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GACA Completes Approval for Region’s First Airbus A321XLR
GACA has completed all regulatory requirements for the first Airbus A321XLR in the Middle East and Africa, enabling its entry…
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Asia’s Last Tropical Glaciers in Indonesia May Vanish by 2027
Indonesia’s “eternal snow” — the last remaining tropical glaciers in Asia — could disappear entirely by 2027, according to the…
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Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Umrah Visas for New Season
Saudi Arabia has begun issuing Umrah visas and welcoming Umrah pilgrims as of Sunday, 14 Dhul Hijjah (May 31), marking…
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In Numbers: SBA Highlights Achievements During Hajj Season 1447
The Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) showcased its accomplishments during the 1447 Hajj season, emphasizing its extensive media coverage of the…
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Saudi Arabia Unveils Ambitious Project to Cut Riyadh Temperatures by 15°C
Saudi Arabia is gearing up to launch a major urban cooling project in Riyadh next year, which aims to reduce…
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London Mayor Reflects on the “Pride and Blessing” of Performing Hajj
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London and one of Britain’s most prominent Muslim politicians, shared Eid Al-Adha greetings from Makkah…
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Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Welcomes Over 1.7M Pilgrims as Numbers Rise
Saudi Arabia welcomed 1,707,301 pilgrims for Hajj 2026, marking a 2.04% increase on the 1,673,230 who performed the pilgrimage in…
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Check Riyadh Metro Operating Hours during Eid Al-Adha 2026
On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, Riyadh Transport has announced an adjusted schedule for Riyadh Metro and Riyadh Bus during…
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Holy Sites Metro Begins First Hajj 2026 Trips
The Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line began operating its first trips for Hajj 2026, connecting Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah…
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Saudi Arabia Bans Power Bank Charging Onboard Aircraft
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has unveiled a new directive for all carriers operating across the Kingdom’s…
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