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Siemens Mobility drives Saudi rail transformation at Saudi Rail 2025
Image: Supplied At this week’s Saudi International Rail 2025 exhibition, Siemens Mobility is highlighting how its end-to-end rail solutions can accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transport objectives — from expanding high-speed, metro, and...
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Zamzam water home delivery: Nusuk app launches new service in Saudi
Image credit: Saudi Press Agency/ Website The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has launched a new service through its Nusuk app, enabling citizens and residents to conveniently order 330 ml bottles of blessed zamzam water delivered...
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Saudi Municipalities Minister Visits South Korea to Boost Cooperation in Smart Cities and Housing
US President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying "massive" tariffs if it did not do so. "I spoke with Prime...
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WRESTLEMANIA in Saudi Arabia is a bad Idea
Wrestlemania used to be known for great matches and moments for wrestling fans around the world. Last week it was announced that Wrestlemania 43 in 2027 will take place in Saudi Arabia, this announcement received severe fan backlash on social...
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Saudi: NCVC invites investment in five Madinah national parks to boost ecotourism
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The Saudi Arabia National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has invited investors to submit expressions of interest for investment opportunities in five national parks in Madinah Region—Alqa, Albaidha,...
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Aryna Sabalenka and tennis ‘soulmate’ show off stunning figures in bikinis as pals enjoy sunkissed holiday
ARYNA SABALENKA and her tennis ‘soulmate’ Paula Badosa have grabbed the attention again after showing off on a girls weekend ahead of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. The tennis stars have been nicknamed ‘Sabadosa’ and capture the love of their...
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Saudia Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram airport due to...
This is not the first time a Saudia Airlines flight has faced an in-flight emergency. A flight earlier this year, on June 16, had reported smoke and sparks on the wheels while landing at Lucknow airport. Read on for more details on this. The...
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Saudi Arabia To Build $7b High-Speed Rail Linking Red Sea To Gulf, Riyadh To Jeddah Under 4 Hours
Saudi Arabia is developing a $7 billion high-speed rail project linking the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf, a transformative initiative aimed at connecting the Kingdom’s major cities and redefining the future of transport and trade across the Arabian...
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IDEMIA Public Security and SAMI Advanced Electronics Launch Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Innovation in Travel and Transportation and Smart Mobility in Saudi Arabia
Aligning with Saudi Vision 2030, the signed cooperative agreement aims to deliver seamless, secure, and intelligent mobility experiences across the Kingdom. COURBEVOIE, France, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IDEMIA Public Security, the leading...
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Saudia flight from Jakarta diverted to Thiruvananthapuram after passenger falls unconscious
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 19 (ANI): A Saudia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Medina was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala due to a medical emergency. A passenger onboard the flight fell unconscious,...
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Al-Qatamin: Ban on Jordanian Buses Entering Saudi Arabia Harms Transport Sector and Pilgrims
Jordan’s Minister of Transport, Nidal Al-Qatamin, discussed with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the Saudi decision to prohibit Jordanian buses from entering Saudi territory during the Hajj season.اضافة اعلان During...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Saudi Arabia’s $7b rail: Riyadh to Jeddah in 4 hours
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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...
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