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Saudi Airlines Flight From Jakarta To Madeena Diverted To Trivandrum. Here's What Went Wrong
Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 19:34 IST The flight was diverted to Trivandrum due to a medical emergency. An Indonesian passenger onboard lost consciousness. File Photo | Reuters A Saudia Airlines flight on Sunday was diverted to Trivandrum due...

Cristiano Ronaldo unlikely to travel to India for FC Goa clash
The 40-year-old football superstar, who is aiming to feature in the 2026 World Cup, is managing his workload for the global showpiece Saudi Arabia's top club Al Nassr is all set to arrive in India on Monday night for their AFC Champions League 2...

Cardi B to Make Saudi Debut at 2025 MDLBEAST Soundstorm
Mon 20 Oct 2025 | 03:18 PM Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B will present her first-ever concert in Saudi Arabia this December as part of MDLBEAST’s mega-festival Soundstorm 2025 lineup. Running from December 11th to 13th annually in Riyadh’s historic...

Saudi Arabia’s $7b rail: Riyadh to Jeddah in 4 hours
A Land Bridge: A desert marvel The ambitious “Land Bridge”, described by many as a “desert miracle”, will connect Jeddah on the Red Sea to Dammam on the Gulf via Riyadh, spanning nearly 1,500 kilometres of rail. Once completed, the project will...

Cristiano Ronaldo may not travel to India for Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League 2 match vs FC Goa: Report
Saudi Arabia giants Al-Nasssr will be arriving in India on Monday for their AFC Champions League 2 match against FC Goa, scheduled to be played at the Fatorda Stadium on October 22, but they could be without their captain and talisman Cristiano...
Transport Minister Discusses Bus Entry, Rail Cooperation with Saudi Minister
Ammon News - Minister of Transport Nidal Qatamin discussed with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Rabiah the issue of allowing Jordanian buses to enter Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season. According to a statement issued by the...

S. Korea's defense chief holds talks with officials from NATO, Saudi Arabia
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday held back-to-back bilateral talks with senior officials from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Romania and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to expand defense and arms industry cooperation, his office said....

Saudi citizens, residents can now order Zamzam bottles online
Makkah: Saudi citizens and residents can now order sacred Zamzam water through the Nusuk app, launched by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah. This marks a significant digital milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to improve access to religious services...

Korea's defense chief holds talks with officials from NATO, Saudi Arabia
Published: 20 Oct. 2025, 21:11 Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, left, and Radmila Shekerinska, deputy secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, pose for a photo during their meeting in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on Oct. 20. [MINISTRY OF...

PM Shehbaz heads to Saudi for key talks
Published on: October 20, 2025 4:32 PM Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi Arabia next week for a three-day official visit. He will be joined by top military officials, political leaders, and federal ministers. During the visit, the...

Saudi Arabia new 2025–26 school calendar: Winter Shift, fewer semesters, and key dates every parent must know
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education announced new 1447 AH academic calendar, highlighting semesters and winter shifts. Image: AI Representative Image. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has unveiled significant changes for the upcoming academic...

FC Goa Vs Al-Nassr, AFC Champions League Two: Cristiano Ronaldo Unlikely To Travel To India – Report
Saudi Arabia's sports newspaper Al Riyadhiah reported that Ronaldo, who turned 40 this year, would not be part of the travelling party, despite multiple requests from FC Goa management. Al-Nassr will land at Dabolim International Airport.

Indonesia moves to secure Hajj assets in Saudi under Prabowo's order
We will oversee every step related to the transfer of assets and human resources, ensuring that each is carried out in an orderly and accountable manner,Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Attorney General’s Office...
What's stopping Cristiano Ronaldo from travelling to India for FC Goa vs Al Nassr AFC Champions League Two match?
As Indian football fans gear up for the high profile AFC Champions League Two clash between FC Goa and Saudi Pro League giant Al Nassr, one question looms large: Will Christiano Ronaldo play in Goa? The match is scheduled for 22 October 7:15 PM at...

Why Is Cristiano Ronaldo Not Travelling To India For Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League Two clash Against FC Goa?
Football fans in Goa were getting ready for a moment that has never happened in Indian football until now. The Fatorda stadium was about to welcome one of the greatest footballer of the current generation and five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano...

(LEAD) S. Korea's defense chief holds talks with officials from NATO, Saudi Arabia
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; ADDS details of additional meetings in paras 5-6) SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday held back-to-back bilateral talks with senior officials from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization...

A high-speed rail is all set to connect Riyadh and Jeddah
Saudi Arabia is currently building a USD7 billion high-speed rail project that will link the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf, from Jeddah to Riyadh in under four hours. Meet the Land Bridge high-speed rail. According to Gulf News, reported by Okaz,...
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Why Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to travel to India for Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League 2 match vs FC Goa
Margao: Saudi Arabia’s top club Al-Nassr are arriving in India Monday night for their AFC Champions League 2 away match against FC Goa but marquee player Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to accompany the visiting team for the game scheduled on...

Saudi Arabia Railways wins UIC Award for Tourist-Friendly Trains
The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has achieved a new milestone, winning the tourist-friendly long-distance category award at the inaugural International Union of Railways (UIC) TopRail Tourist-Friendly Awards. The ceremony was held at the union's...

S. Korea's defense chief holds talks with officials from NATO, Romania, Saudi Arabia
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday held back-to-back bilateral talks with senior officials from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Romania and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to expand defense and arms...