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Saudi Arabia suspends domestic public travel and outer courtyard prayers in Mecca, Medina due to COVID-19
Saudi Arabia suspends domestic flights, trains, buses and taxis and entry and prayers in the outer courtyards of the two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina.
Saudi Arabia restricts arrivals to and from 9 countries, including UAE, due to coronavirus concerns
The total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Sadi Arabia is currently 15.
LuLu Group chairman MA Yusuff Ali becomes first Indian to receive Saudi Arabia Green Card
The Indian businessman was ranked the richest expat in the UAE by Forbes magazine last year.
Saudi Arabia bans religious visits to Mecca and Medina over coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia has suspended visas for religious pilgrims visiting the Kingdom and Mecca or Medina for the purpose of Úmrah’ and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.
Saudi Arabia announces citizenship scheme for expats
The new scheme is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan that seeks to diversify in order to liberate the kingdom from its reliance on oil.
Saudi Arabia to ban foreigners, including Indians, from hospitality industry jobs
Saudi Arabia is planning to ban the employment of foreign workers, including Indians, from certain jobs in the hospitality sector and restrict those positions to its own citizens by the end of the year.
NRI suicide in Kerala highlights returning expat problems
The recent suicide by a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessman in Kerala has brought to light the problems faced by Indian expatriates returning back home after working in UAE.
Air India allows Haj pilgrims to carry holy Zamzam water onboard
In a move being welcomed by Indian Haj pilgrims, Air India has clarified that they will be allowed to carry holy Zamzam water onboard the aircraft when they return from Saudi Arabia.
India to increase Saudia Arabia flying rights by 40 per cent from April 1
Saudi Arabia is one of the only beneficiaries of India’s tightly managed foreign flying rights by allowing the oil-rich nation a 40 per cent hike in quota from April 1.
