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Reminder to Saudi citizens, expats: No Hajj without permit
Hajj “permits” have always been one of the issues that pilgrims worry about, whether they are in Saudi Arabia or from any other country in the world. In 2008, a campaign for organizing the pilgrims of the Kingdom was launched under
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Saudi Electricity Company starts issuing electricity bills
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) announced on Sunday that it has started issuing electricity bills for the month of July from Thursday. The issuance of electricity bills will continue for several days, it said.
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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
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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
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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
Read MoreHouthi 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 Thursday. The Kingdom's Air Defence forces intercepted the missile, Saudi state news channel Al
Read MoreHow 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 which is making commuting easier for for millions of Hajj pilgrims. The video shows that how
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,
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