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Special forces ensure pilgrims’ safety
The emergency security plan launched by the special security forces at the Grand Mosque during a light rainfall on Tuesday was successful as it helped prevent stampedes and other accidents, said Maj. Gen. Abdullah Al-Osaimi, commander of special
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Saudi courts recover $3.4bn after enforcing foreign rulings
Saudi enforcement courts have recovered more than $3.4 billion after imposing a number of foreign rulings. The rulings came from foreign arbitration committees and courts concerning individuals, companies and entities inside the
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Reform bonus for Saudi banks as profits surge
Saudi banks, which are working to capitalize on economic reforms, have defied recessionary trends by posting profits during the first quarter of 2018. The banks have cumulatively reported a 7.5 percent year-on-year increase and an 18 percent
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US-led strike hits government targets in Syria – state media
US-led coalition warplanes have bombed several Syrian army positions in the eastern Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor, state media outlet SANA reports,
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Visitors throng Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
The Agency of General Presidency for the Prophet’s Mosque Affairs has been providing all necessary services to the large number of
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Expo showcases Art Jameel participants’ unique works
The annual program at the Jameel House of Traditional Arts/Jeddah culminated on Wednesday with the opening of an exhibition of new works by the
Read MoreNorth Korea threatens to walk away from US summit
North Korea has ramped up criticism of the US for forcing 'unilateral' denuclearisation. North Korea will reconsider the planned summit with the US if Washington sticks to "unlawful and outrageous acts," Pyongyang's Vice
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to introduce Riyal coins from Thursday
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) will introduce Riyal coins starting from Thursday to gradually replace the Riyal notes, the media reported on Wednesday. To get ready for the introduction of the coins, SAMA has taken the
Read MoreGood news for Saudi women with valid overseas licence
Saudi women with valid overseas licence will be exempted from driving test for beginners. As the Kingdom gears up for historic reform to allow Saudi women to drive, a new announcement was made to give driving licenses to women with a valid
Read MoreKingdom's anti-corruption chief leads Saudi delegation at UN General Assembly
Saudi Arabia, represented by a delegation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha), will take part on Wednesday in a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to mark 15 years since the adoption of the UN Convention against
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