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Swords and daggers on display wow visitors at Souk Okaz
Souk Okaz, this year part of Taif Season, features more than 10 shops showcasing traditional swords and daggers, giving visitors more information about these famous historic weapons and how they are made. Formerly instruments of war, in modern times
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Makkah governor praises Hajj transport organization for service to pilgrims
Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal has praised the General Syndicate of Cars (GSC) for its participation in a forum dedicated to the service of pilgrims. The GSC is taking part in the Hajj and Umrah Forum as a strategic partner, along with nine
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Islam cannot be reduced to political goals, says Muslim World League chief
The secretary-general of the Muslim World League (MWL), Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa inaugurated the MWL’s pavilion at an exhibition held on the sidelines of 40th edition of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy. The
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First group of Saudi women enroll for criminal law diploma
Around 50 Saudi women have been chosen to enroll in a one-year diploma in criminal law. “They’ll be trained in many subjects, visit
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Story of incense trade route spices up Taif Season
Visitors to the Taif Season of activities are being given an education on the history of the ancient incense trade route. The Taif region is famous
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Public transport projects ‘on schedule’ in Makkah
Public transport projects implemented in coordination with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites are going as planned, the Makkah
Read MoreBuckle up, the world’s fastest roller coaster is coming to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s first theme park will feature a record-breaking roller coaster inspired by the Arabian falcon that will be the longest, tallest and fastest in the world. The Falcon’s Flight ride will be one of the 28 attractions spread
Read MoreBritish airports to introduce 3D screening for carry-on bags
Putting small containers of liquids in plastic bags could soon be a thing of the past for airline passengers in Britain after the government announced plans Sunday to introduce 3D screening equipment for carry-on luggage at all major
Read MoreKing Salman meets Afghan president
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Sunday. The king welcomed the president and his delegation to Saudi Arabia, while Ghani expressed his happiness at visiting the Kingdom and
Read MoreUmrah Forum and Exhibition kicks off on Monday
The Umrah Forum and Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, will commence on Monday in Jeddah under the sponsorship of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal. The event will last for three days at the Jeddah International Exhibition
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