The Sri Lankan government announced that Muslims will be allowed to perform the Hajj this year provided they pay their travel expenses in foreign currency, as the country is experiencing its worst economic crisis in recent times.
The illusions of Saudi magician Mumdo, including some mind-boggling levitation acts, captivated audiences at the Global Theater Citywalk, one of the entertainment zones of Jeddah Season.
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University intends to open the first bachelor's degree in cinema and theater at a Saudi university next year.
Saudi Finance Minister and Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Sunday that Saudi Arabia has always shown interest in participating in humanitarian work and development efforts in Muslim countries.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid Center has completed the third voluntary training program in Al-Mukalla, Yemen, in cooperation with the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training and the Saudi Red Crescent.
Thailand has exempted Saudi citizens from entry visas for 30 days, the Saudi Embassy in Thailand reported on Tuesday.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior launched its fourth «Makkah Route» initiative to facilitate the Hajj journey of pilgrims and ensure high-quality service.
Japan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Fumio Iwai, said that the Kingdom has become a global tourism destination thanks to its cultural, historical, and civilizational potential.
Just one month before the start of this year's Hajj, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Essam Al-Thaqafi, stated that the Saudi government is making every effort to ensure the best service for pilgrims from around the world. This year's Hajj became the first that foreign pilgrims were able to attend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.
Tabuk Governor Prince Fahd bin Sultan honored Itizaz Alnefaye, a primary school student at the International School of Tabuk, who took second place in this year's World Mental Arithmetic Competition, recently held in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh.