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1.9 mln palm trees beautify the gardens of Bisha
The town of Bisha in the southern Saudi province of Asir is famous for its agriculture and its bountiful date palms, lemon trees and vineyards, as well as a wide assortment of trees such as Sidr, Talh and Samr. Bisha, which is located in the
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Haj minister denies stopping domestic pilgrim registration
Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten has denied reports that the ministry has stopped receiving Haj applications from prospective pilgrims within the Kingdom. "There is no truth whatsoever to these reports. We have launched
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Beware of fake messages, warns Ministry of Justice
The Saudi Ministry of Justice has warned people against responding to fake messages being circulated through mobile phones for the past two days. The messages inform recipients that there are cases filed against them in execution courts.
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Expatriate exodus: Saudi construction sector worst hit
The Saudi construction sector has been the worst hit due to the exodus of expat workers during the first three months of 2018, according to a new
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What to Do If You Lost Your Passport in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the countries that require both entry and exit visas. That is, a visa is necessary when one enters the country
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Saudi Arabia receives bids for $500m wind farm
Saudi Arabia has received bids from four consortiums competing to win a contract for the $500 million Dumat Al Jandal project — the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s King Salman meets Eritrean President
King Salman on Monday received the Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Jeddah. King Salman and the Eritrean leader discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen bilateral ties in various fields. The two leaders also reviewed recent
Read MoreSaudi Arabia warned not to be complacent at Asia Cup in UAE
After a World Cup campaign that included a first victory for 24 years, Saudi Arabia will arrive in the UAE in January as one of the favorites to lift the Asian Cup. The Green Falcons team manager Omar Bakhashwain, however, has warned they must
Read MoreSaudi Arabian Tourism and Heritage Authority registers 43 archaeological sites
Saudi Arabia’s General Tourism and Heritage Authority has registered 43 archaeological sites across the Kingdom during the section quarter of this year. Among the registered sites are 26 locations in the holy city of Makkah, including
Read MoreMakkah Millennium Hotel all set to welcome Haj pilgrims
Makkah Millennium Hotel & Towers, the luxury hotel serving pilgrims coming to Makkah and located directly over the Holy Haram opposite to King Fahd Gate, is ready to welcome more than 15,000 pilgrims coming from across the globe mostly from the
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