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Health Ministry launches mobile application for pilgrims
Egypt
August 8, 2019
Health Ministry launches mobile application for pilgrims
Egypt’s Advisor to the Minister of Health for Information Technology Ism Salah revealed on Thursday that the ministry launched a…
President Sisi, Lebanese Prime Minister hold talks in Saudi Arabia
Egypt
June 1, 2019
President Sisi, Lebanese Prime Minister hold talks in Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday met with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri on the sidelines of the Islamic…
Sisi discusses counter-terrorism with Pakistan’s Prime Minister
Egypt
June 1, 2019
Sisi discusses counter-terrorism with Pakistan’s Prime Minister
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan at his residence at the holy city of Mecca…
Mecca summit slams US embassy move to Jerusalem: statement
Middle East
June 1, 2019
Mecca summit slams US embassy move to Jerusalem: statement
The 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday slammed the US decision to transfer its embassy to Jerusalem and…
Saudi king warns attacks could threaten oil supplies
Middle East
June 1, 2019
Saudi king warns attacks could threaten oil supplies
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Saturday warned that “terrorist” attacks in the region could imperil global oil supplies. “We confirm…
Arab League condemns Houthi attack against Mecca
Middle East
May 21, 2019
Arab League condemns Houthi attack against Mecca
The Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned an attempt by the Houthis to target Mecca with…
Saudi Arabia executes 37 citizens for ‘terrorism’
Middle East
April 24, 2019
Saudi Arabia executes 37 citizens for ‘terrorism’
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday executed 37 of its citizens who had been convicted of “terrorism,” the Interior Ministry said. The death penalty…
Khashoggi family receives condolences after Riyadh proffers murder culprits
Middle East
November 17, 2018
Khashoggi family receives condolences after Riyadh proffers murder culprits
Mourners paid their respects on Friday to the family of Jamal Khashoggi, the prominent Saudi writer murdered by agents…
Is Saudi Arabia the next big heritage tourism destination?
Travel
October 14, 2018
Is Saudi Arabia the next big heritage tourism destination?
(CNN) ̶ Leaning out of a helicopter’s open door, 500 feet above the ground, David Kennedy is treated to bird’s…
Death toll of Egyptian Hajj pilgrims rises to 58
Egypt
August 30, 2018
Death toll of Egyptian Hajj pilgrims rises to 58
The Health Ministry has announced the deaths of three additional Egyptian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, likely from natural causes, which…