Saudi citizens unemployment at 8.5% in Q1 2023, official data show
Dubai (Reuters) – Unemployment among Saudi citizens increased to 8.5% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 8% in
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Armed man killed in gunfire exchange near US consulate in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah (Reuters) – Two people were killed when an armed man exchanged fire with Saudi Arabian security authorities near the
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Saudi Aramco sees ‘sound’ oil outlook for H2 on China, India demand
Kuala Lumpur (Reuters) – Saudi Aramco (2222.SE) believes market fundamentals remain “sound” for the second half as demand from emerging markets led
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EXPLAINER: What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?
Mecca (AP) — Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week’s Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of
Read MoreItaly’s Maire Tecnimont wins $2 billion Saudi Arabia petrochemical contracts
(Reuters) – Italian engineering group Maire Tecnimont (MTCM.MI) said it has won two contracts valued at about $2 billion related to a
Read MoreSaudi-Iran thaw improves haj services for Iranian pilgrims
Mecca (Reuters) – Iranian haj pilgrims travelled to evening prayers in Mecca’s Grand Mosque in a brand new bus this
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Nearly 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia so far for annual Hajj pilgrimage
Mecca (AP) — Muslim pilgrims streamed into the holy city of Mecca on Friday ahead of the start of Hajj
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Saudi’s SAMI signs pact with Safran Helicopter Engines for engine maintenance
(Reuters) – State-owned Saudi Arabian Military Industries(SAMI) signed an agreement with France’s Safran Helicopter Engines (SAF.PA) for engine maintenance and repair, the
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In cooperation with Volocopter, Saudi Arabia tests air taxi flights in NEOM
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia has reached yet another significant achievement in its efforts to improve quality of life and create
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Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate change
Mecca (AP) — Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans to welcome millions more pilgrims to Islam’s holiest sites. But as climate
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