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‘I won’t move unless it’s for Hajj’: Libyan man held at airport flies to Hajj after plane returns twice

What started as a normal trip to Mecca turned into an unforgettable story of faith and determination for a young Libyan man...

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Hajj 2025 to begin on June 4 as Saudi Supreme Court confirms moon sighting

Saudi Arabia has announced that the annual Hajj pilgrimage will begin on June 4 after observatories confirmed the sighting of the crescent...

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Saudi Arabia refutes claims of lifting alcohol ban, says policy unchanged

A Saudi official has denied reports suggesting the kingdom might lift its long-standing ban on alcohol, confirming that the prohibition remains in...

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Saudi Arabia to allow alcohol sales by 2026 ahead of FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia is poised to lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol sales by 2026, permitting limited consumption in approximately 600 designated tourist...

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‘A chance at greatness’: Trump meets Syria’s president in Saudi, lifts sanctions

US President Donald Trump met Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, shortly after Washington announced it would lift all...

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Trump begins Middle East tour with $1 trillion investment pitch in Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh on Saturday, marking the first leg of his three-day tour of the Middle East, which...

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Saudi Arabia suspends visas for 14 countries, including India, ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of certain visas to citizens from 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This suspension...

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Saudi Arabia categorically rejects genocide by Israel in Gaza, says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has described Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” against Palestinians. He made these remarks at...

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Saudi Arabia unveils international alliance at UN to establish Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia has launched an international alliance focused on establishing a Palestinian state and advancing the two-state solution, Anadolu Agency reported. At...