Saudi Arabia

Mist dispensers refreshen Muslim pilgrims at the base of Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage on June 15, 2024. Photo: FADEL SENNA / AFP
Middle East

Loved ones search for missing as hajj death toll passes 900

Relatives scoured hospitals and pleaded online for news, fearing the worst after temperatures hit 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) in Mecca

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Bangladesh

Saudi crown prince exchanges greetings with Hasan Mahmud 

A Muslim pilgrim pours water on his head to cool down from the heat, as he takes part in the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
Middle East

Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, mostly Egyptians

Traditional Saudi sandals are displayed for sale at Souq Al Zal in downtown Riyadh January 8, 2012. REUTERS/Fahad Shadeed/File photo
Global Economy

Saudi Arabia inflation remains at 1.6% in May

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Bangladesh

3 Bangladeshi expats killed in Saudi road crash

Saudi Arabia's petro-dollar exit: A global finance paradigm shift
Global Economy

Saudi Arabia's petro-dollar exit: A global finance paradigm shift

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Saudi Arabia prohibits 'political slogans' during Hajj in apparent Gaza reference

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 6, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Middle East

Saudi Arabia clears Makkah of over 300,000 unregistered pilgrims ahead of hajj

Representational image. Photo: Collected
World+Biz

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on 16 June

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Saudi warns of above-average heat during the hajj

File Photo: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at a Czech Defense Capabilities event at Prague-Kbely Airport, in Prague, Czech Republic, May 30, 2024. Petr David Josek/Pool via REUTERS
Middle East

Blinken discusses Gaza plan with Turkey, Jordan and Saudi Arabia

A view shows branded oil tanks at Saudi Aramco oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
World+Biz

Saudi Arabia sets new test for international interest with $13.1 billion Aramco sale

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Iran says Saudi Arabia has expelled 6 state media journalists ahead of the Hajj after detaining them