June 8, 2025
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Saudi to lift alcohol ban? Official denies report

DUBAI: A Saudi official denied media reports Monday saying the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, would lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol, which is prohibited for Muslims.The report, which was picked up by some international media after it appeared on a wine blog last week, said Saudi authorities planned to allow alcohol sales in tourist […]

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Saudi Arabia bans visas for 14 countries ahead of Hajj: Why is India on the list? |

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India, effective until mid-June 2025, coinciding with the end of the Hajj pilgrimage season. This decision, as per the reports, aims to address overcrowding and safety concerns during Hajj. The Saudi authorities have set April […]

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