FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in tournament warm-upsIraq faced a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their last World Cup warm-up match. Venezuela scored twice to secure the win. Iraq will now pr...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Rachna Gurjar house theft: Nearly Rs 2 lakh cash, gold rings, silver and cold drink stolen after YouTuber flaunted her jewellery onlineA well-planned midnight burglary targeted YouTuber Rachna Gurjar's home in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri. Unidentified burglars entered the hou...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccerSaudi Arabia is making waves in global football. Following a stunning World Cup upset, the nation attracted top stars like Cristiano Ronald...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Saudi Arabia issues new property ownership rules for foreign companiesSaudi Arabia has updated rules for foreign companies wanting to buy property. These companies do not need to conduct business in the Kingdo...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Air India, Riyadh Air sign agreement to expand premium travel options between India, Saudi ArabiaIndia's leading global airline, Air India, and Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Minority affairs ministry plans major AI rolloutThe minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support c...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Air India, Riyadh Air sign pact to boost connectivity between India and Saudi ArabiaAir India and Riyadh Air have signed an MoU to enhance air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia. The partnership will introduce code...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Urban Company winds down Saudi Arabia subsidiary, operations to continue through joint ventureHome services giant Urban Company has ceased its operations in Saudi Arabia following the cancellation of its subsidiary's commercial regis...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
30 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
- Time to Reawaken
Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and is considered a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for Muslims who are ph...
27 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Eid al-Adha 2026: When is Eid al-Adha 2026? Why Muslims celebrate two Eid holidays every year across the globeMuslims globally are observing Dhul Hijjah, the holiest month. This period culminates in Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The festiv...
27 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceOver 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...
25 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heatTo avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...
25 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East warOver 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, excee...
23 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
21 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST