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System launched to help predict, plan for heavy rain in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs has launched a system to help predict and plan for heavy rain and flooding across the Kingdom The high-tech system, called Matir, is the first of its kind in the Arab region. It is designed to help the
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King, Crown Prince offer condolences to Pakistani president
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman sent a cable of condolences to Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain following a suicide attack at an election rally, in southwestern Pakistan, resulting in deaths and injuries, Saudi Press Agency
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First batch of Haj pilgrims arrive
Marking the beginning of the Haj Season of 2018, foreign pilgrims began arriving in the Kingdom on Saturday (July 14 /Dhul Qada 1), with the first batch of pilgrims arriving from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. On Saturday, a Biman Airlines
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SCTH announces new archeological findings in Riyadh Province
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) announced on Saturday that it has made new archeological discoveries. This is the
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ThePlace: One of Saudi Arabia's highest peaks
Jabal Souda is one of the highest peaks in Saudi Arabia, and is located 25 kilometers from Abha city, Asir. It is about 2,800 meters above sea
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Saudi Attorney General set to appoint first female investigators
Sheikh Saud Al Mojeb says women will start working as investigators at the Public Prosecution Office Women will start working as investigators at
Read MoreSaudi Prince Alwaleed pledges support for crown prince's reforms
Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who was detained for three months in an anti-corruption campaign under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, pledged support on Thursday for the young leader’s program of sweeping
Read MoreEmirates to operate extra flights to carry 25,000 pilgrims for hajj
Emirates Airline has announced that it will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Medina to help facilitate travel for pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj. The United Arab Emirates-based carrier is expected to
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to host biggest ‘Hackathon’ in Middle East
The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones announced the opening of registration for the ‘Hajj Hackathon’, an event that promises to attract leading programmers from around the world to innovatively leverage
Read MoreHaj pilgrims start coming from tomorrow
Marking the beginning of the Haj Season of 2018, foreign pilgrims will start arriving in the Kingdom from Saturday (July 14 /Dhul Qada 1). The first batch of pilgrims will be from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. On Saturday, a Biman
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