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Riyadh to host Euromoney conference
The two-day Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference, one of the most important financial events in the region, will open in Riyadh on Sept. 18 with a focus on the new financial ecosystem. The annual conference, organized under the patronage of the
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New Haramain High Speed Railway transported 50,000 Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Haramain High Speed Railway transported more than 50,000 pilgrims during the first Hajj since it started operating. The train, which runs between 8 a.m and 12 p.m., takes just three hours to travel from Madinah to Makkah, and
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Envoy lauds Saudi-Indian ties on Independence Day
Indian Ambassador Dr Ausaf Sayeed thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for hosting 2.7 million Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia. Speaking at India’s 73rd Independence Day celebrations in Riyadh on Thursday, Sayeed
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Minister Of Hajj and Umrah Inaugurates The Hajj Grand Symposium Titled "Islam Coexistence & Tolerance"
Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Bentin, inaugurated the 44th Hajj Grand Symposium at Makkah .titled "Islam
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Hajj ministry removes two office managers for failing pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has removed two office managers from their positions after they failed to provide the required services to
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WHO commends Saudi Arabia’s health care efforts during Hajj
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended the successful efforts of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health during the Hajj season. The
Read MoreHow Saudi Arabia cleans up after 2.5m Hajj pilgrims
Hajj authorities in Saudi Arabia face the daunting task of cleaning up after 2.5 million people as the holy pilgrimage comes to an end. Rubbish bins and the streets around Islam’s holiest sites overflow with empty plastic
Read MoreViolations by Hajj pilgrims dropped 29% compared to 2018, says Prince Khalid Al-Faisal
Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for supervising the services offered to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Khalid said all Saudis were proud
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s aid agency distributes Eid gifts in Yemen
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) distributed the Eid Kiswa (gifts) among children in Yemen as part of its Your Happiness is Our Happiness program in the war-torn country. “KSRelief has distributed toys, clothing
Read MoreSaudi Islamic minister meets New Zealand senior police officer
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al-Asheikh met a senior New Zealand police officer who gave an emotional speech following the devastating shootings at two Christchurch mosques, the Saudi
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