Authorities in Saudi Arabia said only people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 or had the virus, will be able to do the umrah pilgrimage from the start of Ramadan this month. The hajj and …
Coronavirus immunity a requirement for Mecca pilgrims, Saudi Arabia says
Making a pilgrimage to Mecca — one of Islam’s holiest sites — is an integral part of the Muslim faith, but later this year only those immunised against COVID-19 will be able to take part.
How Saudi Arabia Can Thrive in a Post-Oil World
The country has a surprising amount to gain in a low-carbon future, while staying on the current path could become a question of survival.
Covid-19: Saudi Arabia to allow only ‘immunised’ pilgrims for Umrah
Saudi Arabia said on Monday that only pilgrims vaccinated or immunised against Covid-19 will be allowed to undertake Umrah, starting from the month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a …
Saudi Arabia’s scramble for an exit strategy in Yemen
The Saudi Arabia-led alliance’s military intervention in Yemen has not only failed in its objective to rout the Houthi rebels, but the kingdom finds itself in a position in which it might be forced to …
Yemen’s Houthis step up attacks on Saudi Arabia
As President Biden withdraws military support for the Saudi coalition in Yemen, Houthi rebels are stepping up attacks on Saudi Arabia. Nic Robertson reports.
Meet the rabbi bringing Judaism to Saudi Arabia
When Rabbi Yaakov Herzog heard Saudi Arabia was building a city of the future, he set out to make sure it would include a space for Jewish life.
Extreme E: Nico Rosberg’s team beats Lewis Hamilton’s squad in Saudi Arabia
And, it was two familiar names from the world of motor-racing who were facing off again, as teams belonging to former Formula One rivals and teammates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton met in the grand …
Exclusive: Indian refiners deepen cuts to Saudi oil purchases in May – sources
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian state refiners will buy 36% less oil from Saudi Arabia in May than normal, three sources said, in a sign of escalating tensions with Riyadh even after the Kingdom …
Saudi Arabia’s Unpaid Tab With Metro Builders Runs Into Billions
U.S.-based Bechtel Corp. and other international firms are pursuing billions of dollars in unpaid bills from Saudi Arabia’s government for work done on the Riyadh metro project, according to …