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Stephen Munyakho: Tears of joy as Kenyan man returns home after 14 years on death row in Saudi Arabia
The Standard
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There were emotional scenes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday morning as Stephen Munyakho, also known by his Muslim name, Abdulkareem, finally reunited with his family after spending 14 years behind bars in Saudi Arabia....
Saudi's New Property Law: Market Open For Foreign Buyers, But 2 Cities Remain Strictly Off-Limits
Times Now
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July 29, 2025
New Saudi Law Lets Foreigners Own Homes — Here’s Where You Can and Can’t (This is an AI-generated image) Saudi Arabia has opened up its market by allowing foreigners to buy properties across the Kingdom; however, ownership in holy cities like...
Scottland FC Stuns Football World with Knowledge Musona Signing from Saudi Arabia
The Zimbabwe Mail
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July 28, 2025
HARARE – In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwean football, Harare-based club Scottland FC has signed former Warriors captain Knowledge Musona from Saudi Pro League side Al Akhdoud—where he was reportedly earning US$1.1...
Saudi FM: Israeli policies undermine peace and fuel extremism
Saudi Gazette
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July 29, 2025
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan warned on Monday that peace and security cannot be achieved through the denial of rights or by imposing a reality through force, stressing that Israel’s current...
Dubai-based self.space studios empower women through AI-driven privacy, culture
TahawulTech
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July 29, 2025
Peter Bondarenko and Mitia Muravev. Founders Mitia Muravev and Peter Bondarenko share insights into how their groundbreaking studio is redefining self-portraiture in the GCC by blending technology, culture, and autonomy. Photography in the GCC has...
Saudi job boom ahead but Bangladeshi workers might miss out. Here’s why
The Business Standard
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July 29, 2025
Highlights: Saudi infrastructure boom creates demand for skilled foreign workers Bangladesh risks losing out due to low-skilled labor focus Saudi nationalisation policies reducing low-skilled foreign worker opportunities Remittances from Saudi...
Saudi Arabia sets new skill-based work visa system
Gulf News
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Dubai: Saudi Arabia has rolled out a major change to its work visa system that could benefit skilled foreign jobseekers looking to work in the Kingdom. For the first time, all foreign workers will be officially classified into one of three skill...
AI talent race: Where do Saudi and UAE stand in global top 20?
Gulf Business
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July 29, 2025
Image credit: Getty Images Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have secured spots among the world’s top 20 nations for artificial intelligence (AI) talent density, surpassing established players such as Italy and Russia, according to the...
What is Riyadh Monopoly? How Saudi Arabia made the classic board game uniquely its own
The Times of India
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Riyadh Monopoly will be available in September 2025 at Sultan Center, select local toy shops, and KEAD Entertainment’s official online store/ Image: FIle TL;DR Riyadh Monopoly swaps Boardwalk for Kingdom Tower and dollars for Saudi Riyals. Chance...
BabyJoy places family at the centre of Father’s Day campaign in Saudi Arabia
Campaign Middle East
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July 29, 2025
BabyJoy, one of the fastest growing diaper brands in the GCC, has revealed details about its full-fledged, 360-degree Father’s Day campaign, which was rolled out across out-of-home (OOH) advertisements, including outdoor billboards and tower...
Saudi Arabia Visitor Visa Expired? Riyadh Announces Grace Period Of 30 Days. Here's All You Need To Know
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN- Live Mint) Saudi Arabia authorities have announced a grace period for people with visitor visas, granting them an additional 30 days to leave the country. The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in a statement declared that all...
“It’s a Miracle” Steve Munyakho released from Saudi on murder charges arrives at JKIA
Switch TV
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July 29, 2025
Nairobi — Steve Munyakho,51-year-old Kenyan man recently released from death row charges in Saudi Arabia received a warm reception on Monday night as an emotional reunion ensued at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Steve Munyakho, who...
Philippe Vignon: A Visionary Leader Driving Innovation Across Tourism, Aviation, and Education
Tourism Breaking News
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July 29, 2025
With over 30 years of experience at the helm of major international organizations in sectors ranging from tourism and aviation to digital media and education, Philippe Vignon brings a rare combination of strategic insight, cross-cultural...
After China and Russia, Turkey tests hypersonic missile, big threat for Israel and these Muslim countries, names are..., how powerful is Tayfun missile?
India.com
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July 29, 2025
Home News After China and Russia, Turkey tests hypersonic missile, big threat for Israel and these Muslim countries, names are…, how powerful is Tayfun missile? Turkey is constantly increasing its stockpile of weapons. Apart from hypersonic...
Stephen Munyakho back in Kenya after 14 years behind bars in Saudi Arabia
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 29, 2025
Family, friends, and government officials gathered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday evening to give a hero’s welcome to Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan citizen who spent 14 years on death row in Saudi Arabia. His return marked...
Saudi Arabia in June issues 83 new industrial licenses and opens 58 factories worth SR2.85 bn
The Times of India
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June saw Saudi Arabia add more than 3,000 new industrial jobs through factory openings and newly issued licenses/ Representative Image In a robust signal of Saudi Arabia’s accelerating industrial transformation, the Ministry of Industry and...
This Muslim country expands Golden Visa eligibility for 7 new professions, not Saudi, Qatar, Turkey, it is..., check how to apply
DNA India
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The eligible categories include professionals and executives in science, finance, healthcare, education, and trade sectors, entrepreneurs who own innovation-based or technical businesses, students and graduates with top academic records from...
Saudi Arabia visitor visa expired? Riyadh offers 30-day grace period
Mint
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July 28, 2025
Saudi Arabia authorities have announced a grace period for people with visitor visas, granting them an additional 30 days to leave the country. The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in a statement declared that all visitors in Saudi...
Peter Rhodes on Islam, culture shock and a warning about pee in the sea
Express & Star
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July 29, 2025
Once, in a sunny December, I crossed the causeway from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain. Talk about culture shock. Saudi felt stern and disciplined; no women were to be seen. In Bahrain, in total contrast, the hotel lobby was decorated for Christmas and in...
Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka to host 150 business events
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 125 The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will host over 150 business events focusing on investment, sports, sustainability, and development, fostering global partnerships and dialogue among...