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‘Masajid’ app for smart phones launched
Pastor of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheik Abdullateef Al-Asheikh declared the dispatch of the "Masajid" smart phone app for iphone and Android systems. In a tweet he said that the “Masajid” app provides
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Saudi initiative exempts less-developed countries from $6bn debt
Saudi Arabia plans to waive $6bn worth of debt owed to the kingdom by “less-developed” countries, it was revealed during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The names of the countries were not revealed.
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Moroccan girl, 9, wins $136,000 Arab reading prize
A nine-year-old Moroccan girl on Tuesday won $136,000 in an Arabic-language reading competition organised by the Dubai government. Maryam Amjoun beat 16 other finalists all aged under 18 from across the Arab world to land the top prize in
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14 people killed in the extreme weather conditions in Saudi Arabia
14 people have been killed in the extreme weather conditions in Saudi Arabia over the last two weeks, reported ArabaNews. Saudi Arabia has
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Rain and floods cut off Makkah district
Heavy rains that hit Makkah in recent days have cut off many people living in Al-Rashidiya district of the holy city. Residents of the
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Saudi consulate in New York issues statement on death of two female citizens in Hudson River in New York
The Saudi Consulate General in New York today issued a statement on the death of two Saudi female nationals whose bodies were found in the Hudson
Read More1st batch of 85 Saudis join Grand Mosque cleaning team
Over 85 young Saudis started operating advanced cleaning vehicles being used in the Mataf (circumambulating area around the Holy Kaaba), corridors and the terrace of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. They represent the first batch of Saudis who take up
Read MoreJawazat Is Asking Expatriates In The Kingdom To Register Their Fingerprints ASAP
The Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) has made an announcement asking all expatriates, who have yet to register their biometrics, to visit the Jawazat offices as soon as possible and get their fingerprints registered in its electronic
Read MoreSaudi Civil defense warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms
The Saudi Civil Defense in Jazan has warned citizens and residents to be careful during expected unstable weather conditions, ArabNews. According to Presidency of Meteorology and Environment Protection, moderate to heavy rain and
Read MoreMore than 71% expats in Government depts lose jobs
According to decision of the Council of Ministers, the agreements of over 71% expats working in government jobs have been terminated, reported saudigazette. The Ministry of Civil Service will discover qualified Saudis to fill vacancies
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