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Arab coalition intercepts Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led Arab coalition intercepted a Houthi drone targeting Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia on Thursday, the Saudi The Iran-backed militia launched the drone from the province of Sanaa in Yemen toward civilian areas in Khamis
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Jubbat Hail, an old caravan route through Saudi Arabia’s Nefud Desert
Jubbat Hail, in the Hail region of northeast Saudi Arabia, is on an old caravan route through the Nefud Desert. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, recent government investment has improved the facilities available to the public
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Developers reveal more details about Qiddiya, the Saudi entertainment supercity
The company behind Qiddiya, the entertainment city being built on the outskirts of Riyadh, has revealed more details of the venues and facilities that are due to open when phase one of the project is completed in four years’ time. In all,
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Arabic-speaking smart TVs to debut in Saudi Arabia
The world’s first AI-powered TVs with Arabic voice recognition will debut in Saudi Arabia, South Korea’s LG Electronics has
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First group of Tunisian pilgrims arrive via Makkah Route initiative
The first Makkah Route initiative’s Hajj flight from Tunisia arrived at Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz International Airport in Madinah, the
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Muslim World League chief honored for strengthening ties between Islamic world, Russia
The Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences has awarded the secretary-general of the Muslim World League (MWL), Dr.
Read MoreSaudi invention holds immense promise for a water-scarce world
The use of solar power to produce plentiful supplies of safe drinking water has long been seen as an answer to many of the Middle East’s pressing challenges relating to water and energy. Now a project at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah
Read MoreSaudi Red Crescent implements program to serve pilgrims
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in Madinah is implementing its field operational program to provide emergency and medical services for pilgrims and visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque and other locations frequented during this
Read MoreHajj Ministry, Misk launch program for volunteers to serve pilgrims
The Initiative Center at the Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Foundation (Misk Foundation) has launched a program to prepare volunteers for the Hajj season in 2019, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The program, called
Read MoreSaudi Cabinet stresses commitment to Hajj services
The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday reviewed topics related to the services provided to Hajj pilgrims, and to the service of the Two Holy Mosques. Chaired by King Salman, the Cabinet discussed his directive to host thousands of pilgrims from all over
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