Despite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...

In an intense kickoff to the World Cup, Uruguay battled to a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. Maximiliano Araujo struck a crucial equalizer i...

Uruguay were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in a hard-fought World Cup encounter. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous c...

Luis Suarez is an Uruguay legend who has left indleible mark in the FIFA football World Cups throughout his illustrious international socce...

India's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...

Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...

After a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...

A significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...

Saudi Arabia has updated rules for foreign companies wanting to buy property. These companies do not need to conduct business in the Kingdo...

The minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support c...

Saudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...

Pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...

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...

Over 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...

To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...

Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, excee...

Saudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...