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Certificate attestation woes end with Apostille System in Saudi Arabia

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Jeddah: The cumbersome attestation procedure that annoys Indian expatriates abroad will cease soon. The existing process of attestation and legalisation of public documents is confusing, time-consuming, cumbersome and costly for most people.
In a significant development, Indians will experience a smooth and faster document authentication service in India for certificates bound for Saudi Arabia.
Soon, any legal document or certificate originated in India and duly attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) will be accepted by Saudi Arabia without any further authentication requirements with the Apostille system. Other member countries of the Apostille Convention are also likely to follow suit.
“The accredited agents have received a circular from the Saudi Arabian consulate in Mumbai that informs that the Apostille system has been introduced in India and does require to be attested again by the consulate”, said a noted advocate notary Abdulaziz, a leading attestation agent in Hyderabad.
“We were waiting for further information in this regard,” he added.
Till now, certificates whether educational or legal documents needed to be attested by the General Administration Department (GAD) or any relevant department in its respective state.
In terms of educational certificates, it would then be sent to the ministry of human resources development in New Delhi and would be attested by the Indian ministry of external affairs.
After finishing this multi-layer verification, the document will be attested by the Saudi Arabian Embassy or Consulate in India only then would the local authorities in Saudi Arabia accept it.

The process is time-consuming and fresh job seekers and other people who need civil documents to be attested have to wait for long periods of time.
With the new procedure of Apostille, the certificate verified by issuing authorities and authorized by the ministry of external affairs is enough.
According to a report, as part of Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 where digital transformation and ease of doing business the country has acceded to the Convention, Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, popularly known as the “Apostille Convention”, effective from December 7, 2022.
Specifically, in accordance with Royal Decree M/40 dated 26/05/1443H (corresponding to 30/12/2021G), the country’s prior legalization requirements for foreign-issued public documents have been eliminated. With this decree, Saudi Arabia becomes the 122nd member of the Apostille Convention, joining other Gulf countries Bahrain and Oman.
The Convention of 5 October 1961, “Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents” (HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention) facilitates the use of public documents abroad.
The purpose of the Convention is to abolish the traditional requirement of legalisation, replacing the often lengthy and costly legalisation process with the issuance of a single Apostille certificate by a competent authority in the place where the document originated.
The electronic Apostille Programme (e-APP) was launched in 2006 to support the electronic issuance and verification of Apostilles around the world.
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January 25, 2023
Saudi Arabia leads Arab countries for most tourists in 2022
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recorded more than 18 million international arrivals in the first nine months of 2022, higher than any other Arab country.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization said, in a statement, that Saudi Arabia attracted more than 18 million visitors in the first three quarters of 2022, followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with 14.8 million tourists, and Morocco with 11 million tourists.
The statement said that, given these unprecedented numbers, “The thriving tourism sector in the Kingdom will be a major focus during the activities of the Arabian Travel Market 2023, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from May 1 to 4, 2023.”
As per media reports, the kingdom is targeting 100 million visitors annually by the end of this decade.
Tourism spending in Saudi Arabia also rose in 2022, reaching 7.2 billion dollars in the first half of 2022, according to figures issued by the country’s Ministry of Investment.
The ministry indicated that the rate of tourism spending in the Kingdom far exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
The Kingdom aims to attract investments worth 220 billion Saudi Riyals in the tourism sector by 2023, and 500 billion Saudi Riyals by 2030.
Here are the top 10 Arab countries for the most tourists in 2022
- Saudi Arabia: 18 million tourists
- UAE: 14.8 million tourists
- Morocco: 11 million tourists
- Syria: 8.5 million tourists
- Tunisia: 5.7 million tourists
- Egypt: 5.2 million tourists
- Bahrain: 4.3 million tourists
- Jordan: 3.5 million tourists
- Qatar: 2.9 million tourists
- Sultanate of Oman: 2.3 million tourists
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January 25, 2023
Saudi Arabia set to receive two million pilgrims for Haj 2023

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is prepared to receive two million Muslim pilgrims, to perform Haj this year, as the kingdom has lifted COVID-19 pandemic-induced limits, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Minister of Haj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah disclosed the number on Tuesday during an official visit to Algeria, where he said Algeria would be given 41,300 spots for pilgrims.
Referring to services targeting pilgrims, Al-Rabiah mentioned projects worth Saudi Riyals 200 billion designed to keep pace with the expected rise in the numbers of pilgrims and the high-speed rail service linking the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
“The Ministry and all parties involved in the Haj and Umrah system are keen to provide the best health and logistical services to all pilgrims, in a way that saves time and effort,” he said.
On January 9, Saudi Arabia announced that it would not impose restrictions on the number of pilgrims for this year, after three years of restrictions to curb the COVID-19 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.
Haj – one of the five pillars of Islam, which all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform at least once – is scheduled for June.
In 2019, about 2.5 million people took part in the ritual. Over the next two years, the numbers were drastically reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, nearly 900,000 pilgrims, including about 780,000 from overseas, will be welcomed to Makkah and Madinah.
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January 25, 2023
Saudi Arabia: Up to SR100,000 Health Insurance Coverage for Umrah Pilgrims – Kashmir News

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Saudi Arabia: Up to SR100,000 Health Insurance Coverage for Umrah Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims can now enjoy a number of privileges during their stay in Saudi Arabia, including a maximum health insurance coverage of SR100,000, according to local media.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah recently authorized the Umrah pilgrims’ health insurance policy, which lists 11 health insurance benefits available to pilgrims throughout their stay in the Kingdom.
The benefits also include the following cases: There will be maximum coverage for daily accommodation in hospital and subsistence of the patient, including the cost of the bed, nursing care, medical visits, and medical supervision.
The accommodation services also include the cost of medicines and medical supplies that are given according to doctor’s prescription, with a shared room, costing a maximum of SR600.
The daily accommodation and subsistence limit for the patient’s companion under the policy is a shared room with a maximum daily cost of SR150.
The health insurance benefits also cover pregnancy and emergency birthing expenditures up to a limit of SR5,000 during the policy period.
The travel expenses for a first-degree relative of the patient with a maximum amount of SR 5,000 during the policy period.

The expenses for emergency dental treatment cases with a maximum amount of SR500 during the policy period.
The treatment of premature newborns and this is without exceeding the maximum limit of the mother’s policy.
The injuries resulting from traffic accidents, with a coverage of the maximum limit.
The xpenses for dialysis in emergency cases with a coverage of the maximum limit; and medical evacuation within and outside the Kingdom with a coverage of the maximum limit of the policy.
The policy also covers the expense of returning pilgrims’ bodies to their native homes, up to a maximum of SR10,000.
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January 24, 2023
Saudi Arabia to transform AlUla into ‘largest living museum in the world’

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has launched an initiative to transform AlUla into the largest living museum in the world, local media reported.
The initiative aims to resettle wild animals, which includes more than 1,580 wild animals belonging to four categories— antelope, reem gazelle, Arabian oryx and mountain ibex, within three nature reserves in AlUla Governorate.
The resettlement campaign is the largest of its kind for the Royal Commission for AlUla, as it includes determining the readiness of the site, monitoring resettled animals, and focusing on scientific studies and preparations for animal resettlement campaigns in AlUla.
Photo: RCU
Photo: RCU
As part of the campaign, the committee will use a lightweight, solar-powered collar for ungulates, a first in the region.
The campaign is in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Saudi Green Initiative, and the Middle East Green Initiative, with the goal of making AlUla the largest living museum in the world while preserving its environmental and historical heritage.
In order to balance the natural and cultural environment in #AlUla, we are launching the largest campaign to resettle wild animals in nature reserves, which include: Arabian and Sand Gazelle, Arabian Oryx and Nubian Ibex. pic.twitter.com/gOl9eClGXG
— الهيئة الملكية لمحافظة العلا (@RCU_SA) January 20, 2023
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January 23, 2023
Saudi project clears 1,045 mines within week in Yemen

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Sanaa: The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance in Yemen (Masam) announced they have cleared 1,045 mines in the war-ravaged Arab nation in the third week of January.
Masam said in a statement that it had cleared 15 anti-personnel mines, 131 anti-tank mines, 896 unexploded ordnance, and three other explosive devices in the war-torn provinces of Dhalea, Shabwa, Hodeidah and Taiz, reports Xinhua news agency.
A total of 383,193 Houthi-laid mines have been cleared since the Saudi project was launched in Yemen in 2018.
These landmines and improvised explosive devices laid by the Houthi militia continue to pose a threat to Yemeni civilians despite the ongoing mine-clearing efforts.
According to the pro-government demining experts in Yemen, more than 1 million landmines have been laid since the outbreak of the civil war in late 2014, when the Houthi militia took control of several northern provinces and forced the government out of the capital Sanaa.
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January 23, 2023
Most Popular Saudi Youtuber Aziz Al Ahmed aka Dwarf Died at the Age of 27 – Kashmir News

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Most Popular Saudi Youtuber Aziz Al Ahmed aka Dwarf Died at the Age of 27
It is very sad to share that the most popular Saudi Youtuber Aziz Al Ahmed aka Dwarf died on Thursday 19 January 2023. He was a star of social media and now his death is shocking news for his loved ones. There are so many people expressing their sorrows for his death and the news of his death is spreading like fire on the internet where various users of social media pages share their responses on his death.
He was also known by his nickname Al Qazm which means dwarf in Arabic and now he passed away at the age of 27 years. He was suffering from problems with growth as well as a genetic disease and a hormonal disorder from his birth. His family tried to make his health condition good but nothing happened and he faced too much in this treatment.
Aziz used to upload funny videos on YouTube and had millions of followers, Aziz was married and has a son.
Aziz was married and has a son.
Recently, a video of him from the hospital went viral in which he was lying on the bed, a woman was asking him what do you want to say to your fans, to which Aziz replied that ‘I want to say to all of them. I love them so much.’
His number of followers on Tik Tok was 9.4 million while on YouTube he had 8.87 thousand subscribers.
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January 23, 2023
Saudi Arabia women’s football team wins first-ever int’l tournament

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marked another milestone as the women’s football national team won its first-ever international friendly tournament, which was hosted by the city of Dammam, between January 11 and 19.
Four women’s teams participated in the international friendly tournament— Pakistan, Comoros and Mauritius, in addition to Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi women’s team achieved the championship, after a draw against Pakistan (1-1) on Thursday evening, at the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium in Al-Rakah.
Al-Bandari Mubarak scored Saudi’s goal, in the 28th minute of the match, before Pakistan women equalized with a goal in the 64th minute.
The women of the Saudi national team won the championship after topping the group with 7 points.
The women of the Saudi national team achieved a record in the tournament, as they conceded only one goal, which made Sarah Khaled, the Greens goalkeeper, win the title of the best goalkeeper in the tournament.
The match was led by Anoud Al Asmari, who became the first Saudi female referee to receive an international badge from FIFA.
In February 2022, the Saudi women’s football team achieved a historic victory over Seychelles with two clean goals, in its first official match in its football career.

In August 2022, Saudi Arabia expressed its desire to host the Asian Cup in women’s football in 2026, in an additional step towards involvement in women’s football.
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January 21, 2023
US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, Dirham, Aus dollar to INR exchange rates
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The exchange rates of the US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, UAE’s Dirham, Australian dollar, and other currencies to Indian rupees depend on demand and supply.
Following are the exchange rates as on January 21, 2023.
Foreign currencies INR values (Change)
US dollar 80.98 (-0.26)
UK pound 100.32 (+0.12)
Saudi riyal 21.57 (-0.06)
Dirham 22.05 (-0.07)
Australian dollar 56.38 (-0.06)
Factors that affect exchange rates
Following are some of the factors that affect exchange rates
1. Inflation
2. Interest rates
3. Flow of capital
4. Liquidity
5. Current Account Deficits
Inflation: It is an important factor in the exchange rate calculation. As higher the inflation, the lower the currency value, rupee depreciates with the rise in inflation. Rupee appreciates in case of a fall in inflation.
Interest rate: As global investors who look for fixed income will always get attracted to countries that offer higher interest rates, it contributes to the appreciation/depreciation of the Indian rupee.
Flow of capital: As the inflow of capital will result in a rise in demand for the rupee value, it appreciates the rupee. The opposite happens when there is a rise in the outflow of capital.
Liquidity: It is the money supply in the market. With the rise in the money supply, the rupee loses its value and it results in the depreciation of the currency. If the money supply in the market decreases, the rupee appreciates.
Current Account Deficits: It represents that a country is importing goods valued more that the goods it is exporting. This imbalance results in a fall in the value of the currency.

CAD depreciates the currency whereas, Current Account Surplus appreciates the currency.
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January 21, 2023
Saudi Arabia restricts external loudspeakers in mosques

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued directives to restrict the use of external loudspeakers in mosques across the country, local media reported.
The Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Dr Abdul Latif bin Abdul Aziz Al Sheikh has set the number of external loudspeakers at four which are only to be used in mosques to make the prayer calls.
Dr Al-Sheikh instructed all imams to remove excess loudspeakers, if any, from mosques and store them in warehouses for later use or give them away to mosques that do not have enough.
The minister’s directives come about two months before the month of Ramzan, which is expected to fall on March 23.
In 2021, Abdul Latif 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.”
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January 20, 2023

Foreign currencies	INR values (Change)
US dollar	80.98 (-0.26)
UK pound	100.32 (+0.12)
Saudi riyal	21.57 (-0.06)
Dirham	22.05 (-0.07)
Australian dollar	56.38 (-0.06)

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