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Body of Kuwaiti woman found in Jubail desert in Saudi Arabia
The body of a Kuwaiti woman who had reportedly gone missing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) was found in a desert area near al-Jubail. Saudi authorities found the body of…
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Two Indians granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia
Two Indians— Dr Shamim Ahmad Butt and Faraz Khalid are among the first recipients who have recently been granted Saudi citizenship after a royal decree was issued on Thursday, July 4. The…
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Saudi Arabia hosts first ever Esports World Cup
Riyadh: The first ever Esports World Cup (EWC), the world’s largest gaming festival, kicked off at Boulevard City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing the top esports players from around the globe. The…
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Saudi Arabia: Over 5L people register as post-death organ donors
Riyadh: The Saudi Organ Transplantation Centre (SOTC) has announced that around 533,000 people in Saudi Arabia have pledged to donate their organs after death. Riyadh ranked the highest number of people wishing…
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New Islamic Year 1446: Saudi announces first day of Muharram
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that the first day of Muharram 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) will be on Sunday,…
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Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to exceptional global talents
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has granted citizenship to a number of scientists, medical doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and talented individuals. This comes as part of a royal order issued…
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Saudi Arabia raises retirement age to 65 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Araba (KSA) has approved a new Social Insurance Law that sets the retirement age to 65 years. In a post on X, the General Organization for Social…
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Saudi jails producer Abdulaziz Almuzaini to 13 years over Netflix series
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have reportedly sentenced writer and producer Abdulaziz Almuzaini to 13 years in prison for promoting terrorism and homosexuality through his Netflix series…
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Time, savings deposits in Saudi banking system reach highest level ever
Riyadh: Time and savings deposits in the Saudi banking system reached their highest levels ever, totaling 889.5 billion Saudi riyals at the end of May 2024. This marks an annual growth of…
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Saudi Arabia: Initiative to cancel fines for taxpayers extended to Dec
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) on Sunday, June 30, extended the cancellation of fines and exemption of penalties initiative until December 31, 2024. The initiative…
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Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua named Riyadh Season ambassador
Riyadh: British two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has been named the new ambassador of ‘Riyadh Season,’ an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made recently…
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Saudi Arabia offers e-visas to Esports World Cup ticket holders
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will offer electronic visas (e-visas) for ticket holders of the Esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh on July 3. The announcement was…
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Riyadh: King Khalid Airport ranks 1st globally for being most punctual
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was ranked first among the most punctual airports in the world with more than 88.23 percent of flights on time in May this…
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Saudi Arabia grants approved destination status to China
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has granted China the official Approved Destination Status (ADS) starting from July 1, 2024. The announcement comes after Kingdom’s participation in the second China roadshow and…
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In a first, UAE grocer Spinneys opens store in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Spinneys 1961 Holding PLC, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based grocery chain, opened its first store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, June 24. This new store is located…
