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18 hrs ago | PakTribune

Saudi debates access to stadiums for women

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is debating whether to allow access to women in sports stadiums after an official backed the idea, triggering a storm in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom where female sports are severely restricted.

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

Wed May 22, 2013

Asia News Network

Air ticket shortage in Gulf route leaves thousands of Nepalese workers stranded

Around 20,000 Nepali migrant workers have been stranded in Nepal's capital city Kathmandu due to a shortage of air tickets and an exorbitant hike in ticket prices on the Gulf route.

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Related Topix: Nepal, World News, Asia, Travel, Asia Travel, Nepal Travel, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

India Gazette

Indian passport problem in Saudi Arabia resolved

The problem of Saudi Arabian immigration authorities not accepting newly designed Indian passports has been resolved, according to the Indian embassy in Riyadh.

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

AME Info

Air Arabia takes off to Abha, Saudi Arabia

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, inaugural flight touched down in Abha, Saudi Arabia, from its primary hub in Sharjah.

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Related Topix: World News, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Travel, Africa, Nigeria Travel, South Africa Travel, Nigeria Travel, Africa, South Africa Travel, Africa, Mali Travel, Africa Travel, Mali Travel

Al Bawaba

From burkhinis in Saudi to beers in Ramallah, your guide to the Middle East's hidden tourism gems

Image 1 of 10: Located in the Beqaa District of Lebanon, Baalbek is was called the 'City of the Sun' by the Romans.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Libya, Yemen, Middle East

Manila Bulletin

DFA hits group sowing unrest near PH embassy

The Department of Foreign Affairs accused certain individuals, all members of a group in Saudi Arabia, of agitating undocumented overseas Filipino workers who have set up camp near the Philippine Embassy compund in Riyadh in order to sow "disorderly conduct" in the processing of passports and travel documents.

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Related Topix: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, World News

Tue May 21, 2013

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

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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Related Topix: Wedding

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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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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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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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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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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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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