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. In […]
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 […]
Saudi crown prince, UAE president discuss regional developments
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan held a phone conversation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The pair discussed the situation in the […]
Saudi Arabia condemns attempted Iranian infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attempted infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island this month by an Iranian armed group sent by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps with the […]
Saudi FM, Iranian FM discuss regional developments in phone call
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the recent regional developments during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the latest regional developments and […]