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Fahad Suri assumes charge as Consul General of India in Jeddah
Jeddah: The new Consul General of India in Jeddah, Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, assumed charge on Sunday, August 11. Taking to X, the Consulate General of India (CGI), Jeddah, posted photos of…
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Saudi Arabia targets 15 million Umrah pilgrims by 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled a plan to welcome 15 million Muslims to perform Umrah, the minor pilgrimage, by 2025. The development indicates an increase from the pre-pandemic levels…
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Saudi Arabia: 14 compete on opening day of international Quran competition
The jury of the final qualifiers for the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorisation, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran listened to the recitations of 14 contestants…
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Saudi Arabia launches free and paid wheelchair rentals at Grand Mosque
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched wheelchair services for the elderly and disabled persons at…
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Saudi Arabia arrests 20,000 border security violators in one week
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior conducted inspection campaigns in the Kingdom between August 1 and August 7 to ensure compliance with residency, labour, and border security laws. Across the…
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Makkah launches ‘Unified Geospatial’ platform to boost service delivery at holy sites
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authorities in Makkah and other Islamic holy sites are implementing a unified Geospatial Platform to enhance service management efficiency. The Royal Commission for…
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Blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty: Saudi Arabia on Ismail Haniyeh’s killing
Saudi Arabia has described Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh’s killing as a “blatant violation” of Iran’s sovereignty, Al Jazeera reported. Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister, Waleed al-Khereiji, said his country rejects…
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Oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracts 610 projects worth USD 406 billion
The oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracted 610 projects implemented by 356 foreign and Arab companies, with a total investment cost of USD 406 billion between January 2003 and May…
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Saudi Arabia: 3 Emergency centres at Grand Mosque to provide 24/7 services
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Health Cluster has set up three emergency centres within the corridors of the Grand Mosque to provide urgent healthcare services to visitors around the clock. These…
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Saudi Arabia unveils tallest & largest entryway to Grand Mosque
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced King Abdullah Gate as the tallest and largest gate of the Grand Mosque. The General Authority announced the Care of the…
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Saudi min of Islamic affairs meets Iranian counterpart at Makkah conference
Saudi Arabia’s minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance Sheikh Dr Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, met the Islamic Republic of Iran’s head of the endowments Hadi Sayed Khamoshi on Monday, August…
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Prince Fahd bin Jalawi visits Saudi delegation at Paris 2024 Olympic Village
The Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), Prince Fahd bin Jalawi visited the headquarters of the Saudi mission in the Olympic Village in Paris on Sunday, August 4.…
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Riyadh Season Card: Terence Crawford crowned world champion
American boxing superstar Terence Crawford emerged victorious in the main fight against Uzbekistan’s Israil Madrimov in the main event of the Riyadh Season Card at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. In…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia bridge collapse, cars stranded after heavy rains
Saudi Arabia: The Jazan region of Saudi Arabia witnessed heavy rains on Saturday, August 3, leading to a bridge collapse leaving cars stranded on the highway. The intense downpour lasted for 10…
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Kerala landslides: Saudi Arabia offers condolences to Indian President
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) King Salman and Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman conveyed their condolences on Saturday, August, 3 to Indian President Draupadi Murmu following deadly landslides and floods…
