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Hima a rock art site in Najran has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, becoming the sixth Saudi site to find a place in the coveted list.

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Hima, a rock art site in Najran, added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Hima, a rock art site in Najran, has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, becoming the sixth site to be enlisted in Saudi Arabia.The site, which is located in...

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Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned citizens from traveling to Indonesia directly or indirectly over coronavirus concerns.

200 citizens expected to return to Saudi Arabia from Indonesia by Aug. 1

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Saudi Arabia reports 1,256 new COVID-19 infections, 1,155 recoveries and 14 deaths

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COVID-19 vaccination drive to cover all segments of Saudi society: MoH

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COVID-19 vaccination drive to cover all segments of Saudi society: MoH

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August to be the hottest month in 2021

July 23, 2021

August to be the hottest month in 2021

Minister congratulates leadership on success of this year’s Hajj

July 24, 2021

Minister congratulates leadership on success of this year’s Hajj

The Zakat, Taxation and Customs Authority said the pills were hidden inside a shipment of tomato paste jars exported through the port.

Saudi customs officials foil bid to smuggle 2.1mn Captagon pills in tomato paste jars

July 23, 2021

Saudi customs officials foil bid to smuggle 2.1mn Captagon pills in tomato paste jars

Interior minister congratulates King Salman, Crown Prince on Eid Al-Adha, successful Hajj

July 23, 2021

Interior minister congratulates King Salman, Crown Prince on Eid Al-Adha, successful Hajj

Saudi leadership lauded for successful organization of this year's Hajj

July 23, 2021

Saudi leadership lauded for successful organization of this year's Hajj

Egyptian woman pilgrim’s dream comes true, thanks to King Salman

July 23, 2021

Egyptian woman pilgrim’s dream comes true, thanks to King Salman

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The United States announced on Friday it will grant nearly $155 million in humanitarian assistance to Iraq to help the Middle East country take care of its refugees and displaced families. — Courtesy file photo

US announces nearly $155mn in additional humanitarian assistance for Iraq

July 24, 2021

US announces nearly $155mn in additional humanitarian assistance for Iraq

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 17. — Courtesy file photo

European agency clears Moderna vaccine for children 12-17

July 23, 2021

European agency clears Moderna vaccine for children 12-17

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to travel to India and Kuwait on a four-day visit, beginning on Monday (July 26). — Courtesy file photo

Blinken to visit India, Kuwait as US seeks to boost ties with key allies

July 24, 2021

Blinken to visit India, Kuwait as US seeks to boost ties with key allies

Delta variant of COVID-19 now dominant in Europe, says WHO

July 23, 2021

Delta variant of COVID-19 now dominant in Europe, says WHO

With 16 cases confirmed so far, experts at Public Health England are urgently carrying out an analysis of the new variant. — Courtesy file photo

New COVID-19 variant under investigation in UK

July 23, 2021

New COVID-19 variant under investigation in UK

Israeli PM and Abu Dhabi crown prince hold talks over phone, seek to boost bilateral ties

July 23, 2021

Israeli PM and Abu Dhabi crown prince hold talks over phone, seek to boost bilateral ties

'Norway owes us,' says Hungary after Oslo suspends aid in NGO row

July 23, 2021

'Norway owes us,' says Hungary after Oslo suspends aid in NGO row

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UN Security Council condemns Turkish move to reopen Cyprus ghost town Varosha

July 24, 2021

UN Security Council condemns Turkish move to reopen Cyprus ghost town Varosha

Africa

Increased militant attacks in Burkina Faso spark record-breaking displacement: UNHCR

July 23, 2021

Increased militant attacks in Burkina Faso spark record-breaking displacement: UNHCR

Europe

Water-related hazards dominate list of 10 most destructive disasters

July 23, 2021

Water-related hazards dominate list of 10 most destructive disasters

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Lebanon's water system on brink of total collapse, says UN

July 23, 2021

Lebanon's water system on brink of total collapse, says UN

Asia

New Zealand-Australia travel bubble bursts as Sydney’s coronavirus outbreak worsens

July 23, 2021

New Zealand-Australia travel bubble bursts as Sydney’s coronavirus outbreak worsens

Business

Hict opens regional headquarter for ME in Riyadh

RIYADH — Hict was among the first international companies to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Ministry of Investment (MISA) in January 2021.This MoU allowed Hict to open a...

Hict opens regional headquarter for ME in Riyadh

Leading retailer LuLu further strengthened its presence in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia with the grand opening of its new express store in the heart of Dammam, located at Jalawiya Plaza.

LuLu expands presence in Eastern Province with new outlet in Dammam

July 17, 2021

LuLu expands presence in Eastern Province with new outlet in Dammam

Microsoft unveils Windows 365 — ushering in a new category of computing

July 15, 2021

Microsoft unveils Windows 365 — ushering in a new category of computing

KSA, UAE reach compromise on supply, as oil dips on China’s crude imports

July 14, 2021

KSA, UAE reach compromise on supply, as oil dips on China’s crude imports

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LuLu warns of fake website, smartphone prize 'anniversary ' offer

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July 13, 2021

Oman — Sultanate that combines natural beauty with extraordinary opportunity

Validity of iqamas, visas of expats stranded in countries facing travel ban extended until Aug. 31

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Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for traveling outside Saudi Arabia from Aug. 9

July 19, 2021

Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for traveling outside Saudi Arabia from Aug. 9

Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said at a media briefing on Thursday. — Courtesy file photo

India hopes for normal overseas movement of citizens

July 23, 2021

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Lionel Messi ended his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio's Maracana stadium. (Credit: @CopaAmerica)

Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

July 11, 2021

Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

Saudi Arabia pips Algeria to lift 2021 Arab Cup

July 06, 2021

Saudi Arabia pips Algeria to lift 2021 Arab Cup

Kane penalty sinks Denmark as England makes Euro 2020 final

July 08, 2021

Kane penalty sinks Denmark as England makes Euro 2020 final

The Italian team jubilates with the Euro 2020 trophy

Italy downs England on penalties to win Euro 2020

July 12, 2021

Italy downs England on penalties to win Euro 2020

The winning Saudi relay team of the 4x100 meters race in the 22nd Arab Athletics Championship in Rades, Tunisia.

Saudi national team wins 2 gold medals at Arab Athletics Championship

June 23, 2021

Saudi national team wins 2 gold medals at Arab Athletics Championship

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Iran finish top, Iraq advance as well

June 15, 2021

Iran finish top, Iraq advance as well

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Oman cap successful campaign with victory over Bangladesh

June 15, 2021

Oman cap successful campaign with victory over Bangladesh

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UAE deliver in style, Vietnam also through despite defeat

June 15, 2021

UAE deliver in style, Vietnam also through despite defeat

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Bahrain power past Hong Kong

June 15, 2021

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FIle photo shows the legendary actor Dilip Kumar on his way to perform Umrah in 2013.

Yusuf Khan is dead, long live Dilip Kumar

By Shams AhsanThe contours of his face changed. With the eyebrows curled into wrinkles, he looked at me with squinted eyes. "Please don't repeat in front of anyone else what you just told...

Yusuf Khan is dead, long live Dilip Kumar

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