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Rain 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
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Saudi 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
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1st batch of 85 Saudis join Grand Mosque cleaning team
Over 85 young Saudis started operating advanced cleaning vehicles being used in the Mataf (circumambulating area around the Holy Kaaba), corridors and the terrace of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. They represent the first batch of Saudis who take up
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Jawazat Is Asking Expatriates In The Kingdom To Register Their Fingerprints ASAP
The Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) has made an announcement asking all expatriates, who have yet to register their biometrics, to visit
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Saudi Civil defense warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms
The Saudi Civil Defense in Jazan has warned citizens and residents to be careful during expected unstable weather conditions, ArabNews. According
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More than 71% expats in Government depts lose jobs
According to decision of the Council of Ministers, the agreements of over 71% expats working in government jobs have been terminated,
Read MoreSaudization in 3 key sectors from November 9
The Ministry of Labor and Social Development will start implementing Saudization in three key sectors from November 9(saturday), (Rabi Al-Awwal 1), reported saudigazette. As per the ministry’s directives, 70 percent of jobs
Read MoreRain expected in 10 regions of Saudi Arabia continue till Thursday
10 regions of the Kingdom are expected to be affected by inclement weather conditions which may continue till Thursday, reported saudigazette. Moderate to heavy thundershowers accompanied by hailstorms are expected in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha,
Read MoreMakkah crane crash retrial to start on Wednesday
The Criminal Court in Makkah is set to reopen the Makkah crane collapse case on Wednesday after the Supreme Court asked for a retrial, according to reports. The September 2015 incident at the holy city’s Grand Mosque resulted in the deaths
Read MoreIndian cinema chain plans to open 500 screens in Saudi Arabia
Indian multiplex chain, Carnival, has announced plans to open 500 screens over the next five years in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on the Kingdom’s remote areas, reported Arab News. “Saudi Arabia is a huge country. There is access for
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