Tag: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Names Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan as New Grand Mufti

DUBAI, UAE — Saudi Arabia has officially appointed Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan, a distinguished Islamic scholar, as the new Grand...

Saudi Presidency Launches Health Campaign and 3D Smart Screens to Aid Pilgrims During Hajj

MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia – As the Hajj season begins and millions of worshippers arrive in the holy city of...

FG Steps In as Saudi Arabia Bars Sheikh Gumi from PeSheikh Gumirforming 2025 Hajj

Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has alleged that he was barred by Saudi Arabian authorities from participating in...

Saudi Arabia Resumes Hajj Flights for Iranians After a Decade-Long Pause

Riyadh / Tehran —For the first time in over ten years, Saudi Arabia has reopened its skies to Iranian...

Hajj 2025: CSO Applauds NAHCON, Airlines, and Service Providers for Seamless Pilgrimage Operations

Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-driven Civil Society Organization actively engaged in Hajj and Umrah advocacy, has praised the...

2025 Hajj: NAHCON Committee Assesses Food Facilities for Nigerian Pilgrims in Madinah

Abuja, Nigeria – As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Madinah Feeding Committee of the National Hajj...

Saudi Arabia Launches Most Ambitious AI-Powered Hajj Operational Plan in History

Mecca – In a historic move set to transform the spiritual journey of millions of Muslims, Saudi Arabia’s General...

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syria, Calls for International Action

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes in Syria, accusing the country of escalating regional tensions and violating...

Egypt and Saudi Arabia Lead as Indonesia’s Primary Date Suppliers for Ramadan

Jakarta – As Ramadan progresses, Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, has been relying heavily on date imports...

Saudi Arabia Enhances Umrah Security with 200 Smart Screens in Mecca

Mecca, Saudi Arabia – As the Umrah season reaches its peak during Ramadan, Saudi authorities have intensified security measures...

Saudi Grand Mufti Opposes Posting Mosque Prayers and Sermons on Social Media

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, has...

Saudi Arabia Braces for Intense Cold Snap as Temperatures Plummet Below Freezing

Saudi Arabia is set to experience a significant cold wave starting today (Monday), with temperatures forecasted to drop below...