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
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024