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NEW DELHI: More than 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after a passenger bus collided with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia early Monday, according to initial reports from local sources. Many of the victims are believed to be from Hyderabad.Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy said he was shocked to learn about the accident…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi. (AP Photo) For a league once defined by its hunger for global validation, the Saudi Pro League seems to have entered a new phase, one of self-assurance. In recent years, Saudi Arabia has spent vast sums luring superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema, positioning itself as football’s…
Saudi Arabia had proposed a Sky Stadium as part of its 2034 World Cup bid but official visual is unconfirmed. If social media is to be believed Saudi Arabia has plans to construct the world’s first sky stadium, suspended 350 meters above ground, as part of its ambitious infrastructure development for hosting the 2034 FIFA…
Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan appointed as Saudi Arabia’s new Grand Mufti by royal decree/Image: X Saudi Arabia has appointed Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan as its new Grand Mufti, the highest religious position in the Kingdom, succeeding the late Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh who passed away in September. This appointment by…
Saudi Arabia strengthens tourism regulations to ensure fair penalties and enhance visitor safety nationwide/Representative Image The Ministry of Tourism’s new amendments introduce a more precise and fair system of penalties based on the size and location of tourism facilities. They also establish a clear distinction between major and non-major violations, offer grace periods for minor…
What is Six Kings Slam 2025? Format, players, prize money and schedule of the $6 million tennis show in Saudi Arabia (Image via Getty) The Six Kings Slam 2025 is one of the most talked-about tennis events this year. It will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 15 to 18, 2025. The event…
Saudi Arabia’s new Hajj 2026 licensing system requires pilgrim accommodations to register via Nusuk Masar platform/Representative Image To streamline the accommodation process for Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia has rolled out a seasonal licensing system for pilgrim housing in Makkah and Madinah. The initiative, developed through inter-ministerial collaboration, focuses on enhancing service standards, ensuring compliance, and…
Saudi tightens Umrah visa rules, Pilgrims must pre-book hotels and transport Saudi authorities now require Umrah pilgrims to have confirmed hotel bookings and arranged transport when applying for visas, a rule intended to better manage pilgrim movement and prevent fraudulent accommodation offers. Umrah operators in the UAE are already urging travelers to complete these bookings…
N’Golo Kanté (Image Source: Getty) In a short time, the Saudi Pro League (SPL) has become a prime location in the world for old EPL players looking for good money without a lot of competition. The big names and big players who have been acquired by those clubs and the ex-PL stars on their way…
Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartfelt message as Al Nassr captain celebrates Saudi Arabia National Day (Image via Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, wished the people of Saudi Arabia a happy National Day on September 23, 2025. He shared his message on Instagram with words full of warmth. He wrote, “Happy Saudi National Day to…
