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
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 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 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 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 »
Tag Archives: Jeddah
Woman saves child from crush by flinging him out
Mustering all her courage and power, a mother, who was caught in the stampede in Mina on Thursday, threw her young child into one of the adjoining tents to save him from being crushed. Egyptian pilgrims saw her plight from
SR100,000 fine for each overstaying pilgrim
The Directorate General of Immigration has said that the guidelines do not allow any pilgrims coming from abroad to overstay the validity of their visas. They are also not allowed to work in any part of the Kingdom or move
Two million copies of Qur’an to be distributed among pilgrims
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance has started the distribution of copies of the Holy Qur’an among pilgrims who have started returning to their home countries after Haj, according to the Saudi Press Agency . Talal Al-Aqeel,
Scholars: Publishing pictures of the dead contrary to Shariah
A number of scholars and preachers confirmed that photographing the dead is forbidden by Shariah, a local publication reported. “Several legal, personal rights and Shariah violations are involved in this issue, not to mention the harm inflicted on the feelings
Prayers held in Saudi Arabia during lunar eclipse
Prayers were held in Saudi Arabia in the early hours of Monday morning during a Lunar eclipse which will not be seen for another 18 years. Prayers were held by most mosques in the Kingdom in accordance with the Prophet’s
Crush cause: 300 Iranians violated rule
As the probe into the stampede in Mina continues, an Iranian official has confirmed that a group of 300 Iranian pilgrims coming from the opposite direction caused the crush, according to media reports quoting Iranian sources. Quoting the Iranian official,
Missing children reunited with parents after Mina stampede
The Mina stampede was a tragic incident where many people lost their loved ones, 717 people lost their lives, more than 800 were injured, and many children lost their parents. The lost child center at the holy sites received more
Rare complete lunar eclipse over Kingdom early on Monday
The Astronomy Society of Jeddah said that the skies above Saudi Arabia would witness a complete lunar eclipse before sunrise on Monday morning, which will also be viewed in the skies of the entire Arab region, North and South America,
Authorities arrest 23,713 illegal pilgrims in Jazan and Asir
Security forces throughout Jazan and Asir have arrested 23,713 pilgrims who, in direct violation of Haj regulations, did not obtain official Haj permits. In Jazan, security authorities at Al-Hamra, Al-Reem and Al-Shuqaiq checkpoints turned away 16,300 persons of various nationalities
Saudis celebrate National Day today, Eid tomorrow
Saudi Arabia marks September 23 as its National Day after its late founder and King Abdulaziz al-Saud united the country on this date in 1932 and declared the country a Kingdom. This year, Saudi Arabia is celebrating its 83rd National
Huge reserves, low public debt strong features of KSA economy
Some international rating agencies and institutions such as the IMF are being criticized for practicing a double standard when dealing with economic scenarios in different parts of the world. “We can fix the economy from inside. We don’t need foreign
Punishment fear: No takers for illegal Hajis
For pilgrims, Haj is a once in a lifetime journey. They are focussed completely on the pilgrimage with its many daunting and moving rituals. On the other hand, for some enterprising young Saudis, Haj is a chance to serve the
800 flights at King Abdulaziz International Airport per day during Haj
The average number of flights at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has increased to 800 in just one day during the current Haj season, said Suleiman bin Abduallah Al-Hamdan, chairman of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation, according to
Interior Ministry inks deal to develop border guard sector
Recently, the Interior Ministry signed an agreement with the German Interior Ministry to collaboratively develop the Kingdom’s Border Guard system, as well as provide future advice and training in various security matters. Following the signing of the deal, the German
Social media frenzy ‘hurting Saudi market sentiment’
A top Jeddah-based economist has cautioned Saudi stock market investors against being influenced by rumors spread by social media. “Social media keeps us connected. But there is a negative side,” said Basil Al-Ghalayini, CEO of BMG Financial Group. Al-Ghalayini and
Pilgrims retrace the steps of the Prophet
Muslims performing Haj, the annual pilgrimage, will retrace the steps of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who performed the ritual more than 1400 years ago. This year, the Haj officially starts on Monday, Sept. 22, the eighth day of
3,000 Hajis from Yemen reach Makkah despite Houthi obstacles
Fuad Omar bin Ali bin Al-Sheikh Abu Baker, minister of endowments and religious guidance in Yemen, has announced that a number of Yemeni pilgrims have now reached Makkah safely thanks to the extensive efforts of the Saudi authorities. These efforts
Thousands of pilgrims leave Riyadh for Makkah
A fleet of luxury coaches carrying thousands of local Haj pilgrims donning ihram left for Makkah on Monday. This year, various Dawa groups and Haj operators in the capital came out with attractive travel packages for local pilgrims to suit
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