was…
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Hyderabad widow seeks son’s return from Saudi after months of silence
Hyderabad: An elderly widow from Hyderabad has appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to facilitate the return of her 33-year-old son from Saudi Arabia, saying she has been unable to…
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Saudi prince found dead in London hotel after drug overdose
In an unfortunate incident, a 29-year-old Saudi prince was found dead in a luxury London hotel after consuming a fatal combination of alcohol, drugs and prescription medication, a UK inquest has found.…
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Saudi Arabia allows 3-month iqama renewals for domestic workers
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has introduced flexible residency permit (iqama) renewal options for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew permits for periods starting from three months through the Absher platform. The…
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Houthis announce maritime ban on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement on Monday, July 20, announced an immediate maritime ban on Saudi Arabia, describing the measure as retaliation for what it called Riyadh’s long-running blockade of Yemen. In a…
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Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing pilgrims to make multiple visits to the Kingdom during its 365-day validity. The new visa replaces…
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Saudi Arabia sees 22.5 pc surge in Umrah visa arrivals
Saudi Arabia has recorded a 22.5 per cent increase in Umrah visa arrivals during the opening weeks of the 1448 AH/2026 season, welcoming 931,500 pilgrims between Dhu Al-Hijjah 15 and the end…
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1,000-year-old Ibn Al-Bawwab Quran manuscript on display in Makkah
Makkah: A rare Holy Quran manuscript penned more than 1,000 years ago by the celebrated calligrapher Ali bin Hilal, known as Ibn Al-Bawwab, is being exhibited at the “Iqra” Exhibition at the…
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SATA attends farewell ceremony for Indian envoy in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A delegation from the Saudi Arabia Telugu Association (SATA) joined members of the Indian diaspora at a farewell ceremony for India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, in Riyadh…
