Tag: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia arrests citizen suspected of planning terror attack
Saudi Arabia on Thursday arrested a citizen suspected of planning a terror attack, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Hajj: Max Air transports 23,500 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
Max Air Ltd said on Wednesday it was set to complete the transportation of pilgrims as it had so far…
Saudi Arabia is new destination for trafficked Nigerian girls
The Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, is worried over the rate Nigerian girls are trafficked and trapped in the…
Nigeria loses female pilgrim in Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the death of a female Nigerian pilgrim in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia expels Canada’s ambassador over interference
Saudi Arabia has expelled Canada’s ambassador in Riyadh over what officials called “blatant interference in the Kingdom’s domestic affairs,” state…
Hajj: Saudi Arabia bans camels from entering Mecca
Saudi Arabia said Thursday it banned five vehicles loaded with camels from entering Mecca in a bid to protect pilgrims…
Saudi Arabia arrests 2 more women rights activists – HRW
Saudi Arabia has arrested two more women’s rights activists, the latest to be swept up in a government crackdown on…
Ambassador denies recruiting Nigerians to work in Saudi Arabia
Nigerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Justice Isa Dodo, has refuted media report that he connived with human traffickers to recruit…
Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1 to claim third in Group A
Mohamed Salah scored his second goal of the World Cup but Egypt ended their campaign pointless with defeat by Saudi…
Saudi women: UN chief welcomes lifting driving ban
As Saudi women take the wheel beginning June 25, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has welcomed the lifting on Sunday of…
Uruguay join Russia in knockout stage as Egypt, Saudi Arabia crash out
Uruguay's slender victory over Saudi Arabia ensured that they and host nation Russia reached the last 16 of the World…
Oil output: Saudi Arabia canvasses support of Gulf allies
Saudi Arabia is struggling to convince fellow members of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) including Gulf allies on…
Saudi Arabia arrests more women’s rights activists
Saudi Arabia detained two more women’s rights advocates earlier this month and imposed a travel ban on several others in…
Saudi Arabia’s women drivers get ready to steer their lives
Some Saudi Arabia women drivers on Tuesday said they are getting ready to steer their lives on June 24.
Host Russia put five goals past hapless Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener
Host Russia demolish hapless Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday in World Cup opener to signify their intention to win the…