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Makkah Grand Mosque to remain closed during Eid Al-Adha to stop virus spread
The safety of pilgrims had been the top priority in preparing for this year’s Hajj, Saudi security officials said on Tuesday. Announcing the completion of the first stage of planning for the annual religious gathering, the commander
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Saudi Heritage Authority gets board of directors
The Saudi Ministry of Culture on Tuesday announced the formation of the board of directors of the Heritage Authority to be headed by Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan. The three-year membership is renewable provided the board
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Saudi king, crown prince congratulate Kuwait Emir on successful surgery
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has congratulated the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah on successfully undergoing surgery. The king said Saudi Arabia and its people were praying for the emir’s “health and
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No specific date for the resumption of international flight in Saudi Arabia: aviation authority
Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority has said there is still no specific date for the return of international flights in Saudi Arabia. The
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Belgian envoy to Kingdom praises ‘openness, curiosity’ of Saudi people
Belgium celebrates its foundation on July 21. While festivities are usually filled with guests, good music and delicious foods, this year the
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Prayers pour in for King Salman on social media after medical tests
Social media platforms were abuzz with the news about King Salman undergoing medical tests on Monday. The royal court said the king was admitted to
Read MoreSaudi drone startup puts limitless abilities in our hands
The use of drones has changed rapidly over recent years, offering limitless innovative opportunities for game-changing businesses through its dynamic technology. The adoption of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology in Saudi Arabia is
Read MoreDhul Al-Hijjah moon not sighted, Eid Al-Adha begins on July 31
The Saudi Supreme Court on Monday said that Dul Al-Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, July 22, and that Arafat Day (Dul Al-Hijjah) will fall on Thursday, July 30. Eid Al-Adha will start on Friday, July 31. Pilgrims selected to perform the Hajj
Read MoreSaudi Arabia records 37 new COVID-19 deaths
Saudi Arabia recorded 2,429 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths on Monday, the health ministry said. The country’s total number of infections now stands at 253,349, it added. The new deaths from COVID-19 take the country’s
Read MoreIraqi PM Kadhemi postpones Saudi visit after King Salman hospitalized
The visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhemi to Saudi Arabia has been postponed after the hospitalization of King Salman, the Saudi foreign minister said on Monday. “In recognition of the importance of the visit and a desire to make
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