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Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns
More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related regional tensions.
Muslims begin annual Hajj in sweltering heat against backdrop of war concerns
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The fai…
Saudi Oil Pipeline Boosts Exports 37.4%, Trade Surplus Hits Highest Since 2022
Saudi Arabia’s merchandise trade surplus surged to its highest level since 2022 in March, driven by strong momentum in oil exports, which rose 37.4%, while the East-West pipeline played a central role in improving the flexibility of crude flows to Red Sea por…
Saudi Arabia: 1.5 million join Hajj pilgrimage despite war
Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway. This year is the first time that Saudi Arabia has chosen to go ahead with the annual Hajj pilgrimage while it…
JODI: Saudi Arabia Crude Exports Sink To Record Lows
Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports plummeted to 4.974 million barrels per day (bpd) in March, marking the lowest level on record since the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) began tracking the data. According to official figures released on May 20, 2026…
Exclusive: Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war - Reuters
Exclusive: Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran warReuters US-Iran war: Pakistan deploys JF-17 jets, thousands of troops to Saudi ArabiaThe Times of India Pakistan deployed 8,000 troops, a Chinese air defence system a…
Exclusive-Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war - Yahoo News UK
Exclusive-Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran warYahoo News UK Exclusive: Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran warReuters US-Iran war: Pakistan deploys JF-17 jets, thousands …
BREAKINGAssam makes first legal agarwood export to Gulf, eyes Rs 50,000 crore potential
Assam has struck gold with its groundbreaking legal export of agarwood chips to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, valued at a remarkable Rs 2.35 crore. This milestone is a game-changer for the state’s agro-forest economy, opening a treasure trove of opportunities for…
Parental knowledge of early childhood caries and its association with bottle-feeding practices: A cross-sectional analysis in the Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Background Early childhood caries (ECC) remains a major public health concern globally and is highly prevalent in Saudi Arabia. Parental knowledge, attitudes, and feeding practices play a pivotal role in ECC prevention; however, data from the Riyadh region re…
Saudi Arabia covertly launched strikes on Iran during war, sources say - The Times of Israel
Saudi Arabia covertly launched strikes on Iran during war, sources sayThe Times of Israel Exclusive: Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources sayReuters Saudi Arabia launched secret retaliatory airstrikes on Iran during re…
Kalaam Telecom Unveils "Klik for Businesses" in Saudi Arabia to Digitize Enterprise Customer Experience
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , May 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalaam Telecom, a leading provider of digital and connectivity solutions in the region, has announced the launch of Klik, a B2B self–service digital platform designed to transform how Enterprises in Saudi Ar…
Kalaam Telecom Unveils "Klik for Businesses" in Saudi Arabia to Digitize Enterprise Customer Experience
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , May 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalaam Telecom, a leading provider of digital and connectivity solutions in the region, has announced the launch of Klik, a B2B self–service digital platform designed to transform how Enterprises in Saudi Ar…
Co-Diagnostics Joint Venture CoMira Finalizes Lease Agreement for Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia's Sudair Industrial City
Lease execution highlights transition from approval to development and advances localized manufacturing strategy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in accordance with Vision 2030 SALT LAKE CITY, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) ("Co…
Saudi women's T20 tournament postponed due to Iran war
A lucrative women's T20 tournament in Saudi Arabia scheduled for later this year has been postponed due to the war in Iran - but is not set to be impacted by sporting cutbacks in the country. It is also understood there are no concerns over funding for the to…
Saudi giant extends suspension on LPG deliveries after key site damaged – Bloomberg
Saudi oil and gas giant Aramco has been reportedly unable to fix its key LPG export terminal, with deliveries suspended through May Read Full Article at RT.com
Japan-Linked Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Crosses Strait of Hormuz
Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, crossed the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on Tuesday, becoming the first Japan-linked crude tanker to do so since the Iran war began. Before the U.S.-Iran conflict …
Nigeria begin World Table Tennis Champs quest in London
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s teams, led by Quadri Aruna, begin their campaign at the 2026 ITTF World Table Tennis Champs against Saudi Arabia and Wales. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-begin-world-table-tennis-champs-quest-in-london/