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Special forces ensure pilgrims’ safety
The emergency security plan launched by the special security forces at the Grand Mosque during a light rainfall on Tuesday was successful as it helped prevent stampedes and other accidents, said Maj. Gen. Abdullah Al-Osaimi, commander of special
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Saudi courts recover $3.4bn after enforcing foreign rulings
Saudi enforcement courts have recovered more than $3.4 billion after imposing a number of foreign rulings. The rulings came from foreign arbitration committees and courts concerning individuals, companies and entities inside the
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Reform bonus for Saudi banks as profits surge
Saudi banks, which are working to capitalize on economic reforms, have defied recessionary trends by posting profits during the first quarter of 2018. The banks have cumulatively reported a 7.5 percent year-on-year increase and an 18 percent
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Visitors throng Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
The Agency of General Presidency for the Prophet’s Mosque Affairs has been providing all necessary services to the large number of
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Expo showcases Art Jameel participants’ unique works
The annual program at the Jameel House of Traditional Arts/Jeddah culminated on Wednesday with the opening of an exhibition of new works by the
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Saudi Arabia to introduce Riyal coins from Thursday
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) will introduce Riyal coins starting from Thursday to gradually replace the Riyal notes, the media reported on
Read MoreGood news for Saudi women with valid overseas licence
Saudi women with valid overseas licence will be exempted from driving test for beginners. As the Kingdom gears up for historic reform to allow Saudi women to drive, a new announcement was made to give driving licenses to women with a valid
Read MoreKingdom's anti-corruption chief leads Saudi delegation at UN General Assembly
Saudi Arabia, represented by a delegation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha), will take part on Wednesday in a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to mark 15 years since the adoption of the UN Convention against
Read MoreRamadan fun activities reflect on Saudi Arabia’s potential
The holy month of Ramadan is one of the platforms used to reinforce morals, ethics, and Islamic values through practicing rituals. However, the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has been shouldering the res
Read MoreRules set to streamline construction of mosques in Saudi Arabia
Prince Sultan bin Salman patronized the signing of an agreement on Monday establishing the Mosque Construction Code between the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance and the Abdullatif Al-Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture.
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