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Saudi Arabia’s famous Al-Baik opens its first branch in Dubai; foodies excited
Abu Dhabi: Al-Baik, Saudi Arabia’s popular fast-food brand has opened its first branch in the United Arab Emirates—at the Dubai Mall on Wednesday. The outlet in Dubai is the fourth launch following…
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Bomb-laden drone falls on school in Saudi border city
Riyadh: A bomb-laden drone fell on a school in the Saudi border city of Asir, the Civil Defence Ministry said. The Ministry’s spokesman Captain Abduljalil Al Jilban on Sunday revealed that no…
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Saudi Arabia limits Hajj to citizens and residents only
Riyadh: The Saudi ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Saturday announced the exclusivity to Hajj pilgrimage 2021 for the citizens and the residents of the Kingdom for the second time in a…
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Saudi Arabia to allow non resident foreigners to own real estate
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s shoura council directives, during its session on Wednesday included a study of allowing foreign individuals who do not reside in the Kingdom to own property in accordance with specific…
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Ten ‘smart’ robots to sterilize Makkah Haram
Riyadh: The general presidency for the affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has provided 10 “smart robot” devices to contribute to the sterilization work in Masjid Al Haram in…
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Saudi Arabia: Mother, daughter graduate on the same day
Riyadh: In an inspiring story that tells the story of a struggle of a mother attaining her dreams, a Saudi woman and mother of five, Eidah-Al-Rasheedi last Friday graduated from Shaqra University.…
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Vaccinated Indians who travelled to Saudi asked to register on Tawakkalna app
New Delhi: Indians who received the Covishield vaccine shot in India and travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been asked to register their COVID vaccination certificate on the Tawakkalna app,…
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Saudi women are very much involved in sports: Minister
Riyadh: Saudi sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, who is also the head of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SAOC), said on Sunday that Saudi women make up 30 percent of…
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia approves Covishield vaccine, NRIs relieved
Riyadh: In a major relief to thousands of non-resident Indians (NRI) in Saudi Arabia, the Indian embassy in RIyadh on Sunday announced that gulf nation has recognised the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine as…
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France: No quarantine for fully vaccinated visitors from Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Saudi travelers who have been fully vaccinated will not have to be quarantined upon arrival in France, according to new rules unveiled by the French government on Friday. Welcoming travelers from…
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Saudi Arabia: First Riyadh concert since COVID-19 outbreak
Riyadh: Concerts in Saudi Arabia kicked off on Thursday night after a break of more than a year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The first concert, which was held in Riyadh…
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Saudi ranks first globally in the govt, entrepreneurs response to COVID-19
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Thursday achieved a global first place in the response of the government and entrepreneurs to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the global entrepreneurship monitor report for 2020-2021. The…
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Saudi Arabia permits loudspeakers outside for Friday prayers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance on Sunday permitted the use of external loudspeakers for Friday and Eid prayers (Eid Al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha), local…
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Saudi Arabia: No quarantine for COVID-19 vaccinated travelers
Riyadh: Residents and visitors coming to Saudi Arabia will not have to undergo the mandatory quarantine if they passed the 14-day period after taking the doses of COVID-19 vaccines approved in Saudi Arabia,…
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‘Iran-Saudi talks continue in constructive climate’
Tehran: The spokesman of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the talks between Tehran and Saudi Arabia to settle issues continue in a “constructive” climate. The spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday…
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Saudi: Second vaccine dose on pause for those tested positive after first
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that if any person contracted COVID-19 after taking the first vaccine dose will have to wait six months before the second vaccine dose is given,…
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Saudi Arabia to supply more oxygen, containers to India
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is shipping to India more medical oxygen and tankers for ferrying them as it increases aid for the nation fighting the world’s worst outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Last month,…
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Saudi Arabia will resume issuing tourist visa soon
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia intends to resume tourist visas very soon after they were suspended months ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported. An official said that the…
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Father forgives son’s killer minutes before scheduled execution
Riyadh: In a rare case, a convicted murderer was spared of his death sentences, as the father of the victim forgave him just minutes before his execution, local media reported. The son…
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Saudi Arabia to bear COVID treatment expenses for traveling residents, GCC citizens
Riyadh: Saudi general authority of civil aviation (GACA) announced on Monday that it will bear all the expenses for the COVID-19 treatment for traveling residents and the Gulf cooperation council (GCC) who…
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Saudi Arabia likely to allow 60,000 people for Hajj 2021
Riyadh: Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, this would be the first time Saudi Arabia has decided to allow only 60,000 people from all over the world, to perform Hajj this…
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Overseas people to be allowed to perform Hajj this year
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that it would allow pilgrims from outside the country to perform Hajj this year, local media reported. According to the Saudi Gazette, the…
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Saudi Arabia: 18,680 traveled abroad within 36 hours after flights resumed
Riyadh: Nearly 18,680 Saudi citizens have traveled abroad via land crossings and airports within 36 hours and 10,450 traveled within the first 24 hours after the Kingdom eased travel restrictions on May…
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Saudi family infected with COVID-19 airlifted from India
Riyadh: A Saudi national family infected with COVID-19 has been successfully brought back to their home from India. According to the Saudi press agency, the COVID-19 positive family was evacuated from India…
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GACA issues new travel guide as Saudi resumes international travel
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority on Monday updated the travel guide outlining more COVID-19 precautionary measures, the Saudi press agency reported. The travel guide issued by the General…
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Saudi extends travel restrictions for travelers from India, 12 other countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the extension of the travel ban to India and twelve other countries without prior permission from the concerned authorities, according to the Saudi…
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Saudi: King Salman approves building mosque at Pakistan’s Islamic University
Riyadh: The custodian of the two holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, approved the construction of the grand mosque named after him at the International Islamic University in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad,…
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Saudi Arabia: Only COVID-19 vaccinated employees allowed to attend workplaces
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Friday only vaccinated workers would be allowed to attend their workplaces, local media reported. The Saudi ministry of human resources and social development announced…
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Insurance coverage of up to SR650,000 against COVID-19 for Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced the details of the insurance coverage for foreign Umrah pilgrims against the risk of COVID-19 virus infection, according to the ministry of Hajj…
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UK’s King’s college to open in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to open the United Kingdom’s top ranked King’s college in the country this year to enhance the education sector and improve ties between Britain and Saudi…
