Ibn Khaldun Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406) was one of the most remarkable Muslim scholars of the pre-modern period. He founded what he called the science of human society or social organization, as well as a new methodology for writing history and a new purpose for it, namely to understand the causes […]
US ‘plans to attack seven Muslim states’ Presidential hopeful General Wesley Clark says the White House devised a five-year plan after the 9/11 strikes to attack seven majority-Muslim countries. Published On 22 Sep 2003 A former commander of NATO’s forces in Europe, Clark claims he met a senior military officer in […]
Fakhar Khalifa 18th May 2026 Image: Emin Huric/Unsplash In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stirred international debate by invoking biblical scripture to justify […]
Sources tell Middle East Eye the US president was told of severe ‘reputational damage’ if he resumes war during the Muslim pilgrimage, as well as global air travel disruptions Muslim […]
By Ramzy Baroud|18:09 May 19, 2026| Share Story US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China will go down in history as the day the United States finally acknowledged Beijing’s ascendancy […]
1 / 2 Pilgrims arrive carrying personal belongings at Hajj transport hubs. (File Photo) 2 / 2 Non-essential belongings can complicate transport operations and crowd flow between holy sites. (File Photo)Next Waad Hussain May 17, 2026 ALKHOBAR: For many first-time pilgrims, packing for Hajj begins with uncertainty. The result is often the […]
Eid Al-Adha on May 27 after crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia Pilgrims can be seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (File/@AlharamainSA) Arab News May 17, 2026 RIYADH: Eid Al-Adha […]
Pilgrims using the Tawakkalna app can now view Hajj permits and related travel documents electronically from the initial stages of their journey. (SPA photo) Arab News May 08, 2026 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is expanding its digital services through the national “super app” Tawakkalna, allowing beneficiaries of the Makkah Route Initiative […]
The guide is available in Arabic, English, French, Urdu, Persian, Indonesian, Turkish, and Malay — ensuring health messages reach pilgrims of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds. (SPA) Arab News May 08, 2026 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has launched the Hajj 1447 AH Health Awareness Guide in eight languages […]
By James J. Zogby|17:45 May 4, 2026| During the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, this Arab American Heritage month is a good time to reflect on the history […]
Image: SPA Arab News May 06, 2026 RIYADH: Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has inaugurated a cloud-based communication system to answer visitor inquiries at the Grand Mosque. The scheme is part of the presidency’s efforts to […]
Pilgrims beginning Hajj 2025 (Saudi Press Agency). May 5, 2026 | 03:06 PM Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Health has set a deadline of no more than […]
Previous 1 / 6 Saudi personnel deliver efficient, human-centered pilgrim services in Makassar, Indonesia. (SPA) 2 / 6 Saudi personnel deliver efficient, human-centered pilgrim services in Makassar, Indonesia. (SPA) 3 / 6 Saudi personnel deliver efficient, human-centered pilgrim services in Makassar, Indonesia. (SPA) 4 / 6 Indonesian pilgrim Desta Ayoninig could not hold back […]
Osama Al-Sharif May 05, 2026 Short Url The US-Iran standoff over the dual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has become the fulcrum of a global crisis unlike anything seen […]
by Burak Elmalı May 05, 2026 – DAILY SABAH “Originally commissioned by Abdulhamid II, the Hejaz Railway stood as one of the Ottoman Empire’s flagship infrastructure projects of the early […]
Previous 1 / 3 At Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, Indonesian pilgrims complete entry procedures before boarding, enabling them to move directly to their accommodations in Makkah and Madinah upon arrival. (SPA) 2 / 3 At Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, Indonesian pilgrims complete entry procedures before boarding, enabling them to move […]
April 29, 2026 | 03:05 PM Saudi Gazette Last Updated: April 29, 2026 NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia stressed the need for full implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, while calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and renewed efforts toward establishing a Palestinian state based on the […]
The Ministry of Interior said the penalties for violating permit regulations aim to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage. (SPA/File photo) Arab News April 29, 2026 Jeddah: Security forces continue […]
Previous 1 / 2 Discover Makkah: A new digital platform launched to improve information access and services for Makkah visitors. (X @DiscoverMKH) 2 / 2 Discover Makkah: A new digital platform launched to improve information access and services for Makkah visitors. (X @DiscoverMKH)Next SPA April 28, 2026 JEDDAH: The Royal Commission for […]