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Saudi Arabia to host 9th conference to promote moderation in Islam
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs will host the ninth conference of ministers of awqaf and Islamic affairs in the city of Makkah from August 3 to 5. The…
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Saudi Arabia unveils plans for 92K-capacity King Salman Stadium
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) and the Ministry of Sport have unveiled designs and plans for King Salman Stadium and its sports facilities, which will…
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Mashael Al-Ayed becomes first Saudi female swimmer to participate in Olympics
Mashael Al-Ayed made history by becoming the first female to represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in Olympic swimming. A 17-year-old swimmer secured a commendable sixth place in the women’s 200-metre…
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India, Saudi Arabia hold first meeting of High-Level Task Force on Investments
New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday discussed various opportunities for bilateral investments in diverse areas in the public and private sectors, including refining and petrochemical plants, new and renewable energy,…
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International fair and museum of the Prophet’s biography inaugurates new sections in Morocco
The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization inaugurated new sections at its international branch in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, under the supervision of the Muslim World League…
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Watch: Camel Caravan festival takes visitors on a journey through time in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a unique summer activity “The Camel Caravan” taking place in Makkah, which will continue to run until Safar 6, 1446 AH (August 10, 2024). The…
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King Khalid International Airport ranks world’s top for on-time performance
In the latest ranking, Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh secured the top position for Most On-Time Performance globally in June 2024, according to Cirium Diio. It is pertinent…
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Expats in Saudi Arabia can now obtain employment, experience certificates via Qiwa
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has recently issued a guide detailing the services provided to expatriates. This initiative has been introduced to enhance the support provided to foreign…
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Saudi Arabia provides Golf carts to pilgrims with disabilities at Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a new initiative to provide golf carts for individuals with disabilities who are…
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Saudi Arabia gears up for historic participation at Paris Olympics 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to make a significant mark at the 33rd Summer Paris 2024 Olympics, participating with a delegation of 10 athletes. The athletes, seven men and…
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AP man stuck in Saudi Arabia returns after minister’s intervention
Amaravati: A man from Andhra Pradesh, who was stuck in Saudi Arabia, returned home on Friday following intervention by state Human Resource Development and IT Minister Nara Lokesh. Sarella Veerendra Kumar, who…
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Saudi to participate in UNESCO World Heritage Committee in India
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will actively participate in the upcoming 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee in India. The session will take place in New Delhi from July 21 to…
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Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia to concurrently be envoy to Yemen
New Delhi: Suhel Ajaz Khan, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Yemen, with residence in…
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Over 12M liters of water pumped into Yemen by KSrelief
More than 12 million liters of water were pumped into Yemen by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) as part of its water supply and environmental sanitation project to…
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Saudi Arabia-Kuwait rail link project set to launch in 2026
The Saudi Arabia and Kuwait high-speed railway project is set to be implemented in 2026 and expected to be completed within four years. A joint committee from both countries has recently approved…
