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More than 1.5 million pilgrims gather in Mina for Day of Tarwiyah

More than 1.5 million pilgrims gather in Mina for Day of Tarwiyah

Mina, located about seven kilometres northeast of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, is one of the largest tent cities in the world

26 May 2026 8:01 AM GMT

Saudi medical teams save four pilgrims after heart attacks in Makkah

Saudi medical teams save four pilgrims after heart attacks in Makkah

21 May 2026 7:49 AM GMT

Saudi Arabia enables Hajj permit access through Tawakkalna app

Saudi Arabia enables Hajj permit access through Tawakkalna app

Digital platform allows pilgrims, workers and residents to display permits for entry and movement in Makkah during Hajj...

20 May 2026 5:55 AM GMT

Saudi Arabia penalises seven people for transporting pilgrims to Makkah without Hajj permits

Saudi Arabia penalises seven people for transporting pilgrims to Makkah without Hajj permits

Authorities impose fines, prison terms and deportation measures after 13 pilgrims were caught entering Makkah without...

20 May 2026 5:48 AM GMT

Indian students in Gulf seek relief over engineering admissions uncertainty

Indian students in Gulf seek relief over engineering admissions uncertainty

More than 300 parents appeal to Indian authorities after CBSE assessment changes affect DASA and CIWG eligibility

19 May 2026 8:14 PM GMT

Saudi Arabia to begin issuing Umrah visas on May 31

Saudi Arabia to begin issuing Umrah visas on May 31

Pilgrims can enter Makkah and obtain permits through Nusuk app from June 1 under 1448 AH Umrah calendar

18 May 2026 6:51 AM GMT

Saudi Arabia Railways opens sponsorship rights for Haramain stations

Saudi Arabia Railways opens sponsorship rights for Haramain stations

Project covers stations in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and KAEC as SAR seeks new private sector investment opportunities

18 May 2026 6:25 AM GMT

Saudi Arabia to begin new Umrah visa issuance from May 31

Saudi Arabia to begin new Umrah visa issuance from May 31

This is part of the new operational calendar of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

17 May 2026 12:27 PM GMT

Saudi Arabia deploys 33,000 buses, 5,000 taxis for Hajj

Saudi Arabia deploys 33,000 buses, 5,000 taxis for Hajj

Transport authority says plans are in place to support smoother movement between holy sites during pilgrimage season

16 May 2026 5:42 AM GMT

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

2024-01-31T20:01:57+05:30

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the constitution

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the...

2023-03-15T13:36:21+05:30

Queens funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

Queen's funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

2022-09-19T16:41:49+05:30

Putins advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only solution

Putin's advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only...

2022-05-10T13:12:43+05:30

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharifs house in London

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharif's house in...

2022-04-19T12:32:14+05:30

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

2022-03-16T15:38:07+05:30

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

2022-03-09T16:00:17+05:30

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify

2022-03-03T13:13:03+05:30

Riyadh Metro’s Western Station begins full operations

Riyadh Metro’s Western Station begins full operations

Largest station in the metro network can handle more than 60,000 rail passengers an hour and includes parking for 600...

15 May 2026 7:23 AM GMT

Saudi foreign minister holds talks with Iran, Pakistan on regional tensions

Saudi foreign minister holds talks with Iran, Pakistan on regional tensions

Pakistan is leading neutral mediation efforts between the United States and Iran

2026-05-12T13:54:08+05:30

Silverlines Trading Company debuts Skybags at LuLu Hypermarket’s Travel Fest 2026 in Riyadh

Silverlines Trading Company debuts Skybags at LuLu Hypermarket’s Travel Fest 2026 in Riyadh

Skybags enters the Saudi market under its “Move in Style” tagline

2026-05-11T17:08:53+05:30

Al Hilal beat Al Kholood to clinch historic 10th King’s Cup title

Al Hilal beat Al Kholood to clinch historic 10th King’s Cup title

Al Hilal SFC staged a dramatic comeback from an early shock to secure a record-extending title win

9 May 2026 2:02 PM GMT

Saudi health authority monitors Hantavirus reports, says risk to Kingdom remains low

Saudi health authority monitors Hantavirus reports, says risk to Kingdom remains low

Advisory urges travellers to follow hygiene and safety measures, avoid rodent exposure and rely on official updates

9 May 2026 6:22 AM GMT

Hajj 2026: Tawakkalna app extends services for Makkah Route pilgrims

Hajj 2026: Tawakkalna app extends services for Makkah Route pilgrims

Pilgrims can access permits and travel documents digitally before departure

8 May 2026 6:00 AM GMT

Saudi health authorities release multilingual Hajj guide

Saudi health authorities release multilingual Hajj guide

The material is available in eight languages

7 May 2026 7:17 PM GMT

Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah

AI’s inner workings remain mysterious and unsettling, says Anthropic...

27 May 2026 2:30 PM GMT

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

2021-07-18T17:11:53+05:30

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

2021-02-06T17:46:45+05:30

Forceful mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennais Thangavel street miserable and homeless [In Gallery]

'Forceful' mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennai's Thangavel...

2021-01-27T07:01:16+05:30