Tag: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia launches Haramain High Speed train
A new high-speed train linking the two holy cities of Makkah and Madina starts operating on Thursday, as Saudi Arabia…
Turkey, Saudi Arabia urged to investigate journalist disappearance
The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday showed concern at the “apparent enforced disappearance” and possible murder of Saudi…
Saudi Arabia to build oil refinery in Pakistan
Saudi Arabia will build an oil refinery in Pakistan near the Iran border, officials said on Thursday amid warnings that…
I told Saudi King he won’t last without U.S. – Trump brags
President Donald Trump made an undiplomatic remark about close ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, saying he warned Saudi Arabia’s King…
Saudi Arabia approves $200m grant to Yemen to stem riyal’s slide
Saudi Arabia will grant 200 million dollars to Yemen’s Central Bank to stem the riyal’s slide, local media reported on…
Saudi Arabia to donate $200m to Yemen to shore up currency
Saudi Arabia has pledged to donate 200 million dollars to Yemen in an effort to shore up the country’s battered…
Saudi Arabia to offer visitor visa for special events
Saudi Arabia will offer an electronic visa for foreign visitors to attend sporting events and concerts from December, as it…
Canada appeals for German backing amid Saudi rights row
The Foreign Minister of Canada, Chrystia Freeland, embroiled in a diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia, called for German support on…
Thousands of Nigerian pilgrims cry to return home
Thousands of Nigerian pilgrims, who performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia are now idle in the Holy Land, waiting…
Saudi Arabia offers $100m for “stabilisation projects” in Syria
Saudi Arabia said Friday it had contributed 100 million dollars for “stabilisation projects” in areas recaptured from Islamic State militants…
Diplomatic row: Canada Hajj pilgrims, Saudi students face uncertainty
Canadian Muslims traveling to the Hajj pilgrimage face delays coming back due to a diplomatic dispute with Saudi Arabia that…
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…
Russia 2018: Putin says he can’t wish Saudi Arabia success today
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday joked he could not wish Saudi Arabia success in the opening match of the…
Qatar accuses Saudi Arabia of “reckless behaviour”
Qatar accused its giant neighbour Saudi Arabia of reckless behaviour after a newspaper report that Riyadh had threatened military action…
Saudi Arabia starts issuing driving licences to women
Saudi Arabia on Monday began issuing its first driving licences to women in decades, state media reported.
Saudi Arabia frees leading women’s rights activist
Saudi Arabia has released veteran women’s rights activist Aisha al-Manea following her arrest on May 19 with several other activists…