Tag: Saudi Arabia
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What Saudi Arabia’s Latest Visa Crackdown Means
Saudi authorities arrested nearly 14,000 people in a single week for residency, labour and border violations – a reminder for expats in Kuwait who travel or work across the Gulf to keep their papers in order. Read more →
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Two Bangladeshis held over indecent act inside Makkah mosque
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals convicted over an incident inside a Makkah mosque, while Bangladesh's consulate says it wasn't told in advance. Read more →
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Houthi missile debris over Riyadh injures 4, damages 15 homes
Saudi Civil Defence says falling debris from two intercepted Houthi cruise missiles injured four people, including a child, and damaged 15 homes in Riyadh. Read more →
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4 Indians Still in ICU as Riyadh Flight Bans Extended to Oct 17
Indian airlines have pushed their Saudi flight suspensions to 17 October, with four Indian nationals still in intensive care after the Riyadh airport attack and Saudi authorities waiving overstay fines for those stranded. Read more →
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Jeddah Tower vs Burj Khalifa: who wins the height race?
Jeddah Tower is being built to beat Burj Khalifa's record by more than 170 metres – here's how the two towers really compare, from cost to observation decks. Read more →
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18 people dead – Riyadh Airport Shutdown Extended
Saudi Arabia says it will mount a serious response after Houthi attacks on two of its airports left 18 dead, as King Khalid International Airport remains closed and oil prices climb. Read more →
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India’s Embassy Confirms Death of Citizen Hurt in Riyadh Blast
India's Embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed the death of an Indian national injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with three more citizens still in intensive care. Read more →
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Houthi Group Threatens More Saudi Airport Attacks
The Houthis have issued their first public warning to travellers and airlines since Saturday's deadly Riyadh airport attack, saying Saudi airports are now a "theatre of operations". Read more →
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Flight attendant: Azza Ramzi Mohamed Hassan passed away in KSA’s Airport
A 28-year-old Egyptian flight attendant working for flynas is among the 12 people killed in Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with 309 others injured. Read more →
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Riyadh Airport Attack Toll Rises to 12 Dead, 309 Hurt
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority says 12 people died and 309 were injured in Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport, with victims from eight nationalities. Read more →