JEDDAH — There will be an increased rate of heavy rainfall along the western coast of the Red Sea and the eastern side of the Kingdom along the Arabian Gulf coast and the southwestern regions in future, according to the findings of a climate (...)
MAKKAH — A medical team at the King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah has succeeded in saving the life of a Pakistani pilgrim after he suffered a severe heart attack. The 50-year-old Pakistani pilgrim felt severe chest pain while performing the Umrah (...)
MADINAH — The first batch of Iranian pilgrims arrived on Monday at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah on their way to Makkah to perform Umrah, after a hiatus of nine years. Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ali Reza (...)
JEDDAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has clarified that that the duration of Umrah visa for foreign pilgrims is 90 days, starting from the date of their entry into Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims must leave the Kingdom by the deadline of Dhul Qadah (...)
JEDDAH — A Saudi court sentenced an expatriate, who is convicted of harassing a woman, to five years in prison and fines amounting to SR150,000.
The Public Prosecution referred the case to the court after its Public Morality wing ended its (...)
ISLAMABAD — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of the joint Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in Islamabad.
During the meeting, both sides (...)
RIYADH — The Criminal Investigation and Search Department of the Riyadh Region Police have arrested two Pakistani residents involved in a significant drug trafficking operation.
The suspects were reportedly using a residential unit as a base to (...)
ISLAMABAD — Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day official visit, aimed at bolstering economic ties and advancing mutual interests.
Leading a distinguished delegation, the foreign (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to take utmost caution and vigil amid forecast of thunderstorms that likely to hit most Saudi regions from Sunday till Wednesday.
The directorate called on the people in (...)
JEDDAH — The Saudi security authorities have begun announcing the names of those arrested on harassment charges.
In a press statement issued on Friday, Makkah police revealed for the first time the full name of the accused while announcing the (...)
JEDDAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that Dhul Qadah 15 will be the last day for the expiry of Umrah visa for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom. The advancing of the Umrah visa expiry date from Dhul Qadah 29 to Dhul Qadah 15 is (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has reported that its recent campaigns targeting violations of residency, labor, and border security regulations across the Kingdom from April 4 to 10, 2024, resulted in the apprehension of 20,667 individuals. The (...)
JEDDAH — Over 1 million travelers were transported between Makkah and Madinah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway, recording a notable 22% increase compared to the previous Ramadan. The Saudi Arabian Railways (SAR) operated 2,845 trips during the (...)
DAMMAM — Al-Khobar has been recognized as a smart city in the 2024 rankings of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The city secured the 99th position out of 142 cities worldwide, the institute has announced.
This listing (...)
MAKKAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman joined worshippers to offer the Eid Al-Fitr prayer Wednesday morning at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, surrounded by the faithful who packed the mosque and its courtyards. After the prayer, (...)
MAKKAH — The Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah witnessed the congregation of thousands of Muslims to perform the Eid Al-Fitr prayer, marking the conclusion of Ramadan.
In Makkah, Sheikh Dr. Saleh Bin Abdullah Bin Humaid led (...)
MAKKAH — The special security force at the Grand Mosque swiftly responded to an alarming incident where an individual threw himself from one of the upper floors of the mosque.
Following the incident, immediate measures were taken to ensure the (...)
MAKKAH — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, extending Eid Al-Fitr greetings. They exchanged wishes for prosperity and progress for their countries and the Islamic world.
Another call (...)
MAKKAH — In a meeting held in Makkah, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan engaged in discussions with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa.
Their dialogue centered on the critical priorities of (...)
MAKKAH — Over 2.5 million worshippers converged at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to participate in the Isha and Tarawih prayers on the 29th night of Ramadan, marking the completion of the Qur'an recitation. The Grand Mosque had been bustling since (...)
MAKKAH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has carried out an extensive safety inspection campaign during Ramadan, covering 10,047 accommodations and facilities in Makkah and Madinah.
This initiative is part of efforts to ensure all locations (...)
MAKKAH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is committed to advancing secure digital services and intelligent solutions, particularly for government entities serving visitors to the Two Holy Mosques during the Umrah season. (...)
MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have committed to expediting the implementation of a previously agreed upon $5 billion investment package.
This was announced in a joint statement following a meeting between Crown Prince and Prime Minister of (...)
MAKKAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman welcomed the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for an iftar gathering at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah.
The event, also attended by Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain (...)
MAKKAH — Minister of Health Fahd Al-Jalajel welcomed the Indonesian Minister of Health, Dr. Budi Gunadi Sadikin, in Makkah on Saturday, engaging in discussions focused on shared health concerns and the enhancement of services through experience (...)