04 Feb, 2025

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Riyadh Mayor Attends Indian Republic Day Reception

RIYADH – Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Mayor of Riyadh graced the Republic Day reception organized by the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday night and inaugurated the event by cutting a ceremonial cake. The event, held at the Cultural Palace in the Embassy Quarter, saw Indian Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan highlight the growing strength […]

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Saudi Indian Social and Cultural Forum Felicitates Janab Amer Ali Khan

JEDDAH – The Saudi Indian Social and Cultural Forum (SISCF) had the distinct honor of welcoming and felicitating the renowned Hyderabadi personality, Janab Amer Ali Khan Sahab, during his first visit after being elected as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC). The SISCF team felicitated him following the completion of his Umrah and Ziyarat-e-Nabi, […]

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Mithrolsav-2025 – A Grand Celebration of Culture and Community in Jeddah

JEDDAH – Mithras, the esteemed Indian association at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, celebrated its anniversary with a spectacular event, Mithrolsav-2025. This grand celebration showcased a vibrant array of arts and cultural programs that highlighted the richness of Indian heritage while embracing modern creativity. The event featured mind-blowing presentations and outstanding artworks that left a lasting […]

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India’s Republic Day was celebrated with warmth and enthusiasm in Riyadh despite the cold weather

Indian community comes together to honor the special occasion of 76th Republic Day celebrations at the Embassy. Riyadh, 26 January 2025 – Despite the cold weather, India’s 76th Republic Day was celebrated with remarkable enthusiasm and zeal at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. On the morning of Sunday, Indian men and women gathered at the […]

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Action will be taken against employers for not providing medical insurance to workers

RIYADH – Medical insurance holds significant importance for employees, especially since foreigners are not eligible for treatment at government hospitals in Saudi Arabia. In a proactive move, the Insurance Council of Health Insurance, Saudi Arabia has announced measures against employers who fail to comply with the mandatory medical insurance regulations for their workers and their […]

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20th Anniversary celebrations of Thiruvananthapuram Swadeshi Sangamam held at Jeddah

JEDDAH – The “Anantholsavam 2025” at the Indian Consulate appears to have been a vibrant and culturally rich event celebrating Ananthapuri, the city of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), in Kerala, India. The Thiruvananthapuram Swadeshi Sangamam (TSS) Jeddah’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, titled Anantholsavam 2025, was a grand event held on January 17th, 2025, at the Indian Consulate in […]

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Pongal Festival in Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia

AL HASA – The Al Hasa Tamil Sangam, Saudi Arabia, hosted an extravagant celebration of the Tamil festival Pongal, embodying the spirit of Tamil culture. The festivities began at 7:30 a.m. with a traditional Pongal ceremony. Attendees, dressed in vibrant and authentic Tamil attire, participated in the ceremonial cooking of Pongal—a dish made from freshly […]

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‘School Health Awareness Program’ for IISJ students at Jeddah

JEDDAH – The Consul General of India, Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, has highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare campaigns for overall health and well-being. Addressing a “School Health Awareness Program” for the students of International Indian School, Jeddah (IISJ), as part of a series of events under the ‘Fit India Campaign’ of the Government of […]

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24th National Education Day Event held in Indian Consulate, Jeddah

JEDDAH – The Urdu Academy Jeddah celebrated the 24th National Education Day with great fervor at the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, honoring the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Minister of Education. This annual event underscores Maulana Azad’s invaluable contributions to the Indian education system. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of […]

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IIPA Honors Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025 Awardee Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed in Riyadh

RIYADH – The International Indian Professionals Association (IIPA) hosted a distinguished event at Radisson Blu on January 13, 2025, to honor Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed following his return from India on January 11 after receiving the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025. This award, the highest honor conferred by the President of India on overseas Indians, […]