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Cristiano Ronaldo Claims Saudi Professional League is Superior to MLS

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo states that he has no plans to return to European clubs in the future. He believes that the Premier League is the only league with higher quality than others. Ronaldo signed a contract with Saudi club Al Nassr in December last year. Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned footballer, made a surprising claim stating that the … Read more

12 Arrested in Saudi Arabia for Involvement in Financial Fraud Scheme

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Saudi Arabia Financial Fraud

Saudi financial fraud unit investigates a criminal organization of 12 suspects, including citizens and residents. Bank accounts in local branches were used to receive funds, later transferred out of the country. Suspects will face legal proceedings and potential penalties under the Anti-Financial Fraud Law. Saudi Arabia’s financial fraud unit, under the Public Prosecution, is currently … Read more

Viral video: Cristiano Ronaldo greets his Muslim fans with “Assalam Alaikum”

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Viral video: Cristiano Ronaldo greets his Muslim fans with "Assalam Alaikum"

The video of Cristiano Ronaldo greeting went viral. Ronaldo greeted his Muslim fans with “Assalam Alaikum”. Ronaldo has consistently shown reverence for various cultural traditions. A video of Cristiano Ronaldo greeting his Muslim fans with the phrase “Assalam Alaikum” has gone viral on social media. During a visit to Al-Nassr’s training camp in Portugal, Ronaldo … Read more

Saudi Arabia Commences Umrah Season with Permit Issuance

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Saudi Arabia Releases Latest Update for Umrah Visa; details here

Umrah permits now being issued in Saudi Arabia. Smartphone apps streamline permit process for Saudi citizens and Gulf guests. Electronic Umrah visas introduced for faster entry of international pilgrims. Saudi Arabia: Following the completion of Hajj, Saudi Arabia has officially commenced the Umrah season. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun issuing Umrah permits, … Read more

State Bank Reports Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Surpass $9.83 Billion

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State Bank of Pakistan

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise to $9.83 billion. State Bank of Pakistan reports an increase of $60 million in reserves. Deposits of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia and $1 billion from the UAE contribute to the improved reserves. Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a significant improvement following the release of anticipated bailout funds from … Read more

PAF chief meets Saudi ambassador

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PAF chief meets Saudi ambassador
  • The meeting was focused on areas of mutual interest.
  • PAF chief highlighted Saudi Arabia being center of Muslim world.
  • Saudi ambassador lauded professionalism of PAF.

KARACHI: The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Saeed Al-Malakiy, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office.

The meeting was focused on areas of mutual interest and regional developments.

During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff shared his pragmatic policy decisions aimed at modernizing PAF through smart acquisition of niche technologies, upgradation of infrastructure and revitalization of operational & training domains.

The Air Chief highlighted that Saudi Arabia being the center of the Muslim world and a significant strategic partner has longstanding religious, cultural and historical bond with Pakistan which is exemplified through robust bilateral relations.

He also reiterated his unwavering commitment to enhancing the existing ties in realms of military-to-military cooperation and training. Highlighting the bond of brotherhood between the two nations, the Air Chief said, “Pakistan values its strong diplomatic, economic and defence relationship with Saudi Arabia which is based on convergence on all important issues relating to regional peace, security and stability.”

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed his admiration for the exceptional progress made by Pakistan Air Force, particularly in the area of indigenization and lauded the professionalism of PAF personnel.

He also pledged to play his role in further improving the existing bilateral ties at all levels and expressed his desire to consolidate cooperation in various fields including training, emerging technologies and mutual cooperation in the aviation industry.

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Pakistan receives $2bn deposit from Saudi Arabia: Ishaq Dar

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Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said the State Bank of Pakistan has received $2 billion of deposits from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a message on Tuesday, Ishaq Dar said the friendly country had made a commitment in this regard in the recent past. He said these deposits had enhanced the country’s foreign … Read more

Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – Today’s Gold Price in SAR on, 10th July 2023

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Gold Price in Saudi Arabia

SAR: Today Gold rates in SAR, 10 grams of 24K Grams is SAR2,324.90. Live today gold rate in SAR and different cities of SAR. Every Saudi City Gold Rate is different.

However, these rates are given in 1 tola, 1 gramme, and 10-gramme increments in Saudi Riyal. Every day, the local gold and bullion markets in the SAR provide live rates.

GOLD RATE IN SAUDI ARABIA

Check the updated gold price in U.A.E Dirham on, 10th July 2023

GOLD UNIT GOLD PRICE IN SAUDI ARABIA GOLD PRICE IN US DOLLAR (USD)
Gold 24K per Ounce SAR 7,231.37 $1,927.64
Gold 24K per 10 Grams SAR 2,324.90 $619.74
Gold 22K per 10 Grams SAR 2,131.16 $568.10
Gold 24K per Tola SAR 2,712.00 $722.93
Gold 22K per Tola SAR 2,486.00 $662.69

Disclaimer: The gold prices have been quoted on the basis of average prices prevailed in the Dubai jewellery market and quoted by Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. The rates are only meant for information and not for trading. It is advised that people intending to trade the commodity should consult their legal counsel before making any venture. The rates are indicative and the website is not responsible for any loss.

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Saudi Arabia Announces Online Hajj Completion Certificate

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Saudi Arabia Announces Online Hajj Completion Certificate

Saudi Arabia allows pilgrims to obtain a certificate proving their annual Hajj pilgrimage online using the Nusuk app. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provides instructions for using the app. Around 1.8 million pilgrims, including 1.6 million foreigners, performed the Hajj in Mecca this year. A certificate proving that a person has completed the annual … Read more

Formula One Unveils 2024 Calendar Featuring Two Saturday Races for Added Thrills

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Formula One Unveils 2024

Formula One announces 24-race schedule for 2024 season, with two races to be held on Saturdays. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races scheduled on Saturdays to accommodate Ramadan. Chinese Grand Prix canceled in 2024 season due to Covid restrictions. In an announcement made today, Formula One revealed its schedule for the 2024 season, consisting of 24 … Read more

Over 17,000 people detained by Saudi security forces for trying to do Hajj without permit

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Saudi Arabia has detained over 17,000 people for attempting to make the Hajj pilgrimage without a permit. All individuals are under investigation by the Public Prosecution. 128,999 vehicles not authorized to enter Makkah and the holy sites were sent back. The Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday that up until Friday, security forces in Saudi … Read more

Mount Arafat Crowded With Hundreds Of Thousands Of Muslim Pilgrims

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Mount Arafat

Mount Arafat witnessed an overwhelming gathering of Muslim pilgrims. The Hajj considered one of the five pillars of Islam. It is obligatory for all Muslims who are financially and physically capable. Mount Arafat witnessed an overwhelming gathering of hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims as part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on … Read more

Saudi Arabia Launches Campaign To Provide Latest Technologies For Hajj Pilgrims

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Saudi Arabia Hajj Pilgrims

The General Presidency has launched a campaign for Hajj pilgrims. The “Guests of the Presidency” campaign aims to enhance experience. The campaign is held under the patronage of Sheikh Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais. MAKKAH: The General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a campaign to provide scientific, guidance, and service … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency Approves Project For Translating Arafat Sermon

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Saudi Arabia Arafat Sermon

The General Presidency has approved the project for translating Arafat sermon. The Arafat sermon will be broadcast live in 20 languages. It aims to reach 500 million beneficiaries.   MAKKAH: The President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Holy Mosque and the Prophet’s Holy Mosque, Sheikh Dr Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, has approved … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s Religious Affairs Minister Welcomes Hajj Pilgrims

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Saudi Arabia’s Religious Affairs Minister

Saudi Arabia Minister of Religious Affairs welcomed Hajj pilgrims. The minister said all Muslims are brothers. He said all Muslims on Hajj are guests of Allah. MAKKAH: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Religious Affairs Al-Sheikh Dr Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh has welcomed pilgrims from around the world for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The … Read more

Sania Mirza sends pictures to her family from Medina

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Sania Mirza
  • Tennis ace Sania Mirza has travelled to Medina ahead of Ramadan to offer prayers along with her family.
  • Sania held Anam’s daughter in her arms in the next photo while looking at her lovingly.
  • Sania also posted a selfie from Medina.

Sania Mirza, a world-class tennis player, has traveled to Medina ahead of Ramadan to pray with her family. On Tuesday, Sania posted a number of pictures to Instagram that also featured her son Izhaan Mirza Malik, his parents, cricketer Mohammed Asaduddin, and sister Anam Mirza. In the first picture, Sania and her son are smiling as they look at each other.

In the following photograph, Sania looked lovingly at Anam’s daughter while holding her in her arms. Additionally, Sania uploaded a Medina selfie.

In one of the pictures, Sania posed with her parents, Imran and Asaduddin, while Anam took a selfie. While mountains could be seen in the distance, they stood on a field. Sania also posted a mirror selfie from her hotel room, in which Imran was standing in front of his mother and Anam was in her arms. Medina, Saudi Arabia, was the location that she geotagged.

 

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“Allhamdulillah (palms up together emoji) May Allah accept our prayers,” Sania posted alongside the images. Irfan Pathan responded with “Ameen.” In the section of the comments, Huma Qureshi included a number of heart emojis. “May Allah accept all your duas!” said Rakshanda Khan.

Sania was also asked about Shoaib Malik, her cricketer husband. “Where is Shoaib Malik?” was a comment. Only that Shoaib brother is not in it,” an Instagram user wrote.

Online rumors about Sania and Shoaib’s divorce surfaced last year. Shoaib and Sania’s 12-year marriage was allegedly ended, according to numerous reports. Since their wedding in 2010, the couple has resided in Dubai. In 2018, they welcomed Izhaan. They were seen hosting The Mirza Malik Show on Urduflix amid the rumors.

On Tuesday, Anam, in addition to Sania, uploaded a number of images to her Instagram account. “There is indescribable peace and joy here!” she wrote. It means a lot to be here. Thank you, Alhamdulillah, @alkhalidtours, for organizing this for us!”

Sania’s pilgrimage comes just a few weeks after she said goodbye to tennis in Hyderabad earlier this month. Mahesh Babu, Namrata Shirodkar, AR Rahman, Dulquer Salmaan, Huma Qureshi, and Diana Penty, among others, attended a city-wide farewell party.

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Ramadan will start on Thursday across the UK

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Ramadan 2023
  • The start of the Taraweeh prayers in UK mosques on Wednesday night has been verified by religious authorities.
  • Prior to Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar that Muslims observe to renew their spiritual selves, mosques have already been adorned.
  • Religious experts anticipate that Eidul Fitr will be celebrated on the same day across the nation.

According to the statement made by mosques in the United Kingdom after Saudi Arabia, the holy month of fasting, Ramadan, is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 23.

The majority of the Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, will begin Ramadan on Thursday, according to regional media on Tuesday.

The start of the Taraweeh prayers in UK mosques on Wednesday night has been verified by religious authorities. Prior to Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar that Muslims observe to renew their spiritual selves, mosques have already been adorned.

Religious experts anticipate that Eidul Fitr, which celebrates the end of the fasting month, will be celebrated on the same day across the nation because Ramadan began on the same day in the UK this year.

On Thursday, the Central Jamaat Ahl-e-Sunnah Britain and Overseas Trust also declared the beginning of Ramadan. According to Allama Qazi Abdul Aziz Chishti, starting the holy month on a single day will foster community cohesion and peace.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan, led by its head Maulana Abdul Khabir, will convene this evening at the Auqaf Department’s Peshawar offices to observe the sighting of the crescent of Ramadan ul Mubarak 1444 A.H.

Nisab zakat

The minimum Zakat Nisab for the current year was declared by the government on Tuesday.

According to a notification released by the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, zakat will be deducted from savings accounts, profit and loss sharing accounts, and other similar accounts with a minimal balance of Rs103,159 or above, on the first of Ramadan.

It should be mentioned that the Nisab’s price was set last year at Rs88,927.

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Mufti Popalzai summons meeting to see moon of Ramadan

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Mufti Popalzai
  • The meeting to be chaired by Mufti Shahabuddin Popalzai.
  • A meeting of Central Reut e Hilal Committee has also been called.

PESHAWAR: Mufti Shahabuddin Popalzai of the unofficial ruet e hilal committee of Peshawar’s Qasim Ali Khan mosque has called a meeting on Wednesday to see the moon of Ramadan.

According to the details, a meeting of sighting committees was held in Saudi Arabia to see the moon in 10 places, but the testimonies of the sighting of the moon were not received.

A meeting of the Central Reut e Hilal Committee has also been called in Peshawar on March 22 to see the moon of Ramadan ul Mubarak.

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Saudi Arabia sets a $234 million soft money fund to support film and TV industries

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is launching soft money projects worth a total of $234 million. It will be made accessible to both domestic and international businesses. The Saudi Cultural Development Fund formally launched its so-called Film Sector Funding Program. Saudi Arabia is launching soft money projects worth a total of $234 million that will be made accessible … Read more

Crescent moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia

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Moon in Saudi Arabia

The crescent moon was not visible in Saudi Arabia. The month of Sha’ban would end on Wednesday. The holy month would start on Thursday, March 23. The crescent moon, which signifies the start of the holy month of Ramadan, was not visible in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night. As a result, the month of Sha’ban … Read more

Saudi Arabia frees US citizen imprisoned for tweeting

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Saudi Arabia
  • Saad Ibrahim Almadi was detained in November 2021 while visiting his family in Riyadh.
  • He was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
  • A Saudi court found Mr. Almadi guilty of attempting to destabilize the country.

Saudi Arabia has released a US citizen who had been imprisoned for more than a year over tweets critical of the kingdom.

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, a Saudi national, was detained in November 2021 while visiting his family in Riyadh.

He was sentenced to 16 years in prison last year for tweets he wrote while in the United States.

Mr. Almadi’s release has received no comment from either the US or Saudi authorities.

His son, Ibrahim, acknowledged his father was in Riyadh at a family residence, but it was unclear when he would return to his home in Florida.

16-year travel ban

“All charges have been dropped but we have to fight the travel ban now,” Ibrahim told sources.

A Saudi court found Mr. Almadi guilty of attempting to destabilize the country as well as sponsoring and funding terrorists. He was also given a 16-year travel ban.

In a month, an appeals court doubled his sentence to 19 years.

This year, speaking publicly about the issue for the first time, Ibrahim told the sources that the sole evidence finally offered to the court against his father consisted of 14 tweets.

The tweets seen by the sources included criticism of the demolition of old portions of Mecca and Jeddah, concern about poverty in the country, and a reference to the slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

According to his son, Mr Almadi was also found guilty of failing to notify terrorism for tweets written on a second account by Ibrahim.

US President Joseph Biden said he mentioned Mr Almadi’s situation, as well as the cases of other US nationals still barred from entering Saudi Arabia, during discussions with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last July.

Mr Biden’s visit, some four years after Mr Khashoggi’s murder, saw him lobby for greater oil supplies and seek assistance in isolating Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

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Iran’s President Raisi invited to visit Saudi Arabia, Tehran says

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Saudi Arabia
  • The invitation is claimed to have arrived in the form of a letter from King Salman.
  • Mr. Raisi had welcomed it and “stressed Iran’s readiness to expand cooperation”.
  • Hossein Amir-Abdollahian informed reporters that the two countries had agreed to conduct a meeting.

Iran claims Saudi Arabia has invited Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for an official visit, barely over a week after the two countries agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties.

The invitation is claimed to have arrived in the form of a letter from King Salman, although it has yet to be confirmed by the Saudis.

The recent history of the Middle East has been dominated by antagonism between the two states.

China mediated the thaw, which has the potential to change the region’s geopolitics.

A senior Iranian official, Mohammad Jamshidi, tweeted about the offer to visit the Saudi capital, Riyadh, adding Mr. Raisi had welcomed it and “stressed Iran’s readiness to expand cooperation”.

Steps towards stability

Separately, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian informed reporters that the two countries had agreed to conduct a meeting at the level of foreign ministers, with three possible locations mentioned.

He did not specify the places or the date of the encounter.

Sebastian Usher, the recent improvement in bilateral relations, which occurred abruptly after days of discussions mediated by China, appears to be gaining serious traction.

Both have stated that their embassies would reopen within two months and that commercial and security relation will be restored.

Several others, including the United States and the United Nations, greeted this trend with caution after earlier attempts at reconciliation had failed.

Saudi Arabia severed ties with Iran in January 2016 after protesters stormed its embassy in Tehran.

That came after Riyadh murdered prominent Shia Muslim cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, who had been convicted of terrorism-related crimes.

Since then, tensions have been high between the Sunni- and Shia-led neighbors, with each seeing the other as a menacing entity seeking regional control.

They have been on opposing sides in various regional crises, notably Syria and Yemen’s civil wars.

Mr. Amir-Abdollahian also expressed confidence that steps would be taken to repair relations with Bahrain, a strong Saudi ally that, like Riyadh, severed diplomatic ties with Tehran in 2016.

“We hope that some obstacles will be removed between Iran and Bahrain, and we will take basic steps to reopen the embassies,” he said.

Bahrain has not replied to the remarks but has previously supported the Iran-Saudi deal to restore diplomatic relations.

Iran has also stated a willingness to reestablish or enhance relations with other regional Arab adversaries, such as Jordan and the UAE.

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Saudi Arabia introduces new amendment to granting citizenship

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  • Saudi Arabia declared that some persons would be granted citizenship.
  • The judgement was posted on the Emirate of Mecca Province’s official Twitter account.
  • The decision will take effect on the date it is published.

Saudi Arabia declared that some persons would be granted citizenship based on a decision to be issued by the Prime Minister and approved by the Ministry of Interior.

The judgement was posted on the Emirate of Mecca Province’s official Twitter account.

The decision, which was published in the official gazette “Um Al Qura” on Friday, amends Article Eight of the Saudi Nationality Law.

According to the ruling, Saudi nationality may be awarded by order of the Prime Minister based on a proposal from the Ministry of Interior.

This is a significant departure from prior rules, since Article 28 of the Saudi Nationality Law’s Executive Regulations, which required the Minister of Interior to take appropriate judgements to award nationality in line with Article 8 of the Law, has been repealed.

The decision will take effect on the date it is published, and it will be conveyed to those who must accept it and act in compliance with it.

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Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia opens registration for domestic pilgrims

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Saudi Arabia
  • Muslims in Saudi Arabia have until the 10th of Ramadan to register for this year’s Hajj trip.
  • Ramadan, the lunar month of fasting, is set to begin on Thursday.
  • The ministry announced opening electronic registration for Saudi nationals and Muslim.

Muslims in Saudi Arabia have until the 10th of Ramadan to register for this year’s Hajj trip, according to the kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

The ministry said on Twitter that applications for Hajj by Saudi nationals and foreigners resident in the country who have not previously performed the annual pilgrimage will be accepted until Ramadan 10.

Registration will start the next day for Saudis and expatriate residents who conducted Hajj at least five years ago, until all places are filled, according to the government.

Ramadan, the lunar month of fasting, is set to begin on Thursday.

Registration is done using the website https://localhaj.haj.gov.sa or the Nusuk app.

In January, the ministry announced opening electronic registration for Saudi nationals and Muslim expats living in Saudi Arabia who intend to conduct Hajj this year.

After being permitted to do Hajj, one of Islam’s five essential tasks, domestic pilgrims are chosen at random using an online lottery method.

The ministry has revealed four Hajj plans for domestic pilgrims, with prices ranging from SR3984 to SR11,841.

Domestic pilgrims can also pay Hajj payments for this year’s journey in three installments, rather than all at once, as was previously the case.

The third and final installment is due by 10/10/1444, which is less than two months before the start of the Hajj ceremonies in late June this year.

The monarchy has announced that there would be no restrictions on the number of pilgrims from all over the world for the 2018 Hajj season, overturning prior restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Saudi Arabia has reduced the number of Muslims permitted to undertake Hajj in the last two years in order to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

In the pre-pandemic era, around 2.5 million Muslims would perform Hajj each year.

Muslims who are physically and financially capable of doing Hajj must do it at least once in their lives.

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Saudi investment in Iran could happen ‘very quickly’ after agreement, says minister

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Saudi Arabia
  • Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to re-establish relations.
  • Tehran and Riyadh agreed to restart diplomatic relations and reopen embassies within two months.
  • There are a lot of opportunities for Saudi investments in Iran, said Al-Jadaan.

Mohammed al-Jadaan, Saudi Arabia‘s finance minister, said on Wednesday that Saudi investments in Iran could happen “quite rapidly” if an agreement is reached.

“There are a lot of opportunities for Saudi investments in Iran. We don’t see impediments as long as the terms of any agreement would be respected,” Al-Jadaan said during the Financial Sector Conference in Riyadh.

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to re-establish relations after years of enmity that jeopardized Gulf stability and security and fueled crises from Yemen to Syria.

According to a joint statement published by Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China, which mediated the arrangement, Tehran and Riyadh agreed to restart diplomatic relations and reopen embassies within two months.

“To focus on your economic development and focus on providing for the people in your country, you need stability, and they (Iran) need both,” Al-Jadaan said in Riyadh.

He stated that there are several prospects in Iran, as well as numerous opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia: 13 days booked completely for Ramadan Umrah

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Saudi Arabia
  • Bookings for Umrah or small pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan are no longer accessible.
  • There has been a strong turnout to book reservations for Umrah during Ramadan.
  • Saudi Arabia has just launched a host of amenities for Muslims.

According to a media source, bookings for Umrah or small pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan are no longer accessible in the first 13 days of the month.

According to a report, there has been a strong turnout to book reservations for Umrah during Ramadan, which is generally the busiest season for smaller pilgrimage in Mecca’s Grand Mosque.

According to a breakdown of reservations made thus far through the app, 13 days of the month, including the last 10 days of Ramadan, have already been fully booked.

According to the study, there has been a considerable demand for Umrah on the remaining six days of the month.

Saudi Arabia has announced that Umrah permits for Ramadan, which begins next week, can be purchased by Muslims both inside and outside the country through Nusuk.

The nusuk.sa portal enables Muslims who intend to do Umrah or visit the kingdom’s holy places to receive the appropriate visas and permissions, as well as book associated packages, electronically.

Saudi Arabia has just launched a host of amenities for Muslims who want to visit to the country to do Umrah.

Muslims with various sorts of entrance visas, such as personal, visit, and tourism visas, are permitted to do Umrah and visit Al Rawda Al Sharifa, where the Prophet Mohammad’s (peace be upon him) grave is situated in the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

The Umrah visa has also been extended from 30 days to 90 days, allowing holders to enter the kingdom by all land, air, and sea routes and depart from any airport.

Saudi nationals can apply for visas to invite friends from other countries to visit the country and perform Umrah.

Saudi Arabia has also granted a transit visa that allows the holder to conduct Umrah, visit the Prophet’s Mosque, and attend various events within the kingdom.

The transit visa is valid for four days and is valid for 90 days.

The kingdom said last week that GCC residents, regardless of vocation, are eligible to apply for a tourist visa, allowing them to do Umrah.

Millions of Muslims who cannot physically or financially afford the annual Hajj rites travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.

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H.E. Al-Sudais completed 40 years consistently as Imam of holy Haram, Makkah

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H.E. Al-Sudais
  • H.E Al-Sudais, completed an incredible milestone.
  • He led his very first Salah at the age of 24.
  • H.E. Al-Sudais holds a P.H.D degree in Islamic Shariah.

The esteemed President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz al-Sudais, commonly known as H.E Al-Sudais, completed an incredible milestone – 40 years as the Imam of the Holy Haram in Makkah.

H.E. Al-Sudais, a globally renowned reciter of the Holy Quran and the most popular Imam in Saudi Arabia, hails from the prestigious Arabian tribe, “Annazah.” At the tender age of 12, he memorized the entire Holy Quran and went on to earn a degree in Sharia from Riyadh University in 1983.

Additionally, he majored in Islamic Fundamentals from the Sharia College of Imam Muhammad, and later completed his P.H.D degree in Islamic Shariah from Um- al Qura University in 1995.

In 1984 (1404, in Islamic calendar), His Late Majesty King Fahad bin Abdulaziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, appointed Al Sudais as the Imam of Masjid Al Haram in Makkah via a Royal Decree.

At the tender age of 24, H.E. Al-Sudais led his very first Salah on May 22, 1984 (22 Shaban 1404), creating an enduring legacy in the spiritual heart of the Masjid Al Haram.

A recording of this inaugural Salah can be heard in the attached tweet below.

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Saudi Arabia extended Hajj housing deadline

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  • Saudi Arabia has extended Hajj housing deadline.
  • Hajj, one of Islam’s five obligatory duties is set to begin in late June.
  • Saudi Arabia has reduced the number of Muslims permitted to perform the Hajj rites.

According to the Saudi news agency SPA, a Saudi committee in charge of housing Hajj pilgrims in Mecca has extended the deadline for issuing permits for houses to accommodate the faithful until next week.

The panel has advised landlords who are interested in renting out their homes for this purpose to consult with accredited engineering firms.

The committee, which has extended the deadline until the end of the Islamic month of Shaaban later this week, stated that it continues to receive such applications from engineering offices accredited by Mecca’s municipality and civil defence, which will examine the buildings to ensure they meet the required conditions, according to SPA.

As part of the process, the committee has asked landlords who want to rent out their homes to pilgrims to comply with all safety requirements and apply for permits as soon as possible.

Hajj, one of Islam’s five obligatory duties, is set to begin in late June this year in Saudi holy sites.

According to Saudi Arabia, the minimum age for performing this year’s Hajj pilgrimage is 12 years old, as the number of pilgrims will return to pre-pandemic levels.

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj has also stated that Muslims who have not previously performed the pilgrimage will be given priority in registering for this year’s pilgrimage.

The kingdom has stated that there will be no restrictions on the number of pilgrims from around the world for the upcoming Hajj season, reversing previous restrictions imposed in the previous two years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saudi Arabia has reduced the number of Muslims permitted to perform the Hajj rites in the last two years in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the pre-pandemic era, approximately 2.5 million Muslims would perform Hajj each year.

Muslims who are physically and financially capable of performing Hajj must do so at least once in their lifetime.

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