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Saudi Arabia to impose huge fine for violating social distancing rules
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior on Thursday announced that those who break social distancing rules at public and private establishments will be fined 1,000 Saudi riyals, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Now women in Saudi Arabia can become taxi drivers
Riyadh: Nearly four years after the historic decision to allow women to drive, the Saudi General Directorate of Traffic has announced that women will now be allowed to drive taxis and become…
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Saudi Hajj ministry mandates a 10-day gap between two Umrahs
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has mandated a 10-day delay between issuing two Umrah permits to pilgrims of all ages. A pilgrim who has earned an Umrah permit may schedule…
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Top conservative Saudi cleric who once headed judiciary dies
Riyadh: An influential Saudi cleric who once served for years as head of the kingdom’s Shariah courts and whose ultraconservative views sparked outcry died on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy that mirrored…
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Women in Saudi Arabia set to take over admin duties in all personal status courts
Riyadh: Women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are all set to take over administrative duties in all personal status courts in the Dammam region, local media reported on Monday. Noura Al-Ghunaim,…
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Watch: Saudis welcome snowfall with traditional dance
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s northwestern city of Tabuk welcomed the first snowfall of the year by performing a traditional dance—Al-Dahha, the video of which have been circulated widely on social…
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Turkish President Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia in February
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday announced that he will visit Saudi Arabia in February, which is his first visit since the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the…
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Saudi Arabia allows pilgrims to access Grand Mosque without buying transport tickets
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have allowed pilgrims to head to the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah without having to buy transport tickets, saying the service is optional,…
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Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region is covered in snow since New Year
Snowfall in areas of Saudi Arabia’s northwestern city of Tabuk has been witnessed since the start of this year. Snow began to fall in most locations and people have been going to…
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Travel bubble: Direct flights between Saudi & India begin
Regular international flights to India have been halted to keep Omicron at bay; however, passengers are permitted to fly between India and Saudi Arabia from January 1, 2022. The two countries agreed…
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Saudi Arabia to impose 100,000 riyals for not wearing face mask
The Saudi ministry of interior has cautioned citizens and residents that any person who breaks COVID-19 safety precautions and preventative measures would face severe penalties. The ministry stated in a statement that…
