Saudi Arabia Slashes Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj Quota, Imposes Stricter Health Rules

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced that Saudi Arabia has reduced Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj quota to 66,910 slots from the previously allocated 95,000, while introducing tougher health regulations for pilgrims. The decision was...

Saudi Arabia and US may finalize military pact

By Alimat Aliyeva Saudi Arabia and the United States are planning to finalize a military cooperation agreement in November, which would designate any attack on the Kingdom as a direct threat to "peace and security" in the region, Azernews reports....

Global carbon tax on shipping shelved as nations cave to pressure from US and Saudi Arabia

Image: Maersk Observers have attributed the vote at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), which went in favour of a one-year delay late on Friday (17 October), to pressure from the US and Saudi Arabia. The IMO’s net-zero proposal, agreed...

Baranyai: Saudis censor comics to promote tourism

Speaking to Jimmy Kimmel, who’s had his own brush with authoritarian bullying, Ansari described comedy’s opportunity to introduce outside values in a repressive society. “To me, a comedy festival felt like it’s pushing things to be more open and...

Riyad Capital Launches $1.6 Billion Project Near Makkah Train Station

Strategic Development Near Haramain High-Speed Railway Station The Saudi Railway Company, in collaboration with Riyad Capital, has announced plans to establish a real estate fund aimed at developing a substantial mixed-use project valued at...

Saudi Arabia Unveils $1.07 Billion Entertainment Deals at Joy Forum 2025

Major Investments Announced at the Joy Forum Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector is poised for significant expansion as the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) unveiled investment and development agreements totaling SR4 billion (approximately...

Saudi Arabia reduces Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj quota, tightens health requirements

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that Saudi Arabia has reduced the country’s Hajj quota for 2026 and introduced stricter health regulations for intending pilgrims. In a statement, Fatima Usara, NAHCON’s deputy...

Saudi Arabia in talks with US for Qatar-like defense pact

Saudi Arabia Sends New Batch of Relief Aid to Gaza

A new batch of Saudi relief and humanitarian aid crossed the Rafah border crossing, destined for the Karem Abu Salem crossing southeast of the Gaza Strip. The aid, consisting of food baskets provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief...

Saudi Arabia Commits to Poverty Eradication on International Day

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marked the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed on October 17, by highlighting its unwavering commitment to providing support and assistance to the least developed countries, setting an example in...

Saudi Arabia, US reportedly discussing defense deal similar to Qatar defense pact

Saudi Arabia is discussing a defense deal with the United States that it hopes to seal when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House next month, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter....

Saudi Arabia plans giant Mecca development

Saudi Arabia announced another new huge real estate project to be developed by its sovereign wealth fund. The King Salman Gate in Mecca will cover 12 million square meters including prayer areas, residential units, hotels, and shops adjacent to...

Family of UM student Ahmad Arif mourns his sudden death, parents in Saudi Arabia, unable to return in time

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 19 — The parents of Universiti Malaya (UM) student Ahmad Arif Zawir Mohd Ali, who died after an apparent fall from his residential college, were unable to bid him a final farewell as they were in Saudi Arabia serving as mutawifs...

Etihad Salam, AFR-IX telecom to elevate Asia, Europe and Africa connectivity

Etihad Salam, a premier telecommunications and digital infrastructure company in Saudi Arabia, has entered into a strategic partnership with AFR-IX telecom, an infrastructure and telecom operator and the developer and operator of the Medusa...

Cristiano Ronaldo targeting Barcelona star to join Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has been influential in bringing high profile players to the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo brought fellow Portuguese star Joao Felix into the club, and also could have played a role in bringing Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman to...

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 17, 2025

KARACHI/RIYADH, October 17, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) held steady at Rs74.95 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, unchanged from October 16 and well below the July 28 peak of Rs76.03. The selling rate remained at Rs75.52....

Saudi Film Hijra

Saudi Arabia's 'Hijra' embarks on a historic journey to the Oscars, marking a significant milestone in Saudi cinema / Image Credit: @HijraFilm Saudi Arabia’s cinematic journey just hit a major milestone. Shahad Ameen’s poetic road movie Hijra — a...

Soccer-Koulibaly on target as Al-Hilal remain perfect in Asian Champions League

(Reuters) -Al-Hilal sealed a 3-1 win over Qatar's Al-Sadd in Riyadh on Tuesday as the Saudi Pro League outfit side their perfect start to the western league phase of the Asian Champions League Elite. First-half goals from Yusuf Akcicek and Kalidou...

Pak-Saudi digital collaboration GO AI Hub launched

ISLAMABAD: In a step towards advancing Pakistan–KSA digital collaboration, GO AI Hub, Pakistan, was inaugurated on Saturday here through a joint initiative of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) and KSA’s GO...

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Strategic Partnership

The secretariats of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council held their second meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday. The meeting was co-chaired by Advisor at the Royal Court and Secretary-General of the Council for the Saudi side Mohammed bin...