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Qat weighing 360kg seized in Jazan
Saudi Arabia’s border guards in the Al-Ardah and Al-Dayer areas of Jazan have seized several loads of qat weighing 360 kg, the Saudi Press Agency reported late on Wednesday.
Qat is a stimulant chewed by users.
The government has urged…
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AI enhances dissemination of guidance content in Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has embraced artificial intelligence technologies and a range of digital techniques to offer guidance and counseling content to visitors and pilgrims at the Makkah Grand Mosque…
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Third Qemam Festival set to showcase performing arts from mountainous regions around the world
The third annual Qemam International Festival for Mountain Performance Arts will begin in Asir region on Jan. 20 and continue until Jan. 27. The event, organized by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, will include 45 local and…
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Saudi deputy minister receives Somali ambassador to Riyadh
Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Ambassador of Somalia to the Kingdom Owais Haji Yusuf Ahmed in Riyadh on Wednesday.
During the meeting, they discussed topics of common interest and reviewed bilateral…
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King Salman, crown prince send condolences to Japanese emperor following deadly earthquake
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday sent cables of condolences and sympathy to Emperor Naruhito of Japan following a powerful earthquake that killed at least 62 people in his country on Monday, Saudi Press Agency…
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MWL launches program to combat blindness in Pakistan
The Muslim World League launched the first phase of a program to combat blindness in Pakistan in the presence of Minister of Health of the Punjab Provincial Government Dr. Jamal Nasir and several ambassadors and officials.
MWL Regional…
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Registration opens for Al-Mazayen competition at AlUla Falcons Cup
Registration opened on Tuesday for Al-Mazayen competitors at AlUla Falcons Cup, which is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club and the Royal Commission for AlUla and continues until Friday at Mughira Heritage Sports Village in the ancient…
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Turkish officials tour Hira Cultural District in Makkah
The Turkish Consul General in Jeddah, Mustafa Unal, and Turkiye’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Mehmet Metin Eker have visited the Hira Cultural District in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on…
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Saudi border guards thwart drug smugglers
Saudi border guards in the Jazan region have foiled an attempt to smuggle 300 kg of qat, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Legal procedures have been initiated against those allegedly involved, and seized items were handed over…
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Historic area of Jeddah stages 2 months of cultural events
A series of cultural events are to take place in Jeddah as part of a project aimed at highlighting historic areas of the city.
International and regional artists will bring together traditional and contemporary art during performances…
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