Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait

Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait

In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »

Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis

Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »

Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives

Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives

Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »

Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment

Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment

:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »

Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity

Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity

:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »

 

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Quenching the soul: Drinking from Makkah’s Zamzam well

Around 50 meters from the Ka’bah, Islam’s holiest site, lies the “Well of Zamzam,” which according to Islamic tradition was formed miraculously millennia ago at God’s command. After circumambulating the Ka’bah, pilgrims perform Sa’ey – traversing between the hills of

Eid begins as Muslim pilgrims conclude hajj

Two million Muslims ritually stoned the devil Saturday in the last major ritual of this year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia, while fellow believers around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice. The stoning took place in Mina, about

Mashair train solves transport logistics

Transport logistics has been one of the major challenges for the Saudi government during Haj, but the multibillion-riyal Mashair train has made the process much easier. The train started operating in the early hours of Friday carrying 360,000 pilgrims to

Pilgrims in ‘sublime act of complete surrender’

The Mount of Mercy or Jabal Al-Rahma is the place where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), delivered his all-encompassing farewell sermon 1,425 years ago, which still serves as the guiding light for Muslims and humankind. Jabal Al-Rahma is a

Livestock market not in ‘sheep’ shape

The prices of sacrificial livestock are rising in Jeddah and across the Kingdom. During a visit, Arab News found the livestock market crowded with customers and traders with choc-a-bloc traffic. Saudis and Sudanese expats competed with each other to sell

Avoid illegal butchers

Municipalities are warning citizens against unauthorized slaughterhouses for Eid-Al-Adha with expats from various professions adopting the profession of butchers temporarily for some extra cash. Some expats have already begun preparing slaughterhouses. These private arrangements are gaining currency owing to the

Pilgrims in submission at high point of Haj

More than two million pilgrims performed the most important rite of Haj on Friday as they stood in prayer from dawn to dusk on the plains of Arafat, 15 km east of Makkah. A white sea of the faithful surged

Hajj pilgrims reflect on Mount Arafat

For the millions of hajj pilgrims who have descended upon Mount Arafat, Friday will culminate in experiences of high emotion and deep spirituality on what is known as the day of Arafat. Transfixed in prayer and supplication, pilgrims will be

Total in large-scale campaign to highlight role in energy sector

Total is launching its new international multimedia advertising campaign simultaneously in 21 countries to develop the group’s brand awareness. The campaign highlights Total’s operations in oil production, refining and marketing, as well as its role as a major player in

Top tips to stay healthy during the hajj pilgrimage

The hajj pilgrimage is undertaken by millions of Muslims every year and staying healthy and strong during the physically demanding journey is crucial. Maintaining energy and bodily strength during hajj necessitates that certain safety precautions be taken. After all, the

Standing in prayer valid anywhere in Arafat

A large number of pilgrims climb Jabal Al-Rahma in Arafat to pray standing on the mount, following in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is the most famous place in Arafat after the Namira Mosque.

MoH helps 32 sick pilgrims to complete journey of a lifetime

The Ministry of Health arranged to have 32 sick pilgrims of different nationalities who were hospitalized in Madinah to be brought to Arafat on Wednesday in a especially equipped ambulance fleet to enable them to perform Haj. Speaking to the

300,000 Indian Haj applicants turned down

An estimated 300,000 Indian Muslims did not have their applications approved for the Haj this year, according to reports. About 136,000 are performing the pilgrimage this year, according to the Indian Consulate. There are fewer Indians in the Kingdom because

US envoys welcome American pilgrims

A large group of American pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport on a Saudi Airlines flight from Madinah on Thursday and were warmly received by US Consul-General Todd Holmstrom, along with Vice Consuls Vanessa Whittington, Kareema Dauod-Akguc and Morgan

Govt to pay for Haj of martyrs’ relatives

Crown Prince Salman

Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, has announced that the government will pay for the Haj of the wives and children of soldiers martyred in the line of duty. He recently ordered the Public Administration of Retirees

Saudi group performs hajj on behalf of Syria ‘martyrs’

One hundred and twenty young Saudis are performing hajj this year on behalf of Syrians who died fighting the Damascus regime, Mohammad al-Nuaimi, supervisor of the “hajj campaign for Syrian martyrs,” has said. The Saudi youth are part of the

Inventor behind water-saving polymer unveils powder fire extinguisher

A Saudi engineer who had earlier invented a polymer that helps save water for agricultural purposes has also come up with a technology that extinguishes fires. “The technology, called Universal Safe Fire Fighting Cooling Powder, involves a foam that extinguishes

Over 2 million flock to Makkah as hajj begins

Millions of Muslims are converging on Islam’s holy city of Makkah as the annual hajj pilgrimage begins Thursday. Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, occurs in Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It requires pilgrims to perform

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