Saudi Arabia
Automatic, free-of-charge extension valid until August 31 Saudi authorities have embarked on automatically extending validity of residency permits and visas of expatriates who are stuck abroad due to travel restrictions until the end of August, Sa..
Inspired by her late father's career, Mona decided to join the military and the first group of Saudi women soldiers to work in Islam's holiest sites, where they are helping secure the haj annual pilgrimage. Since April, dozens of female so..
The family was on way to visit relatives when the horrific accident happened Nine persons, including eight of one family, were killed in a collision outside the Saudi capital Riyadh during a journey to mark the Eid Al Adha holiday, local media rep..
Countries urge citizens who are already there to return at earliest opportunity Saudi Arabia and Kuwait warned citizens against travelling to Indonesia as the country is ravaged by the Delta variant of COVID-19. The travel warnin..
Brent crude oil prices averaged $73 per barrel globally in June 2021, up to $5 per barrel from May's average. According to the US Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Energy Outlook issued on July 7, 2021, they'll average $72/b ..
Muslims start to leave Mecca after completing downsized pilgrimage Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced no coronavirus infections were reported among pilgrims during Hajj as a result of an integrated health plan. The announcement was ma..
Preparations in full swing to receive worshippers at two mosques Umrah or the lesser pilgrimage is due to resume in Saudi Arabia on Sunday after a “successful” Hajj pilgrimage season ended, Saudi officials said. Head of the General ..
Celebrated every year on June 8, World Ocean Day is an integral reminder of ocean’s role in the lives of people. The primary purpose of this day is to enlighten human beings with the impact of their actions on the sea, develop a global movement..
Assistance includes providing 1m doses of vaccine, medical equipment Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz has ordered urgent medical supplies to Malaysia to help the country overcome COVID-19 repercussions, the Saudi news agency SPA has reported. Ma..