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Dubai: Travel time cut by 60 pc at 50 locations in 2024

Hyderabad, Feb. 9 -- Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic enhancements at more than 50 locations across the emirate in 2024. These improvements have reduced travel time fr... Read More


Saudi Arabia bans children from accompanying pilgrims for Haj 2025

Riyadh, Feb. 9 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that children will not be allowed to accompany pilgrims during the upcoming Haj 1446 AH-2025 season. The decisi... Read More


Kaaba's Kiswah on display outside Makkah for the first time

Riyadh, Feb. 9 -- The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 at King Abdul Aziz International Airport's Western Haj Terminal in Jeddah, is showcasing a unique event where the entire Kiswah o... Read More


Watch: WhatsApp voice, video calls reactivated in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Feb. 9 -- In a major move that has excited users, WhatsApp's voice and video calling features have reportedly been reactivated in Saudi Arabia after a prolonged absence. However, neither the ... Read More


Netanyahu suggests establishing Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia

Hyderabad, Feb. 9 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently sparked controversy after suggesting that Saudi Arabia has enough land to establish a Palestinian state. His statement came in ... Read More


Haj 2025: Saudi Arabia opens registration for citizens, residents

Riyadh, Feb. 9 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of registration for Haj 1446 AH/2025 for domestic pilgrims, including citizens and residents. In an... Read More


Saudi Arabia declares February 22 an official holiday

Riyadh, Feb. 9 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that Saturday, February 22, will be an official holiday for workers in the private and ... Read More


Saudi Arabia suspends multiple-entry visit visas for India, 13 other countries

Hyderabad, Feb. 7 -- In a major policy change, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has temporarily suspended the issuance of multiple-entry visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India. De... Read More


Saudi Arabia to open Haj package bookings for 2025 via Nusuk

Riyadh, Feb. 6 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced on Thursday, February 6, that Haj package bookings for the 1446 AH/2025 season will soon open via the Nusuk Haj plat... Read More


Saudi Arabia suspends meningitis vaccine requirement for Umrah pilgrims

Riyadh, Feb. 6 -- The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, February 6, announced the suspension of a previous directive that required Umrah pilgrims to be vaccinated... Read More