Saudi Arabia

The massive transfer of approximately two million Hajj pilgrims from Mecca to the foothills of Mount Arafat has officially begun ahead of the pilgrimage's most critical ritual. In a major logistical update this year, Saudi officials are…

Saudi Arabia is preparing to close Hajj entries at midnight on Friday, May 22, 2026, with approximately 80 percent of the expected 1.7 million pilgrims having already arrived in the holy lands. Early arrivals are splitting their…

Pakistan is seeking to expand its strategic defense alliance with Saudi Arabia to include Türkiye and Qatar. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the move aims to build regional self-reliance and decrease military dependence on outside…

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a two-hour meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss regional security and a potential US-Iran ceasefire. During the talks, Sharif expressed…

At least two unmanned aerial vehicles targeted the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing a limited fire and minor material damage, the Saudi Ministry of Defense said. Explosions were reported in different parts of the…

Saudi Arabia’s key oil facility in Ras Tanura was struck following escalating hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States. A fire broke out at the refinery after the attack, but initial reports indicated no casualties. The…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, for official talks following an invitation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by senior Saudi…

World Turkic Language Family Day was marked with a special event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, jointly organized by Türkiye’s Permanent Mission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its consulate. Speaking at the event,…

The White House said agreements signed between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have elevated bilateral ties to a “historic level,” with Saudi investment commitments in the U.S. rising to nearly $1…