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Saudi Arabia to host ALECSO meetings in Jeddah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) meetings in Jeddah. The executive council’s 121st meeting is scheduled for May…
- India
Delhi: Indian flyer smuggles Rs 2.73 cr of gold from Jeddah, held
Customs officials in Delhi arrested an Indian passenger coming from the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 2.73 crore. He was arrested along with two housekeeping staffs…
- Entertainment
Do you know Irfan Pathan’s wife Safa Baig is a Hyderabadi?
Hyderabad: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan‘s wife, Safa Baig, has stepped into the spotlight after years of privacy since her marriage. Her recent surge in social media activity has garnered attention, with…
- Middle East
Saudi King Salman admitted to hospital
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday, April 24, admitted to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah for a routine checkup. Citing a statement from the Royal Court, the Saudi…
- Entertainment
Cinema ticket prices set to drop drastically in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Film Commission has announced a reduction in licensing fees for operating cinemas, which is expected to significantly decrease cinema ticket prices. The decision, approved by the Film Commission…
- Middle East
Air traffic in Saudi Arabia reaches record high in 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) experienced a 26 percent rise in air traffic as it transported a record-breaking 112 million passengers during 2023. According to the General Authority of Civil…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia reveals names of arrested harassers
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) began announcing the names of those people arrested on harassment charges. The move is intended to instil shame and deter potential offenders.…
- Middle East
Eid Al Fitr: King Salman says attacks on Palestinians must end
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has emphasized the urgent need to halt attacks on the Palestinian people. This came in a speech delivered by the Kingdom’s Minister of…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia gears up to host fireworks, concerts, free events
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a calendar of events for the “Eid Al-Fitr 2024”, which carries the slogan “Your Eid among your family and your people”. Eid Al-Fitr marks the…
- Jobs
Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia announces seasonal job vacancies, here’s how to apply
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs for the upcoming Haj season 1445 AH/2024. The available positions to work…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: First flight of Umrah pilgrims lands in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first flight of pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah during the current holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. On Tuesday, March 12, the…
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F2 Saudi Arabian GP: Kush Maini becomes 1st Indian to grab pole position
Jeddah: Indian racer Kush Maini on Saturday grabbed the pole position in the F2 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix here to become the first Indian to achieve the feat. Maini, who drives for…
- Middle East
Video: World’s first 3D-printed mosque opens in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: In a groundbreaking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently opened the world’s first mosque built using 3D printing technology within the Al-Jawhara suburb project in Jeddah Governorate. The mosque…
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Saudi Arabia discovers 1200-yr-old architectural patterns of Othman bin Affan Mosque
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced the discovery of 1200-year-old architectural patterns of the Othman bin Affan Mosque. The discovery is part of the initial phase…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Indian Umrah pilgrim jailed due to identity mismatch
Jeddah: A spiritual journey to Islam’s holy land turned sour for an Indian family after their beloved one was detained at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport as his name and particulars matched…