Saudi Arabia
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches new portal for foreigners to buy property
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new digital platform allowing eligible foreign individuals, companies and investors, including Indians, to apply for property ownership in the Kingdom under the Foreign Real Estate Ownership…
- Middle East
Makkah: Saudi Arabia announces Hateem entry timings
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has announced designated entry timings for worshippers wishing to offer voluntary prayers in the Hateem, also known as Hijr Ismail, the semi-circular area adjacent to the Holy Kaaba inside…
- Middle East
India, Saudi hold high-level talks on bilateral ties
Riyadh: India and Saudi Arabia have discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties, diaspora issues, and other matters of mutual interest. The discussions were held during a meeting between the Consul General…
- Middle East
King Salman to host 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 countries
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from around the world at his personal expense. The initiative is part of the Guests…
- Telangana
Saudi Telugu assn urges NRI voting rights protection during SIR
Hyderabad: President of the Saudi Arabia Telugu Association (SATA) Srinivas Macha on Tuesday, June 23, urged the governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to protect the voting rights of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)…
- Hollywood
‘Muhammad is everything’: Giancarlo Esposito on embracing Islam
Hyderabad: Hollywood actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for his iconic role as Gus Fring in the hit television series Breaking Bad, has opened up about his decision to convert to Islam and…
- Middle East
Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Hollywood actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for his portrayal of Gustavo “Gus” Fring in the television series Breaking Bad, has embraced Islam in Saudi Arabia, according to General Entertainment Authority Chairman…
- Middle East
Indian school in Abha hosts Yoga session ahead of IDY 2026
Jeddah: Lana Advanced International Indian School in Abha hosted a yoga session on Wednesday, June 17, as part of activities leading up to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, which will…
- Middle East
Saudi FM says Palestinian rights key to regional stability
Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said that addressing Palestinian rights is essential for achieving long-term stability in the Middle East, arguing that regional security efforts cannot succeed without…
- India
Viral video shows Haj luggage left on Ahmedabad roadside
A viral video showing dozens of suitcases lined up along a roadside has drawn attention to complaints from Haj pilgrims who claim their luggage went missing after arriving in Ahmedabad from Saudi…
- World
Australia eases Middle East travel warnings after US-Iran deal
Canberra: The Australian government on Wednesday, June 17, lowered travel warnings for several Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the United States and Iran reached a…
- Offbeat
FIFA WC: Big upsets so far are matches ending at 0-0,1-1,2-2
Miami Gardens: The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup. They all played Monday. None…
- Sports
FIFA WC 2026: Uruguay draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia
Miami Gardens: Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo responded with an equaliser in the 80th as the teams played to a…
- Middle East
Kaaba Kiswah changed as new Islamic year 1448 begins
Makkah: The Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has been changed in an intricate annual ritual. The ceremony took place Tuesday morning, June 16, the…
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1448: Muharram moon spotted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Muharram 1448 AH-2026, has been sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday evening, June 15. As a result, Monday is…