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Pakistan International Airlines under fire over Polish tourist's 'Kiki challenge': Watch
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has come under fire over a promotional video made by the national flag carrier in collaboration with a Polish tourist who is seen doing the ‘Kiki challenge’ inside an empty aircraft. On Monday,
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Makkah governor hands over new Kaaba cover to senior caretaker
The Kiswa consists of five pieces; four of them cover the four sides of Kaaba, while the fifth one is hung as a curtain above the door of Kaaba. Preparing the Kiswa takes several months and needs large amounts of precious metals and pure silk.
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Saudi Electricity Company starts issuing electricity bills
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) announced on Sunday that it has started issuing electricity bills for the month of July from Thursday. The issuance of electricity bills will continue for several days, it said.
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Nigerian pilgrim recovers lost $700 BTA in Saudi hotel
A lucky second Nigerian pilgrim on Sunday in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, recovered her lost Basic Traveling Allowance (BTA) from her hotel camp. The
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First day of Hajj confirmed as Aug. 19
Dhu Al-Hijjah, the 12th month in the Islamic calendar, begins on Sunday (August 12), it was confirmed on Saturday night. The sighting of the
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Haj Ministry announces fees for canceling local pilgrims’ reservations
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah is set to begin on Sunday receiving applications for cancelation of domestic pilgrims’ reservations in Haj
Read MoreSaudi Arabia announces 11 days Eid Holidays for all employees (Saudi+Expats)
Government Employees: The Ministry of Civil Service has announced Eid-ul-Adha holidays for 11 days for all employees working in the public sector this year. When we say all employees, it includes expatriate employees as well who are working in the
Read MoreSaudi envoy exposes Iran regime’s role in assault on KSA oil tankers
Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, has reiterated his condemnation of the Iranian regime’s “menacing role” in Yemen. His remarks on Twitter on Friday came days after Saudi Arabia resumed
Read MoreKing Salman orders hosting of 1,000 pilgrims from Palestine
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has ordered the hosting of 1,000 female and male pilgrims, who are relatives of Palestinian martyrs, in this year's Haj as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Haj Guests Program, annually
Read MoreFirst batch of UAE pilgrims to leave for Hajj today
The first batch of UAE pilgrims will leave on Thursday from country's airports to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Dr Mohammed Matar al Kaabi, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) and Head of the
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