Madinah Region Command hosts defense Hajj delegation
The Madinah Region Command welcomed guests of the Ministry of Defense on Saturday following completion of their Hajj. The guests included defense ministers, chiefs of staff, and senior army […]
Saudi defense minister conveys leadership’s condolences to family of former Yemeni president Hadi
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman conveyed the condolences of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the family of former Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi […]
King’s Hajj guests head to Madinah after completing pilgrimage under royal program
Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit departed Makkah for Madinah after completing the Hajj rituals, concluding a key stage of their […]
Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin […]
Journey of a lifetime: A look at what pilgrims will be doing over the next few days at Hajj
Saudi Arabia mobilizes vast healthcare, transport, and multilingual services as pilgrims perform Hajj rituals. Here is a look at the Hajj timetable for pilgrims over the next few days at […]
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the […]
KSrelief expands Yemen aid efforts with cholera response, market and school rehab projects
The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has expanded its humanitarian operations in Yemen with new health, education and livelihood support projects, according to reports carried by the Saudi Press Agency. […]
Global investors’ interest in Saudi startups is accelerating
A record-breaking number of venture capitalists are investing in Saudi Arabia’s thriving business environment, with the technology sector proving especially attractive, industry leaders have told Arab News. According to the […]
SFD continues providing financial aid to countries amid geopolitical tensions
Sudan, Cameroon and Palau were among countries that have received financial support from the Saudi Fund for Development so far in 2026, as it continued its work despite growing […]
Al-Azhar grand imam praises Saudi leadership for Hajj services
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Husseini met on Tuesday with Al-Azhar Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb in Cairo, where they discussed issues of shared concern. During the meeting, the […]
