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Watch: Video captures moment Mecca’s clock tower hit with lightning amid thunderstorm
Videos circulating online showed the moment Mecca’s famous clock tower – overlooking the Kaaba – was struck by lightning as the Saudi Arabian city was ... Saudi Arabia -
Watch: Mecca’s famous clock tower hit with lightning strike as storm rages on
A video that has gone viral online showed the moment Saudi Arabia’s famous Clock Tower - overlooking the Kaaba in Mecca - was hit by ... Saudi Arabia -
Five Jordanian family members killed in Saudi Arabia crash after Umrah
Five members of a Jordanian family, all residents of the UAE, were killed in a horrific accident on the Mecca-Riyadh Road in Saudi Arabia on Monday, ... Saudi Arabia -
Two Saudi nationals executed for killing parents, siblings
Two Saudi nationals were executed on Monday in Mecca for killing their parents and siblings, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior said.Abdulaziz bin ... Saudi Arabia -
Umrah permits now available for foreign pilgrims: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Wednesday that it has started receiving Umrah pilgrims from outside the Kingdom through all air ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi Crown Prince says serving Hajj pilgrims is ‘source of pride’ for the Kingdom
Serving pilgrims during Hajj and ensuring they have a safe and comfortable pilgrimage is a “source of pride” for Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s Crown ... Saudi Arabia -
Hajj 2023: Pilgrims mark Eid al-Adha in Mecca’s Grand Mosque
Pilgrims marked Eid al-Adha at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Wednesday, engaging in fervent prayers and sermons to commemorate the occasion. The ... Saudi Arabia -
Hajj pilgrims take part in ‘stoning of the devil’ ritual
Hajj pilgrims took part in the ‘stoning of the devil’ ritual early on Wednesday on the first day of Eid al-Adha.As part of the ritual, pilgrims throw ... Saudi Arabia -
Hajj 2023: Why is the Day of Arafat the pinnacle of the pilgrimage to Mecca?
The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca officially began on June 26.During Hajj, millions of worshipers from around the world gather in Mecca to embark on ... Features -
Hajj 2023 essentials: A pilgrim’s guide on what to bring
Straw hats, cross-body bags, and collapsible chairs: These are just some of the essentials Muslims bring to the Hajj pilgrimage. ... Features -
Hajj commences as Saudi Arabia welcomes millions of Muslims from around the world
The annual Hajj pilgrimage commenced early on Monday, the eighth day of Dul Hijjah, with millions of Muslims from around the world taking part for the ... Saudi Arabia -
Hajj 2023: Saudi Red Crescent says more than 2,300 volunteers ready to help pilgrims
The Saudi Red Crescent has seen more than 2,300 men and women volunteer to provide emergency services to pilgrims who will be performing the Hajj ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi Arabia arrests six residents for promoting methamphetamine
Police in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca region arrested five Pakistani residents and one Bangladeshi resident for promoting the highly addictive stimulant ... Saudi Arabia -
Hajj 2023: More than 150,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
More than 150,000 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia via the ‘Makkah Route’ initiative ahead of the upcoming Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency ... Saudi Arabia -
Hajj season 2023: Saudi security officials meet to ensure safe, smooth pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia’s security officials have been holding preparatory meetings this week ahead of the Hajj season that is expected to see millions of ... Saudi Arabia -
Residents without permits banned from entering Mecca ahead of Hajj
Residents of Saudi Arabia who do not have entry permits will be banned from entering Mecca by security control points starting from May 15, the ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi Arabia’s recent economic and political developments from Iran to Syria to Yemen
From agreeing to reinstate diplomatic ties with long-time foe Iran, to smoothing relations with Syria, Saudi Arabia has taken the lead in igniting ... Saudi Arabia -
In pictures: Worshipers flock to the Grand Mosque on final Ramadan nights
In a majestic and spiritual scene, aerial pictures showed crowds of worshipers at the Grand Mosque performing the Isha and Taraweeh prayers and ... Saudi Arabia -
Hamas senior officials perform Umrah in first such visit to Saudi Arabia since 2015
A delegation from the Palestinian militant group Hamas performed Umrah on Tuesday, in the first visit to the Kingdom by Hamas officials since ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi security forces ready to welcome pilgrims, worshipers during final Ramadan days
Saudi Arabia’s security forces and agencies are ready to welcome pilgrims and worshipers during the final days of the holy month of Ramadan, the ... Saudi Arabia -
Video: Heavy rain falls on Muslim pilgrims performing Umrah in Mecca
Pilgrims performing Umrah in Mecca experienced a spiritual moment in the early hours of Monday as rain started pouring over the holy city.A video ... Saudi Arabia -
Umrah crowd control: How Saudi authorities are ensuring safety of pilgrims
Since Saudi Arabia lifted the cap on the number of pilgrims allowed to perform Umrah at one time, hundreds of thousands of Muslims worldwide have ... Features -
Saudi Arabia finalizing system for foreign ownership of property: Report
Saudi Arabia is in the final stages of establishing a new system for foreign ownership of real estate, the General Real Estate Authority CEO Abdullah ... Saudi Arabia -
At least 20 Umrah pilgrims killed, 29 injured in bus crash heading to Mecca
Twenty pilgrims were killed and another 29 were injured in a fiery bus crash while on their way to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca on Monday, ... Saudi Arabia -
French man says he belongs to Saudi Arabia, talks about experience in the Kingdom
A French man who feels like he belongs to Saudi Arabia has captured wide attention for his passion about the Saudi culture and fluency in ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi Arabia developer Umm Al Qura picks banks for IPO
Saudi property developer Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Co. is working with banks including Lazard Ltd. on its planned Riyadh initial ... Financial Markets -
Saudi weather enthusiast captures rare sight of arid Mecca mountains covered in green
The rare sight of Saudi Arabia’s arid Mecca mountains covered in greenery went viral on social media.A video shot by Saudi weather enthusiast, ... Saudi Arabia -
Saudi Arabia weather office issues warning as torrential rains to hit Jeddah again
Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology issued a warning for moderate to heavy rains across the entire governorate of Jeddah on Wednesday.The ... Saudi Arabia -
Medics save the life of Umrah pilgrim whose heart stopped for 2 minutes
Medical staff saved the life of a pilgrim whose heart stopped beating for two minutes while performing the Umrah rituals in Mecca, the Saudi Press ... Saudi Arabia -
Photos: Nine historical mosques in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca, Medina to be renovated
Nine historical mosques in Mecca and Medina will be restored as part of the Mohammed bin Salman Project for Developing Historical Mosques under Vision ... Gulf