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Haramain railway between holy cities ready for inauguration soon
The Haramain high-speed railway running between Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah is in the final stages of operational testing before its inauguration, Minister of Transport Nabeel bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi said on Monday. “This 450-km rail facility
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As Muslims celebrate New Year, here's how the Hijri calendar started
Every year, Muslims celebrate the start of the New Islamic Year, which honors the event of Hijrah, or the Prophet Mohammad and his devotees' movement, from Makkah to Madinah. It was during the era of Muslim leader Omar bin Al Khattab
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Wife of Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Nawaz Sharif dies in London
The cancer-stricken wife of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif died in London on Tuesday while her husband and daughter were in jail, officials said. Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif, 68, died after months in a coma. She was
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United States issues fresh warning to airlines about using Iranian airspace
The United States has issued a fresh warning to airlines to exercise caution when operating in Iran’s airspace, citing concerns over military
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Essential tips to help keep baby safe at all times
You take every precaution to make sure your family is safe and healthy. There are locks placed strategically throughout the house, baby gates
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Indian billionaire's daughter hires 12 servants to serve her at university
The unnamed student's parents have bought in a villa during her four years of stay at the university. A group of 12 servants, including a
Read More3 women named directors of health centers in Makkah
Three Saudi women have recently been appointed as directors of health centers in Makkah. These officials maintained that they will strictly adopt the policy of prevention of diseases. “Prevention and creating an creating awareness are the
Read MoreSchool canteen meal prices up 100%
A number of parents have complained about the high prices of sandwiches and meals sold by some canteens in boys’ and girls’ schools and about the low-quality of food offered to students. The prices of some meals have doubled, especially
Read MoreSaudization in 4 retail sectors: Inspections begin today
From today (Tuesday) around 800 male and female auditors from the Ministry of Labor and Social Development will start directing the nationalization of four out of 12 jobs in retail and wholesale shops. The four trading activities to be 70%
Read MoreTurkish economic growth dips, lira crisis darkens outlook
Turkish economic growth slowed to 5.2 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, data showed on Monday, in what officials described as an “economic rebalancing” before an expected second-half slowdown as Turkey grapples with a currency
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