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  • Amitabh Bachchan gifts his Shahenshah jacket to friend in Saudi Arabia

    Amitabh Bachchan gifts his Shahenshah jacket to friend in Saudi Arabia

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    Megastar Amitabh Bachchan gifted the iconic jacket from his 1988 film ‘Shahenshah’ to his friend based out of Saudi Arabia.

    Big B’s friend took to Twitter, where he thanked the cine icon for the gift.

    Big B’s friend tweeted: “@SrBachchan To the legendary and one of the best actors in the entertainment world in all time, You are an honour not to India only but to the world. Thank you for the gift that you sent it means a lot.”

    Re-tweeting his friend’s message, Big B wrote: “My dear and most considerate friend .. I am so honoured that you have received the gift of the jacket with the steel arm that I wore in my film SHAHENSHAH .. some day I shall tell you how I was able to retrieve it .. my love to you ..”

    Released in 1988, Shahehshah had Amitabh play a double role. He essayed Vijay Kumar Srivastava, a corrupt police inspector by day and a vigilante at night.

    The film also stars Meenakshi Sheshadri, Pran, Aruna Irani, Prem Chopra, Amrish Puri, Kader Khan, Supriya Pathak and Avtar Gill.

    He will next be seen in ‘Project K’. It was earlier in March, when Amitabh suffered an injury during the shoot of ‘Project K’, in Hyderabad.

    The actor shared his health update on his blog. After consulting a doctor and CT scan at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad, he left for Mumbai, where he is taking rest at his home.

    The 80-year-old suffered a muscle tear to his right rib cage during an action sequence of the film. He wrote that after the incident, the film shoot was postponed.

    ‘Project K’ is science fiction film written and directed by Aswhini Dutt. Being shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi, it features Amitabh, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani.

    (Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)



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  • Saudi Arabia: Tourist visa cannot be extended, says ministry

    Saudi Arabia: Tourist visa cannot be extended, says ministry

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    Saudi Arabia: Tourist visa cannot be extended

    Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( KSA) has announced that a tourist visa cannot be extended. The Ministry of Tourism confirmed this on Twitter.

    This is in response to a query by a Twitter user who asked if it was possible to extend a tourist visa, without exiting the Kingdom. “Peace be upon you, there is no extension of the residence period for tourist visas, thank you for your communication,” the ministry tweeted back.

    The tourist visa was launched in 2019 to keep pace with the development and growth of the tourism sector. On March 9, Saudi Arabia announced a major change to the visa application process for residents of the GCC countries.

    Residents of the GCC can now apply for tourist visas regardless of their profession. The visa will be valid for tourism and Umrah visits and is available in the form of single entry or multiple entries.

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  • Saudi Arabia amends laws to grant citizenship to foreign nationals

    Saudi Arabia amends laws to grant citizenship to foreign nationals

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    Riyadh: In a major shift in policy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that it will be granting its citizenship to selected foreign nationals by the order of the Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

    This decision has been based on a proposal from the minister of interior in January 2023.

    The new amendments were announced on the official Twitter account of the Makkah region and published in the official newspaper “Um Al Qura” on Friday, March 17.

    The decision will be enforced from the date of its publication in the official newspaper and it will be communicated to whoever is required to adopt it and act accordingly.

    “After reviewing Royal Decree No (M / 88) dated 6/11/1444 AH, Article Eight of the Saudi Nationality Law will be amended to ‘Saudi nationality may be granted by order of the Prime Minister based on a proposal from the Minister of Interior’,” Makkah region tweeted.

    This represents a major change compared to the previous regulations, because Article 28 of the Executive Regulations of the Saudi Citizenship Law, which required the minister of interior to issue the necessary decisions for granting citizenship in accordance with Article 8 of this system, was deleted.

    On January 11, 2023, a change to the Saudi Nationality Law was approved through a royal decree that allows the Prime Minister to grant citizenship by amending Article Eight.

    After the amendment to Article 8 of the Saudi Arabian Nationality System, a person born to a Saudi mother and a foreign father can apply for citizenship upon satisfying the following conditions

    • Their age must be more than 18 years.
    • They need to be fluent in the Arabic language.
    • They must have good conduct and sound character.
    • They should not have been imprisoned for a period of more than six months.

    In November 2021, Saudi Arabia approved the granting of citizenship to foreign nationals with specialized skills in a number of professions.

    This came in light of the royal order to open the door to the naturalization of legal, medical, scientific, cultural, athletic and technical competencies in a way that contributes to promoting the wheel of development and benefits the nation in various fields.

    This is in line with Vision 2030 aimed at enhancing an attractive environment through which human competencies can be invested and attract distinguished and creative people.

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  • Saudi Arabia: Tracking bracelets for children at two holy mosques

    Saudi Arabia: Tracking bracelets for children at two holy mosques

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    Saudi Arabia provides tracking bracelets for children at two holy mosques

    Riyadh: In a smart initiative, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has prepared tracking bracelets for children of worshippers and pilgrims from getting lost in Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

    The initiative was unveiled in the run-up to Ramzan and is set to begin later next week.. The tracking bracelets are provided free of charge with the child’s name and the contact numbers of the family.

    The initiative was launched by Hadiyah, a Saudi non-governmental charity, which is run by kindergarten specialists and operates a subsidiary center for the care of missing children in cooperation with the Haj security forces.

    How to order the bracelet?

    Bracelets are distributed free of charge to children when they arrive or visit with their families at the association’s headquarters, which are close to the site of the two holy mosques.

    The association’s offices are close to the two holy mosques and receive all those who wish to benefit from this service, on the fourth floor at the main office of the Makkah Construction and Development Company

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  • Saudi Arabia: First 13 days of Ramzan fully booked for Umrah

    Saudi Arabia: First 13 days of Ramzan fully booked for Umrah

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    Saudi Arabia: First 13 days of Ramzan fully booked for Umrah

    Riyadh: In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the booking for performing the Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah are fully reserved for the first 13 days of the month, local media reported.

    The bookings made on the Nusuk application to perform Umrah rituals has witnessing a great turnout from inside and outside the Kingdom.

    As per a report by Arabic daily Okaz, a breakdown of booking made so far via the app shows 13 days of the month, including the last 10 days of Ramzan, have already been fully booked,

    Earlier, undersecretary of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Assistant for Umrah Affairs, Abdul Rahman Shams, stated that the number of people registered on the Nusk platform for Umrah from outside the Kingdom during the month of Ramadan reached nearly 800,000 people until Monday, March 13, 2023.

    Ramzan is usually the peak season for Umrah.

    Umrah is a pilgrimage to Islam’s two holiest sites in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and can be performed at any time of the year. It differs from the Haj, which takes place once a year.

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  • Saudi Arabia to host Int’l conference on women in Islam

    Saudi Arabia to host Int’l conference on women in Islam

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    Saudi Arabia to host Int'l conference on women in Islam

    Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s minister of foreign affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced the Kingdom’s desire to host the international conference on women in Islam, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

    Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced this at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) council of foreign ministers 49th session at Nouakchot on Thursday.

    The women in Islam conference will be held in order to demonstrate their rights guaranteed by the Shariah, and to confirm their active role.

    The minister said that the agreement reached on March 10 with Iran includes respect for the sovereignty of both sides and aims to resolve differences.

    Touching on the issues of the Islamic world, Farhan said that Saudi Arabia condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations in Afghanistan.

    Regarding the recent violence in Palestine, he said in his speech that the Kingdom reaffirmed the Palestinians’ right to an independent state dating back to the 1967 borders.

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  • Tips on finding a dream job in Saudi Arabia

    Tips on finding a dream job in Saudi Arabia

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    Tips on finding a dream job in Saudi Arabia

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is in the midst of a major economic transformation. The reform is part of the Kingdom’s long-term economic strategy – Vision 2030, and its national transformation plan that aims to diversify the economy away from dependence on the oil sector.

    Considering Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, it is hard to ignore that the country is full of business and investment opportunities, making Saudi Arabia a place to be.

    There is good news for job hunters because there are several megaprojects shaping the future of Saudi Arabia.

    Here are some of the mega-projects shaping the future of Saudi Arabia

    • Makkah Public Transport Programme

    With all these mega-projects taking shape, jobs are plentiful in Saudi Arabia.

    Here are tips for getting your dream job in Saudi Arabia

    Tailor your resume

    • Not every job description is the same. In the digital age, most filtering is done by computer algorithms that primarily look for keywords. This means that it helps to tailor the resume based on the job description.
    • You should include specific skills and keywords from the job description in your resume.
    • Always keep your resume up to date and consciously match it to the job description before applying for any position.

    Use LinkedIn effectively

    • LinkedIn is a great way to get the attention of industry leaders who are potential future employers.
    • Update your LinkedIn profiles and actively post about any work-related accomplishments, anecdotes, or updates.
    • LinkedIn can also be used to connect and interact with industry professionals.

    Networking

    • According to LinkedIn data, 70 percent of individuals were hired by a company with which they had a mutual connection, and applicants who were referred by an employee working for the company were eight times more likely to be hired.
    • Add colleagues, friends, family, and companies you want to work for – this will make you visible to your contact connections too. Additionally, take time to attend networking events in your industry or the industry you want to work in. You never know who you will meet.

    Find the right jobs

    • Use the Jobs tab on your LinkedIn profile to find job listings that are right for you, in the industry or market you want to move into. It’s easy to set specific job search parameters, so you suggest roles at companies you’re interested in working for.

    Be persistent

    • During your application process, unfortunately, there are times when you will be rejected. Remember to stay as positive as possible and persistence is key!
    • Apply to different companies and track your application to make sure it’s in the hands of the right people. In addition to using the job board, try to find a direct person to give your resume to and follow up on.
    • Keep checking back to see if they have reviewed your app yet. Showing a degree of tenacity during the job search phase will help you once you reach the interview process.
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  • Saudi Arabia announces refund policy for domestic Haj pilgrims

    Saudi Arabia announces refund policy for domestic Haj pilgrims

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    Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed refund policies for those inside Saudi Arabia who have registered for Haj 2023, before or after issuing the permit.

    The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that if the permit is not issued, domestic pilgrims who cancelled their registration before the 14th of Shawwal will be refunded the full amount.

    In the event that the pilgrims refuse the Haj permit, the electronic services fees will be deducted.

    However, 10 percent of the contract value will be deducted, in addition to the fees for e-services, from pilgrims who cancel their registration after the 15th of Shawwal and until the end of Dhul-Qada.

    Any amounts paid after Dhul Hijjah 1 will not be refunded, the ministry confirmed.

    According to the ministry, no refunds will be made after Dhul-Hijjah 1.

    Pilgrims who, due to serious circumstances such as death, health conditions, criminal proceedings, or traffic accidents, need to be hospitalized or are infected with COVID-19 after Dhul-Hijjah 1, are exempted from the refund policy and their payment will be paid in full.

    However, the authorities also clarified that acceptable proof of these reasons should be submitted along with the application for cancellation.

    These concessions are also available to those whose Haj journey is cancelled due to any changes in current regulatory policies or health requirements. 

    Haj permit cancellation can be done through the Abshar platform and reservations can be cancelled through its website or the Nusuk app, the ministry said.

    What is Haj?

    The Haj pilgrimage to Makkah is a mandatory religious duty that must be performed by those Muslims who are physically and financially able to perform it at least once in a lifetime.

    The Haj 2023 is expected to start on June 26 and will take place without COVID-19 restrictions, which will allow for the number of pilgrims before the pandemic.

    For the last two years, Saudi Arabia had reduced the number of Muslims allowed to perform Haj to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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  • Did Saudi Arabia ban loudspeakers for Ramzan? Know the truth

    Did Saudi Arabia ban loudspeakers for Ramzan? Know the truth

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    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently issued a circular to prepare mosques to serve the worshipers for the Holy Month of Ramadan 1444AH.

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Surendra Poonia shared a Twitter post listing that loudspeakers have been banned during Ramzan.

    “Crown Prince & PM of Saudi Arabia Mohd bin Salman passed new orders regarding Namaz during Ramadan -No loudspeakers -No broadcast of prayers -Keep prayers short -No donation collection -No kids in mosques for prayers -No iftar inside mosques भारत में ऐसा करने पर तूफ़ान आ जाये (If you do this in India there will be a storm),” he tweeted.

    A tweet and a YouTube video by Sami Hamdi, the founder of The International Interest, a current affairs magazine focusing on the Middle East and North Africa, went viral on the internet. 

    In the video, Hamidi claimed that the Crown Prince was trying to restrict Ramazan in Saudi Arabia.

    Other media outlets such as News18.com, ThePrint, Live Hindustan, ABP, India TV and right-wing media organisation  OpIndia also reported on the false claim.

    As the fake news spread, many from the Muslim world believed it to be true and condemned the guidelines have received a backlash from Muslims around the world, with many critics seeing the guidelines as attempts by the Saudi government to limit the influence of Islam in public life.

    However, the claim was soon debunked by the fact-checking team of Alt News.

    In its report, it said that the circular issued on March 3 by the Ministry has no mention of ban loudspeakers.

    What are Saudi Arabia’s new guidelines on Ramzan?

    According to the directive, during the holy month of Ramadan, imams and muezzins must not remain absent. If necessary they must delegate the performance of the task for absences with permission from the Regional Branch of the Ministry, and the person acting on their behalf has agreed not to breach the obligation. The allowed time of absence cannot be exceeded.

    The order further instructs the imams and muezzins to adhere to the calendar and times of all prayers during the month. They are required to shorten the evening prayer and complete the night prayer in sufficient time so that the worshipers do not face any inconvenience.

    The guidelines prevented mosques from collecting financial donations to organize meals for worshipers and ordered that these meals should be prepared and held in designated areas in mosque courtyards rather than inside the mosque.

    It is also forbidden in mosques to take pictures or use cameras to broadcast worshipers or recite prayers by any means and prohibited the broadcasting of prayers via all kinds of media. The ministry also prohibited those attending mosques from bringing children.

    What is the rule regarding loudspeakers in Saudi Arabia?

    In 2021, the minister of Islamic affairs, Abdullatif Al-Sheikh, issued a circular limiting the use of external loudspeakers to only use the loudspeakers for Azaan (call for prayer) and iqamah (the second call for the congregational prayer).

    He added that the decision indicates that “the loudness level of the devices should not exceed one-third of the degree of the loudspeaker device.”

    In January 2023, the minister of Islamic affairs set the number of external loudspeakers at four which are only to be used in mosques to make prayer calls.



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  • Saudi Arabia extends deadline for Haj housing permits

    Saudi Arabia extends deadline for Haj housing permits

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    Saudi Arabia extends deadline for Haj housing permits

    Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Haj Pilgrims Housing Committee in Makkah has extended the deadline for issuing housing permits until the end of the current month of Shaban 1444/2023, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

    The committee called on all citizens and those wishing to rent their homes to quickly review the approved engineering offices to complete the procedures for issuing permits for their buildings.

    The committee said that it continues to receive such requests from engineering offices accredited by the Makkah Municipality and the Civil Defense, which examine those buildings to ensure that they meet the required conditions.

    As part of this process, the committee asked the owners who are interested in renting out their houses to accommodate pilgrims to comply with all safety requirements and apply for permits as soon as possible.

    About Haj

    Haj pilgrimage to Makkah is a mandatory religious duty that must be performed by those Muslims who are physically and financially able to perform it at least once in a lifetime.

    Saudi Arabia has announced that the minimum age for this year’s Haj is 12-year-old as the number of pilgrims returns to pre-pandemic levels.

    On January 10, Kingdom announced that it will no longer impose limits on the number of pilgrims for this year’s Haj after three years of restrictions to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

    In the past two years, Saudi Arabia has reduced the number of Muslims allowed to perform Haj rituals to prevent the spread of COVID-19. About 2.5 million Muslims went to Haj every year before the pandemic.

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