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Saudi Arabia has announced the imposition of SAR5,000 for passenger services by unlicensed vehicles. The Saudi General Transport Authority also launched a joint awareness campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, the Guests of God Service Programme, the Public Prosecution, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and Airports Holding Company to check the practice of such services by unauthorised vehicle operators. ممارسة نشاط نقل الركاب بدون ترخيص يعرضك لغرامة قدرها 5000 ريال، انضم لأحد الشركات المرخصة، وأكمل رحلتك.#لاتركب_مع_غير_المرخص#الهيئة_العامة_للنقل_TGA pic.twitter.com/Ngi1DcvroW — الهيئة العامة للنقل | TGA (@Saudi_TGA) March 17, 2024 The authority advised such carriers to join one of the licensed companies and benefit from the incentives and support programmes provided for them. The authority said various airports in the country offer a wide range of transportation options to meet the needs of travellers, through nearly 2,000 taxis, more than 55 car rental offices, frequent public transport buses, and licensed passenger transportation applications. #لاتركب_مع_غير_المرخص واستفد من وسائل النقل المتعددة بخدماتها الآمنة والموثوقة.#الهيئة_العامة_للنقل_TGA pic.twitter.com/W0S99PZJuW — الهيئة العامة للنقل | TGA (@Saudi_TGA) March 17, 2024 Besides, the Haramain Express train at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah also can be used by travellers to reach various destinations. The authority’s move to crack down […]
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Jeddah’s historic district, known as Al Balad, has become a gathering place for stargazers during Ramadan. Held in Jeddah’s Al-Balad district, the event has offered visitors and tourists the unique opportunity to observe the moon and stars through state-of-the-art telescopes. With expert astronomy guidance, the event has been an engaging and educational experience, allowing visitors to observe and learn about the moon’s phases throughout the holy month. “Al Marqab” has fostered discussions among participants about the significance of Ramadan, the lunar cycles, and the broader field of astronomy, enriching attendees’ understanding of this sacred period. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Culture’s ongoing efforts to rejuvenate heritage sites and encourage cultural and historical exchanges. Through such events, the Ministry aims to highlight the cultural significance of the Jeddah Historic District, especially during the month of Ramadan, enhancing the area’s appeal as a center for both cultural heritage and astronomical exploration.
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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that pilgrims are not allowed to repeat Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan. This regulation is aimed at easing overcrowding to perform the rituals during Ramadan, which marks the peak Umrah season of the year. “Permits to perform two or more Umrah pilgrimages will not be issued during the holy month. This move is to ease congestion and provide opportunity for all other pilgrims to perform Umrah in ease and comfort during the holy month,” the ministry said in a statement. Under the Nusuk application system, if one pilgrim wants to issue a permit for Umrah for the second time during Ramadan, a message will appear stating, “Issuance of the permit failed.” The ministry cited that there are multitudes of benefits for performing Umrah during Ramadan. While stressing the necessity of getting permit issued from Nusuk application to perform Umrah by the pilgrims, the ministry underlined the importance of their compliance with the allotted slot of time to perform the rituals. There is no option on the Nusuk app to change the Umrah appointment time, but pilgrims can delete their appointment via the app well before the appointment time, and then they can […]
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The Saudi Embassy in Turkiye is following up on the circumstances that led to the death of a Saudi citizen in Istanbul. According to local Turkish newspapers, the Istanbul Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the causes of the death of the citizen following complications after undergoing a leg-lengthening procedure in a private hospital in Turkiye. The Turkish media reported that the cosmetic surgery for the Saudi citizen held at a hospital in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, on February 18, initially appeared successful but the subsequent complications led to his death. The citizen was staying at Days Hotel by Wyndham İstanbul Esenyurt during the post-operative phase, which involved mainly physical therapy. In the course of the therapy, his condition worsened and breathed his last. The Turkish media said that investigators from the Turkish Public Prosecutor’s Office confiscated documents regarding his treatment, as well as CCTV footage, and medical reports as part of the investigation before transferring his body to the Forensic Medicine Center in order to determine the cause of the death. They are also updating the Saudi Embassy about the progress of the investigation. Meanwhile, Dr. Ayed Al-Shahrani, an orthopedic consultant, said in a statement on his X account that bone lengthening operations, whether […]
10 months ago
The Saudi Embassy in Turkiye is following up on the circumstances that led to the death of a Saudi citizen in Istanbul. According to local Turkish newspapers, the Istanbul Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the causes of the death of the citizen following complications after undergoing a leg-lengthening procedure in a private hospital in Turkiye. The Turkish media reported that the cosmetic surgery for the Saudi citizen held at a hospital in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, on February 18, initially appeared successful but the subsequent complications led to his death. The citizen was staying at Days Hotel by Wyndham İstanbul Esenyurt during the post-operative phase, which involved mainly physical therapy. In the course of the therapy, his condition worsened and breathed his last. The Turkish media said that investigators from the Turkish Public Prosecutor’s Office confiscated documents regarding his treatment, as well as CCTV footage, and medical reports as part of the investigation before transferring his body to the Forensic Medicine Center in order to determine the cause of the death. They are also updating the Saudi Embassy about the progress of the investigation. Meanwhile, Dr. Ayed Al-Shahrani, an orthopedic consultant, said in a statement on his X account that bone lengthening operations, whether […]
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An exhibition underway in the Saudi capital Riyadh displays 42 rare copies of Quran highlighting diversity of Islamic calligraphy and embellishment. Organised by the King Abdul Aziz Public Library, the show is being held at the institution’s branch at the King Abdul Aziz Centre in Riyadh’s Al Muraba Quarter. Opening the event, the library’s supervisor-general Faisal Abdul Rahman said the exhibit features a “distinguished” collection of the library’s acquisitions of rare gilded and embellished copies of the book. “The value of this exhibit lies in shedding light on arts of embellishment and gilding as well as different schools of embellishing the Holy Quran,” he added. “It is part of the library’s cultural programme that focuses on holding thematic exhibitions on national, religious and cultural occasions inside and outside the kingdom,” said the official. For 40 years, the King Abdul Aziz Public Library has given particular attention to showcasing Islamic and Arab heritage through acquisitions of rare photos, miniatures and manuscripts. The library organised an exhibition on annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage at the British Museum, the Paris-based Arab World Institute. In 2007, the library produced a film on Hajj shown at a large number of theatres around the world. Other exhibitions, […]
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Global eyes are on the Saudi Pro League like never before after its clubs welcomed a host of star-studded new arrivals to the Kingdom over the past year. Each week, Al Arabiya English will round-up the key storylines as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Neymar and Co do battle for the 2023-24 title. Matchday 24 saw Al Hilal narrowly extend its world-record winning run against doughty Damac, while Al Nassr recorded a morale-boosting winner against rivals for the Saudi Pro League runners-up spot Al Ahli, and Al Ittihad put the disappointment of a midweek AFC Champions League exit behind it ahead of the upcoming international break. Al Hilal streak continues… just The last time Al Hilal failed to win a match in any competition was way back in September when Damac held the Riyadh giant to a 1-1 draw. Since then Jorge Jesus’ side has swept all before it and stands on the brink of a remarkable treble, breaking the world record for successive victories in the process – the 2-0 AFC Champions League triumph over Al Ittihad on Wednesday its 28th in a row. Until the dying embers of Saturday’s Saudi Pro League rematch, it seemed as though the run […]
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Saudi authorities arrested 19,746 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations. According to an official report, a total of 11,250 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 5,511 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 2,985 for labor-related issues. The report showed that among the 972 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 47 percent were Yemeni, 50 percent Ethiopian, and 3 percent were of other nationalities. A further 109 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 24 were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators. The Saudi Ministry of Interior said that anyone found to be facilitating illegal entry to the Kingdom, including providing transportation and shelter, could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years, a fine of up to SR1 million ($260,000), as well as confiscation of vehicles and property. Suspected violations can be reported on the toll-free number 911 in the Makkah and Riyadh regions, and 999 or 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.
10 months ago
The Jeddah Historic District has become a gathering place for stargazers this Ramadan. Hosted in the Al-Balad district, “Al-Marqab” special event has provided both visitors and tourists with the unique opportunity to observe the moon and stars through state-of-the-art telescopes. Guided by experts in astronomy, the event has been an engaging and educational experience, allowing attendees to learn about and witness the different phases of the moon throughout the holy month. “Al-Marqab” has fostered discussions among participants about the significance of Ramadan, the lunar cycles, and the broader field of astronomy, enriching attendees’ understanding of this sacred period. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Culture’s ongoing efforts to rejuvenate heritage sites and encourage cultural and historical exchanges. Through such events, the Ministry aims to highlight the cultural significance of the Jeddah Historic District, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, enhancing the area’s appeal as a center for both cultural heritage and astronomical exploration.
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The capital city of Riyadh is making preparations for the much anticipated premiere performance of the first Saudi grand opera “Zarqa Al-Yamama” on April 25 and its show will run through until May 4 at the theater of the King Fahd Cultural Center. This is the first grand opera produced in the Kingdom and the largest Arabic grand opera ever staged. The opera, produced by the Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission, presents a timeless story from the depth of the heritage of the Arabian Peninsula, through a breathtaking and exceptional performance that brings together a large number of prominent Saudi and international actors and musicians. “Zarqa Al Yamama,” is based on a pre-Islamic Arabian legend, tells the compelling story of a woman from the Geddes tribe, endowed with the power of foresight. Zarqa al-Yamama, a legendary blue-eyed woman from the Al-Yamama region, was known for her exceptional intuition, sharp eyesight, and ability to predict events before they occurred. The opera depicts her efforts to warn her leader about an impending enemy attack, highlighting her struggle and foresight in the face of skepticism. The opera features an original score by Lee Bradshaw and a libretto by Saudi writer and poet Saleh Zamanan. It […]
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