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Saudi Arabia sets final exit rules for domestic workers
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has set conditions for employers to issue final exit visas to domestic workers during their 90-day probationary period. The service is available through the Absher…
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Saudi Arabia intercepts two Houthi drones headed for Riyadh
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi group towards the Riyadh region, the Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni government said on Saturday, September 26.…
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Saudi Grand Mufti urges troops to stay strong against Houthis
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan urged Saudi troops stationed along the frontier to remain steadfast and prepared amid renewed Houthi attacks. In a statement on Thursday, September…
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Malayalis in Riyadh mark Saudi National Day with cycle rally
Riyadh: Gulf Malayali Federation (GMF) on Wednesday, September 23, marked Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day with a solidarity declaration and cycle rally, bringing together members of the expatriate community in Riyadh. The…
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Saudi Crown Prince launches CEER’s 1st electric vehicles, EXOBOT
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, September 21, launched EXOBOT, the first electric vehicles from CEER, the Kingdom’s national automotive company, marking a key step in Saudi Arabia’s plans…
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Dina Mustafa becomes first Saudi woman to win Asian Games medal
Riyadh: Saudi karate athlete Dina Mustafa has become the first Saudi woman to win a medal at the Asian Games, securing bronze in the women’s 68kg category at the 20th Asian Games…
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Nine killed, including family of seven, in Saudi road crash
Nine people, including seven members of the same family, were killed in a collision between two vehicles on the Al-Uqair-Al-Uyun road in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, on Sunday, September 20.…
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Indian truck driver spends 15 months in Saudi jail beyond term
An Indian truck driver who completed an 18-month prison sentence in Saudi Arabia spent another 15 months in the country before returning home. The Indian Express and The Tribune reported that Rajinderpal…
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Second warning issued in Riyadh within hours amid attacks
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence on Saturday morning, September 19, issued a second warning over potential danger in Riyadh and Al-Kharj Governorate through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies. The danger…
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Potential danger alerts issued for Jeddah, 5 other Saudi cities
Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform on Tuesday, September 15, issued alerts warning of a potential danger in Jeddah Governorate, urging residents to remain calm and follow official safety instructions. The Saudi…
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Indians in Saudi raise key concerns during Kirti Singh’s visit
Riyadh: Indians in Saudi Arabia raised several community and consular concerns during Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh’s first official visit to the Kingdom, including a proposed consulate in…
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Saudi Arabia sets fines for employers over worker violations
Riyadh: Saudi authorities have warned individual employers against allowing their workers to work for other employers or become self-employed, with violations carrying fines, imprisonment and recruitment restrictions. The Saudi Ministry of Interior…
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Wrong driving licence can lead to SAR 2,000 fine in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Traffic on Monday, September 7, reminded drivers that they must hold a driving licence appropriate to their vehicle’s size and intended use. The directorate said driving…
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Employers in Saudi must notify job interview results in 30 days
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has reminded employers that they must inform job applicants of the outcome of their applications within 30 days of conducting a job…
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Grand Mosque set to become among world’s smartest places by 2030
Makkah: Saudi authorities are working towards making the Grand Mosque in Makkah among the world’s smartest places by 2030, as digital systems reshape services and operations for pilgrims and visitors. Dr Mohammed…
