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More than 400,000 have performed Umrah
MAKKAH: Crowd management at the Grand Mosque has been organizing the flow of worshippers and pilgrims to and from the mosque, in coordination with the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and other authorities. The
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Saudis targeted in new wave of financial scams
Convincing-looking fraudulent messages and misleading online adverts are rife in the digital world, so it is not surprising that some Saudi residents continue to fall for scams that attempt to trick unsuspecting victims. In some cases the con
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and crown prince congratulate US president-elect Biden
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday congratulated Joe Biden on winning the US presidential election. They wished him success and further progress and prosperity for the American people, Saudi
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US election: a roller-coaster count for both the Trump and Biden camps
The 2020 presidential election has been a roller-coaster ride for American voters, whichever side they are on. The magic number of 270 Electoral
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Second wave can be prevented by adhering to measures: MoH
Saudi authorities remain vigilant as they continue to monitor the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to prevent a second wave of the virus
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Gulf Cooperation Council ministers discuss joint tourism strategy
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers are adopting a unified approach when it comes to positioning the region as a pioneering tourist
Read MoreSaudi authorities foil massive drug smuggling attempts
Saudi security forces have foiled three attempts to smuggle banned drugs into the Kingdom, the Ministry of Interior said on Thursday. The ministry said the total haul included nearly 2.5 million amphetamine tablets, and more than 1 ton of
Read MoreStudent volunteers guide pilgrims at Makkah's Grand Mosque
Eighty students from the Grand Mosque Institute have taken part in volunteer work at Makkah’s Grand Mosque following the gradual return of pilgrims and worshippers. The students worked a combined total of 240 hours per day, or three hours per
Read MoreBelgium Embassy in Saudi Arabia concludes breast cancer awareness activities
The Belgium Embassy recently held a ceremony to wrap up its activities organized to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. The ceremony was organized in collaboration with Sheikha Al-Dossary, founder of Saudi Women’s Stories, with
Read MoreSaudi wildlife center to issue falcon passports online
Abdul Rahman Al-Fadli, minister of environment, water and agriculture, on Wednesday inaugurated an electronic platform “Fateri” as part of the National Center for Wildlife Development plans to streamline the procedures for the issuance
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