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Saudi Qur’an and Athan contests prove a global hit
Qur’an recitation and Athan competitions launched by General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh have achieved international success. The competitions, which aim to discover the most beautiful and influential
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The sky’s the limit for young Saudis at Ithra summer camp
Every year, the King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) Summer Camp gives children an opportunity to explore their hidden talents and express themselves through projects. Under the supervision of their Ithra instructors, the children are
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Economic hardship reduces Turkish Hajj applications
An estimated 80,000 Turks are entitled to perform Hajj following a protocol signed between Ankara and Riyadh last year. The first group of about 200 Turkish pilgrims left Istanbul on July 5 with Holy Qur’an recitations and prayers made at
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More than a million ‘sacrificial’ animals ready for Hajj
More than 1 million livestock have been readied for meat sacrifice to cater for this year’s Hajj pilgrims, Saudi officials have
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Saudi cinema brand opens its first branch
The first Saudi cinema brand opened its maiden branch on Tuesday in Jeddah, state news agency SPA reported. Minister of Media Turki bin Abdullah
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Ministers launch new and enhanced Hajj and Umrah services
Saudi authorities on Tuesday launched a number of initiatives and enhanced services designed to improve and enrich the experiences of Hajj
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Logistics and Warehousing Market is Expected to reach over USD 17.5 Billion in Revenue by the year 2023: Ken Research
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Read MoreSaudi Arabia stands in solidarity with Egypt and US amid terror violence
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offered condolences on Tuesday for the victims of recent terrorist violence in Egypt and the US. At least 20 people were killed and almost 50 injured when an explosives-filled
Read MoreSaudi forum reveals smart technologies used to enhance pilgrims’ Hajj experience
Smart technologies being used and developed in the Kingdom to improve services for Hajj pilgrims were revealed at a forum held in the holy city of Makkah. Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated the “Advanced
Read MoreNew Zealand Muslim community leader praises Hajj services
The president of the International Muslim Association of New Zealand expressed gratitude, on behalf of the families of those killed in the Christchurch mosque massacre in March, for the invitation extended to them by King Salman to perform
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