Saudi Arabia expels over 13,000 illegal migrants in major crackdown
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has expelled over 13,000 illegal migrants in a week-long crackdown on residency, labour, and border violations. Arab media have reported that from December 18 up to 24, a lot of people were caught and arrested because of breaking the residency laws, trying to cross borders illegally, or
Saudi Arabia to buy F-35 Jets and Tanks from US in major defense deal
WASHINGTON, D.C: U.S. President Donald Trump has given his approval to a major defense package for Saudi Arabia, which features a purchase of state-of-the-art F-35 fighter jets and about 300 tanks. This agreement cements the military and economic relationship of the two nations through a larger pact. Moreover, the U.S.
Heart, kidney, cancer patients prohibited from Hajj 2026 under new Saudi policy
RIYADH: The Saudi government has prohibited a person with heart disease and some other specified medical conditions from performing Hajj 2026. There is also a ban on illegal immigrants or a deportation policy for those who are unfit. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Islamic Endowments stated that anyone with
Saudi Arabia imposes strict health requirements for Hajj 2026 pilgrims
ISLAMABAD: After a significant announcement by the Saudi government regarding health regulations for Hajj 2026, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has given a warning to Hajj pilgrims and medical examiners. New rules from the Saudi Ministry of Health state that people with chronic or infectious diseases will not be allowed
Saudi Arabia introduces new Umrah visa rules
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that there will be new rules regulating the issuance of Umrah visas. One of the new rules would be that the person who will be given the visa but does not travel to Saudi Arabia within one month from
PM to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII). The visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During the three-day trip, the Prime Minister will lead a
Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging fees to domestic workers; violators face fine
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging fees to their domestic workers, including fees related to recruitment and work permits. According to the Saudi Gazette, this new regulation imposes maximum penalties of a fine of up to 20,000 riyals (SR) and a three-year ban on hiring. The Saudi Gazette
Saudi King salutes 200 selfless organ donors with Royal honours
RIYADH: King Salman bin Abdulaziz the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has given his blessing to the conferment of the King Abdulaziz Medal (Third Class) on 200 Saudi citizens who donated their organs. As per the local media in Saudi Arabia, the announcement is a way to acknowledge the
Eight Muslim nations back Hamas’ encouraging reaction to Gaza peace initiative
ISLAMABAD: The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia, along with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt, issued a joint statement on Saturday welcoming Hamas’ positive reception of the peace proposal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The ministers also welcomed President Trump’s
Iran welcomes Saudi-Pakistan defense pact as step toward regional stability
NEW YORK: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the recently signed defense pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, terming it a move towards regional stability. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the Iranian president said, “We welcome the defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. It marks a good starting
