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  • Handwriting and signature can identify a personality, says graphologist Saman.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Saman Aslam a Pakistani woman living in Saudi capital Riyadh. She is the first graphologist specialist in Saudi Arabia to guide community members through graphology and peoples are benefiting from her knowledge.

    According to Saman, graphology is a science that has been around for a long time, compared to other sources of personality, including stars and hand lines. Through this knowledge, handwriting and signature can identify a personality because the words of handwriting address human thinking and habits and errors can easily be removed through graphology.

    To understand the good and bad hidden within, it is necessary for people from all walks of life in our country, seek guidance from a graphologist for personality recognition and building, Saman added.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Sports clubs, academies and sports centers will be open across KSA says Sports Ministry.

    Riyadh, KSA,

    The sports are being promoted on a large scale in Saudi Arabia, domestic and foreign investors can open private sports clubs, academies and centers across the country says Saudi Ministry of Sports.

    The Sports Ministry is issuing licenses which can also be obtained by foreigners. The Commercial Section of Pakistan Embassy praises the decision and says that investors can take full advantage of this opportunity from Pakistan.

    The Minister of Trade and Investment of Pakistan Embassy, Azhar Dahar said that Pakistani sports equipment can also be better introduced in Saudi Arabia by obtaining a license. The Embassy will provide full support.

     

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  • PTI Intra-party elections of overseas expatriates announced in Riyadh.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    A press conference was held in the Saudi capital Riyadh by former PTI officials of Jeddah and Riyadh region in which a large number of workers were also present.

    A joint justice ideological panel for intra-party elections was announced at the press conference.

    Former officials said that party discipline breached in the last one year but now all the ideological workers will run the party in an organized and efficient manner by winning the intra-party elections on July 9.

    Participants of the press conference said that the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has fulfilled the long-standing demands of overseas Pakistanis by giving them right to vote. Overseas Pakistanis are Imran Khan’s vanguard and believe that under Imran Khan’s leadership, country is heading in the right direction.

    National institutions are getting stronger, public issues are being solved and the economy is getting stronger rapidly.

    Abdul Qayyum Khan, Azhar Iqbal Warraich, Tanveer Siddique Khan, Ahmed Bashir, Abdullah Malik, Bakht Sher Khan, Farah Zahid and others also spoke at the press conference.

     

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  • Life returns to normal after decline the intensity of Covid 19

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The social life has begins to restored in Saudi Arabia after decline in the intensity of Covid 19. Raja Abid Aziz, chief organizer of the Muslim League-N Youth Wing hosted a dinner in the Saudi capital Riyadh, a large number of Community members attended the dinner.

    According to participants there are millions of Pakistanis expatriates living and working in Saudi Arabia.  Pakistani Community is far away from the country and continues recreational activities besides highlight’s country’s culture.

    The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, took good care of Pakistanis during the pandemic and for this gesture Pakistani community is grateful. The way in Saudi government has dealt the pandemic and brings life back to normal is admirable, participants added.

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  • Abhaa fire is under control at Saudi Mountain range.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Saudi rescue teams contained a blaze in the Al-Saif mountain range in Abha, Saudi Arabia.

    Four days ago, a fire broke out for unknown reasons and engulfed a large area. Hundreds of trees have been burnt to ashes on the mountains. Saudi rescue teams battled the blaze with the help of helicopters. Rescue teams are working to complete the cooling process in the area.

    No casualties were reported in the incident blaze.

     

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  • T20 cricket tournament held at Saudi Arabian soil.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The T20 National Cricket Championship held in the Saudi capital Riyadh, 400 teams from across Saudi Arabia played in this T20 cricket tournament.

    The final match was played between Punjab Green and Arkan XI. Punjab XI scored 186 runs in the 20 overs while the players of Arkan XI could not play well on the crease and the entire team was bowled out for 142 runs in the 15th over.

    Prince Saud bin Mashaal, chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, Nadeem Nadwi CEO of the Saudi Cricket Center, and Bilal Akbar, Pakistan’s ambassador, distributed prizes among the players at the closing ceremony, along with senior officials from the Saudi Ministry of Sports.

    Punjab XI expressed their happiness and jubilations over receiving the winning trophy, on this occasion Ambassador Bilal Akbar and Nadeem Nadvi said that the future of cricket in Saudi Arabia is bright and international matches will be played soon on Saudi Arabian soil.

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  • Tribute to BB on 68th birthday in KSA for her public and political service.

    Zaka Mohsin, Saudi Arabia,

    Pakistan Peoples Party organized a birthday party of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed in Saudi Arabia in which participants paid tributes on her political and public services

    Speaking at a function participants said that BB Shaheed was unique like her name. She came to power and worked for the betterment and prosperity of the country and the nation, while creating new enthusiasm and zeal in the PPP workers.

    She also effectively pursued foreign policy at the international level, acknowledged Pakistan’s position globally on the Kashmir issue speakers added.

    The people of Pakistan, including overseas Pakistanis, pay tribute to Benazir Bhutto for her political and public service and we will never forget her services for democracy. Ahsan Abbasi, Younis Abu Ghalib, Wasim Sajid, Sardar Razzaq, Sadaqat Hussain, Sardar Naseer, Rana Adeel, Sharif Baloch Bhutto, Riaz Rathore and others spoke on the occasion.

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  • New era of relations with GCC, has begun says Moulana Tahir Ashrafi.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh

    The Prime Minister’s Imran Khan Special Envoy for the Middle East is on the official visit of Saudi Arabia, while addressing a gathering of Majlis-e-Pakistan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tahir Ashrafi said that a new era of relations with Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, has begun.

    Issues of Pakistani community and workers have started to be solved in Saudi Arabia. Visas are being issued for Pakistani workers from all the Gulf States and this is providing employment opportunities to a large number of Pakistanis, P.M. special envoy added.

    According to Ashrafi the Pak-Saudi policy on the issue of Palestine is moving forward uniformly and will continue till the liberation of the Palestinians. The Saudi leadership supports Pakistan’s position on the Kashmir issue and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation is the representative body of Muslim countries. The same organization ensures the unity of the Muslim Ummah and helps in resolving issues.

    Majlis-e-Pakistan President Rana Abdul Rauf and General Secretary Hafiz Abdul Waheed also spoke on Pak-Saudi relations.

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  • Manuscript on African history at King Abdul Aziz Public Library in Riyadh.

    Zaka Mohsin,

    Saudi Arabia’s King Abdul Aziz Public Library in Riyadh preserves the world’s only manuscript on African history. The manuscript department of the KAPL established in 1988. Since then, it has been collecting rare manuscripts for the preservation of Arab Islamic heritage and providing opportunities for scholars and manuscript researchers to use.

    The manuscript accomplished by prominent historian and writer Ibrahim bin Al-Qasim Al-Qirawani. He died in 425 AH and is known as Ibn Raqiq.

    According to the King Abdul Aziz Public Library, the manuscript dated the beginning of the seventh century AH-After Hijrah. Some of its captions are in gold and others are in blue pigments.

    The first and last part of this manuscript was lost. Some of its pages have been eaten by termites, making it difficult to read, some of its phrases and sentences. It is written in Andalusian script. The revised version has footnote corrections and comments in plain language.

    This manuscript is an important reference in the history of Africa. It describes the beginning of the Islamic conquests by Aqaba ibn Nafi ‘, ​​the establishment of the city of Al-Qairawan, the history of the conquests by Zuhair ibn al-Balwi and Hassan ibn Nu’man and Musa ibn Nasir. Later on, after these important events also mentioned in history.

    Ibrahim ibn al-Qasim was a historian and writer of Qirwan. He was the author of several books.He migrated to Egypt in 388 AH and afterwards they went to Al-Qirawan. Hearsay that he dies in al-Qairawan. Ibn Khaldun mentions him in his case with great respect.

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  • Healthy 18 to 65 locals allowed to perform Hajj, Ministry Hajj and Umrah.

    Riyadh, KSA,

    The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that due to pandemic, only 60,000 locals will be allowed to perform Hajj this year, while only those living in Saudi Arabia will be able to perform Hajj.

    A statement issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that the pilgrims between the ages of 18 and 65 who are healthy and do not suffer from any permanent disease will be allowed to perform Hajj, according to Saudi media. Those who vaccinated 14 days in advance will also be allowed to perform Hajj.

    The safety of Hajj pilgrims is a top priority for the Saudi government, and Islamic law also taught the safety and security of human lives. These measures have been taken in view of the fears of spreading a global pandemic due to large crowds during Hajj.

    Last year, only 10,000 pilgrims were allowed to perform the Hajj, including 30 percent Saudis and 70 percent expatriates resided in Saudi Arabia.

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  • Pakistan International School strives for expatriates children’s bright future.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Pakistan International School educates children for more than five decades in collaboration of Pakistan Embassy, Saudi Arabia and strives for their bright future

    There are ten Pakistani community schools across Saudi Arabia, educating thousands of Pakistani students.

    These community schools founded in 1968 in the capital Riyadh, Pakistan International School Nasiriyah has also been providing education to thousands of Pakistani students.

    After the new tax imposed by Saudi authorities namely family tax, the number of students has decreased from ten thousand to three thousand, while the number of students has also decreased due to Covid 19.

    Naeem Akhtar, Retired Air Commodore and Principal of Pakistan International School Nasiriyah, said that we have always strived to provide better educational environment to the children so that the future of Pakistani children studying abroad can be made brighter.

    According to school principal, we hope the schools will reopen in September, as announced by the Saudi government, but school will continue to teach children online until then.

    Pakistan International School has also made arrangements to teach online to Pakistani students living in remote areas away from the capital Riyadh so that their educational activities can be continued especially in those areas where no Pakistani community schools.

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  • Joint air exercise of Arab nations, Tuwaiq 2 launches in Saudi Arabia

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    A joint air exercise participating several Arab countries was launched on Sunday in Al-Kharj in central Saudi Arabia, the Saudi ministry of defense said.

    Maj. Gen. Mohsin bin Saeed Al-Zahrani, commander of the Prince Sultan Air Base, and heads of participating delegations were present, countries including Oman, the UAE, Jordan and Egypt taking part, and Kuwait and Bahrain are the observers.

    The two-week exercise “aims to ensure the highest levels of readiness, and achieve operational compatibility and integration,” the ministry said.

    Lt. Col. Mohammed Ibrahim bin Sufyan, commander of the exercise, said that the air exercise will be carried out in different stages, including planning and implementing flights.

    “The exercise aims to raise the operational and training readiness for tactical airdrops and raise the spirit of competition among the participants,” he added.

    Air force contingents taking part in the exercise arrived at the Prince Sultan Air Base on Friday along with their air, technical and administrative crews.

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  • Saudi collecting Chinese vaccine procedures data.

    Jeddah, KSA,

    Pakistan’s ambassadors to Saudi Arabia, Bilal Akbar, met with community members and journalists at Pakistan consulate in Jeddah.

    According to ambassador, Saudi official were collecting data on Chinese vaccine procedures. Saudi officials have also traveled to China for this purpose.

    A decision will be made regarding travelling after satisfaction with the effects of the Chinese vaccine.

    According to Bilal Akber, “Saudi officials also said that vaccine companies in Europe have already given access to the vaccine procedure and we are satisfied”. China has provided this facility and is working on it.

    “There will be some progress in the next few days or weeks”, Ambassador, Bilal Akbar added.

    Work needs to be done for a true picture of the Covid-19 situation in Pakistan. While the situation in Pakistan is rapidly returning to normal comparatively the situation in other countries is worsening, ambassador added.

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  • Muhammad Bin Salman Football League played in Riyadh.

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,

    The final of the Muhammad Bin Salman Football League was played between Al-Hilal and Al-Faisalia Club at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

    A large number of people came to the stadium to watch the final match

    Both teams scored one goal each in the first half of the final match, but Al-Hilal scored two more goals in the second half, while Al-Faisalia’s players could only score one goal in the second half.

    After a thrilling contest, Al-Hilal Club won the final match by three goals to two

    At the colorful closing ceremony, Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal presented the trophy to Al-Hilal Club, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • 57-nation, OIC resolution demands end to Israeli aggression

    Web Desk,

    The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has adopted a resolution demanding Israel to stop atrocious attacks on innocent Palestinian civilians in violation of international law and United Nations resolutions.

    The resolution was adopted by the Virtual Open-Ended Extraordinary Meeting of OIC’s Executive Committee at Level of Foreign Ministers on Sunday.

    The 57-nation league warned that the continuation of barbaric attacks by Israel would put regional stability at risk.

    The OIC asked Israel to respect Muslims’ access to Al Aqsa Mosque and stop settlers from forcibly evicting Palestinian families from their homes.

    Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud opened the meeting by urging the global community to end the escalation in violence and revive peace negotiations based on a two-state solution.

    He urged the world to play its part for a peaceful solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict.

    The United Nations Security Council came under fire for not playing due role to restore peace to the region.

    “De-escalation and the highest degree of restraint are important to avoid dragging the region to new levels of instability,” said UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem al-Hashimy.

    “The massacre of Palestinian children today follows the purported normalization,” Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said. “This criminal and the genocidal regime has once again proven that friendly gestures only aggravate its atrocities.”

    Zarif accused Israel of genocide and crimes against humanity.

    “Make no mistake: Israel only understands the language of resistance and the people of Palestine are fully entitled to their right to defend themselves,” Zarif said.

    “The plight of the Palestinian people is the bleeding wound of the Islamic world today,” Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar said.

    Reportedly, more than 180 Palestinians have so far killed in Gaza with 1,230 people wounded in Israeli attacks.

    Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called for an international protection mechanism for Palestinian civilians and told the OIC that Israel should be held accountable for war crimes and that the International Criminal Court could play a role.

    The OIC reiterated its rejection and condemnation of the ongoing Israeli settlement colonization of occupied Palestinian land, including East Jerusalem and the establishment of a racial segregation system there.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • The Saudi Geological Survey Board explore minerals in Pakistan.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Saudi Minister of Industry and Minerals Bandar Al-Kharif has said that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are cooperating with each other in the fields of industry and minerals which is laudable. Saudi Arabia has deep ties with Pakistan at all levels.

    Saudi Minister for Minerals and Industries Bandar Al-Kharif said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Saudi Arabia would strengthen the interests of the two brotherly countries in important fields, especially in industry and minerals.

    He said that during 2020, Saudi Arabia exported more than 2.75 billion riyals worth of goods to Pakistan besides oil while 1.97 billion riyals worth of goods were imported from Pakistan.

    Saudi Minister of Industry and Minerals said that import and export of non-oil products between the two countries is on the rise.

    Food, minerals, chemicals, construction materials, consumer goods, electronic goods are in advancements. Bandar al-Kharif said the introduction of a mineral investment law in Saudi Arabia would open up new avenues of co-operation with Pakistan in this area.

    Saudi Geological Survey Board to conduct aerial and geophysics inspections for minerals in Pakistan. In this context, new opportunities will be created in Pakistan for Saudi, local and foreign investors

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Shopping malls, markets opens 24 hours a day in Saudi Arabia.

    Riyadh,

    Saudi Arabian authorities have allowed shopping malls and markets to remain open 24 hours a day.

    A spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Commerce said the decision was made to reduce the rush of consumers in markets. He said that action would be taken against the violation of coronavirus Standard Operating Procedures (Sops)s.

    Meanwhile, the Saudi Interior Ministry has said that Saudi citizens who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus will be allowed to travel from May 17.

    According to the Interior Ministry, the ban on Saudi citizens traveling abroad will be lifted from 1pm on May 17.

    About 419,348 people have been infected with the global coronavirus in the Gulf country so far, while 6,979 people have succumbed to the virus so far.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Mahabharat and Ramayan in Saudi schools and is part of MBS Vision 2030.

    Web Desk,

    According to the Indian media, Mahabharat and Ramayan will soon be taught in the schools of Saudi Arabia. This decision has been taken under the vision 2030 initiative of the Saudi Crown Prince.

    Indian media dubbed it a big step towards inclusiveness.

    An Indian media outlet in its report says, “It’s a significant message of coexistence and it’s a reminder of the organic relationship India shares with the Saudi Kingdom. This may just be the most significant step towards inclusiveness from the de-facto leader of the Islamic World and a message of coexistence. The land of Mecca and Madina, the birthplace of Islam will now teach epics like Ramayan and Mahabharata in schools.”

    The Indian media further say that the decision has been taken by the Saudi Crown Prince himself. It is part of Mohammed bin Salman Vision 2030 for his kingdom.

    An announcement was made by the Nouf Almarwaai, Padma Shri awardee, and the first certified Saudi Yoga charya for the yoga teacher.

    The history of Hinduism and Buddhism, the teachings of Ramayana and Mahabharata, the concepts of Karma and Dharma, and the importance of yoga and Ayurveda.

    Riyadh says it aims to create a coexistent, moderate, and tolerant generation.

    An estimated 440,000 Hindus already live in the Kingdom. This is the second biggest Indian diaspora in the Arab world after the UAE. In fact, Indians make the largest community of expats in Saudi Arabia.  26.3% of the total migrant population in the country is from India. On the political front, bilateral ties are stronger than ever.

    Now when India is struggling with a critical shortage of medical supplies, Saudi Arabia is shipping 18 metric tons of oxygen as a gesture of goodwill.

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  • The principle of equality adopted among all employees Saudi HRC.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The Saudi Human Rights Commission has said that the rights and incentives of employees in Saudi Arabia are decided on the basis of merit, ability and excellent performance.

    In addition, appropriate training opportunities are provided to employees for capacity building. The Human Rights Commission stressed the need to provide opportunities for expression, dialogue and discussion in the field of employment.

    It is also important that if something bad happens to someone, they should be given the right to redress or given the opportunity to complain about a wrong decision against them.

    Justice should be done to all employees without any discrimination. Opportunities provided to make suggestions on how to improve facilities.

    The Human Rights Commission says that employees should be rewarded for their outstanding performance and individuality. No employer is allowed to take advantage of his private data without the permission of the employer.

    The Human Rights Commission has said that the principle of equality should be adopted among all employees irrespective of race, color or religion and a transparent procedure should be adopted in this regard.

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  • The new Pakistani Ambassador Gen. R. Bilal Akbar, to Saudi Arabia.

    Zaka Mohsin, Saudi Arabia,

    Retired General Bilal Akbar, the new Pakistani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, arrived in Saudi Arabia where he was received at the airport by former Ambassador Raja Ali Ijaz and other diplomatic officials.

    Former ambassador and diplomatic officials welcomed Bilal Akbar to Saudi Arabia and wished him well. New Ambassador Bilal Akbar thanked the diplomatic officers.

     

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  • Pakistani community continue activities with embassy and promotes bilateral cooperation.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    A function was organized by the Pakistan Thinker Forum in honor of Minister of Trade and Investment Azhar Dahir, in addition to Naveed Afzal and Malik Abu Bakar Community Welfare Attaché of the Embassy of Pakistan in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

    On the occasion, President of the Forum Muhammad Khalid Rana and others said that the Embassy of Pakistan is resolving the problems of business people including workers by keeping 2.7 million Pakistanis within its resources. That is a very welcoming thing. Problems happen everywhere and in every country. The Pakistani community in the Saudi capital Riyadh is not only active but also playing an effective role.

    Pakistani community continue activities in collaboration with the embassy which promotes bilateral cooperation and solves problems. Other speakers included Ahsan Abbasi, Wasim Sajid, Ejaz Rahim, Qazi Ishaq Memon and Riaz Rathore.

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  • Chinese President telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

    Zaka Mohsin,

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has discussed the development of bilateral relations over the telephone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He also said that China is ready to take its bilateral partnership with Saudi Arabia to new horizons.

    The two leaders discussed on a phone call that promotion of bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, trade and technology. Prince Muhammad bin Salman told him that “China is a” reliable brother “of Saudi Arabia. He is ready to strategically integrate his Vision 2030 with President Xi’s One Belt, One Road Trade and Infrastructure. Under this vision, Saudi Arabia is diversifying its national economy and wants to reduce its dependence on oil revenues in the future.

    Both the countries were focusing on the development of other economic sectors. It should be noted that China is the largest importer of crude oil from Saudi Arabia.

    According to the latest figures provided by Chinese Customs, Chinese oil imports from Saudi Arabia increased by 8.8% in March compared to the same period last year.

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  • Three thousand electric vehicles for Safa Marwah in Masjid Haram.

    Zaka Mohsin, Makkah,

    Three thousand electric vehicles have been provided for Safa Marwah in Masjid Haram Al-Haram so that the elderly people can use them during Umrah pilgrimage.

    The administration of Masjid Haram Al-Haram has increased the number of electric vehicles for Umrah pilgrims to travel between Safa and Marwa to 3,000. For the convenience of elderly men and women, electric vehicles have been increased so that during Ramadan, all those who are performing Umrah while fasting and they can’t walk, they can take advantage of this facility.

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  • Mountains and oases covered in white sheet after snowfall in Hail City and Asir Region.

    Zaka Mohsin, Jeddah,

    Snowfall in Saudi Arabia’s Hail region has covered the plains with a white sheet, while Saudi Arabia’s largest volcano, Bahra Bani Rashid, has also been covered by snow.

    Large numbers of Saudis and foreigners are flocking to the snow-covered areas to enjoy the snowfall over a wide area.

    In addition, heavy rains in the Asir region inundated low-lying areas and valleys, causing flooding. People were facing difficulties due to flood waters.

    According to the National Meteorological Center of Saudi Arabia, heavy thunderstorms are expected in several areas including Jizan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah Mukarramah.

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  • First female police officer deployed in courtyard of Haram-e-Makki.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    A female police officer has been deployed for the first time in the courtyard of the Haram inside Masjid-e Haram.

    While the female police officer will look after the security inside Haram Makki, she is also providing guidance to the Umrah pilgrims.

    The deployment for the first female official in the courtyard of the Haram is being highly appreciated by foreigners, including Saudi nationals.

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  • Arab world light up with special decorative lanterns during Ramadhan.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Special decorations for Ramadan begin to appear on the streets with the start of Ramadan in Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia. During this time special traditional “lanterns” take place in homes and buildings.

    According to Arab history, Egyptians are considered to be the first people to use the chandelier of Ramadan from the Fatimid period. There are various traditions regarding the history of this chandelier and the beginning of its use. The use of the Ramadan chandelier is associated with the entry of the Fatimid ruler Mu’izz al-Din in Cairo in 358 AH.

    Egyptian men, women and children set out in a large procession to welcome Sultan al-Mu’izz, who reached the city during night. All of them were holding torches and colorful lanterns to light the way for the Sultan.On the occasion, lanterns remained lit on the streets till the end of Ramadan. Thus, it became a tradition in Egyptian society associated with the month of Ramadan. This custom later spread to the Arab world

    According to another tradition, the use of these lanterns in Egypt is associated with the Fatimid period. Here people used to arrange large-scale renovations in preparation for Ramadan. On the occasion, shops and mosques were decorated with lanterns to keep the streets bright.

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  • Saudi Traditional dance with gunfire kicks off in Riyadh suburbs.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The unique style of gunfire with dance among Saudi youth has been going on for decades, which is not only popular but also specially arranged.

    A festival of folklore continues on the outskirts of the Saudi capital, Riyadh in which young Saudis dance and jump and fire guns.

    This dance is extremely dangerous, but young Saudis do it with great skill

    The traditional style of dance with gun fire is performed exclusively on the occasion of Ramadan and Eid. Apart from Saudi citizens, foreigners also enjoy it

     

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  • Anti-narcotics Saudi Arabia, foiled to smuggle large quantities of narcotics into Oranges crates and seize millions of drugs.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Spokesman, Capt. Muhammad al-Najidi, for Saudi General Directorate of Narcotics Control, said the operation was launched after detecting the activities of criminal drug trafficking networks.

    The group was bringing a crate of Orange from abroad to Saudi Arabia, which contained 5,200,000 tablets of M-Phytamine.

    Narcotics control spokesman said that those involved in the smuggling attempt were arrested in the city of Arar. The drug trafficking gang includes four suspects, including two Saudis and two foreigners.

    Legal action has been taken against all the elements arrested in the drug racket and they have been handed over to the public prosecution.

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  • More than 200,000 bottles and glasses of Zamzam distributes daily during Ramadhan.

    Zaka Mohsin, Makkah,

    The people who come to the Masjid al-Haram with desires to visit the House of Allah, “Kaabah” also want to drink Zamzam water.

    During Ramadan, special arrangements are made to provide Zam Zam water to thousands of pilgrims from Iftar to Sahr.

    According to the management of Masjid-e-Haram, thousands of bottles of Zam Zam water are distributed in different parts of the mosque, special arrangements are made to provide Zam Zam water to the worshipers and the servants of the mosque provide Zam Zam water to the worshipers.

    According to the mosque’s management, more than 200,000 bottles and glasses of Zamzam water are distributed daily during the month of Ramadhan.

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  • Dima Al-Yahya appointed head of DCO of the Seven Countries.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Dima Al-Yahya, a Saudi woman, has been appointed by the Digital Cooperation Organization as the first Secretary General of the Digital Cooperation Organization.

    The organization has also approved the attainment of two countries, Nigeria and Oman, as founding members. The first five member countries of the OIC include Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Pakistan. Together, the seven member states have formed the 2 trillion economic bloc of global GDP.

    Digital Cooperation aims to promote data transfer, women’s empowerment and small and medium enterprises. There are a number of steps to be taken, including the establishment of a center, to promote coordination in data transfer

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