Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills 14
A helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern Saudi city of Ras Tanura early Saturday, killing all 14 people on board, according to Saudi state media.
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A Home Near the Haram: Muslims Can Now Own Property in Makkah & Madinah
Kingdom, Saudi Arabia has officially opened property ownership in Makkah and Madinah to Muslims from around the world, granting foreign buyers the opportunity to own freehold property in the two holiest cities in Islam for the first time.
King Salman to Host 1,000 Umrah Pilgrims this Year
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from across the globe at his personal expense under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit.
Kaaba Receives New Kiswah as 1448 AH Begins
As the Islamic year 1448 AH begins tonight, the Holy Kaaba in Makkah is being draped with a new Kiswah in one of the most sacred annual ceremonies in the Muslim world. The replacement takes place on 1 Muharram
Saudi Arabia Deports 7,466 Illegal Residents in a Week
Saudi Arabia deported 7,466 illegal residents within a single week as authorities intensified nationwide inspections targeting violations of residency, labor, and border security regulations. According to the Ministry of Interior, joint inspection campaigns conducted between May 21 and May 27, 2026, resulted in the arrest of 8,090 individuals found to be in violation of the…
All Maldivian Hajj Pilgrims in Good Health: Minister Shaheem
Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has confirmed that all Maldivian pilgrims currently performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia are safe and in good health. In a message shared with local media, Minister Shaheem said all Maldivian pilgrims are presently in Arafat as part of the major Hajj rituals. He also stated that the condition…
Sun to Align Directly Above Ka’aba Today
Astronomers have announced that a rare celestial event in which the Sun will be positioned directly overhead will coincide with this year’s Day of Arafah. The phenomenon, considered uncommon from an astronomical perspective, occurs only once every 33 years in alignment with Arafah Day. The last time it happened was during the 1993 Day of…
Saudi Arabia Shields Makkah with Air Defenses Ahead of Hajj 1447
As millions of pilgrims gather for Hajj 1447, Saudi Arabia has placed its military and air defense forces on full operational readiness to protect the holy sites and secure one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings. Footage released by the Saudi Ministry of Defense shows the Kingdom’s Air Defense Forces deployed around Makkah with advanced…
Saudi Officials Reveal Scale of Hajj Permit Violations Ahead of Pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia has intensified its nationwide crackdown on unauthorized Hajj pilgrims ahead of Hajj 1447, with authorities announcing the removal of hundreds of thousands of violators from routes leading into Makkah and the holy sites. Speaking during a security briefing, Major General Muhammad Al-Bassami revealed that security forces had dismantled more than 217 fraudulent Hajj…
Saudi Arabia Showcases Hajj Security Forces Readiness Ahead of Hajj 1447
Saudi Arabia has once again launched its annual Hajj security readiness operations ahead of the upcoming Hajj 1447 season, with security forces conducting a large nighttime parade and preparedness display in Makkah. Videos shared online by The Holy Mosques showed armored tactical vehicles, heavily equipped security personnel, emergency response units, and coordinated formations moving through…
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