Saudi Arabia to receive foreign umrah pilgrims requests from Aug 9
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that it will gradually begin receiving Umrah requests from vaccinated foreign pilgrims starting Monday, reported Saudi Press agency (SPA).
Sun Aug 08 2021
Saudi Arabia reopens holy sites for Umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday
Saudi Arabia re-opened the Muslim holy sites for the Umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Sun Jul 25 2021
Hotels in Makkah allow to issue Umrah permits for pilgrims during Ramadan
The measure will be carried out by the ministry and the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence via apps of "Eatmarna" and "Tawakkalna".
Tue May 04 2021
Saudi Arabian Minister receives Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry
Both ministers will emphasise the bilateral relations between two countries and aspects of cooperation in various fields during the meeting.
Wed Apr 28 2021
1.5 million Umrah performers, worshippers visited Grand Mosque during first 10 days of Ramadan
Osama confirmed the presidency has harnessed its operational capabilities to serve Umrah performers during the Ramadan.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Blaze engulfs Saudi Makkah hotel, no casualties
Firefighters put out the blaze at the 10-floor hotel, the spokesman said in statements carried by the official Saudi Press Agency.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Suicide bomber hits near US diplomatic site in Saudi Arabia
The attacker died and two security men were wounded with minor injuries, according to the statement by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
Mon Jul 04 2016
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025