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Saudi Radio to launch 24-hour Urdu transmission

JEDDAH: The Saudi Radio plans to launch test transmission of a 24-hour Urdu service from the middle of September 2021, while the services will be formally launched on September 23, a Saudi official said. The transmission will include programmes on Islam, the holy Quran, Ahadis and historical and world affairs. Saudi Broadcasting Authority deputy chairman … Read more

Saudi Arabia will host An International Summit On AI in Oct

In October, Saudi Arabia will host an international summit on artificial intelligence.

This year Saudi Arabia is hosting an event for the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit (GAIS) named “AI for the Good of Humanity”. Earlier, Saudi Arabia planned an Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) event which was run from Oct. 7 to 8, under the sponsorship of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. However, it will happen … Read more

Famous Islamic scholar Sheikh Fahd dies in Saudi jail

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A well-known Islamic scholar died in a Saudi Arabian prison on Tuesday having been detained since 2016 after sending a “secret advice letter” to the Royal Court, reported Prisoners of Conscience. The group focuses on the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Fahd Al-Qadi was one of the most prominent religious preachers affiliated with … Read more

Saudi Arabia will offer tourist visas for the first time

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Saudi Arabia announced on Friday, that tourist visas will be issued for the first time to visitors around the world. According to Arab media, Saudi Government has announced that tourist visas will be issued for the first time to visitors from 49 countries. Tourists from 38 countries in Europe, 7 in Asia, as well as … Read more

46 PIA flights operated without passengers: Audit report

PIA operated 46 flights without passengers

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is facing a huge loss due to 46 flights it has been operating on different routes. According to PIA’s audit report, the national carrier has been operating 46 flights without any passenger buying the air ticket for them. These flights have been departing from the federal capital without any passenger … Read more