Saudi Arabia

Huge fire strikes fodder market in eastern Saudi Arabia, no casualties reported

Aug 06, 2020 10:54

A huge fire has erupted at a fodder market in eastern Saudi Arabia causing material damage, but no casualties, local media say.
American drone operated by Saudi-led coalition shot down by Yemen’s army

Aug 02, 2020 09:36

An American drone operated by the Saudi regime has been shot down by Yemen’s army over the northern province of Hajjah.
Blockade still a serious problem for northern Yemen

Aug 02, 2020 04:22

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, there has been no sign of any easing of the Saudi-led blockade of Yemen. Also despite repeated UN demands over the past weeks for the Saudis to allow aid in, not only have the Saudis not accepted the repeated international calls for aid to be allowed in, there’s no sign that the Saudis have acknowledged the calls at all, seemingly ignoring the situation entirely as the civilian toll mounts.
Saudi bid to buy Newcastle soccer club ends over human rights issues

Jul 31, 2020 01:34

A consortium backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has withdrawn its bid to buy English Premier League club Newcastle United after the takeover process was stalled by concerns about piracy by the kingdom, and complaints that Riyadh is seeking to “sportswash” its human rights abuses through the purchase.
Thousands of Yemeni patients at risk of death due to ongoing siege: Health Minister

Jul 31, 2020 01:09

The Yemeni health minister has warned that thousands of patients in the country are at serious risk of losing their lives as a result of the ongoing Saudi-led blockade and a decision by international humanitarian organizations to leave the war-torn country.
5th anniv. of Mina tragedy, Mecca crane collapse: Iran says is pursuing victims’ rights

Jul 30, 2020 06:46

Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization and the Representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Hajj Affairs have issued a joint statement ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Mina disaster and the Mecca crane collapse, saying Tehran is seriously pursuing the rights of victims.
Significance of the Day of Arafah

Jul 30, 2020 05:12

Welcome to a special programme on the occasion of the Glorious 9th of Zi’l-Hijjah, the Blessed Day of Arafah when Hajj pilgrims assemble on the plain of the same name, southeast of the holy city of Mecca, to observe special rituals of this day on which we ought to instill in ourselves the proper cognizance of God Almighty, as the Prophets had done.
US expands charges against former Twitter staff allegedly spying on dissidents for Saudi Arabia

Jul 30, 2020 02:53

The United States has reportedly expanded charges against two former Twitter employees and another individual accused of spying for Saudi Arabia on dissidents.
Modern ignorance of Saudis in Yemen

Jul 29, 2020 09:03

As the war moves on, the Yemeni Ansarullah Movement and army have grown more and more powerful as Riyadh comes to face the intolerable costs of this war. This should give them the chills and leave them with enough determination to bring the war to an unconditional end. The time to face their modern ignorance, selfishness and exceptionalism is here and now.
Hajj, practice of servitude (3)

Jul 29, 2020 08:53

In ayah 27 of surah Hajj, God commands the Iconoclast Abraham to proclaim among the people to rush towards the Symbolic House of God to perform Hajj. That’s why Prophet Abraham stood and called loudly, “O people! God has called on you to perform Hajj; so, hurry up towards the Ka’aba!” People heard his voice around the globe and joyfully said, Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk.