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Saudi Arabia denies importing Christmas trees
Kingdom's customs authority says it is prohibited to import any religious signs other than Islam
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Saudi-led coalition hits Yemen rebel camp in ramped up air war
The coalition says it destroyed weapons storehouses in the rebel-held capital
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5 Pakistanis nabbed in KSA on money laundering charges
Police also found in their possession cash amounts of unknown origin
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Saudi-led coalition launches 'large-scale' Yemen operation after deadly strike
Saudi's civil defence says two people were killed and seven others wounded in Houthi's projectile attack on Jazan
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Over 700,000 flock to Saudi Arabia's top music festival
International entertainers and musicians including superstar French DJ David Guetta performed at the event
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Saudi Arabia plans airport takeovers and privatisations, Asharq Al-Awsat reports
Abha International Airport is being put on 'privatisation path', says Saudi official
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Saudi FM announces 1b riyals in aid to Afghans
Faisal stresses need for looking at issue on humanitarian grounds
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance cooperation in education sector
Kingdom agrees to ease the process for 600 scholarships offered to Pakistani students
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Saudi Arabia reports first Omicron case coming from north Africa
Authorities say infected individual and those in contact with them have been isolated
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Saudi Arabia extends visa validity for stranded expats free of charge
Extension will not be applicable to expats who were fully vaccinated inside the kingdom before departure
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PIA increases flights to Saudi Arabia
National flag carrier says 35 flights to be operated every week from Dec 1
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Non-pilgrims permitted to perform Tawaf in Khane-e-Kaaba
Tawaf is allowed for the non-pilgrims daily in three designated periods, says official
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Saudi Arabia allows direct entry from Pakistan, other countries
Travellers would have to quarantine for five days in government-approved accommodation, says official statement
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Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to group of ‘talented’ expats
Naturalisation programme will seek out individuals in various fields including Islamic scholarship, medicine, science
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Saudi Arabia to continue talks with Iran, says Saudi FM
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says kingdom does not plan to engage with the Lebanese government at this time
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Saudi Arabia launches app to facilitate overseas Umrah pilgrims
Service can be availed after registering on ‘Quddum’ platform, reads official statement
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$3b Saudi cash to be deposited in Pakistan soon: envoy
Says Saudis consider Pakistan a 'dear country' with strong ties
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'Eternals' banned in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar for display of queer intimacy
The film shows Marvel's first openly queer family and an intimate kiss that has led to its ban in the Gulf States.
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Obesity costs Saudi economy $19b every year: report
According to the study published by the British Medical Journal, obesity consumes 2.4% of the oil-rich kingdom's GDP
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Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate forgotten kingdoms
The team is hoping to learn more about their worship rituals, social life and economy
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Explosion near Yemen's Aden airport causes casualties
Official says a small truck blew up at an outer gate to the airport
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Saudi-led coalition 'kills' 95 Yemen rebels near Marib
The Huthis have claimed to be tightening their grip around the strategic city
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Riyadh provides ‘$4.2b’ lifeline to Islamabad
Second financial assistance package will help ease pressure on forex reserves
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Saudi Arabia shelves 14-day waiting period for Umrah pilgrims
Operational capacity of the Grand Mosque for Umrah and prayers has significantly increased, says official
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WATCH: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets net zero emissions by 2060
Saudi crown prince says the kingdom would double the emissions cuts it plans to achieve by 2030
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PM arrives in Madina at start of Saudi visit
Premier along with delegation was received by Madina deputy governor
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PM Imran to visit Saudi Arabia on Saturday
Imran is expected to meet Saudi leadership, participate in Green Initiative Conference
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Saudi couples free to enjoy sun, sea and music as kingdom slowly loosens up
Head of events at King Abdullah Economic City says ‘Pure Beach is targeting foreign tourists as well’
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UN ends Yemen war crimes probe in defeat for Western states
21 countries, including China, Cuba, Pakistan, Russia, and Venezuela, voted against the Dutch resolution
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Saudi Arabia trains hundreds of women to serve at two grand mosques
General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques says it has so far trained around 600 female employees
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WATCH: Saudis enjoy Red Sea cruises as kingdom opens up tourism sector
Kingdom introduced visas for foreign visitors and launched a series of tourism projects, including along Red Sea coast
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S Arabia offers to help ease Pak-India tensions
Saudi FM tells Indian newspaper Kashmir is a disputed territory
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Saudi, UAE leaders hold call amid rising regional rivalry
Leaders from both sides discussed prospects for developing strategic cooperation
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PM, MBS agree on inclusive Afghan govt
Premier also discusses situation in war-torn neighbouring country with Abu Dhabi crown prince, Qatar emir
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Saudi state media companies to start moving from Dubai to Riyadh
Al-Arabiya, Al Hadath TV inform employees about plans to start broadcasting from Riyadh by next January, says sources
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WATCH: First batch of female soldiers graduate in Saudi Arabia
Defence ministry posted a video of ceremony after women soldiers completed a 14-week military training
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Three explosive drones destroyed over Yemen, Saudi-led coalition says
Three drones, intercepted and destroyed in Yemeni airspace, had been fired by Houthis, says coalition statement
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Pakistan assails Houthi attack on Saudi airport
Islamabad reaffirms its full support for kingdom against any threat to its sovereignty
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At least 30 killed in Houthi strikes on Yemen base, spokesman says
Spokesman Mohamed al-Naqeeb says death toll may still rise as rescuers were still clearing the scene
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Saudi Arabia relaxes travel restrictions for vaccinated Pakistani expats
Kingdom allows direct entry from countries facing travel ban
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia review unfolding situation in Afghanistan
Peaceful and stable Afghanistan is important for Pakistan and region, FM Qureshi tells his Saudi counterpart
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Saudi Arabia urges Afghan Taliban to protect lives under 'Islamic principles'
Fellow Gulf state Qatar says it is seeking a peaceful transition in Afghanistan
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Saudi Arabia 'fully supports' Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace
Army chief meets Saudi CGS and discusses security situation in Afghanistan and matters of mutual interest, says ISPR
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KSA backs Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace
Top Saudi general acknowledges Pakistan army’s achievements in war against terrorism
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Saudi Arabia compensates families of Covid health worker victims
Kingdom would distribute 500,000 riyals to families of those who died as a result of Covid-19 working in health sector
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Saudi Arabia opens Umrah to vaccinated worshipers from abroad: SPA
Those jabbed with Sinopharm, Sinovac will be accepted with additional dose of one of four vaccines approved by Kingdom
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Saudi Arabia to accept Chinese vaccines with booster shot
Saudi Arabia has so far approved Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson and Johnson, and Moderna vaccines.
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KSA allows Umrah to pilgrims from countries not under travel ban
Visa only available to those fully vaccinated against coronavirus; applicants required to be in excellent health
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Super cruise ship sets sail from Saudi Arabia for first time
Launch comes two days after Saudi Arabia opened its first cruise ship terminal at the port in Jeddah
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Doctors in Saudi Arabia separate Yemeni baby from twin
Procedure to separate her took over seven hours and involved a team of 25 medical staff