Saudi Arabia
- Middle East
Saudi Defence Minister arrives in Iran on his first visit
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, arrived in Tehran on Thursday, April 17, leading an official delegation in what marks his first visit to Iran. This visit…
- Middle East
Former Bangladeshi beauty queen accused of blackmailing Saudi diplomat
Dhaka: Bangladesh police on Thursday said that a former beauty queen has been detained for setting up a honey trap for a former Saudi ambassador in Dhaka in an attempt to extort…
- Middle East
Haj 2025: Electronic Makkah entry permits now available for expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced the commencement of electronic applications for entry permits to Makkah for expatriate workers ahead of the upcoming Haj 1446…
- India
Who do you embrace in Saudi, UAE: Mamata Banerjee attacks PM Modi
Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, April 16, hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of double standards in treating Muslims. Addressing a meeting with Muslim clerics…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 6.5M int’l pilgrims perform Umrah in Q1 2025
Over 6.5 million international pilgrims performed Umrah in Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2025, representing an 11 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the Saudi Minister of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia set to pay off Syria’s World Bank debt
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)is planning to settle Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank—estimated at approximately 15 million USD—as part of efforts to support the war-torn nation following years of…
- Middle East
Madinah hosts second edition of Umrah and Ziyarah Forum
The second edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum kicked off on Monday, April 14, at the King Salman International Conference Center in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Organised by the Ministry of Haj…
- Middle East
Makkah hotels to accommodate Haj permit holders from April 29
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has instructed all hospitality facilities in Makkah to refuse accommodation to visitors without a Haj permit or an entry permit for work or…
- Middle East
UAE airlifts resident from Saudi Arabia for urgent medical care
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the National Guard’s National Search and Rescue Centre, has successfully airlifted its resident from Saudi Arabia for urgent…
- Telangana
Haj 2025: 37 applications in Telangana cancelled due to visa ban on children
Hyderabad: The Haj committee of India has cancelled applications for children under 12 years of age for Haj 2025 in response to Saudi Arabia’s decision to halt issuing visas for minors traveling…
- Middle East
Indian pilgrim saved after stroke during Umrah at Grand Mosque
An Indian pilgrim was recently saved by a specialised medical team after suffering a stroke while performing Umrah rituals at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Emergency teams from the Saudi…
- Middle East
Haj 2025: Saudi Arabia bans entry into Makkah from April 29
Pilgrims and visitors will not be allowed to enter Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from Tuesday, April 29, without a valid Haj 1446 AH-2025 permit. This move is part of a wider set of…
- Middle East
Jobs in Saudi Arabia, UAE: Apple hiring for multiple roles
Looking to advance your career in the technology sector within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) or the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? Apple is currently offering exciting job opportunities across both countries.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 5 days left to claim 50 pc discount on traffic fines
The Saudi General Department of Traffic has reminded motorists that only five days remain to benefit from the 50 percent discount on outstanding traffic fines. The discount applies to violations committed before…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia tops global ranking for women empowerment in AI
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been ranked first globally for empowering women in artificial intelligence (AI) marking a major step forward for gender inclusion in technology. This is according…