WEEKEND RULE VIOLATION WILL PENALIZE UPTO SR100000
VIOLATING WEEKEND RULE WILL PENALIZE COMPANY UPTO SR 100,000
According to Ministry of Labor, those companies who are calculating weekends as part of their employees annual vacation will be treated in weekend violation and the penalty for this weekend violation is 100,000 Saudi riyals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Earlier this year ministry received several complaints from various company employees that their employers are exploiting the rights of employees. Recommended : Penalty for traffic violation Saudi Arabia
As per Saudi Labor Law, weekends are not the part of annual vacation, weekends are official paid leaves.
As per Saudi Labor Law, weekends are not the part of annual vacation, weekends are official paid leaves.
- No one has the right to force the employees for working during weekends, Their should not be any deduction of salary for the weekend leaves. Similar : working hours of new labour law in Saudi Arabia
- In case of working in a weekend leave without any force from employer, It should be calculate as overtime for an employee.
- Labor Ministry will penalize with SR 100,000 on those all companies who are counting weekends in annual leave or vacation. Related : Saudi Arabia new law for foreigners vacation
- Violation companies will get a time for paying the fines, In case of failing to pay in the time the violation penalty will be increased.
- Ministry usually monetarily the penalty for violating this rules and regulations, sometimes it needs to be administrative. See Also : customs limit of cash to carry on airport
- In case of repeating the violation, Ministry has a right to close down the company for 30 days and cancel the license of the company. You May Like Also : Top 10 companies in Saudi Arabia
- In case of repeating the violation, Ministry has a right to close down the company for 30 days and cancel the license of the company. You May Like Also : Top 10 companies in Saudi Arabia
CASH LIMIT ALLOWED TO CARRY AT KSA AIRPORTS
LIMIT OF CASH ALLOWED TO CARRY IN SAUDI ARABIA AIRPORTS
Saudi Arabia Customs has set the limit of currency to 60,000 SAR (Saudi Arabian Riyal) for carrying out (Export) of the Kingdom or bringing inside (Import) the Kingdom through airport. Exceeding the amount of SR 60,000 should be declare.
Travelers or passengers carrying more than sixty thousand Saudi riyals (or equivalent amount) from or to other countries currencies must be declared, In case of failed to declare and caught, you may need to pay a penalty with a jail term and it will be treated as the crime of money laundering. Recommended : Bank ATM withdrawal limit
- Israeli Shekel is not included in the other currencies as it is prohibited in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, passenger who traveled to Israel earlier is not welcomed in the Saudi Arab. Similar : New labour law in Saudi Arabia
- These limit of 60,000 riyals is not only on cash, it also includes valuable metals, jewelry, diamonds, etc,. the passenger is carrying or bringing. Related : Domestic flights in riyadh airport
- However, one should care, where he is taking this amount as the other countries where you are going have their own rules and regulations of customs for carrying or bringing money or any valuable metals through their airports.
- However, one should care, where he is taking this amount as the other countries where you are going have their own rules and regulations of customs for carrying or bringing money or any valuable metals through their airports.
- It will prohibit some extra smart people who will carry the amount in hand. instead of remitting money through remittance center or bank just to save the remit fee. It is always recommended to remit money in your bank if you have more than 60,000. See Also : International flight delay compensation
- It is mandatory to mention in customs form of the country, if you are traveling with more than the allowed cash or equivalent amount of valuable things or ornaments . You May Like : International Airport in Saudi Arabia
- This limit is not only in Saudi Arabia customs, Every country customs have its own rules and regulations on the airports. They have a right to check your baggage any time.
TOP COMPANIES IN SAUDI ARABIA
TOP 20 COMPANIES IN SAUDI ARABIA
List of top companies and industries in Saudi Arabia, For the current year including Petro Chemicals, Banks & Financial Services, Telecom, Services & Utilities, Food & Beverages, Industrials, Investments, Logistics, Travel & Tourism, Retail, etc,.
1. SABIC - Petro Chemicals Company
www.sabic.com
2. NCB - Bank & Financial Services
www.alahli.com
3. AL RAJHI BANK - Bank & Financial Services
www.alrajhibank.com.sa
4. STC (SAUDI TELECOM COMPANY)- Telecommunications
www.stc.com.sa Recommended : STC prepaid customer care number
5. SAUDI ELECTRICITY COMPANY - Services & Utilities
www.se.com.sa
6. SAMBA FINANCIAL GROUP - Banks & Financial Services
www.samba.com
7. RIYAD BANK - Banks & Financial Services
www.riyadbank.com
8. SAUDI BRITISH BANK - Banks & Financial Services
www.sabb.com
9. BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI - Banks & Financial Services
www.alfransi.com.sa
10. ANB (ARAB NATIONAL BANK) - Banks & Financial Services
www.anb.com.sa
11. ALMARAI - Food & Beverages
www.almarai.com
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12. SAUDI ARABIAN MINING COMPANY- Industrials
www.maaden.com.sa
13. SAUDI HOLLANDI BANK - Banks & Financial Services
www.shb.com.sa
14. Kingdom Holding - Investments
www.kingdom.com.sa
15. MOBILY - Telecommunications
www.mobily.com.sa
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16. BAHRI - Logistics
www.bahri.sa
17. ALINMA BANK - Banks & Financial Services
www.alinmaonline.com
18. PETRO RABIGH - Petrochemicals
www.petrorabigh.com
19. SAUDI INVESTMENT BANK - Banks & Financial Services
www.saib.com.sa
20. AL TAYYAR TRAVEL GROUP - Travel & Tourism
www.altayyargroup.com
21. BANK ALBILAD - Banks & Financial Services
www.bankalbilad.com
22. JARIR MARKETING - Retail
www.jarir.com
23. BANK ALJAZIRA - Banks & Financial Services
www.baj.com.sa
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24. SAUDI INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT GROUP - Petrochemicals
www.siig.com.sa
25. FAWAZ ABDULAZIZ ALHOKAIR - Retail
www.fawazalhokair.com
26. BUPA ARABIA - Insurance
www.bupa.com.sa
27. TASNEE - Industrials
www.tasnee.com
28. THE COMPANY FOR COOPERATIVE INSURANCE - Insurance
www.tawuniya.com.sa
29. JABAL OMAR DEVELOPMENT - Real Estate & Construction
www.jabalomar.com.sa
30. SOUTHERN PROVINCE CEMENT - Industrials
www.spcc.com.sa
31. ZAIN KSA - Telecommunications
www.sa.zain.com
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32. SAUDI CEMENT - Industrials
www.saudicement.com.sa
33. SAUDI AIRLINES CATERING - Services & Utilities
www.saudiacatering.com
SALARIES CUT NO INCREMENT BONUS FINANCIAL BENEFITS
NO BONUS INCREMENT FINANCIAL BENEFITS TO MINISTERS & SHOURA MEMBERS
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered a 15% cut from the salaries of Shoura Council Members and 20% cut in the salaries of Ministers starting from the Islamic new year 1438 (2nd October 2016). Its not yet finished, Their will be a 15 percent reduction in car and housing benefits of Shoura Council members.
It affects even on the Cabinet Ministers like Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Of Interior. Recommended : Saudi Arabia new visa fees from 1438
- No bonuses, No annual increments and No financial benefits for renewing contracts or re hiring staff for this new Islamic year 1438.
- Annual leave may not exceed more than 30 days, Overtime bonus will also stopped between a quarter and half of basic salaries. Similar : New labour law in Saudi Arabia
- No recruitment and no extension of contracts of the expatriates for the current financial year 1438. Related : Saudi Arabia new law for foreigners
- Any excess staff in government sectors will be used to fill the vacancies on rotation basis. See Also : Ministry Of Labour Law in Saudi Arabia
- A maximum of 1000 Saudi Riyals monthly phone bill of government employees will bear by the government while the remaining they have to pay themselves. You May Like : Working Hours in Saudi Arabia labor law
- All the above things are exempted to those who involved in security, Military, Intelligence operations outside the Kingdom and the troops involved in Combat operations on the southern border. See Also : Saudi Arabia Labour Law End of Service
MINISTRIES IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
SAUDI MINISTRY DETAILS AND OFFICIAL WEBSITES
Official websites and phone numbers of all the available ministries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including Ministry Of Higher Education, Ministry of Information, Ministry Of Education, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Ministry Of Justice, Ministry Of Interior, Ministry Of Labor, Ministry Of Health, etc,. Recommended : Saudi Arabia Consulates and Embassies
www.moi.gov.sa
PO Box : 11134
King Fahad Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12611
Riyadh Tel: 011 4011111
Jeddah (Minister's Office) : 012 6684000
2. Ministry Of Labour (MOL)
www.mol.gov.sa
King Abdul Aziz Road, Al Mursalat, Riyadh 12461
Open 24 hours except Friday and Saturday
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www.mofa.gov.sa
PO Box : 55937 Riyadh 11544
Riyadh Tel: 011 4055000 / 4067777
Jeddah : 012 6690900
Dammam : 013 8683310
4. Ministry Of Commerce and Industry
www.commerce.gov.sa
Riyadh 11162
Working hours 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM (Sunday to Thursday)
Call center : 1900
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www.haj.gov.sa
6. Ministry Of Transportation (MOT)
www.mot.gov.sa
7. Ministry Of Social Affairs (MOSA)
www.mosa.gov.sa
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8. Ministry of Economy and Planning
www.planning.gov.sa
9. Ministry of Civil Service (MCS)
www.mcs.gov.sa
10. Ministry of Housing
www.housing.gov.sa
www.mcit.gov.sa
12. Ministry Of Water and Electricity (MOWE)
www.mowe.gov.sa
13. Ministry Of Agriculture (MOA)
www.moa.gov.sa
14. Ministry Of Education (MOE)
www.moe.gov.sa
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15. Ministry Of Petroleum and Mineral wealth (MOPM)
www.mopm.gov.sa
16. Ministry of culture and media
www.info.gov.sa
17. Ministry Of Health (MOH)
www.moh.gov.sa
18. Ministry Of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMRA)
www.momra.gov.sa
19. Ministry Of Defence and Aviation (MODA)
www.moda.gov.sa
20. Ministry Of Islamic Affairs, endowments, call and guidance (MOIA)
www.moia.gov.sa
21. Ministry Of Justice (MOJ)
www.moj.gov.sa
NO MORE BAN ON BANGLADESHI WORKERS IN KSA
SAUDI ARABIA LIFTS BAN ON BANGLADESHI WORKERS
After the six years of ban on recruiting Bangladeshi workers excluding domestic workers, Now Saudi Labor Ministry and Social Development cheers the Bangladeshi people by lifting the ban on new recruitment's.
Lifting of ban on Bangladeshi workers will cover all types of workers including unskilled, skilled, professionals like doctors, teachers, farm, nurses, construction workers as per the statement of Bangladesh Ambassador Golam Moshi. He also said Saudi Arabia was always with Bangladesh good and bad times and he thanked King Salman for resuming the recruitment. You May Like : No More Expats in Telecom from Sept 2
- After the meeting of King Salman (Custodian of Two Holy Mosques) and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheik Hasina, The diplomatic mission recalled for opening of the Bangladeshi recruitment channels. Read this : No more need of Exit Re Entry print
- Currently Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has 1.3 million Bangladeshi workers out of which 60,000 are female domestic workers. An average of 6000 female workers are arriving in Saudi per month. Similar : Iqama Transfer without Kafeel
- Starting from June of this year, Only male domestic workers visas are issued. Bangladesh is serving 48 types of workers for Kingdom. In January, Ministers of Saudi and Bangladesh came to a decision to increase the numbers in Bangla housemaids. Related : Check Sponsor Details
- Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali and foreign Minister Dipu Moni visited Kingdom number of times for requesting the removal of ban on Bangladeshi's. Recommended : Expired Family Exit Re Entry
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GOOGLE DUO IS IN SAUDI ARABIA NOW
GOOGLE DUO APP IS NOW WORKING IN SAUDI ARABIA
Google duo video calling is now working in Saudi Arabia, since the day it was launched (16th August 2016), Its unique 'knock knock' feature will allow a live video of caller before the receiver receive the call. It is similar & against of Apple's Facetime, Microsoft's Skype, Facebook Messenger and Google own Hangout application.
- Google Duo one to one free video calling app allows simple, high quality calls and available for both IOS devices, Android smartphones. Recommended : Now Whatsapp on Laptop & PC
- Unique knock knock feature will send your live video with to the receiver before they lift a call. Users can disable (ON or OFF) Knock Knock feature anytime. Similar : Activate Sim using Wathiq in Absher
- Super smooth switching between WiFi and mobile data without disturbing your call. Google duo video call even works on slower networks by reducing the resolution of camera to call smoothly. Related : Saudi Law for Expatriates
- No signup required for Google or Google duo, Just verification of mobile number is enough to use Google Duo app. You call anyone in your contacts with just one tap. See Also : Online Visit Visa in Dubai
- Google duo app is fast and reliable with a simple interface, The privacy and security of calls are end to end encrypted. You May Like : Saudi Exit ReEntry Visa Status Online
- It is quite opposite to Facetime of apple, Skype of Microsoft, Messenger of Facebook and Google owned Hangouts.
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SAUDI NATIONAL DAY SPECIAL OFFERS
SPECIAL OFFERS ON 86th SAUDI NATIONAL DAY
On the occasion of 86th Saudi National Day, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KUDU, KrispyKreme, Subway, etc,. offered various surprise offers for celebrating Saudi National Day with them. Recommended : National Day Holiday on 22nd Sept
Saudi National Day surprise, 50% discount on all international flights, All domestic flights of Saudi Arabia on National day is only for SR 86/- . Similar : Saudi Airlines and allowance of zam zam
Offered Sales from: 20th of September to 30 September, 2016.
Travel between: From 1st of October until 15th of December 2016.
- This discount is only on Guest and Business Class.
- Seats are very limited. Related : Join Alfursan loyalty program
- Fares depends on seats availability and for the fresh bookings only.
- For any modification in tickets or for refunding additional fees may apply.
- This discount is valid only for Round trips and for only SAUDIA flights.
- Review the terms and conditions applicable while booking. You May Also Like : Medical Insurance for Expats and Family
ETIHAD AIRWAYS OFFER FOR SAUDI NATIONAL DAY
Enjoy super deals on Etihad Airways Economy and Business Class to some of most popular destinations. So book your seat and take advantage of this fantastic offer!
- Sale valid until 25 September, 2016.
- Travel Between : 20 Sept. 2016 to 10 Dec. 2016
- Minimum and Maximum Stay : 3 days to 6 months
- Offered From Cities : Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Madina.
Offer Link : http://www.etihad.com/en-sa/deals/promotions-main/
MORE OFFERS ON SAUDI NATIONAL DAY
- All branches of KUDU in Saudi Arabia are offering free gourmet burger from Jumah Prayer (Friday Prayer) to Asar Prayer on Saudi National Day.
- KrispyKreme offers 2 dozen doughnuts for the price of 1 on National Day.
- Subway lets you buy any 6- inch sub and you get the second one for free! See Also : Expats vacation as per Saudi Labor Law
If you find any more useful offers for our blog readers, Please share offered links through comments.
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APN SETTINGS OF STC MOBILY ZAIN FRIENDI VIRGIN
ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION OF STC MOBILY ZAIN FRIENDI VIRGIN
Not every mobile phone or smartphone will fix automatic APN settings, Some times you need to communicate with customer care or dig it yourself into internet for fixing it. So we bring you here all the mobile networks APN settings available in Saudi Arabia like STC, Mobily, Zain, Friendi and Virgin.
How to configure Access Point Name in STC, Mobily, Zain, Friendi and Virgin :
Name : JAWALNet
APN : jawalnet.com.sa
APN type : default / Internet
Authentication type : PAP
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Name : Mobily Web
APN : web2
APN type : default / Internet
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Name : zain-GPRS
APN : zain
MMSC : http://10.122.200.010
MMS proxy : 10.122.200.010
MMS port : 8080
MMC : 420
APN type : Default, MMS, SUPL
APN protocol : IPv4
MMS port : 8080
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Name : FRiENDi mobile
APN : FRiENDi-gprs
Access Number : *99#
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Name : virgin Mobile
APN : Internet
Password : 0000
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CALL CENTRE FOR BANGLADESHI EXPATS
MINISTRY OF BANGLADESH LAUNCHED CALL CENTER FOR EXPATRIATES
Recently in this month Bangladeshi government with Ministry of Bangladesh Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment launched a call center called 'Prabashbondhu Call Center' for Bangladeshi expatriates at Probashi Kalyan Bhaban. In English you can call this call center as 'Foreign Friends Call Center'.
For now 'Prabash Bondhu Call Center' is open for Bangladeshi expats living in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Malaysia as 25 Lakhs expatriates residing in these countries. With this service Bangladeshi people can easily lodge a complaint with them, Which will forward to the concerned authorities for taking further steps. Recommended : No more ban on Bangladeshi workers in Saudi Arabia
- Expats can make a call on +8809654333333 in between 9 AM to 6 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time) everyday. Beside this you can also contact them on Facebook page, Facebook Messenger, Skype or mail on probashbondhu.web@gmail.com You May Like : No Brokers for expats hiring
- Complaints and Issues can be related to compensation, legal support, passport renewals, financial assistance, expatriates kids scholarships, recovering salaries and sending dead bodies to home country. Similar : 100 percent Saudization in Telecom Sector
- As per the Bangladeshi Minister all the Labor Attache's are under training to avail this services swiftly. Expatriates can also able to send text messages or Whatsapp messages from their mobile on this number +8801678668813. See Also : Remit should not exceed income in expat bank account
- Once it is successful for the expats of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Jordan, It will be launched for all the other countries Bangladeshi expatriates. Related : Careem taxi Promo code for free credit
- Ministry is already planned to open labor wings in South Africa and Lebanon to avail the service for Bangladeshi expatriates.
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NATIONAL DAY HOLIDAY ON 22 SEPTEMBER
SAUDI ARABIA NATIONAL DAY HOLIDAY ON 22 SEPT
Saudi Arabia National Day falls on 23rd September of every year, It is a public holiday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However this year National Day is falling on Friday, As it is already weekend holiday in KSA, so you will get another holiday on Thursday (22nd September 2016).
As per the tweet of one of the spokesman of Ministry of Civil Service, This year National day official holiday will be on Thursday that is September 22, As September 23 is already a weekend holiday as it is Friday, However National Day will be celebrate only on September 23rd in KSA. Recommended : Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia
In case of National Day falls on Saturday of any other year then Sunday will be an official holiday, But the celebration of National Day will be on September 23rd only. This news is also reported in Saudi Gazette news. Similar : Filipinos stopped from taking final exit
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was established on 23rd September of 1932 by the Late King Abdul Aziz (Ibn Saud). Since the establishment Saudi Arabia is known for one of most stable countries of the world. See Also : King Khalid International Airport Domestic Flights
- The Saudi citizens and Saudi expatriates always shared their love, trust and respect with all the ruled and rulers of Kingdom. Read this : Airline Delay compensation in KSA
- Saudi National Day will celebrate among all type of people young, old, men, women, citizens and expats. You May Like : Iqama Renewal Increment Fee
- Proud to be a Citizen or Expatriate of Saudi Arabia and raise a national flag to celebrate this Saudi National day on 23rd September 2016 (Friday).
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THE BLESSED DAY OF ARAFAT (ARAFAH)
THE BLESSED DAY OF ARAFAT (ARAFAH)
The day of Arafat falls every year on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah month (Hijri Calendar Last Month). This is the day when all the millions of Hajj pilgrims will gather at the plain of Arafat as it is mandatory ritual of Hajj, This year it is on 11th September 2016.
Muslims all over the world who are not performing Hajj on the day of Arafah are recommended to fast, As Allah has prepared enormous reward for them. "Fasting on the Day of Arafat absolves the sins of the previous year and the following year" - Muslim. Recommended : Kaaba Kiswah Changing day
It is not mandatory to fast on Arafah day who are performing Hajj on this day. As the Prophet Mohammed(Peace Be Upon Him) did not fast on this day when he was on Arafat. See Also : When is Eid Al Adha
- Arafah day is a day of Forgiveness from sins, freedom from hell fire for the people who are on the plain of Arafat and for the people who cannot gather there. Similar : Saudi Eid Holidays
- The Prophet Mohammed(Peace Be Upon Him) said "there is no other day when Allah frees more people from Hell fire except the day of Arafat. Read this : Vacation and Holidays in KSA as per Labor Law
- Saudi Arabia and most of the Arab countries Labor law declared holiday on the day of Arafat. The next day after the Arafat day will be Eid Al Adha. Related : Airline Delay Compensation
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KISWAH THE BLACK CLOTH OF KABA
CHANGE OF KABA KISWAH IN MAKKAH
The black covering cloth of Kaaba named "KISWAH" will change every year on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah (Arafat Day), On the day of Arafat just after the Fajar prayer the work of changing Kiswah will start and continues till Asar prayer.
Kaaba Kiswah is made up of pure silk and the decoration of the Quran verses is done with gold and silver threads. It is manufactured in Kiswa factory at Umm Al Joud in the region of Makkah.
- The new Kiswah cloth is ready 2 months before every Hajj. It costs about 20 million Saudi Riyals. Recommended : How to get Hajj Permit print
- Changing of Kiswah will be done in a unique way, The new kiswa will hung over the old from the top before the latter is removed from underneath. You May Also Like : Saudi Transit Visa
- Kiswa consumes about 700 kilograms of pure silk and 120 kilograms of golden and silver threads. Read Also : Hajj permit for Saudi residents
- The fixed copper rings on the ground is helpful to wrapped up the Kiswa around the kaaba.
- Kaba Kiswah consists 47 pieces of black cloth, Each piece of cloth is with a height of 14 meters and a wide of 101cm. Similar : Umrah packages Riyadh to Makkah
- About 240 people are working in the various departments of Kiswah factory, It has largest tailoring machine of the world with a length of 16 meters.
- The Artisans of Kiswa factory are listed under National register of artisans and craftsmen by Bari (National Handicraft Program). Related : Performing Umrah with Family Visit Visa
- The Kaba kiswah will be changed every year on the last month of Hijri calendar that is Zil Hijjah (Dhul Hijjah) under the supervision of the Presidency (Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudias) and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques (King Salman).
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