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267,657 pilgrims have arrived so far in Saudi Arabia ahead of Hajj

267,657 pilgrims have arrived so far in Saudi Arabia ahead of Hajj

  • This year’s Hajj, for the Hijri year 1445, is expected to begin on June 14 and conclude on June 19
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Update Saudi authorities to extend residency, visit visas for expats from countries with suspended travel

Saudi authorities to extend residency, visit visas for expats from countries with suspended travel

By Huda Ashair ·
Saudi Arabia clarifies travel rules on students studying abroad

Saudi Arabia clarifies travel rules on students studying abroad

By Rawan Radwan ·
Saudi Passport Department eyes facial-recognition system for immigration

Saudi Passport Department eyes facial-recognition system for immigration

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

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Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr

Weaving connection: Toward a more humanistic diplomacy

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Abdulrahman Al-Rashed

A return to war or a blockade

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Dr. Ramzy Baroud

Americans’ moral break with endless war

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Chris Doyle

A state without allies is far more vulnerable

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Ghassan Charbel

The glances at the clock

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