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Saudi Arabia Condemns Suicide Bombings In Iraq

Saudi Arabia Condemns Suicide Bombings In Iraq

The Saudi Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly condemned two separate suicide bombings in a busy market in central Baghdad’s Tayaran Square, Iraq. Dozens of people were killed and injured in the bombings. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said that Saudi Arabia condemns all forms of terrorism, no matter what their motives, it cannot be justified. The … Read more

Saudi-led Arab Coalition Intercepts, Destroys 3 Houthi Drones

Saudi-led Arab Coalition Intercepts, Destroys 3 Houthi Drones

The Saudi-led Arab Coalition in Yemen said in a statement on Friday that three drones sent to Saudi Arabia by rebel Houthi militias had been destroyed in mid-air. According to the Arab League, the centre for sending drones to fight attacks is the Yemeni province of Al Hudaydah. The Arab League insisted that Houthi militias … Read more

Saudi Arabia Decides To Open All Airports In Country From March 31st

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Good news for all the Muslims around the world. The prospects of Hajj and Umrah for Muslims around the world, including Saudi Arabia, have become brighter as the Kingdom decided to open all airports in the country from March 31.

According to the details KSA has decided to open all the international flight operations for airlines around the world from March 31, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

The Saudi Aviation Authority issued the notification and said that COVID-19 SOPs will be fully implemented.

In countries where Corona cases are prevalent, cases of their citizens will be investigated, Saudi Aviation said.

The Saudi government will set up committees to investigate the cases of passengers from these countries, the Saudi Aviation Authority added.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Decision To Declare Houthi Militia A Terrorist Group

Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Decision To Declare Houthi Militia A Terrorist Group

Saudi Arabia has welcomed the decision of the United States to declare the Iranian-backed Houthi militia a terrorist organization. The United States has also declared three of its leader’s global terrorists. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the US move is part of the Yemeni government’s efforts to address the … Read more

Saudi Arabia to lift travel ban by the end of March 2021

Saudi Arabia to lift travel ban

On Friday, Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry has decided to lift the temporary travel ban by the end of March which was imposed to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

According to the details, the decision will come into force on March 31ss, 2021, however, it will have certain measures.

The Saudi citizens will be allowed to travel anywhere outside the Kingdom and return easily when the ban eases, said the KSA interior ministry.

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Saudi Arabia launches digital IDs for citizens and expats

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The Authorities in Saudi Arabia have launched the digital versions of the national identity cards of locals and expatriates. According to the details, the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) launched the digital version of Muqeem ID and it is available on the Ministry of Interior’s new electronic application “Absher Individuals” under the name of “Muqeem … Read more

Pakistan Welcomes Saudi move to end political rift with Qatar

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Pakistan on Tuesday has welcomed the Saudi move to end the political rift with Qatar by opening its borders to the land, air and sea borders between the two countries. According to the details, in a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry said we also appreciate other steps being taken by the countries of … Read more

Saudi Arabia reopens border with Qatar after 3 years of deadlock

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Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in a historical move has opened borders with Qatar after 3 years of deadlock. According to the media reports, the move is to resolve the political dispute that led Riyadh and its allies to impose a boycott on Qatar. The announcement came on the eve of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) … Read more

Saudi Arabia resumes international flights after ban

Saudi Arabia resumes flight

Saudi Arabia has lifted the temporary ban and is resuming international flights, opening land, and seaports on Sunday. The Kingdom has suspended international flights and closed overland and seaports from December 20 as a new variant of coronavirus was spreading. An official source said that the kingdom stipulated that any foreign passenger, who wished to … Read more

Sahoo Bint Abdullah Al Mahboub Ties The Knot with Pakistani Driver

Sahoo Bint Abdullah Al Mahboub

A video has been circulating on social media, claiming that a Saudi billionaire lady, Sahoo Bint Abdullah Al-Mahboub, has married her Pakistani driver who is from Sindh. There have been speculations that the Sahoo Bint Abdullah Al Mahboub Marriage took place in Saudi Arabia, which is also the bride’s origin.   The wedding was an … Read more

Saudi cabinet approves digital economy policy

Saudi cabinet approves digital economy policy

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has approved a digital economy policy for the Kingdom. According to Saudi Arabia’s state news agency SPA, The Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha said the policy will be a road map for the Kingdom’s directions for government authorities, the private sector and the international community in fields related to … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s STC, Alibaba Group Announce Cloud Services Deal Of $500 Mln

Saudi Arabia's STC, Alibaba Group Announce Cloud Services Deal Of $500 Mln

A strategic partnership has been announced between Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Alibaba Cloud, a major technology company in China. Under the partnership, the Chinese company will offer high-performance computing services in Saudi Arabia. In addition, the Saudi capital, Riyadh, will be the regional centre for the Chinese group’s administrative and training affairs. It should … Read more

Saudi Arabia Foreign Exchange Reserves Surge By 2.3%

Saudi Arabia Foreign Exchange Reserves Surge By 2.3%

A report released by Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), states that the country’s total overseas reserves increased by 2.3% in November 2020, reaching 1.71 trillion riyals. According to the report released by the central bank, Saudi Arabia’s overseas reserves increased by 38.7 billion riyals in November compared to October this year. Report further stated that the … Read more

Saudi Arabia: Women’s Rights Activist Sentenced To 5 years, 8 months In Prison

Saudi Arabia: Women's Rights Activist Sentenced To 5 years, 8 months In Prison

A Saudi court has sentenced women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul to five years and eight months in prison. According to foreign news agency Reuters, his family and local media said the case had drawn international condemnation. Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, was arrested in 2018 along with at least a dozen other women’s rights activists. The ruling … Read more

Pakistan Cancels Flights To Saudi Arabia Amid New COVID Strain

Pakistan Cancels Flights To Saudi Arabia Amid New COVID Strain

Flights from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia have been cancelled due to a new strain of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, PIA flights between Lahore, Jeddah, Lahore, Islamabad, Dammam, Islamabad, Lahore, Dammam, Lahore, Karachi, Madina and Madina Karachi were also cancelled. Similarly, flights from Lahore to Madinah, Madinah to Karachi, Madinah to Multan, Madinah … Read more

PIA suspends flight operations to Saudi Arabia following new COVID-19 strain

PIA aircraft ATR 72

The national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Monday announced the cancellation of flights to and from Saudi Arabia following the new coronavirus variant. According to the PIA Spokesperson, the suspension came following the cancellation of all international flights by General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) after the spread of a new strain of … Read more

Saudi suspends international flight operations over new COVID-19 variant

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The Government of Saudi Arabia has suspended international flight operations due to the new Coronavirus Variant. According to the details, Saudi Arabia suspended all international passenger flights for one week in response to a new strain of the coronavirus. As a result of the flight suspension, the Umrah of international pilgrims will also be temporarily … Read more

When Was The First Vaccine Used In The History Of Saudi Arabia?

When Was The First Vaccine Used In The History Of Saudi Arabia?

Vaccines are considered a major breakthrough in the field of medical care. It protects us against diseases. The smallpox vaccine was the first vaccine to be used in the history of Saudi Arabia. Salman al-Mutairi, a Saudi researcher and trainer in the field of patient safety, told International media outlet Al-Arabiya.net that the history of vaccines in … Read more

Saudi Arabia: 1.5 mn People Register On First Day To Get Covid Vaccine

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Saudi Ministry of Health said that the process of vaccinating coronavirus has started in the kingdom. 1.5 million people have registered on the first day of vaccination. Dr Abdullah M. Asiri, assistant secretary of the Saudi Ministry of Health, told International media outlet Al Arabiya that more than 1.5 million people signed up on the … Read more

Saudi Arabia announces $264 billion budget to revive economy

Saudi Arabia

The Government of Saudi Arabia has announced its budget for the year 2021 that mainly focuses on the healthcare and combating challenges of COVID-19. According to the details, while announcing the budget with spending of $264 billion, King Salman said: “We have directed that the budget give priority to protecting the health and safety of … Read more

Saudi Ambassador Reaffirms Full Support To Pakistan’s Position

Saudi Ambassador Reaffirms Full Support To Pakistan’s Position

H.E Mr Nawaf Saeed Al Malkiy, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and bilateral defence relations between the two brotherly countries were discussed. The Ambassador … Read more

Saudi Arabia: Registration For COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Is Now Open

Saudi Arabia: Registration For COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Is Now Open

In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health has commenced registration for citizens and residents who have been vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine through the mobile application. Saudi citizens and residents can register their names through the link (http://onelink.to/yjc3nj), The volunteers will be vaccinated for free by the government. Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Read more

Pakistan Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack In Jeddah

Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi attempt to target KSA’s Abha Airport

Pakistan has condemned the terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia and termed the incident of targeting an oil tanker as a threat to peace and security in the region. Foreign Office said in a press release that Pakistan strongly condemns today’s terrorist attacks on oil transport vessels in Jeddah, Al-Shuqaiq & on petroleum distribution station in … Read more

Saudi Arabia: Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Hit By Explosion At Jeddah Port

Saudi Arabia: Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Hit By Explosion At Jeddah Port

An attack on an oil tanker near the port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has been reported, setting the oil tanker on fire. The Saudi Press Agency quoted an energy ministry source as saying that the ship was attacked on Monday morning by a toy boat loaded with explosives. At the time, the ship was docked … Read more

Saudi Arab Launches New Seasonal Campaign ‘Arabian Winter’

Saudi Arab Launches New Seasonal Campaign 'Arabian Winter'

The Saudi Tourism Authority has launched ‘Arabian Winter’ from December 10, 2020, to the end of March 2021. The program will continue at 17 tourist destinations in Saudi Arabia. More than 300 tourist experiences and packages will be offered during the season, a number of exhibitions will be held, featuring more than 200 private sector … Read more

Saudi Arabia Sees Decline In COVID-19 Cases

Saudi Arabia: Registration For COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Is Now Open

In Saudi Arabia, the number of daily cases of Covid-19 has dropped further, with only 159 new cases recorded on Wednesday, while 13 patients died. According to the Saudi Ministry of Health, the total number of diagnosed cases of COVD-19 in the kingdom now stands at 359,274. Of these, 6,002 patients have died. The Ministry … Read more

This cinema in Saudi Arabia offers five-star food and beverages services

AMC cinema

The world’s largest cinema operator, AMC Entertainment Holdings continued expansion drive in Saudi Arabia as it has opened the sixth cinema in the Kingdom, as a part of its ambitious plans to open cinemas in different 50 locations by 2024. After more than three decades, the Kingdom had allowed reopening the cinemas for the first … Read more

Women’s Badminton Championship ends in Saudi Arabia

Women's Badminton Championship ends in Saudi Arabia

The local women’s badminton championship in Saudi Arabia ended on Saturday. On the occasion, Manal Asiri, a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Badminton Federation, crowned the winners of the Saudi Women’s Championship and distributed prizes among them in the presence of the Director Sports Affairs at Princess Nora University. [embedpost slug=”/emily-kristine-wins-first-ever-womens-golf-tournament-in-saudi-arabia/”] … Read more