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Nigerian pilgrim recovers lost $700 BTA in Saudi hotel
A lucky second Nigerian pilgrim on Sunday in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, recovered her lost Basic Traveling Allowance (BTA) from her hotel camp. The pilgrim, Hassana Aliyu, from Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, was accommodated at
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Saudi Arabia announces 11 days Eid Holidays for all employees (Saudi+Expats)
Government Employees: The Ministry of Civil Service has announced Eid-ul-Adha holidays for 11 days for all employees working in the public sector this year. When we say all employees, it includes expatriate employees as well who are working in the
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More Than 1 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
Over one million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, according Directorate General for Passports. The 1,057,880 figures as of Wednesday represents an increase of 64,905 pilgrims - nearly 7 percent - compared to the same
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KSA ranks among the highest in healthcare efficiency
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia scores among the highest in efficiency, as compared to the 16-country overall average, Royal Philips, a global leader in
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Houthi missile launched into Saudi kills one, injuries 11
Fragments from a missile launched into Saudi Arabia from Yemen by Houthi forces killed one civilian and wounded 11, Saudi state media said on
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How Saudi Arabia’s first high-speed train is helping Hajj pilgrims: Video
Saudi Arabia's Center for International Communication has shared a video on Wednesday that shows smooth operation of al-Mashaer train
Read More20-year-old Saudi woman teaches Filipino martial arts for empowerment
A Saudi woman is teaching Filipino Martial Arts at a sports club in the city of Dhahran, in Kingdom's eastern province, with an aim to empower women. Reem al-Ouda, 20, learnt a form of martial arts while studying computer science in Tacoma,
Read MoreSaudi man saves 60-year-old pilgrim's life in Madinah
A Saudi man saved the life of a 60-year-old Turkish pilgrim in Madinah by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation shortly after he fell unconscious. The Saudi man, Fahd Ghuwaizi Al Harbi, a specialized nurse who works as a hotel receptionist,
Read MoreSaudi Arabian airline Saudia suspends flights to Toronto
Saudi Arabian Airlines said in an official statement that it was suspending flights to and from Toronto, the latest in a series of measures the kingdom announced on Monday against Canada for its interference in the internal affairs of the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia expels Canadian ambassador
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday, recalling its ambassador in Canada for consultation, and declared the Ambassador of Canada persona non-grata, giving him 24 hours to leave. Saudi Arabia has also decided to freeze all new
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