Relations between 2 countries have soured in recent years due to stark positions adopted on several issues ISTANBUL : Several … More
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Gulf: What differentiates the Dishdasha from the Kandora?
The different traditional clothing styles of the Gulf By : Yasmena Al Mulla / Nilanjana Javed – GULF NEWS
New five riyal polymer banknotes to be in circulation from Monday
RIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) announced that a new polymer currency in the five riyal denomination will be … More
Turkey ‘indicts six more Saudis’ over Jamal Khashoggi murder
Istanbul prosecutors seek life imprisonment for two suspects and up to five years in jail for four others, report says. … More
In Pakistan’s eyes Turkey leads Islamic world
Turkey is channeling its imperial past to assert its status as the ideological and cultural leader of the Muslim world … More
No deal with Israel, but Saudi Arabia pushes outreach to Jews
Efforts include barring disparagement of Jews, Christians in mosques; officials say textbooks, which used to denigrate Jews and other non-Muslims … More
Saudi Arabia to re-allow umrah pilgrimage from Oct 4, says state new agency
CAIRO : Saudi Arabia will allow pilgrims residing inside the country to undertake the umrah pilgrimage beginning on October 4, … More
Saudi Arabia sentences 8 people to prison in Khashoggi murder case
Saudi media report defendants handed between seven and 20 years in prison over the journalist’s murder in Istanbul. Saudi Arabia … More
Saudi price for ties with Israel is Palestinian state, says Saudi royal
DUBAI : Saudi Arabia’s price for normalising relations with Israel is the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem … More
Five countries that could be next to make peace with Israel
Some view the UAE decision as a trial balloon, and will react positively based on how the next weeks and … More
Hajj 2020 photos: A look back at the pilgrimage amid coronavirus pandemic
Saudi Arabia welcomed a significantly smaller group of Hajj pilgrims last month under strict coronavirus preventative measures due to the … More
Lucky M’sian gets to perform haj
PETALING JAYA: With Saudi Arabia’s cap of 10,000 pilgrims for haj this year, tenant affairs specialist Norani Nordin is one … More
Saudi Arabia introduces luxury cruises on Red Sea coast for first time
Luxury cruises will set sail for the first time on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast as part of the Saudi … More
In pictures: First batch of Haj pilgrims start arriving in Saudi Arabia
After months of lockdown the kingdom has mobilised to ensure a safe scaled-down pilgrimage THE GULF NEWS
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reveals selection process for 2020 Hajj participants
Health standards will be the main determinant for selecting this year’s Hajj pilgrims amid the coronavirus outbreak, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of … More
Khashoggi murder: Turkish absentia trial of 20 Saudis opens
Twenty Saudi nationals have gone on trial in absentia in Turkey over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He … More
Saudi Arabia to charge 15% VAT on goods imported through e-commerce
VAT on such imports will be applicable if consignment arrives after July 1 DUBAI : The Saudi Customs has confirmed … More
Scaled-down haj compounds Saudi economic woes
RIYADH: Vacant religious sites. Abandoned pilgrim tents. Lifeless hotels. A stunning emptiness — and fears of economic ruin — haunt … More
Saudi Arabia: Image of woman in Royal Guards prompts social media chatter
The post sparks widespread admiration on social media ABU DHABI : Saudi Prince, Sattam bin Khaled Al Saud, on Thursday … More
Yemeni army, separatists clash despite cease-fire
On Monday, Saudi-led coalition announced ceasefire between Yemeni govt, STC forces ADEN, Yemen : A new round of clashes erupted … More
Saudi Arabia to limit Hajj to pilgrims living in kingdom
Due to coronavirus pandemic, country will not allow pilgrims from abroad this year BEIRUT : Saudi Arabia this year will … More
First details of Dakar Saudi Arabia 2021 to be unveiled on Thursday
RIYADH — Motorsport enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia and beyond will get to know the first details of Dakar Saudi Arabia 2021 … More
COVID-19: 39 mosques shut again in Saudi Arabia
Suspected coronavirus infections prompt shutdowns Saudi authorities have closed down 39 mosques anew in the kingdom after coronavirus infections were … More
Understanding the blockade against Qatar
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt severed diplomatic and trade ties with Qatar three years ago. How did it … More
