Mina, often referred to as the "City of Tents," is a small valley located five to eight kilometers east of Makkah, Saudi ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the request by pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to Makkah. This followed the intervention of Vice President Kashim ...

In its bid to ensure a smooth experience for Nigerian pilgrims, particularly very important personalities, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured a total of 2,800 Tent A ...

He said the Saudi government had earlier cautioned the agents to ensure appropriate management of transport and catering services-- particularly tent accommodations in the holy sites of Mina and ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for 14 countries including India until mid-June 2025 to manage overcrowding and safety during the Hajj season.

MUSCAT, April 10: The Kuwaiti tent pegging team secured silver and bronze medals during the third edition of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Beach Games, currently being held in Muscat, Oman, from ...

Saudi Arabian oil company Saudi Aramco has discovered 14 new oil and natural gas fields and reservoirs in the Eastern Province and the Empty Quarter. The discoveries include six fields and two ...

A Liberal candidate who connects Australian businesses with the Saudi government has praised its autocratic leader and argued the country is as safe for women as any other in the world.

Saudi oil giant Aramco and China’s top refiner, Sinopec, will expand a joint venture petrochemicals complex in Saudi Arabia under an agreement signed on Wednesday. Aramco and China Petroleum ...

You can find her on X @afekki Languages: English. Arabic. French. The number of executions in Saudi Arabia doubled in 2024 as the Middle East led a global surge, according to a new report by ...

Middle East drilling player ADES has signed a long-term renewal deal with Saudi Aramco for one of its offshore jack-up rigs, the contract for which was suspended last year by the state giant.

UAE-based travel agents and Umrah operators are seeking clarity from Saudi authorities as they are facing difficulties in getting visit and pilgrimage visas. According to some, visa issuance has ...