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$13,700 fine, 6-month jail for Umrah pilgrims overstaying their visas
Umrah pilgrims who stay in the Kingdom after the expiration of their entry visas will be fined SR50,000 each and imprisoned for six months before deportation, according to the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). It called on all
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Saudi Arabia bans fruits, vegetables from Indian state
The Saudi Food and Drug Administration has temporarily banned frozen and processed fruit and vegetable imports from the Indian state of Kerala from Sunday. The agency said in a statement that the ban was based on reports from the World
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6 Points Complete Guide to Perform Etikaf in Masjid al Haram (Makkah)
Muslims perform Etikaf during the last 10 days of Ramadan due to its religious importance. It is a dream of each and every Muslim to perform Etikaf in Masjid al-Haram (Makkah). During Etikaf, they are not allowed to go out of the mosque without very
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Procedure to Apply for Driving License in Saudi Arabia
The first thing you should do after getting your Iqama from your sponsor is to apply for a driving license in Saudi Arabia. Getting a driving license
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‘Masjid Qiblatain’: The mosque where Muslim prayer direction changed from Jerusalem to Makkah
Al-Madinah is rich with historic Islamic sites that are frequented by visitors to the Saudi Arabian city. The city reminds them of the
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More than 50 migrants die in Mediterranean crossings
More than 50 migrants drowned in the Mediterranean on Sunday, the majority off the coasts of Tunisia and Turkey, while Italy marked a sea change in
Read MoreBunk beds for South Asian pilgrims in Mina
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah will for the first time provide bunk beds to South Asian pilgrims in Mina tents. During a visit to one of the camps in Mina, Minister of Haj and Umrah Muhammad Saleh Bantan said the ministry decided to use the bunk
Read MoreSaudi Arabia needs 5,000 hospital beds by 2020: Study
Saudi Arabia will need an extra 5,000 hospital beds by 2020 and 20,000 more by 2035 to meet the requirements of its growing population. The requirement to expand the health care facilities of the Kingdom is already listed as one of the key sectors
Read MoreKSA’s Haramain train makes pilot trip with 200 citizens
The Haramain high-speed train service offered first free trip to citizens on Friday. More than 200 citizens traveled from Madinah to Makkah on the Haramain Express’ test journey. Nabil Al-Amoudi, transport minister and the chairman of the
Read MoreHow to Open Bank Account in Saudi Arabia
Technology continues to develop and innovations are launched making life far better and easier than it used to be. The banking system, one of the most important structure in the business sector that has been and is still benefiting from the
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