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Iran Summons Saudi Envoy Over Execution Of Citizens: Foreign Ministry
Iran summoned the Saudi ambassador on Wednesday to protest Riyadh's execution of six of its citizens for drug trafficking, the foreign ministry said.
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Saudi Arabia Executed Over 300 People In 2024 So Far: Report
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 300 people this year, a record tally based on official figures, after state media said four more people were put to death on Tuesday.
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Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Executed Over 100 Foreigners This Year
The 101 foreigners executed so far included nationals from Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Nigeria, Egypt, and other countries.
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Saudi Executes Over 100 Foreigners In 2024: Report
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners this year, according to an AFP tally indicating a sharp increase which one rights group said was unprecedented.
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Saudi Arabia Replaces CEO Of Futuristic Mega-City NEOM Amid Rising Scepticism
Saudi Arabia announced that it was replacing the chief executive of its futuristic mega-city NEOM as scepticism mounts over the Gulf kingdom's most ambitious development projects.
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Saudi Arabia Executes 7 Over "Terrorism" Offences, Highest In A Day Since 2022
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday executed seven people for "terrorism" offences, state media said, the highest single-day figure since 81 were put to death in March 2022.
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Saudi Arabia Executes Two Soldiers For "Military Treason"
Saudi Arabia executed two soldiers, including a pilot, on Thursday after they were convicted of "military treason", the defence ministry said, without providing further detail on the charges.
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"Thrilled": Former Jet Airways Executive Sanjiv Kapoor Joins Saudia Group
Aviation industry veteran Sanjiv Kapoor, who stepped down as the CEO-Designate of Jet Airways last month, has joined Saudia Group. Formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia is the national carrier of Saudi Arabia.
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In Rare Case, Saudi Executes Man During Muslim Holy Month Of Ramadan
Saudi Arabia has executed a man during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which a rights group said on Monday had not occurred in years.
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Saudi Arabia Executed 100 People In 2022 So Far: Report
Saudi Arabia put four people to death on Thursday, bringing to 100 the number of executions since the start of the year, according to an AFP tally based on official statements.
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Saudi Arabia Executes 81 People In 1 Day For "Terror Offences": Report
Saudi Arabia said Saturday it executed 81 people in one day on a variety of terrorism-related offences, exceeding the total number of executions in the kingdom in 2021.
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ISIS-Linked Man Executed For Suicide Attack Plot: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia on Monday executed a Yemeni man accused of plotting a suicide attack in the kingdom and of links to the ISIS jihadist group, the interior ministry said.
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Amazon Launches Saudi Arabia Shopping Site Despite CEO's Dispute With Kingdom
Amazon.com on Wednesday launched a website for shoppers in Saudi Arabia, showing its continued business interests there despite a public dispute between Riyadh and the company's chief executive, Jeff Bezos.
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Saudi Firm Flies Home Over 1,600 Stranded Indian Staff On Chartered Flights
In one of the largest COVID-19-related repatriations from the Gulf by a private employer, a Saudi Arabia-based company has begun operating chartered flights to send home over 1,600 of its Indian employees.
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"Little Chance Of Haj 2020": Pilgrimage Body Offers 100% Refund
Pilgrims who desire to cancel their Haj journey for 2020 amid the outbreak of coronavirus worldwide, will be given 100 per cent refund, Haj Committee of India Chief Executive Officer Masood Ahmed Khan said on Saturday.
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Iran Summons Saudi Envoy Over Execution Of Citizens: Foreign Ministry
Iran summoned the Saudi ambassador on Wednesday to protest Riyadh's execution of six of its citizens for drug trafficking, the foreign ministry said.
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Saudi Arabia Executed Over 300 People In 2024 So Far: Report
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 300 people this year, a record tally based on official figures, after state media said four more people were put to death on Tuesday.
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Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Executed Over 100 Foreigners This Year
The 101 foreigners executed so far included nationals from Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Nigeria, Egypt, and other countries.
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Saudi Executes Over 100 Foreigners In 2024: Report
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners this year, according to an AFP tally indicating a sharp increase which one rights group said was unprecedented.
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Saudi Arabia Replaces CEO Of Futuristic Mega-City NEOM Amid Rising Scepticism
Saudi Arabia announced that it was replacing the chief executive of its futuristic mega-city NEOM as scepticism mounts over the Gulf kingdom's most ambitious development projects.
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Saudi Arabia Executes 7 Over "Terrorism" Offences, Highest In A Day Since 2022
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday executed seven people for "terrorism" offences, state media said, the highest single-day figure since 81 were put to death in March 2022.
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Saudi Arabia Executes Two Soldiers For "Military Treason"
Saudi Arabia executed two soldiers, including a pilot, on Thursday after they were convicted of "military treason", the defence ministry said, without providing further detail on the charges.
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"Thrilled": Former Jet Airways Executive Sanjiv Kapoor Joins Saudia Group
Aviation industry veteran Sanjiv Kapoor, who stepped down as the CEO-Designate of Jet Airways last month, has joined Saudia Group. Formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia is the national carrier of Saudi Arabia.
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In Rare Case, Saudi Executes Man During Muslim Holy Month Of Ramadan
Saudi Arabia has executed a man during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which a rights group said on Monday had not occurred in years.
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Saudi Arabia Executed 100 People In 2022 So Far: Report
Saudi Arabia put four people to death on Thursday, bringing to 100 the number of executions since the start of the year, according to an AFP tally based on official statements.
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Saudi Arabia Executes 81 People In 1 Day For "Terror Offences": Report
Saudi Arabia said Saturday it executed 81 people in one day on a variety of terrorism-related offences, exceeding the total number of executions in the kingdom in 2021.
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ISIS-Linked Man Executed For Suicide Attack Plot: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia on Monday executed a Yemeni man accused of plotting a suicide attack in the kingdom and of links to the ISIS jihadist group, the interior ministry said.
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Amazon Launches Saudi Arabia Shopping Site Despite CEO's Dispute With Kingdom
Amazon.com on Wednesday launched a website for shoppers in Saudi Arabia, showing its continued business interests there despite a public dispute between Riyadh and the company's chief executive, Jeff Bezos.
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Saudi Firm Flies Home Over 1,600 Stranded Indian Staff On Chartered Flights
In one of the largest COVID-19-related repatriations from the Gulf by a private employer, a Saudi Arabia-based company has begun operating chartered flights to send home over 1,600 of its Indian employees.
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"Little Chance Of Haj 2020": Pilgrimage Body Offers 100% Refund
Pilgrims who desire to cancel their Haj journey for 2020 amid the outbreak of coronavirus worldwide, will be given 100 per cent refund, Haj Committee of India Chief Executive Officer Masood Ahmed Khan said on Saturday.
