Govt returns Rs3.45b to Hajj pilgrims 2025

Published on: October 23, 2025 5:33 PM ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that over 66,000 pilgrims who performed Hajj in 2025 will receive refunds totaling Rs3.45 billion. The refund process will be completed by October...

Saudia unveils fashion brand at Riyadh Fashion Week

The brand, SV by Saudia, is billed as the airline’s first foray into the fashion and lifestyle sector, “inspired by our identity, creating endless opportunities for customers to engage with us in a fashionable, elegant, creative and comfortable...

Ghana, Saudi Arabia sign General Cooperation Agreement

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji have signed a General Cooperation Agreement to strengthen relations that...

Saudi crown prince to visit US seeking similar defence pact to Qatar: Report

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is headed to the White House next month to meet with the very same man he came to see on his last trip in 2018, US President Donald Trump. The Financial Times is reporting that the crown prince is...

UiPath opens new office in Riyadh to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s automation and AI agenda

Daniel Dines, founder and CEO, UiPath/Image: Supplied UiPath, a global leader in agentic automation, has officially inaugurated its new office at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, marking a major milestone in the company’s...

Prayagraj Man Posts Distress Video From Saudi Desert, But Even His Wife & Mom Don't Believe Him

Last Updated:October 23, 2025, 13:01 IST In his video, the man said that instead of the work he had been promised, he is being made to herd camels across a barren stretch, is isolated and frightened Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + + Follow usOn...

New Saudi tourism rules: penalties, classifications and SME support explained

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved amendments to the Tables of Violations and Penalties and Enforcement Rules for all tourism activities, in a move designed to strengthen compliance, enhance regulatory efficiency, and improve service...

Saudi Arabia’s luxury hospitality evolution with Fredrik Blomqvist

How would you describe the current landscape of luxury hotels in Jeddah, and what makes the city unique for hospitality? Jeddah is experiencing a remarkable transformation as it increasingly positions itself as a gateway for both business and...

Athar Festival 2025 opens in Riyadh with record attendance, new creative streams, and Saudi-first innovations

The third edition of Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity opened in Riyadh on Tuesday with more than 1,900 attendees and 150 speakers from Saudi Arabia, the region, and beyond, exploring the ideas shaping the Kingdom’s creative future. With new...

Palestinian Ambassador Praises Saudi Steadfast Support for Palestinian Cause

Syrian authorities have agreed a ceasefire with a group of militants led by Frenchman Oumar Diaby in northwest Syria, sources from both sides told AFP on Thursday. Government forces surrounded the camp of Firqatul Ghuraba ("the Foreigners'...

Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal: How to watch Benzema and co. in the Saudi 'Al Clasico'

The Saudi Pro League have dubbed this 'Al Clasico', as two of the giants of Saudi football go head-to-head when last year's runners up Al Hilal travel to defending champions Al Ittihad on Friday. The two sides, though, have been struggling for...

MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards Finalists Revealed

30 finalists emerge from a competitive field of entries spanning 10 prestigious categories set to be unveiled at MIPIM Asia Gala Dinner HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – The MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards, recognised as the...

MATI elected to UN Tourism Board of Affiliate Members

Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has been elected to the United Nations Tourism Board of Affiliate Members – making them the first Maldivian tourism representative to serve on the global tourism board. In a statement on Thursday...

Record-breaking Hajj 2026: 72,000 UAE pilgrims apply for 6,228 spots; how to check if you got lucky

Record-breaking Hajj 2026: 72,000 UAE pilgrims compete for only 6,228 spots, highlighting historic demand and rigorous selection process / AI-generated illustration The UAE’s General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat has...

BRICS+ Series: Goldman Sachs Deepens Its Saudi Footprint with New Wealth Management Division

Global investment giant Goldman Sachs is intensifying its presence in the Middle East by establishing a private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in its strategy to capture a growing segment of high-net-worth...

Saudi Hotel Pipeline In Riyadh, Jeddah Risks Oversupply, JLL Warns Ahead Of 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is poised for significant expansion ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, but risks oversupply in major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah unless investors diversify into emerging destinations like NEOM and Abha, global...

This viral clip, claiming to show a “mystery woman” travelling to a non-existent country from the US, is from a television series

A video (here, here and here) is going viral on social media showing a woman in a long garment with a head-covering resembling a hijab at an airport undergoing immigration checks. The claim being shared along with the video describes it as a...

Philippines introduces travelogue on Muslim-friendly tourism

The Philippines launched a three-volume travelogue on Muslim-friendly tourism on Tuesday, 21st October. Malaysian ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Brunei Darussalam ambassador Megawati Manan and the Saudi Arabia Embassy’s economic officer...

Saudi Arabia localizes tourism sector to boost employment, service quality

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has rolled out a series of new policies to localize the tourism sector across the Kingdom, in a move aimed at creating more jobs for citizens and strengthening service standards, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday....

Madinah tourism sector sees strong growth in early 2025

The tourism sector in Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia recorded strong growth in the number of commercial registrations during the first quarter of 2025, reaching 3,877 by the end of March. According to Al Madinah Al Munawarah Chamber, commercial...