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14 hrs ago | Lincoln Daily News

Tunisia announces 3 cases of coronavirus, 1 death

A 66-year-old Tunisian man has died from the new coronavirus following a visit to Saudi Arabia and two of his adult children were infected with it, the Tunisian Health Ministry reported.

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Related Topix: World News, Tunisia, Travel, Tunisia Travel, Africa Travel, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Health

16 hrs ago | Al Bawaba

Elaf Group receives Best Travel Agency and Excellence in Service Awards during STTIM 2013

Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards, recently honored Mr. Ziyad Bin Mahfouz, President of Elaf Group of Companies, during the Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market 2013 , in recognition of the Group's vast achievements and contributions to the development of the Saudi travel and tourism industry.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Peninsula

Saudi Arabia to import near record high diesel this summ...

SINGAPORE/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia will import near record high diesel volumes this summer, as it gears up to beat the sweltering heat and meet rising travel needs during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, trade sources said.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Ramadan, Fasting, Health

AME Info

Kanoo Shipping participates at Saudi International Marine Services Show 2013

Kanoo Shipping, one of the largest offshore & marine services providers in the Middle East, Operating throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Yemen, Iraq and Sudan.

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Related Topix: Travel, World News, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Iraq Travel, Middle East Travel

Al Bawaba

Second gold price slump encourages sales, in anticipation of wedding season

Gold prices yesterday dropped to their lowest level for the second time in almost a month, sparking a shopping frenzy at gold shops across the Kingdom.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Stuff.co.nz

Sand, dust and malls in Saudi Arabia

We moved from Auckland to Riyadh in 2009 because my husband gained employment with a large dairy company.

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Related Topix: Travel, World News, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Travel, Middle East Travel, New Zealand Travel, Pacific Travel

CBC News

WHO concerned coronavirus spreading person to person

The World Health Organization has issued a blunt assessment of the coronavirus outbreak in Saudi Arabia, acknowledging for the first time that there are concerns the virus may be spreading from person to person, at least in a limited way.

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Related Topix: Travel, Life, Holidays, Ramadan, Infectious Diseases, Medicine

Fri May 17, 2013

The Nation

Is tourism the world's most destructive enterprise?

And then there are vacations. Yes, vacations - the getaways when we can put aside lofty concerns and remember what living is all about: seeing friends, hosting family reunions, discovering a new artist at a provincial festival and running barefoot on the beach with salt air stinging our cheeks.

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Related Topix: Travel, Frequent Flyer Miles, Opinion

Newkerala.com

Pakistan may face international travel ban following measles outbreak

Islamabad, May 16 : Pakistan may face an international travel ban, including a possible ban on Hajj travel by Saudi Arabia, due to its failure to control a measles outbreak.

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Related Topix: Travel, Asia Travel, Pakistan Travel, Islamabad, Pakistan Travel, World News, Pakistan

Thu May 16, 2013

ABS-CBN News

Irregular OFWs in Saudi told to correct status

MANILA, Philippines - Saudi Arabia has released the guidelines for irregular workers to correct their status or leave the country without obtaining a "No Objection Certificate." The Department of Foreign Affairs urged yesterday overseas Filipino workers with status problems in Saudi Arabia to correct their residency and labor status.

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Related Topix: Philippines, World News, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

South China Morning Post

First patient-to-nurse spread of new Sars-like virus reported

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which are known to cause illness in humans and animals.

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Related Topix: World News, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Travel, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

Wed May 15, 2013

Asia News Network

130,000 Nepalese to benefit from Saudi amnesty scheme

Saudi Arabia has formally asked the Nepali mission in Riyadh to facilitate its citizens either to correct their legal status or move out of the country without facing punishment.

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Related Topix: Travel, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, World News

Newkerala.com

Fees waived for Indians seeking to leave Saudi Arabia

Dubai, May 15 : The India government has exempted Indian workers in Saudi Arabia, seeking to leave that country, from paying fees for issue of emergency certificates for one-time travel to India, according to the Indian embassy in Riyadh.

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Related Topix: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, World News

Al Bawaba

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries are setting the pace in global tourism.

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Tue May 14, 2013

ABS-CBN News

DFA reminds OFWs to rectify residency, working status

The Department of Foreign Affairs is urging overstaying overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia to heed the advice of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and take advantage of the opportunity given by the Saudi government to rectify their residency and working status.

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Related Topix: Travel, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, World News

TEFL.com

Saudi Arabia: MALE (British) ESL Teachers needed for Training Group , Saudi

First Degree "While browsing through the FAQs section of your website and also some job opportunities posted on your website, I noticed that a " first degree " is often mentioned.

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Related Topix: Travel, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, World News

Hotel News Resource

Four Points by Sheraton Unveils Global Pipeline

Four Points by Sheraton today unveiled it's global pipeline of hotels that sets the stage for a milestone 200thopening in 2014.

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Related Topix: Kansas, Travel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Travel, Middle East Travel, World News, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Europe Travel, Hungary Travel

Mon May 13, 2013

Daily Times

179,210 pilgrims to perform Hajj this year

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs inaugurated Information Technology centre for the facilitation of Hajj pilgrims here the other day as 179,210 pilgrims will proceed to Saudi Arabia from Pakistan to perform Hajj this year.

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Related Topix: Travel, Islamabad, Pakistan Travel, Asia Travel, World News, Pakistan Travel, Pakistan

The London Free Press

Chilling out in sizzling Dubai's all-ice cafe

Honeymooner Ahmed, form Saudi Arabia who got married last week, kisses his veiled bride at Chillout cafe in Dubai May 12, 2013.

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Tehran Times

Iranian, Saudi foreign ministers hold talks in Jeddah

TEHRAN Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal met his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday and called for expansion of ties with Tehran.

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Related Topix: Travel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Travel, Middle East Travel, World News, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Azerbaijan Travel, Asia Travel, Iran Travel, Azerbaijan Travel, Pakistan Travel, Europe Travel, Iran, Pakistan Travel