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Saudi Arabia grants approved destination status to China
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has granted China the official Approved Destination Status (ADS) starting from July 1, 2024. The announcement comes after Kingdom’s participation in the second China roadshow and…
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In a first, UAE grocer Spinneys opens store in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Spinneys 1961 Holding PLC, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based grocery chain, opened its first store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, June 24. This new store is located…
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Saudi Arabia: Over 1.4M people visit Rawdah during last six weeks
Madinah: A total of 1,403,640 people visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, between Dhul Qa’dah 1 and Dhul-Hijjah 14, 1445 AH-2024. The General Authority for the Care…
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1,301 pilgrims die in Haj 2024, 83% unauthorised: Saudi health minister
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s health minister, Fahd al-Jalajel, said on Sunday, June 23, that the death toll during the Haj 1445 AH-2024 season reached 1,301. In a media interview, Al-Jalajel…
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Saudi Arabia announces 3-term school year with 8-week vacation
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Education has approved the academic calendar for the next five years, impacting public, higher, and technical and vocational education in the Kingdom. The 2024-25 academic year will…
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Saudi Arabia set to welcome 300 millionaires in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is expected to welcome up to 300 millionaires in 2024 as the Kingdom continues to attract high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). British consulting firm Henley & Partners said…
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Haj 2024: Egypt cracks down on travel agencies over pilgrim deaths
Cairo: The Egyptian government is set to ban the operation of 16 travel agencies for arranging “fraudulent” Haj trips to Saudi Arabia for unregistered pilgrims. At a Haj deaths crisis unit meeting…
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Death toll of Tunisian Haj pilgrims in Makkah reaches 53
Tunis: The death toll among Tunisian pilgrims who performed Haj in Saudi Arabia has risen to 53, the media reported. “Until this Saturday, the number of Tunisian pilgrims who died in holy…
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Job opportunities for Indian expats at embassy in Riyadh: Know details here
Riyadh: If you are looking for a job in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), there’s an opportunity for you. The embassy of India in Riyadh has invited applications from Indian expatriates for…
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Tunisian President sacks minister after deaths of 49 Haj pilgrims
Tunis: Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked minister of religious affairs Ibrahim Chaibi after at least 49 pilgrims lost their lives in the Haj pilgrimage this year in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The announcement…
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Saudi: Friday sermons, prayers shortened in two holy mosques until summer ends
The higher authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have issued a directive to reduce the duration of the Friday sermon and prayer in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the…
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1.2L Indian pilgrims undertook Haj, 40K above 60: Union health secretary
New Delhi: Around 1,20,000 pilgrims undertook the Haj pilgrimage this year from India and 356 doctors and paramedics were deployed for the medical care. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra released a document…
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At least 98 Indians died during Haj pilgrimage this year
New Delhi: Ninety-eight Indians have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage of Haj to Mecca, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said total deaths of…
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Indian embassy in Riyadh celebrates International Yoga Day
Riyadh: The embassy of India in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosted a yoga session to celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Olympic Complex on Friday, June…
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No normalization with Israel at the expense of Palestinians: Saudi envoy to UK
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) ambassador to the UK, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, said that his country will not normalize relations with Israel at the expense of the Palestinians. Prince Khalid’s…
