Manama: Bahraini Minister of Defense Affairs Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al-Nuaimi received Saudi Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi today. According to Saudi Press Agency, during the meeting, the officials reviewed the strong and fraternal relations between the two countries.
Makkah: Police in Makkah Region have arrested two Kyrgyz residents for posting fraudulent advertisements targeting visit visa holders, misleading them into believing they could perform Hajj without a permit. According to Saudi Press Agency, the two residents facilitated the transport of 87 visit visa holders and sheltered them in two
Riyadh: The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), in partnership with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, has launched the second edition of the ‘Cyber Awareness Guide.’ This initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity awareness during the Hajj and Umrah seasons and promote a strong cybersecurity culture among pilgrims. It is part of
Osaka: The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka hosted an event titled Tales of Water, celebrating two maritime civilizations separated by thousands of miles yet united by a shared spirit of diving, heritage, and endurance. The event highlighted the striking parallels between Japan’s Ama divers and Saudi Arabia’s pearl divers,
Makkah: Al-Sayl Al-Kabeer route, historically known as Qarn Al-Manazil, stands as a significant land route for pilgrims journeying to Makkah from Najd and the eastern Arabian Peninsula. It links to the Miqat of Qarn Al-Manazil, one of Islam’s five designated entry points for pilgrimage. According to Saudi Press Agency, the
Casablanca: The harmal plant (Peganum harmala) is a prominent component of the natural vegetation in Northern Borders Region, thriving wild in dry, rocky environments and well-adapted to the area’s harsh climatic conditions. According to Saudi Press Agency, this plant is notable for its remarkable adaptability to arid environments, which makes