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Makkah 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
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Indian 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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Traffic Penalty for Over speed Violation up to SR2,000
The General Directorate of Traffic has issued a new list of traffic penalties for over speed violations. Previously there was only a fixed amount of penalty for over speed violations, but as per the new law, the penalty will issue on the basis of
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Pakistani President Thanks KSA for Economic Support for His Country
President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Arif Alvi has expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for providing
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Saudi FM meets with Bahrain's crown prince to discuss regional developments
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir met with Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa in Manama on Saturday. During the meeting,
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Saudi Civil Defense warns of heavy rainfall in Riyadh region
The General Directorate of Civil Defense in the Riyadh district approached the general population to be careful and to take
Read More49 people rescued from flooded valleys in northern Saudi city of Tabuk
Civil defense teams in Tabuk have rescued 49 individuals stranded in their valleys after overwhelming downpours caused flooding, reported Arab News. With the assistance of the King Faisal Air Base they saved 41 in Al-Saro, Um-Barira and
Read MoreHomeless man arrested for murder of Saudi student in Florida apartment
US police have arrested homeless man over the murder of a Saudi student who was found killed in his apartment in Miami, Florida earlier this month, reported alarabiya. 23-year-old Yaser Abu al-Faraj was studying engineering at the
Read MoreVideo: Massive thunderstorm with hail 1-metre deep reported in part of Saudi Arabia
This happened after heavy thunderstorms hit the region on Wednesday. The civil defence dispatched 55 vehicles to help remove hail and accumulated rainfall from the streets. People were unable to leave
Read MoreNEOM’s target is to generate $100 billion of income in a year
Saudi Arabia's mega business, NEOM, will focus on 16 economic divisions, which will likely generate around $100 billion in revenue annually, upon reaching an advanced stage of the project’s development. “These proceeds will be
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