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IndiGo cancels Saudi flights, Akasa extends suspension
India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 24, 2026, inclusive, citing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. In a travel advisory issued…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia intercepts missile in Madinah, Houthis deny attack
Madinah: The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government announced on Thursday, October 15, that it had intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia. Coalition spokesperson…
- Entertainment
Mr Faisu gets married in Madinah, shares first photos with wife
Mumbai: Social media influencer Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr Faisu, has tied the knot in the holy city of Madinah. The influencer shared the first pictures from his Nikah, offering a…
- Television News
Mr Faisu’s nikah to take place in Madinah, friend confirms
Hyderabad: Speculation surrounding social media influencer and reality TV star Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr Faisu, tying the knot has intensified, with his friends and industry colleagues dropping hints about the…
- Middle East
Houthis damage Madinah power station serving Prophet’s Mosque
Madinah: A Houthi drone attack damaged a power distribution station in Madinah that supplies electricity to the Prophet’s Mosque, Saudi Arabia’s Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Thursday, October 1. The attack…
- Middle East
Indian journalist detained in Saudi Arabia during Umrah trip
Makkah: Indian journalist Risha Hussain, who works with TV9 Bharatvarsh, was reportedly detained in Saudi Arabia while performing Umrah, according to media reports. Her family said it has been unable to contact…
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Saudi Arabia restarts oil exports through East-West pipeline
Madinah: Saudi Arabia has resumed crude oil exports through its East-West Pipeline after repairs following drone strikes on Friday, September 11, Bloomberg reported on Monday, September 28. Satellite imagery released after the…
- Middle East
Hyderabad-Gulf traffic falls as West Asia tensions persist
Hyderabad’s air traffic to the Gulf has come under pressure in 2026 amid the continuing conflict involving Iran and wider security concerns across West Asia, with passenger numbers declining on several key…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia discovers 110M tonnes of uranium ore in Madinah
Saudi Arabia has discovered an estimated 110 million tonnes of ore containing uranium concentrations in the Madinah region, as the Kingdom advances plans to expand nuclear energy and develop its mineral resources.…
- Middle East
Satellite images show severe damage to Saudi oil pipeline
Satellite imagery has revealed extensive damage to Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude oil pipeline in the desert southeast of Madinah following a reported drone strike, Reuters reported, citing Vantor satellite imagery. Images released…
- Middle East
Houthis hit Saudi East-West oil pipeline in Madinah desert: Reports
A possible Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude oil pipeline has been reported in the desert southeast of Madinah, with satellite imagery showing a large smoke plume and fire-detection data indicating…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia records 15.2 million Umrah performers in Q1 2026
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia recorded more than 15.2 million Umrah performers during the first quarter of 2026, with domestic performers accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total. According to a report on Umrah…
- Middle East
Makkah, Madinah rank among world’s top visitor cities
Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrim Experience Program (PEP) has highlighted major gains in pilgrim services and global tourism rankings, with Makkah and Madinah securing places among the world’s leading visitor destinations in its 2025…
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Indian Umrah pilgrim saved after cardiac arrest in Madinah
Madinah: A 52-year-old Indian Umrah pilgrim was saved after suffering sudden cardiac and respiratory arrest near Al-Baqi Cemetery beside Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, thanks to the swift response of emergency teams from…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sees 22.5 pc surge in Umrah visa arrivals
Saudi Arabia has recorded a 22.5 per cent increase in Umrah visa arrivals during the opening weeks of the 1448 AH/2026 season, welcoming 931,500 pilgrims between Dhu Al-Hijjah 15 and the end…
