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Gerrard appointed manager of Saudi side Al-Ettifaq

The former Liverpool and England midfielder said last month he would not be taking up an offer to join the team. However, the 43-year-old has had a change of heart and becomes the latest big name to join the growing league.

Fire in Saudi capital kills 10

A fire at a carpentry workshop in the Saudi capital has left 10 people dead and three others injured, the kingdom's civil defence says.

Iran Hajj death toll rises to 464

Iran says number of its citizens who died in the Hajj stampeded in Saudi Arabia last week reaches 464 - nearly double the previous toll.

Bangladeshi woman killed in Mina stampede: Official

One woman from Jamalpur is found killed in the Mina crush as Bangladesh embassy efforts are underway to identify Bangladeshis among the victims, officials say.

July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023

Gerrard appointed manager of Saudi side Al-Ettifaq

The former Liverpool and England midfielder said last month he would not be taking up an offer to join the team. However, the 43-year-old has had a change of heart and becomes the latest big name to join the growing league.

October 15, 2017
October 15, 2017

Fire in Saudi capital kills 10

A fire at a carpentry workshop in the Saudi capital has left 10 people dead and three others injured, the kingdom's civil defence says.

October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015

Iran Hajj death toll rises to 464

Iran says number of its citizens who died in the Hajj stampeded in Saudi Arabia last week reaches 464 - nearly double the previous toll.

September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015

Bangladeshi woman killed in Mina stampede: Official

One woman from Jamalpur is found killed in the Mina crush as Bangladesh embassy efforts are underway to identify Bangladeshis among the victims, officials say.

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