Saudi crown prince hosts Malaysian king in Riyadh

ALBAWABA- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday welcomed Malaysia’s King Ibrahim bin Sultan Iskandar at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, marking the first state visit by a Malaysian monarch to the Kingdom in 41 years. An...

Saudi Arabia Opens Hajj 2026 Registration For Muslim-Minority Countries Via Nusuk Platform

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened registration for Hajj 1447 AH (2026) through the Nusuk Hajjdigital platform, allowing Muslims from minority communities around the world to apply directly for the pilgrimage without...

World News | India's Cultural Spirit Shines in Riyadh as Embassy Hosts 'Gita Mahotsav - A Musical'

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], November 5 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Riyadh hosted 'Gita Mahotsav - A Musical' on Monday, celebrating the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and India's rich cultural heritage. The event marked the grand finale of...

China extends visa exemption for Saudis until the end of 2026

BEIJING — The Chinese government announced the extension of its visa exemption for Saudi citizens until December 31, 2026. This move reflects the depth of bilateral relations between the two countries and strengthens tourist, cultural, and...

Bahrain’s Marhoon ready for Saudi clash

MMA – BAHRAIN’S Hamad Marhoon will be taking on Walid Gounaine from Morocco in a flyweight showcase bout to be held as part of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Mena Finals: All or Nothing, set to take place in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, on...

Al Khozama and GFH Capital Partner to Develop an Iconic Mixed-Use Destination in Riyadh’s Al Faisaliah District

Al Khozama Investment Company (“Al Khozama”), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading hospitality and real estate companies, and GFH Capital (“GFH”), the Saudi-based private equity and asset management arm of GFH Financial Group, have entered into a...

Riyadh: Gita Mahotsav marks finale of Pravasi Parichay Cultural Week

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh celebrated the Bhagavad Gita's teachings with 'Gita Mahotsav - A Musical,' the grand finale of Pravasi Parichay Cultural Week 2025. The event featured performances and a message from MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh. The...

Embassy of India in Riyadh Hosts ‘Gita Mahotsav – A Musical’

Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Riyadh hosted ‘Gita Mahotsav – A Musical’ on the concluding day of Pravasi Parichay 2025, presenting a musical drama inspired by the Bhagavad Gita. The event opened with a video message from Minister of State for...

Hajj 2026 registration begins for pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened registration for the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1447 AH, corresponding to 2026, for worshippers from Muslim-minority countries. The ministry announced that registration must be completed...

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- November 4, 2025

KARACHI, November 4, 2025: The Saudi Riyal has surged upwards to Rs75.26 against the Pakistani Rupee in today’s open market, compared to Rs74.90 on November 3, and further closing in on its peak of July 28 at Rs76.03, currency dealers said. The...

India’s cultural spirit shines in Riyadh as Embassy hosts ‘Gita Mahotsav – A Musical’

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], November 5 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Riyadh hosted 'Gita Mahotsav - A Musical' on Monday, celebrating the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and India's rich cultural heritage. The event marked the grand finale of...

Turkey & Muslim allies signal Hamas is 'ready to hand over Gaza', but push back against Trump's idea for 'Board of Peace'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan poses with Qatar's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin...

Saudi Arabia, Kenya urge global collaboration on AI Capacity-Building Network

Saudi Arabia and Kenya have jointly urged countries worldwide to take part in the Global Network of Artificial Intelligence Capacity-Building Centers, an initiative endorsed by the United Nations under the Global Digital Compact. The initiative...

Wanda Sykes Addresses Comedians Performing at Riyadh

In a recent interview, comedy legend Wanda Sykes opened up about the recent controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival. According to Them, in the interview with Variety, Sykes touched on a wide-range of topics including the final season of her sitcom,...

Cooper, Saudi FM Weigh Regional Shifts

Foreign Secretary holds talks in Riyadh to deepen ties with Saudi Arabia amid shifting geopolitical landscape Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper held a high-level diplomatic meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh on...

Saudi Govt: High-Level Int’l Attendance at FII Conference Reflects Kingdom’s Global Standing

The Saudi government said on Tuesday that the high-level international attendance at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference reflects global appreciation for the Kingdom's achievements and vision, cementing its...

Saudi Crown Prince to visit Trump this month, White House confirms

The head of the Red Cross says history is repeating itself in Sudan’s Darfur region after reports of mass killings during the fall of the city of al-Fashir to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary last week. The RSF’s capture of al-Fashir – the...

Kenya opens consulate general in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei (right) unveils the Consulate 2024–2027 Strategic Plan alongside Saudi Arabia Foreign Affairs Director General Fareed Al-Sheihri (centre) on November 3, 2025. PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Kenya on Monday...

Misk Art Institute Unveils 'Art Across the Arabian Gulf' Exhibition in Riyadh

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan attended on Tuesday the 43rd session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference. The event is being held in Samarkand,...

EA Alleges It Will “Retain Creative Control” After Saudi Deal Despite Evidence To Contrary

In late September, we received the bombshell news that the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) aimed to co-acquire publisher Electronic Arts in a deal alongside investment firm Silver Lake and Jared Kushner’s Affinity...