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Saudi Arabia: 15M visit Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in 1st half of Ramzan
Nearly 15 million Muslims visited the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s second holiest site in Madinah, during the first half of Ramzan, the head of statistics and information at the General Authority for Care…
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Saudi Arabia launches golf carts for Sa’i at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the use of smart golf carts service for the pilgrims to perform…
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Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum for women’s rights in 2025
Riyadh: The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Wednesday, March 27, unanimously elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to chair the 69th session of the commission in…
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Saudi Arabia: Hyderabadi mothers oppose co-education in Indian schools
Jeddah: The decision to introduce co-education in International Indian Schools (IIS) across Saudi Arabia has sparked outrage among a number of parents. Mothers, particularly from Hyderabad, have expressed deep concern over the…
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First Saudi humanoid female robot does not talk about sex or politics
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently unveiled its first female humanoid robot ‘Sara’ who is specifically trained not to talk about sex or politics. “Sara knows that she’s a girl, she’s…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia announces seasonal job vacancies, here’s how to apply
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs for the upcoming Haj season 1445 AH/2024. The available positions to work…
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Saudi Arabia restricts HR jobs to citizens
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has said that human resources jobs are exclusively for Saudi citizens. This came in response to an inquiry…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to mark a significant milestone in its history by participating in the upcoming 73rd Miss Universe pageant for the first time ever. Twenty-seven-year-old Saudi…
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Saudi harnesses advanced tech for transportation services in Grand Mosque
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) intensifies its efforts during the holy month of Ramzan by enhancing transportation services within the Grand Mosque in the Saie area, the Tawaf…
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Over 8 million pilgrims perform Umrah so far this season
Riyadh: A total of 8,235,680 Muslims from around the world have performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the season on Muharram 1, 1445 AH corresponding to…
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Saudi Arabia’s legacy: How Zamzam water is preserved?
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a long history of preserving and offering the sacred Zamzam water, which holds great significance for Muslims. In 1345 AH, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul…
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Karnataka man languishes in Saudi jail, daughter seeks MEA help
The daughter of a 65-year-old Karnataka man, who is languishing in a jail in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh from the past nine months, has sought the Minister of External Affairs of India…
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Hyderabad siblings discover father’s death in Saudi Arabia after months
Jeddah: Thirteen-year-old Saleha feels a pang of despair hearing about other girls receiving Eid gifts from their fathers. Six years ago, Saleha last saw her father, Shaikh Ahmed, when he visited Hyderabad.…
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118,000 lights illuminate Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
More than 30 types of lighting units, totaling over 118,000 units, have been used to illuminate the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, its courtyards, and attached facilities. The General Authority for the Grand…
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Tabuk Mosques: Blend of Islamic history, contemporary architecture
Riyadh: The mosques in the Tabuk region are a unique blend of ancient Islamic civilization and modern architectural styles, showcasing exceptional designs. Some of these mosques, dating back to the Battle of…
