Saudi Arabia

Around 1.8 million international pilgrims and 100,000 local worshippers performed key Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. After standing at Arafat on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims moved to Muzdalifah, then proceeded to Mina to stone the…

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have filled the Kaaba during this year’s Hajj. Saudi Arabia, which did not issue Hajj visas to children under 12, implemented strict measures including banning those without Hajj visas from entering the…

Years of construction in the Kaaba have reached their final phase, with major upgrades enabling 1.7 million pilgrims to pray at the same time. The Metaf area is now fully utilized, and all air conditioning and electrical…

US President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh during his Middle East tour. The 33-minute meeting marked the first US-Syria presidential contact in 25 years. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…

During US President Donald Trump's first official visit to Saudi Arabia, the two countries signed the largest arms and defense services agreement in history, valued at $142 billion. The deal was finalized at a ceremony in Riyadh attended by…

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, the first stop of his three-day Middle East tour, which also includes Qatar and the UAE. He was welcomed in Riyadh by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump and the…

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Tehran on an official visit at the invitation of Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Baqeri. The two held talks on enhancing defense ties,…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at Diriyah Palace in Riyadh to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The high-level meeting was attended by officials from the US, Russia, and Saudi…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for discussions with Russian officials aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio is also expected to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit. Kremlin…