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Saudi Arabia witnessed strongest cold wave in history in Jan 1992: NCM
Riyadh: The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) revealed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) witnessed its strongest cold wave in history in January 1992, which lasted for seven days in a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia warns against using SHTINE bottled water
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a warning to withdraw SHTINE drinking bottled water from the local market due to its excessive levels of bromate, a chemical formed during water disinfection. The SHTINE…
- Middle East
Egyptian man executed for killing Indian expat in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The authorities in Saudi Arabia recently executed an Egyptian citizen who was convicted of killing an Indian expat in the Kingdom, in 2021. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said in a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia updates fees for visa, Iqama services
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have updated fees for Iqama renewal, extended exit and reentry visa services, and other services for 2025. Arabic daily Okaz learned that…
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Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians for drug trafficking
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, January 1, executed six Iranians sentenced for drug trafficking. The executed were identified as: Jssim Mohammed Shabani Abdul-Ridha Younis Tangasir…
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Hyderabad man deceived by travel agent returns home from Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old Mohammed Sameer from Hyderabad, who was lodged in jail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) after being deceived by a travel agent, returned home safely on Wednesday, January…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia designates 2025 as ‘Year of Handicrafts’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has declared 2025 as the “Year of Handicrafts” to honor its historical and cultural heritage, preserving the significance of local culture on an international scale.…
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Saudi Arabia suspends expat dentist over medical errors
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has suspended an expat dentist from practicing due to multiple medical errors he made while working in the Riyadh and Tabuk regions.…
- India
Saudi court postpones release of Indian man for 5th time
A Saudi Arabian court postponed the proceedings of an Indian national Abdul Rahim, on Monday, December 30, marking another challenging chapter in his 18-year legal ordeal. The Riyadh Criminal Court has adjourned…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia executes 303 people in 2024, marking record-breaking year
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has witnessed a record-breaking tidal wave regarding the number of executions in 2024, crossing the record of 300 death penalties. The number of executions in the Kingdom…
- Lifestyle
3 Budget-friendly markets in Madinah for Umrah travelers
Considered the second holiest city in Islam, Saudi Arabia‘s Madinah holds a special place in the hearts of millions. Its unmatched peace despite being a busy city is a testament to its…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia extends tax amnesty initiative
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has extended the cancellation of fines and exemption of penalties initiative until June 30, 2025. The initiative was earlier extended…
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Saudi: Over 10M pilgrims visited Miqat Dhu Al-Hulayfah in 2024
More than 10 million visitors and Umrah performers heading to the Grand Mosque in Makkah has visited Miqat of Dhu Al-Hulayfah in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, since the beginning of 2024. Dhu Al-Hulayfah,…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah performers increases by 35 pc in Q3 2024
Riyadh: The total number of foreign and domestic pilgrims who performed Umrah in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 has reached 6,254,751, represents a 35 percent increase compared to the same quarter…
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Watch: Syrian conjoined twins ‘Celine and Eleen’ arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Syrian conjoined twins, Celine and Eleen Abdulmoneim Alshibli, along with their family, arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The twins arrived at King Khalid International Airport onboard…
