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More Than 1 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
Over one million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, according Directorate General for Passports. The 1,057,880 figures as of Wednesday represents an increase of 64,905 pilgrims - nearly 7 percent - compared to the same
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KSA ranks among the highest in healthcare efficiency
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia scores among the highest in efficiency, as compared to the 16-country overall average, Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, said in the first chapter of three 2018 Future Health Index (FHI), a
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Houthi missile launched into Saudi kills one, injuries 11
Fragments from a missile launched into Saudi Arabia from Yemen by Houthi forces killed one civilian and wounded 11, Saudi state media said on Thursday. The Kingdom's Air Defence forces intercepted the missile, Saudi state news channel Al
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How Saudi Arabia’s first high-speed train is helping Hajj pilgrims: Video
Saudi Arabia's Center for International Communication has shared a video on Wednesday that shows smooth operation of al-Mashaer train
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20-year-old Saudi woman teaches Filipino martial arts for empowerment
A Saudi woman is teaching Filipino Martial Arts at a sports club in the city of Dhahran, in Kingdom's eastern province, with an aim to empower
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Saudi man saves 60-year-old pilgrim's life in Madinah
A Saudi man saved the life of a 60-year-old Turkish pilgrim in Madinah by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation shortly after he fell
Read MoreSaudi Arabian airline Saudia suspends flights to Toronto
Saudi Arabian Airlines said in an official statement that it was suspending flights to and from Toronto, the latest in a series of measures the kingdom announced on Monday against Canada for its interference in the internal affairs of the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia expels Canadian ambassador
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday, recalling its ambassador in Canada for consultation, and declared the Ambassador of Canada persona non-grata, giving him 24 hours to leave. Saudi Arabia has also decided to freeze all new
Read MoreSaudi Camels Federation opens registration for Crown Prince Camel Festival
The Saudi Arabian Camels Federation has announced the opening of online registration for those wishing to take part in the Crown Prince Camel Festival. Participants are invited to submit their registration applications from Aug. 4 via
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s path to nuclear power
Faced with surging energy demand for economic growth, Saudi Arabia is turning to nuclear power to meet a twin challenge — how to diversify its electricity-generating mix while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. And with electricity demand in
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