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

Indonesia Cancels This Year’s Hajj Trip

Jakarta. The government has decided to cancel the hajj trip this year – for which hundreds of thousands of Indonesians … More

Saudi Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca

Mosques can hold prayers once again, subject to social distancing and hygiene measures, except for in Mecca where restrictions on attendance will stay in place.

Sons of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi say ‘forgive’ killers

Riyadh has described the murder as a “rogue” operation, but both the CIA and a United Nations special envoy have directly linked Prince Mohammed to the killing, a charge the kingdom vehemently denies.

Saleh Abdullah Kamel: Saudi billionaire dies at 79 – Condolences from Anwar

Dubai : Saudi billionaire businessman Saleh Abdullah Kamel died in Jeddah on Monday, Saudi media reported. He died at Dr … More

Commentary: Low oil prices gives Asia the chance to steer Middle East geopolitics

In a buyers’ market, Asian countries can seize the moment to develop oil contracts that give the Iraqi industry a much-needed boost,

Saudi Arabia: Just how deep are its troubles?

They are intended to save $26bn but the combined damage caused by the Covid-19 virus and the oil price drop has already reportedly cost the Saudi central bank a similar figure in just the month of March alone.

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