Saudi Arabia

Muslims gear up for annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca

Jun 24, 2023 02:53

Muslims are preparing to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The ceremony draws millions of pilgrims to Mecca. Hajj is obligatory for every Muslim that does not have physical or financial restrictions.
Iran: Joint mechanism among Persian Gulf states a necessity

Jun 23, 2023 11:59

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says setting up a joint mechanism for dialogue and cooperation in the presence of all the countries in the strategic Persian Gulf region is of more importance than ever before.
Millions of pilgrims throng Mecca for biggest Hajj in years

Jun 23, 2023 11:07

Millions of Muslims from across the world have congregated in the holy city of Mecca to prepare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with official figures expected to set a new record in the first year after the full elimination of pandemic restrictions.
Yemen’s Ansarullah, Saudi Arabia swap bodies amid peace talks

Jun 23, 2023 03:14

Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement and Saudi Arabia have swapped bodies of the fallen fighters in the latest sign of progress in talks aimed at ending the Saudi aggression.
Iran expects big jump in trade with Arabs amid détente with Saudis

Jun 21, 2023 03:22

Iranian businesses believe trade with Arab countries of the Persian Gulf could see a jump in the near future amid a political rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Biden’s top aide in Saudi Arabia to further push for normalization with Israel after Blinken failed to do so

Jun 18, 2023 10:50

A top advisor to US President Joe Biden has reportedly traveled to Saudi Arabia as part of Washington’s relentless push to broker a normalization deal between Riyadh and Tel Aviv.
First plane carrying Yemeni Hajj pilgrims since 2016 leaves Sana’a for Saudi Arabia

Jun 18, 2023 03:58

The first commercial flight carrying more than 270 Yemeni Hajj pilgrims has departed the capital Sana’a to Saudi Arabia, in the latest sign of easing tensions after more than eight years of Saudi-led war against Yemen.
Pres. Raeisi: Enemies, not least Israel, irked by Iran-Saudi rapprochement

Jun 18, 2023 02:13

President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says enemies, particularly Israel, are the only ones furious at the improvement of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Regional stability paramount to a secure future: FM

Jun 17, 2023 14:13

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says regional stability is of paramount importance to the development of a more secure and prosperous future.
Saudi foreign minister on first Iran visit after rapprochement

Jun 17, 2023 12:33

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is in Tehran on the first visit since the two West Asian powers agreed to restore ties following a seven-year rupture.