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Saudi family throws farewell party to honor Indian expat for his efforts
Over the weekend, a Saudi family honored an Indian expat for his incredible efforts over the years with a farewell party. Speaking to Sabq news site, the man's employer, Dib Al Mutairi, said the worker Aref had been with the family for
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UAE Online Visa Application for Saudi Iqama Holders (Residents)
Requirements for UAE E-Visa Iqama valid for a minimum of three months Copy of Passport with a validity of at least six months Passport size photo graphs
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‘Masajid’ app for smart phones launched
Pastor of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheik Abdullateef Al-Asheikh declared the dispatch of the "Masajid" smart phone app for iphone and Android systems. In a tweet he said that the “Masajid” app provides
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Saudi initiative exempts less-developed countries from $6bn debt
Saudi Arabia plans to waive $6bn worth of debt owed to the kingdom by “less-developed” countries, it was revealed during a Cabinet
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India unveils the world's tallest statue - Video
India has unveiled the world's tallest statue, which cost 29.9bn rupees (£330m; $430m) to build. The 182m (600ft) high structure in the
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Moroccan girl, 9, wins $136,000 Arab reading prize
A nine-year-old Moroccan girl on Tuesday won $136,000 in an Arabic-language reading competition organised by the Dubai government. Maryam
Read More14 people killed in the extreme weather conditions in Saudi Arabia
14 people have been killed in the extreme weather conditions in Saudi Arabia over the last two weeks, reported ArabaNews. Saudi Arabia has been hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms and officials said this year has seen some the most extreme
Read MoreRain and floods cut off Makkah district
Heavy rains that hit Makkah in recent days have cut off many people living in Al-Rashidiya district of the holy city. Residents of the neighborhood said many of them could not reach their houses by car due to the cracked roads where mud and
Read MoreSaudi consulate in New York issues statement on death of two female citizens in Hudson River in New York
The Saudi Consulate General in New York today issued a statement on the death of two Saudi female nationals whose bodies were found in the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday evening 14-2-1440 AH. The statement said, "In reference to
Read MoreBangladesh court doubles jail term for opposition leader
A Bangladesh court on Tuesday (Oct 30) doubled a jail term for imprisoned opposition leader Khaleda Zia from five to 10 years following a prosecution appeal. The decision came the day after Zia, 73, was ordered jailed for seven years in a
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