Author: Editorial Team
The Ministry of Interior has announced that a fine of up to SAR100,000 will be imposed on anyone who applies for any type of visit visa on behalf of individuals who perform, or attempt to perform, Hajj without a permit, or who enter or stay in Makkah and the holy sites. The fine will be multiplied according to the number of individuals for whom visit visas were issued and who violate these regulations. The ministry urged upon everyone to adhere to the regulations of the 1447 AH Hajj season and to cooperate with the competent authorities in ensuring the safety and…
BEIRUT — Four people were killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanese state media reported, in the latest reported violations of the ongoing ceasefire. According to National News Agency, Israeli forces shelled the areas of Qantara, Qusayr, Wadi Hassan, Yohmor al-Shaqif, and Houla. An Israeli drone also struck a motorcycle and a truck in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said four people were killed in attacks on the town. The report added that Israeli forces continued demolishing homes with explosives in the occupied town of Khiam. In the Lebanese capital Beirut, an Israeli drone…
LONDON — More than 400,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United Kingdom, a record high that highlights growing pressure on the country’s healthcare system, according to a new report. Cancer Research UK said more than 403,000 new cancer cases are now recorded annually, equal to around 1,100 diagnoses every day, or one every 80 seconds. The organization said the increase is being driven mainly by the UK’s aging and growing population, while rising obesity levels and continued tobacco use remain major contributing factors. Smoking alone accounts for about 57,700 cancer cases each year, the report said.…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed food baskets to vulnerable groups in Rif Dimashq Governorate in the Syrian Arab Republic, benefiting an equal number of families, as part of Saudi aid to the brotherly Syrian people.(KSrelief) also distributed blankets to the most vulnerable groups in Deir ez-Zor Governorate in the Syrian Arab Republic, benefiting 250 families, as part of Saudi aid provided to the brotherly Syrian people.This assistance comes within a series of humanitarian and relief projects provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support the brotherly Syrian people. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz said Saudi Arabia is continuing its journey toward a brighter future after a decade of major achievements under Saudi Vision 2030. In remarks published in the Vision 2030 Annual Report 2025 on Saturday, King Salman said the Kingdom has become a leading example of how to effectively harness its capabilities and resources to drive comprehensive development, with the results reflected in a better quality of life for citizens. “Our country continues its journey toward a brighter future, building on a decade of remarkable progress achieved under Vision 2030,”…
JEDDAH — Al Ahli retained the AFC Champions League Elite title after substitute Feras Al Brikan scored in extra time to seal a 1-0 victory over FC Machida Zelvia on Saturday. Al Brikan struck six minutes into extra time at King Abdullah Sports City, giving the Saudi side back-to-back continental titles despite playing with 10 men after Zakaria Hawsawi was sent off in the second half. The triumph made Al Ahli the first club to successfully defend the Asian title since Al Ittihad achieved the feat in 2005. Backed by a crowd of 58,984, Al Ahli dominated the early stages…
Germany will soon send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz after the end of the US-Iran war, a defence ministry spokeswoman told AFP on Saturday (Apr 25). Several countries have said they are ready to take part in a “neutral” mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which the United States said last week it was in the process of de-mining together with Tehran, although this has not been confirmed by Iran. The German navy’s “Fulda” will be deployed “in the coming days”, the spokeswoman said. The aim is to make a…
MAKKAH — The Hajj Security Forces arrested a Myanmar national for transporting six residents in violation of Hajj regulations and attempting to bring them into Makkah. The suspects were referred to the competent authority to face the prescribed penalties. The Ministry of Interior earlier warned that maximum fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone transporting holders of any type of visit visa into Makkah and holy sites during the period from Dhul Qada 1 (April 19) to Dhul Hijjah 14 (May 31). A maximum fine of SR20,000 will be imposed on individuals caught performing or attempting to…
RIYADH — Moroccan conjoined twins Saja and Duha arrived at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday. This is in implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime MinisterMohammed bin Salman. The twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh to undergo medical evaluation in preparation for a possible separation surgery. Source: Saudi Gazette
You’ve seen it a thousand times on postcards and hotel campaigns, that unmistakable white sail rising from the Arabian Gulf. But Burj Al Arab has always been more than its silhouette. It is a building that, in the 1990s, catapulted Dubai onto the global luxury map and announced its arrival on the world stage. Over the years, it has become synonymous with the city’s growth story, an early testament to Dubai’s steadfast ambition. With the announcement of its closure for an 18-month restoration, it feels like a fitting moment to revisit the quirks, engineering gambles and design choices that transformed…