Tag: Saudi Arabia
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Just in: Saudi Arabia confirms real date for sallah celebrations
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Eid-el-Fitr will take place on Sunday. This follows the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal. The announcement was made on Saturday through an official platform widely followed by Muslims worldwide. Eid-el-Fitr, which signals the conclusion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting,…
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Saudi Arabia releases new 2025 Hajj rules, bans children, updated visa policies
Saudi Arabia has announced new changes to the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, including a new restriction barring children from participating. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that the move aimed to protect children from potential dangers posed by heavy crowds during the pilgrimage. The decision is part of broader efforts to ensure a safer and…
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GAZA: Palestinians are not immigrants, you cannot expel them-Saudi Arabia tells Israel
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has firmly stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cannot displace Palestinians from Gaza as they are not immigrants. Netanyahu had agreed with US President Donald Trump’s proposal to displace all Palestinians residing in Gaza. Trump’s proposal is to take over the Gaza Strip, resettle Palestinians elsewhere, and create a…
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S/Arabia rejects Trump’s U.S. Gaza takeover proposal
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia says it has “unequivocally rejected” Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip, a Palestine territory. A statement from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia was vehemently opposed to the idea, and would rather continue its efforts to establish an independent
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Saudi Arabia sponsors Nigerians for lesser Hajj
The Saudi Arabia embassy in Abuja has hosted a farewell ceremony for 20 Nigerians selected for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Programme for Umrah 2025.
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Nigerians arrested, prosecuted in Saudi Arabia released
Saudi Arabia has released three Nigerians who were earlier arrested and prosecuted in the country, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.
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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup, Morocco/Portugal/Spain to host in 2030
Saudi Arabia has been elected host of the 2034 men’s football World Cup, world football’s governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday.
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Tinubu returns from Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday returned to Abuja from an official trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he attended the Joint Arab-Islamic summit.
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Real reason President Tinubu is travelling to Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current Middle East crisis.
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Mancini leaving Saudi Arabia job with world record pay-off
Roberto Mancini is walking away from the Saudi Arabia job with a massive pay-off. The former Inter Milan and Manchester City manager was axed by the Saudi Federation this week.