LOT – The Value Shop has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the grand opening of its First branch in the historic city of Hafar Al-Batin in the Eastern Province. As…
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Makkah Grand Mosque’s skyline seen without cranes for first time in 15 years
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — In an incredible scene unseen in one and a half decades, the Grand Mosque in Makkah witnessed the removal of the remaining cranes after almost completing the…
Riyadh joy rider may get up to SR60,000 in fine and impounding of car
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Riyadh Traffic Department arrested a man who appeared in a video committing a violation of joy riding in a residential neighborhood in the capital, endangering his…
At least 24 dead in South Korea’s ‘worst ever fires’
SEOUL — At least 24 people have been killed as multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea’s south-east region. Most of the victims are in their 60s and 70s, say authorities, adding…
Palestinian Oscar winner detained by Israeli soldiers after settler attack
JERUSALEM — A Palestinian Oscar winner has been detained in the occupied West Bank following an outbreak of violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians, activists say. Hamdan Ballal, who was one of…
Indian comedian faces probe for joke that angered politicians
MUMBAI — A prominent Indian comedian is standing by his right to make jokes after an angry mob attacked a comedy club where he had made an onstage jibe at a right-wing…
150,000 Umrah pilgrims benefit from hair cutting service to exit from Ihram during Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — As many as 150,000 Umrah pilgrims have benefited from the hair cutting service, introduced by the General Presidency for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand…
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Cairo for talks on Gaza crisis
Saudi Gazette report CAIRO — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Cairo on Sunday to take part in high-level discussions on the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The…
Makkah region receives highest rainfall among Saudi regions
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Sarar in the Taif governorate in the Makkah region recorded the highest rainfall at 64 mm, among 10 regions that witnessed rain on Friday. The Ministry of…
Abeer Al Akel appointed CEO of Royal Commission for AlUla
Saudi Gazette report ALULA — The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has appointed Abeer Al Akel as the Chief Executive Officer of the commission, following a decision…