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Hundreds of people throng mosques for free iftar meal
As the sun sets every evening during Ramadan, hundreds of people throng mosques that offer a free iftar meal. The iftar box comprises dates, laban, juices, fruits and dishes such as the traditional Saudi kabsa. Some mosques also serve
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Fasting Hours in 10 Major Cities of Saudi Arabia – Ramadan 2018
The highly awaited holy month of Ramadan is upon us. Muslims all around the world have already begun preparations for the Holy Month. Muslims all around the world fast during the Holy month of Ramadan. During their fasts, Muslims are
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Rainy weather expected in many parts of Saudi Arabia starting Thursday
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Meteorology and Environment Protection predicts the weather to be rainy starting Thursday evening and is expected to last until Monday. Thundershowers from medium to heavy are expected
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Arab News partners with Facebook to broadcast Ramadan prayers from Makkah
Arab News, the Riyadh-based regional English-language newspaper, has partnered with Facebook to broadcast prayers from Saudi Arabia during
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Saudi: Over 40,000 young Saudis employed so far this year
The Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) has supported the employment of 40,869 Saudi young men and women in the first quarter of 2018, according
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Saudi Arabia ‘rejects’ US embassy transfer to Jerusalem
Saudi Arabia’s government on Tuesday said it opposed the US decision to relocate its Israel embassy from Tel Aviv to
Read MoreKuwait expected to delay VAT to 2021
Kuwait will not implement value-added tax before 2021 but will push ahead with introducing excise tax, Parliament’s budget committee said in a statement posted on the Assembly’s website on Tuesday. “The committee said
Read MoreUS slaps sanctions on Iran's central bank governor
The US slapped sanctions on the governor of the Central Bank of Iran, charging him with aiding the Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) transfer of millions to Lebanon's Hizballah. Tuesday's move is the second in a week aimed at
Read MoreSaudi Arabia complete Spain World Cup training camp with strong win over Greece
Saudi Arabia signed off their three-week World Cup preparation camp in Spain on Tuesday night with a 2-0 friendly win over Greece, who played more than half the match with 10 men. Goals from Salem Al-Dawsari and Mohammed Kanoo ensured a
Read MoreWomen-only car exhibition opens in Saudi
A three-day women-only car show opened in Saudi Arabia, amid preparations to lift the ban on women driving on June 24. The exhibition, the first of its kind, aims at providing special education on driving and vehicle selection to women,
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