Sakina Fatima

Hyderabad

Reporter at The Siasat Daily

Digital reporter @TheSiasatDaily| Postgrad 👩‍🎓| Future Travel Journalist📷🌍✈🚲🚕🚅| Ex-VillaMarian

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Trump set to accept ‘flying palace’ as gift from Qatar: Report

3 days ago | siasat.com | Sakina Fatima

United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly set to accept a super-luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar, according to ABC News. Valued at approximately USD 400 million, the aircraft has been described as the most valuable gift ever offered to a US president by a foreign government. Dubbed a “flying palace,” the jet is expected to be officially unveiled this week during Trump’s visit to Qatar.
Saudi Aramco's profit fall 4.6 pc in first quarter of 2025

3 days ago | siasat.com | Sakina Fatima

Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world, on Sunday, May 11, reported a 4.6 percent decline in its net profit for the first quarter of 2025, totalling SAR 97.54 billion (USD 26.01 billion), down from SAR 102.27 billion (USD 27.27 billion) in the same period last year. In a statement to the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), the company attributed the decline to lower revenue and sales-related income, combined with increased operating costs.
Micro-school prioritising Islamic ethos and Academic success

3 days ago | siasat.com | Sakina Fatima

Hyderabad: A quiet revolution in education is taking place in recent years. In 2025, more Muslim parents are rethinking what “quality education” truly means. For many, it’s no longer about grades and exams alone, but about raising children who are happy, emotionally safe, and grounded in Islamic values. Is my child learning what truly matters? Is their emotional and spiritual well-being protected? Do I have a voice in shaping their worldview?
Iran, US begin 4th round of talks over Tehran's nuclear programme

3 days ago | siasat.com | Sakina Fatima

Dubai: Iran and the United States began a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, officials said, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week. The round of talks, again happening in the sultanate of Oman, likely will see Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi mediating.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 11 people, mostly women and children

3 days ago | siasat.com | Sakina Fatima

Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed 11 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials. Two of the strikes hit tents in the southern city of Khan Younis, each killing two children and their parents. Other strikes killed a child and a man riding a bicycle, according to Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies. In northern Gaza, an Israeli strike killed a 16-year-old boy, according to the Indonesian Hospital.
Saudi Green Card: Benefits, eligibility, costs and how to apply

3 days ago | siasat.com | Sakina Fatima

The Saudi Premium Residency, often referred to as the “Saudi Green Card,” is a special residency programme that offers expats long-term residency with enhanced rights and opportunities. It allows greater independence, property ownership, and investment prospects without the need for a local sponsor. Introduced in 2019 under the Vision 2030 reform plan, this initiative aims to attract skilled professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs to contribute to the Kingdom’s growing non-oil economy.
HT Syndication: Saudi Arabia announces largest ever Haj operation plan

4 days ago | htsyndication.com | Sakina Fatima

Riyadh, May 11 -- With Haj season just a few weeks away, Saudi Arabia has unveiled the largest operational plan in the history of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. The comprehensive plan was announced by Sheikh Dr Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs, and aims to elevate the pilgrimage experience through advanced digital solutions and enriched spiritual initiatives.
Saudi Arabia announces largest ever Haj operation plan

4 days ago | siasat.com | Sakina Fatima

Riyadh: With Haj season just a few weeks away, Saudi Arabia has unveiled the largest operational plan in the history of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. The comprehensive plan was announced by Sheikh Dr Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs, and aims to elevate the pilgrimage experience through advanced digital solutions and enriched spiritual initiatives.
Haj 2025: Indian expat arrested for using ambulance to transport four people to Makkah

4 days ago | siasat.com | Sakina Fatima

Makkah: Saudi authorities have arrested an Indian expatriate for illegally using an ambulance to transport four individuals to Makkah in violation of Haj 2025 regulations. According to the Haj Security Forces, the man attempted to smuggle the residents into the holy city on Friday, May 9, without the required permit to perform Umrah rituals. All individuals involved have been referred to a competent committee for appropriate penalties.
Saudi Arabia, UAE welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement

4 days ago | siasat.com | Sakina Fatima

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, May 10, expressing optimism that the move will help restore peace and stability in the region. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the agreement, voicing hope that it would lead to enhanced security and the resolution of long-standing tensions.