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Planning Hajj 2026? Key updates, visa rules, Nusuk registration and important deadlines you shouldn’t miss

Saudi Arabia is accelerating Hajj 2026 preparations with earlier visa processing and a fully digital Nusuk platform for millions of pilgrims. Strict timelines and new regulations aim to enhance safety and efficiency, while regional tensions may cause minor flight disruptions. Pilgrims must adhere to digital registration and compliance rules for…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia travel ban: New ministry rules bring up to SR30,000 fine, 5-year ban for restricted countries

Saudi Arabia has implemented new travel regulations, imposing significant fines and travel bans on citizens visiting restricted countries without official approval. These updated rules, under the Kingdom’s Travel Documents Law, aim to protect citizens from high-risk regions and ensure compliance with security, political, and health considerations.

The Times of India

Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…

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New Qiddiya Speed Park images reveal major progress on Saudi Arabia’s future F1 track

New images and videos show major progress at Qiddiya Speed Park, including the huge support structures for its dramatic ‘Blade’ corner

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Rare 1000-year-old Quranic manuscript unveiled in Saudi Arabia

A nearly millennium-old manuscript, "Gharib Al-Qur’an" by Abu Ubaidah Ma'mar ibn al-Muthanna, has been discovered in Saudi Arabia. This significant find, detailing rare Qur'anic terms, highlights the King Abdulaziz Public Library's extensive archive of early Islamic scholarship and its commitment to preserving these invaluable texts for academic research.

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A stunning find in Saudi Arabia: 120,000-year-old footprints reveal where humans once walked

Archaeologists have identified 120,000-year-old human footprints at the ancient lake site of Alathar in the Nefud Desert, Saudi Arabia. Ancient human artefacts discovered in the Nefud Desert demonstrate a long history of human habitation in the region. According to the research published in Science Advances, the site includes 120,000-year-old human…

The Times of India

Airline axes Saudi Arabia flight route a year after launch

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Virgin Atlantic scraps flight route only a year after its launch

Virgin’s service from London to Riyadh will no longer operate after 7 April

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia launches special operations rooms for overseas Umrah pilgrims as arrivals surge over 214% since 2022

Saudi Arabia has launched a new operations room to manage a surge in Umrah pilgrims, with 18 million arrivals this year, a 214% increase. This initiative, in collaboration with aviation and other agencies, aims to enhance pilgrim experience and safety. The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum highlights sector growth, with over…

The Times of India

This country has no rivers and still survives: Here’s how Saudi Arabia does it

It is known for its desert, high temperatures, and lack of water resources. Among the most interesting geographical features of Saudi Arabia is the fact that it does not have permanent rivers.

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What is the ‘Gate of Tears’? Key shipping route that could be attacked by Houthis and disrupt global economy

The Bab al-Mandab strait has been a vital shipping route for Saudi Arabia since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Jazeera Airways resumes flights to Jeddah, launches service to Karachi and new routes via Saudi Arabia

Kuwait's major carrier Jazeera Airways, has announced numerous new plans in the past few days in an attempt to strengthen its connectivity to regional and international locations while also ensuring passenger convenience.

The Times of India

Pressure, not peace yet: How Saudi, UAE, Kuwait want the Iran war to go

The United States’ Gulf allies, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran, arguing that Tehran has not been sufficiently weakened by the monthlong US-led bombing campaign, according to American, Gulf, and Israeli officials.

The Times of India

BBC accused of making ‘propaganda’ films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

Critics say films lauding country’s attitude to women and green credentials could damage corporation’s reputation

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Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East

Unlikely grouping of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey steps up efforts to broker ceasefire and curb dominance of Iran and Israel

The Times of India

What is Saudi Arabia’s $4.7 billion ‘artificial lake’ plan in Trojena, and why is it now on hold

New Artificial Lake (Mountain of NEOM), Artificial Lake (Trojena), Artificial Lakes, to be built in the Trojena Mountains, that will be 2,000 meters high, within the NEOM project and 2.8 kilometres long. While the original engineering plan for this new destination required 3 dams to create a continuous body of…

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia

Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gusts

The Times of India

Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain 'fighting back': Trump claims Gulf nations '100% on US side' against Iran

President Trump declared Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain are fully aligned with the US against Iran, stating they are "100% on our side." He noted these Gulf nations were surprised by Iran's missile and drone attacks but are now fighting back effectively. The ongoing conflict, now in its…

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Euronews

Trump says deal could be reached 'soon' as Iran warns against US ground invasion

Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claims the war has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached "soon" with Tehran.

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Iraq World Cup 2026 squad: Graham Arnold's 26-man selection ahead of group stage test against Norway

Iraq named their World Cup 2026 squad after beating Bolivia for a place at the finals

The Independent UK

The US has opened up Pandora’s box in the Middle East, and possibly only Iran will benefit

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With the Houthis controlling the Red Sea – and Iran the Strait of Hormuz – the global economy would be facing disaster

The Times of India

Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dhar falls while welcoming Egyptian FM to Middle East peace talks, video goes viral

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled on the red carpet while receiving Egypt's foreign minister in Islamabad. This occurred ahead of crucial de-escalation talks with Turkey and Saudi Arabia focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring global shipping flows amid the Iran war.

The Times of India

Middle East crisis: Mediators gather in Pakistan for talks on ending month-long Iran war

Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Pakistan over the weekend. They discussed ending the Middle East conflict. Fighting continued with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran rejected a US peace proposal. The conflict has caused over 3,000 deaths across the region.…

The Times of India

Al-Baha goes dark: Saudi city observes 'green hour' to cut carbon emissions

Al-Baha Municipality in Saudi Arabia participated in the "Al-Baha Green Hour" initiative, switching off non-essential lights for an hour to promote energy conservation and environmental protection. This local effort aligns with the broader Saudi Green Initiative, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and encourage responsible energy use among residents and in…

Evening Standard

US plots Iran ground assault as 10,000 troops ready and Marines surge into Middle East

Pentagon prepares for ‘major escalation’ that could last weeks as war-gamed plans move forward, Houthi attacks widen the conflict and fears grow over global oil and trade routes being hit

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