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US welcomes Saudi Arabia's pledge of $100 mln for Syria
The United States on Thursday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s contribution of $100 million to help stabilize parts of Syria no longer held by Islamic State, which comes as the Trump administration looks to cut back on foreign aid. “This
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Family separated by war in Syria reunites at Hajj in emotional moment
An emotional video of four relatives rejoining at Hajj in Saudi Arabia after being separated by years of war and destruction in Syria was widely circulated on social media on Thursday, reported Al Arabiya English. In the video, two ladies
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126,000 pilgrims from Bangladesh will perform Hajj 2018
The last Hajj flights from Bangladesh will leave for Saudi Arabia this morning. About 125,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims have already reached the holy city Makkah, on special flights operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Saudi Arabian
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Hotel collapse in Makkah? Saudi Arabia clarifies
Rumours circulating about the collapse of a hotel in Makkah have been denied by the Saudi Civil Defence.
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Roads Shut Down, 20 Traffic Lights Removed In Taifs Al-Woroud Area
The Municipality of Al-Woroud and the Traffic Department removed 20 traffic lights and closed down several intersections causing great inconveniences
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Hajj and politics don’t mix, says Saudi minister
The Hajj and Umrah ministry made it clear, once again, that there is no place for politics during Hajj. This was reiterated by Hajj and Umrah
Read MoreRules regarding Emergency Leave in Saudi Arabia
What is an Emergency situation? When expatriates work far away from their own countries (in Saudi Arabia) leaving their homes, family members and friends behind, there are many chances that they face with some emergency and have to go back to their
Read MoreSaudi ready for receiving more than 5,000 pilgrims of martyrs families
Saudi Arabia reported on Wednesday that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj Guests Program, every year directed by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has finished its arrangements for the gathering of in excess of 5,000
Read MoreSaudi Electricity Compan Warned: SR400 in unpaid bills to result in power cut
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has warned its subscribers that power will be cut if they fail to settle bills amounting to SR400 and above for two consecutive months. It also warned that they would also be prevented from availing the Taysir
Read MoreSaudi state carrier says flights affected by system failure
Saudi Arabia’s state airline Saudia says its flights have been affected by a system failure as the Kingdom hosts the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The airline acknowledged the disruption in a statement issued Tuesday without saying how many
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