THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making a significant impact on Africa, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to China in the race to secure influence and resources on the continent. Using its financial clout, strategic diplomacy, and world-class logistics networks, the UAE is capitalising on opportunities created by decades of Chinese investment, while … Read more
SAUDI Arabia have accused tourism companies from other countries of misleading visit visa holders into participating in the Hajj pilgrimage. The Security Spokesperson of the Saudi Interior Ministry, Talal Shalhoub, said that those companies issued visas not intended for Hajj, and encouraged them to violate regulations by staying in Mecca two months before the Hajj … Read more
Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat and that most of them who died did not have official permits. “Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with 83 per cent being unauthorised to perform hajj and having walked long distances under direct … Read more
A pilgrim from Plateau State, Nigeria, Mr Ismaila Musa, has died in Makka, Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary of the Plateau Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos. Dauda said that the deceased, who hails from the Mangu Local Government Area of the state, died … Read more
SAUDI Arabia was on Friday appointed as the country to host the 11th water forum in 2027. The country was formally appointed during the closing ceremony of the 10th word water forum on Indonesia’s Bali. Under Indonesia’s chairmanship, the 10th World Water Forum had adopted a ministerial declaration that highlights three priorities. The first priority is the … Read more
SAUDI Arabia on Tuesday called for the establishment of a Global Humanitarian Aviation Council ,the Saudi Press Agency reported At the second day of the Future Aviation forum held in Riyadh, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah proposed to the council to facilitate and protect humanitarian aid transported by air. Al Rabeeah, who is the supervisor … Read more
Historical Legacy Historians will likely judge King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as visionaries who transformed Saudi Arabia into a modern, entertainment-friendly nation. By introducing entertainment options, they have taken a bold step towards social and cultural reform, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse society. This move will be seen … Read more
•PHOTO CAPTION: Models present creations from the summer beachwear collection by Moroccan designer Yasmina Q, during the Red Sea Fashion Week in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resort of Ummahat Island today, Friday, May 17, 2024. Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models today, an envelope-pushing step in a country where less than … Read more
SAUDI Arabia has emerged as the sole candidate to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, following the closure of the bid submission deadline. This development positions the Kingdom as the presumptive host for the tournament, marking a significant milestone in its ambitious sports and socio-economic transformation agenda. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) swiftly declared … Read more