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Tourists in Saudi Arabia can get 15 pc VAT refund

Riyadh, Aug. 6 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially introduced a value-added tax (VAT) refund programme for tourists and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals, enabling eligible visi... Read More


Young Kaaba volunteer stabbed to death in Cambridge, 2 arrested

Hyderabad, Aug. 6 -- A Saudi student, known for his devotion as a volunteer serving pilgrims visiting the Kaaba in Makkah, was fatally stabbed south of Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK). The victim, 20-... Read More


Indian man flown home after weeks in Saudi hospital

Riyadh, Aug. 3 -- The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has successfully coordinated the return of Anilkumar V, an Indian citizen who had been hospitalised in the Kingdom for a prolonged period. Anilkum... Read More


Saudi Arabia condemns Ben-Gvir's storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Riyadh, Aug. 3 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, August 3, strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and a grou... Read More


Gold prices remain steady in Dubai

Dubai, Aug. 3 -- Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were steady on Sunday, August 3, with 24-carat gold trading at Dirham 405.25 (Rs 9,627.29) per gram, according to the Dubai Jewellery ... Read More


'Save Gaza': Thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest famine

Sydney, Aug. 3 -- In a powerful show of solidarity with the people of Gaza, tens of thousands took part in the March for Humanity across Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge on Sunday morning, calling atten... Read More


Boston Consulting Group faces protests across US over Gaza aid controversy

Boston, Aug. 3 -- The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is facing mounting protests across the United States over its reported involvement in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) - an aid initiative acc... Read More


Saudi Arabia: Over 1.2M Umrah pilgrims arrive since season start

Makkah, Aug. 2 -- More than 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia since the start of the current season on Dhul-Hijjah 15, corresponding to June 21. According to the Ministry of Haj... Read More


Watch: Sheikh Mohammed boards Etihad Rail from Dubai to Fujairah

Dubai, Aug. 2 -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, boarded the Etihad Rail passenger train on Saturday, August 2, for a test journ... Read More


Israel raises UAE travel warning amid regional threats

Tel Aviv, Aug. 2 -- Israel has reinforced its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel due to concerns over potential threats from regional arm... Read More