Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China’s help

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China’s help

[ad_1] Videos released by Iranian state media showed Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, with Saudi national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban and Wang Yi, China’s most senior diplomat. The joint statement calls for the reestablishing of ties and the reopening of embassies to happen “within a maximum period of … Read more

Major Development: China Brokers Peace Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: In a Himalayan development that will have huge consequences for regional peace and the Muslim world, arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to revive diplomatic relations after a long hiatus. What is interesting, it was China that played the broker. The two countries will unlock their diplomatic missions within the next 60 … Read more

Saudi Arabia Thought Golf Could Save Its Image. It Whiffed.

Saudi Arabia Thought Golf Could Save Its Image. It Whiffed.

[ad_1] But as LIV begins its sophomore season — and as the battle royale of political, legal and public relations scrums involving the upstart league also enter their second year — an unlikely counterargument is emerging: It’s hard to call something sportswashing if nearly every LIV news cycle seems to dirty up the kingdom’s reputation. … Read more

Saudi Arabia approves hiring female drivers; 12 new professions added

Saudi Arabia approves hiring female drivers; 12 new professions added

[ad_1] Photo: AP Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has permitted the hiring of female drivers as part of new professions allowed for recruitment designated for domestic labour. The Kingdom’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has approved hiring domestic labour services in 13 new professions available for recruitment via Musaned electronic platform. … Read more

Saudi Arabia begins issuing Umrah permits for Ramzan; Here’s how to apply

Saudi Arabia begins issuing Umrah permits for Ramzan; Here’s how to apply

[ad_1] Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has started issuing Umrah permits for the holy month of Ramzan 1444/2023 via an electronic platform aimed to facilitate services for rituals. The Ministry of Haj and Umrah stated that those who want to perform Umrah in the month of Ramzan can get permission through the Nusuk … Read more

Meet Hyderabad’s Indira Eegalapati, metro pilot in Saudi Arabia

Meet Hyderabad’s Indira Eegalapati, metro pilot in Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] Jeddah: Saudi Arabia was once known for being the only country in the world that does not allow women to drive vehicles. A common stereotype once prevailed that “Women cannot drive”. However, women have been breaking stereotypes with vision 2030 women’s power in Saudi Arabia is in full effect. Not only vehicles, but women … Read more

Saudi Arabia bans imams from collecting donations during Ramzan

Saudi Arabia bans imams from collecting donations during Ramzan

[ad_1] Representative Image (Photo: Twitter) Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has warned imams and muezzin in mosques that collecting financial donations for fasting people or other iftar projects during Ramzan is prohibited. This came in a statement issued by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, which it published on its Twitter account. According to the … Read more

Airline flydubai launches four destinations in Saudi Arabia

Airline flydubai launches four destinations in Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] flydubai airlines Riyadh: Dubai-based flydubai has launched four destinations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This includes the start of flights to NEOM from March 16, Najran from March 18, Al Qaisumah from March 21 and Jizan from April 26. flydubai, becoming the first UAE airline to connect Dubai to the futuristic smart … Read more

Yoga soon to be introduce in major universities in Saudi Arabia

Yoga soon to be introduce in major universities in Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking to sign several agreements with major universities and regions to support the practice of yoga in the coming months as it continues to support sports that have achieved historical achievements in the past, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. This was revealed by Saudi Yoga Committee … Read more

Saudi Arabia to mark ‘Flag Day’ on March 11 every year

Saudi Arabia to mark ‘Flag Day’ on March 11 every year

[ad_1] Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced that March 11 of every year will be celebrated as National Flag Day to honour the Kingdom’s national banner, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The decision came from an order issued by King Salman bin Abdulaziz. On March 11, 1937, corresponding to Dhul Hijjah 27, … Read more