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LuLu expands in Saudi Arabia with new express store in Madinah
LuLu Retail, a leading hypermarket chain in the Middle East, has significantly expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the grand opening of a new LuLu Express store in Madinah. This strategic…
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Saudi teacher Asaad Al-Ghamdi released after two years in jail over tweets
Saudi authorities have released teacher Asaad bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi after more than two years of arbitrary detention for expressing his opinions on X, formerly known as Twitter. The non-governmental organization Prisoners of…
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Saudi court postpones final verdict for Kerala man on death row for 8th time
Riyadh: The Riyadh Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia has once again postponed the final verdict in the case of Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha in Kozhikode district of Kerala. He has…
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Ramzan likely to begin on March 1 in most Islamic countries
The International Astronomical Centre (IAC) announced on Thursday, February 13, that the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025 is likely to begin on Saturday, March 1, in most Islamic countries. According to…
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No alcohol allowed at 2034 World Cup, confirms Saudi ambassador
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom (UK), Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has confirmed that no alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In…
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Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia with mission to end Ukraine war
New York: On a mission to end the Ukraine War, US President Donald Trump has said that he is planning to meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. After a…
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Hyderabad siblings win Global Best M-Gov Gold Award 2025 in Dubai
Hyderabad siblings Zain Ahmed Samdani and Faria Zubair have made India proud by winning the Gold Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the ongoing World Government Summit (WGS) in…
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Saudi Arabia allows domestic Haj firms to pay package fees in 3 installments
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that licensed firms offering Haj services for domestic pilgrims can now pay package fees in three installments for the…
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New milestone: Riyadh Season 2024 attracts 19 million visitors
Riyadh: Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia‘s flagship entertainment and tourism festival, has set a new milestone by attracting an impressive 19 million visitors since its launch in October 2024. This remarkable achievement was…
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Saudi Arabia rejects extremist Israeli statements on displacing Palestinians
Riyadh:The Saudi Council of Ministers has strongly rejected “extremist” Israeli statements advocating for the displacement of Palestinians from their land. During its session held on Tuesday, February 11, in Riyadh, chaired by…
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Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027
Lausanne: The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than originally planned, following a 12-year agreement with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The qualifying period,…
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Saudi Arabia invites applications for jobs at health ministry
If you are looking for a job in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector, there’s an opportunity for you. Norka Roots, the agency under the Government of Kerala to enhance support and provide assistance…
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Saudi Arabia predicts moderate weather for Ramzan 2025
Riyadh: With just days left until the start of Ramzan 2025, a Saudi meteorologist has predicted moderate weather across the Kingdom during the holy month—a period marked by fasting, prayers, and acts…
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Saudi Arabia bans sale of tobacco in kiosks, grocery stores
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MoMRAH) has introduced a ban on the sale of tobacco products in kiosks, grocery stores, and central markets.…
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Saudi Arabia releases Salma Al-Shehab after four years in prison
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian authorities have released women’s rights activist and academic Salma Al-Shehab after she served four years of a 34-year prison sentence, which was initially imposed over her posts on X…
