A scorching heatwave has claimed the lives of 164 pilgrims during this year's Hajj season, with some succumbing to heatstroke, according to Reuters. Saudi television reported that pilgrims performed the Hajj rituals under extreme temperatures, leading to fatalities. Temperatures in Mecca reach...
A long-awaited agreement to share nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia, potentially allowing American companies to build reactors in the Kingdom, is reportedly nearing completion. This deal, which could bolster companies like Westinghouse Electric, has sparked concerns among non-proliferation expe...
Amidst concerns about potential disruptions, Iran has denied any plans to use the Hajj pilgrimage for purposes beyond the traditional religious rites. Alireza Enayat, the Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, stated on Saturday, June 15, 2024, that Iranian pilgrims have received "no instruction...
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has firmly stated that it will not allow the holy sites to be transformed into platforms for chanting that deviate from the principles of Islamic law. The ministry emphasized that the security and safety of pilgrims are "a red line, and there will be no compromi...
The Saudi authorities have revealed the use of drones in monitoring and tracking individuals violating Hajj regulations. The official account of the Saudi General Security on the X platform has shared videos showcasing drone operations in identifying and tracking individuals who are not adherin...
President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, announced on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, that Saudi Arabia has deposited a new installment of its "generous" grant to Yemen's general budget. He stated that this will contribute to "paying salaries for gov...
The Minister of Awqaf and Guidance in the internationally recognized Yemeni government, Mohammed Shabibeh, announced on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, the completion of the deployment of 24,255 Yemeni pilgrims for this year's Hajj pilgrimage (1445 AH). Shabibeh stated in a statement carrie...
A delegation from the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, departed Sana'a International Airport on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, according to Houthi-affiliated media outlets. The delegation, led by Yahya al-Razami, ...
President Rashad al-Alimi of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council met with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman on Wednesday, June 5th, to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing Yemeni conflict and the need for Saudi support for ongoing reforms. According to the official Yeme...
The Yemeni Ministry of Awqaf (Endowments) and Guidance, recognized by the international community, has reported that over 14,000 Yemeni pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year. In a statement released on Saturday, June 1, 2024, the ministry announced that 14,32...
The Saudi ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al-Jaber, has hailed the completion of the first phase of the Al-Abar international road rehabilitation, calling it a "road of life" for millions of Yemenis. In a tweet on Thursday, Al-Jaber highlighted the Saudi program for the development and ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday, May 30th, the signing of an agreement with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) worth $9.5 million to support crucial health projects in Yemen. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Ass...