Saudi Arabia introduces new visa options for Umrah pilgrims from GCC nations, allowing travel with transit and tourist visas.

(JTA) — A U.S. government delegation tasked with monitoring religious freedom around the world cut a visit to Saudi Arabia short after Saudi officials demanded that a prominent rabbi on the trip ...

The behavior of Saudi Arabia’s most powerful prince invites a peculiar fascination. Mohammed Bin Salman, 39, effectively runs ...

Inscribed in white on the green flag, this sacred creed is central to Islamic belief and is revered by Muslims worldwide as a testament to Saudi Arabia’s religious significance. “The Saudi flag is not ...

Saudi has opened up foreign investment into real estate firms in its holy cities this week, a move that will support ...

Starting February 1, 2025, travellers from 14 countries can only obtain single-entry visas valid for 30 days, ending multiple ...

In a landmark move signaling a new chapter in Middle Eastern diplomacy, Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa embarked on ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Religious Affairs revealed the reasons for reducing the hajj companion quota by up to 50 percent by the Government of Saudi Arabia. Hilman Latief, Director General ...

The property in the city's Al Naseem district will be part of a larger complex of interconnected towers. Makkah, Saudi Arabia ...

Saudi Arabia will implement enhanced health protocols for Umrah pilgrims, mandating vaccinations to protect public health and ...

Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nazarudin Umar and Head of BP Hajj ... related to the implementation of the 1446 H/2025 M Hajj Pilgrimage and the exhibition," said Nasaruddin before leaving ...

Saudi Arabia has made some efforts to reform marriage ... academics Beata Polok and Zubair Abbasi wrote for the LSE Religion and Global Society newsletter. Children of either sex can stay with ...