On Saturday evening, March 29, 2025 (29th of Ramadan 1446 AH), Saudi Arabia continues efforts to observe the Shawwal crescent moon, aiming to determine the […]
Author: The Saudi Times
Closure of ‘Belban’ Outlets in Riyadh Following Reported Food Poisoning Cases
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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand, Killing Over 150
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, bridges, and dams. In Myanmar, at least 144 people were killed and 730 […]
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Ihsan Platform Redefines Charitable Giving in the Kingdom
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40 Historic and Islamic Sites in Madinah Welcome Visitors with Renewed Spirit
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Japan Faces Global Challenge Due to Matcha Shortage
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Riyadh to Host 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference in May
Riyadh is set to host the 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference from May 4 to 6, 2025, according to the Saudi Press Agency […]
Saudi Arabia’s Ihsan Platform Achieves Two Guinness World Records
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Siemens Healthineers Concludes Innovation Capacity Building Program in Saudi Arabia
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Madinah Governor Visits Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah
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Signal The Messaging App That Puts Privacy First
In a world where data privacy and digital security challenges are rapidly growing, Signal has emerged as one of the leading instant messaging apps that […]
Saudi Arabia Prepares Mosques and Eid Prayer Grounds for Eid Al-Fitr Worshippers
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Saudi Arabia Chairs 69th Session of UN Commission on the Status of Women
In a testament to its growing international presence, Saudi Arabia is chairing the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women […]
Riyadh Forum Fosters Cross-Sector Collaboration for Sustainable Development
The Social Responsibility Association in Riyadh hosted the second edition of the Social Responsibility Forum, aligning with Saudi Social Responsibility Day on March 23, to […]