Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait
Saudi Arabia on Monday condemned “repeated and heinous Iranian attacks” on Kuwait. Kuwait’s air defenses intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks on Monday, while Washington said it had downed two Iranian missiles targeting US forces in the country. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom emphasizes its categorical rejection of such attacks, which violate the […]
Saudi crown prince extends condolences to son of former Yemeni president
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended his condolences on Monday to Nasser Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi after the passing of his father, former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi. The former president died on Thursday aged 80 in Riyadh. He was Yemen’s president from 2012 until 2022, when he transferred his powers to the Presidential Leadership […]
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli incursion into Lebanon
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Monday Israel’s aggression against Lebanon’s territory, rejecting what it described as a violation of its sovereignty. The Kingdom called on the international community to assume its responsibilities in halting the escalation and ending Israeli military movements aimed at expanding into Lebanese territory. It stressed the importance of safeguarding Lebanon’s sovereignty […]
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 pilgrimage under a royal initiative that this year hosted 2,500 pilgrims from 104 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The pilgrims completed the […]
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 commanders participating in the ministry’s annual hosting program for military pilgrims from around the world. A specialized itinerary has been prepared for the delegation, including comprehensive […]
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 during a meeting in Riyadh on Saturday. Prince Khalid expressed his sympathies to Hadi’s family as well as to the government and people of Yemen […]
Saudi Arabia wraps up successful Hajj 2026, begins planning for next season
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced the successful conclusion of the Hajj 2026 season, saying preparations for next year’s pilgrimage have already begun even before the last pilgrims depart for their home countries, according to the Saudi Press Agency. More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year, according to figures released by the General […]
Saudi volunteers reflect on serving pilgrims during Hajj
For many Saudi volunteers, Hajj is not simply about organization, crowd management or guiding pilgrims through the holy sites. It is about witnessing fear turn into relief, confusion into reassurance, and strangers into people they may remain in touch with long after the pilgrimage ends. Across Makkah, Mina and the surrounding holy sites, volunteers work […]
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 Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the country for the Hajj against the backdrop of […]
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 the holy site. 1-MINA 8th of Dul Hijjah – Pilgrims arrive at the tent city of Mina, roughly 8 km away from the Grand Mosque in […]