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Hittin School in Turaif: Educational Landmark Spanning Seven Decades of Human Development
Turaif: For more than seven decades, Hittin School in Turaif Governorate has stood as a testament to the early beginnings of formal education in Northern Borders Region. Since its establishment in 1371 AH (1951), it has remained part of the educationa…
Director General of Foreign Ministry Branch in Makkah Region Receives Pakistani Consul General
Jeddah: Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Branch in Makkah Region Fareed Al-Shehri received Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Syed Mustafa Rabbani today in Jeddah. The meeting addressed several issues and topics of m…
Vice Economy Minister Meets with UN Resident Coordinator in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Vice Minister of Economy and Planning Ammar Nagadi met with United Nations Resident Coordinator in Saudi Arabia Mohamed El Zarkani.
According to Saudi Press Agency, during the meeting, they discussed ongoing cooperation with the United Nati…
Saudi Red Crescent in Riyadh Raises Emergency Readiness for Saudi National Day Celebrations
Riyadh: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Riyadh has raised its emergency and operational readiness in conjunction with the Saudi National Day celebrations on September 23 and 24 by intensifying ambulance coverage and increasing the deployment of te…
5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Indonesia
Ruteng: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the city of Ruteng, Indonesia, today.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics said the earthquake occurred 34 kilometers northeast of Ruteng at a …
Interior Ministry: Establishments Employing Illegal Workers Face Fines of Up to SAR100,000
Riyadh: Establishments that employ expatriates who violate regulations, allow their workers to work for themselves or for others, or employ workers sponsored by other employers face a fine of up to SAR100,000, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday.
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British Authority: Gas Tanker Hit by Shrapnel from Unidentified Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker was struck by shrapnel from unidentified projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz after leaving the Gulf.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) …