U.S. and Russia Hold Ukraine Talks Without Kyiv
High-level delegations from the U.S. and Russia were set to begin talks in Saudi Arabia today Tuesday over the fate of Ukraine — negotiations taking place — without Ukraine. Ahead of the talks that the State Department said were aimed to discuss ending the now three-year-long war, an American delegation headed by Secretary of State […]
Saudi Arabia Restricts Visas for 14 Countries
Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations that will impact travellers, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days with no option for extension. The new regulations target travellers from Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen. The changes from Saudi apply to tourists, business travellers […]
FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 Men’s World Cup Host
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed Saudi Arabia as host of the men’s soccer World Cup in 2034. Similarly, the world soccer’s governing body yesterday announced that the 2030 World Cup will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries. The combined proposal from Morocco, Spain and Portugal […]
Saudi Arabia says at least 1301 people died during Hajj
At least 1,301 people died during Hajj, Saudi Arabia says, mostly unauthorised pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat. More than three-quarters of those who died did not have official permits to be there and walked under direct sunlight without adequate shelter. This year’s pilgrimage took place during a heatwave, with temperatures at times […]
Saudi Arabia Announces Sighting of Dhul Hijjah Crescent, Marking the Start of the Holy Month and Eid Al Adha
Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signaling the commencement of the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This significant event marks the beginning of the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, which ushers in Eid Al Adha, one of the most important festivals in Islam. In a formal announcement, […]
Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals until 2026 with record £12m prize money
Saudi Arabia will host the WTA Finals for the next three years and offer record prize money of $15.25m. The event, featuring the top eight singles players and doubles teams of the year, will be the highest-profile tennis tournament held in the country. The WTA came close to staging the 2023 Finals in Saudi, before […]
England midfielder Jordan Henderson Joins Ajax
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has joined Dutch club Ajax on a two-and-half-year deal after less than six months at Al-Ettifaq. The 33-year-old signed a three-year contract worth a reported £700,000 a week with the Saudi Pro League club after leaving Liverpool in July. Al-Ettifaq agreed to terminate his contract to facilitate the move. Ajax host […]
Saudi Embassy Addresses Cancelled Visas, Says Deported Nigerians Submitted ‘Incorrect Information’
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia clarified media reports about the deportation of 264 Nigerians upon entry into the Kingdom, stating that it was not targeting Nigerians. In a statement released yesterday, the Saudi Embassy explained that the passengers who were denied entry and subsequently deported to their initial destinations did not fulfill the entry […]
