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Sheikh Al-Sudais to mark 42 years as Imam of Masjid Al Haram
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, is set to complete 42 years since his appointment as Imam of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah.…
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GCC residents can perform Umrah via multiple visa options
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah rituals through multiple entry visa options. This…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Syria’s interim President discuss diplomatic ties
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reviewed in Riyadh on bilateral relations and the latest developments in Syria. The two…
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Syria’s interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Dubai: Syria’s interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, travelling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main regional ally. Ahmad…
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Kashmiri engineer jailed in Saudi Arabia; family desperate for justice
A 36-year-old Kashmiri engineer from Srinagar’s Soura city has been languishing in prison in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for four years, leaving his family in a state of perpetual anxiety and…
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Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grows 4.4 pc in Q4 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024 achieved a growth rate of 4.4 percent compared to the same period in 2023.…
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Telangana man joins Saudi Council of Engineers
In a moment of pride for Telangana, Mirza Zaheer Baig, a geotechnical engineering expert from Nirmal was awarded membership in the prestigious Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE). This honour was conferred on…
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Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia
Interpol, the world’s largest international police organisation, has announced plans to establish a regional office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in Saudi Arabia. The announcement followed the signing of…
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Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Fahd passes away
Riyadh: The Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the passing of Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who was 75 years old. He died on Tuesday,…
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Photos: Saudi Arabia unveils designs for ‘Dream of the Desert’ luxury train
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and the Italian hospitality company Arsenale have officially unveiled the final designs for the ‘Dream of the Desert’, the first five-star luxury train in the Middle East. This…
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Telangana man among 9 Indians killed in Saudi Arabia road accident
In a tragic incident, at least 15 people, including nine Indian nationals—one of whom was from Telangana—were killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia. According to reports, the accident occurred when…
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Saudi Arabia executes citizen convicted on terror charges
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 18, announced the execution of a citizen identified as Ali bin Abdul Jalil bin Mansour, who was convicted on multiple terror charges including attacks…
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Middle East’s first five-star luxury train Dream of the Desert unveiled
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Railways (SAR) and Italian hospitality company Arsenale have officially unveiled the final designs of the Dream of the Desert train marking the launch of the first five-star…
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Saudi Arabia allows foreigners to invest in Makkah, Madinah property
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced a groundbreaking policy allowing foreign investors to invest in real estate companies operating in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. This initiative, effective…
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Praying at Rawdah in Madinah: Nusuk platform offers new booking options
The Nusuk platform, managed by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah, has introduced two additional methods for booking and praying at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This improves ease of access…
