Saudi Arabia

A record-breaking Hajj season concludes as millions of Muslims from around the world gathered in Makkah, with post-pilgrimage logistics now shifting to Madinah.

A near-perfect solar zenith directly above the Holy Kaaba coincided with the second day of Eid Al-Adha, offering a natural Qibla verification method not seen during Hajj season for 33 years.

Revelations confirm both Gulf nations secretly struck Iranian targets in retaliation during the 2026 Middle East war, marking a dramatic shift in regional military posture.

Saudi Arabia confirms May 27, 2026 as Eid al-Adha following moon sighting, marking one of Islam's most important celebrations as nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide observe the Festival of Sacrifice.

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj, with millions gathering on the plains of Arafat on May 26 for the holiest day of the annual pilgrimage.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE carried out undisclosed military strikes on Iranian soil during the regional war, marking a dramatic escalation that was hidden from the public until now.

Newly disclosed reports reveal that Saudi Arabia carried out unpublicized military strikes on Iranian soil in March 2026, marking the first known direct Saudi military action against its regional rival.

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority has updated rules limiting passengers to two power banks, banning in-flight charging, and aligning with ICAO safety standards.

With over 7.5 million head of livestock, Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders region is becoming a cornerstone of the Kingdom's food security strategy under Vision 2030.

The Kingdom approves executive regulations imposing annual fees of up to 5% on vacant properties, aiming to unlock housing supply and stabilize one of the Middle East's fastest-changing property markets.