Quba: Islam’s first mosque to expand tenfold, says crown prince
Previous 1 / 5 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prays inside Quba Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) 2 / 5 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visiting the prophet’s grave. (SPA) 3 / 5 Crown […]
Saudi Arabia will host a million pilgrims for this year’s Hajj
Muslim pilgrims pray outside the Namirah mosquee at Mount Arafat southeast of the Saudi holy city of Makkah. (AFP file photo) Short Url https://arab.news/cbxcz Updated 12 sec ago ARAB NEWS […]
How Saudi authorities overseeing the holy Zamzam well have moved with the times
Short Url https://arab.news/b2ugg Updated 13 sec ago JONATHAN GORNALL April 07, 2022 Historians and geologists agree the well, located near the Kaaba, is at least 4,000 years old Modern technology […]
Saudi Arabia pledges billions in aid to Yemen as Crown Prince backs new leadership council
Previous 1 / 4 Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets members of Yemen’s new presidential leadership council. (Twitter: @Spa_Eng) 2 / 4 Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets […]
Turkey court confirms transfer of Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia
MENA The New Arab Staff & Agencies 07 April, 2022 The moving of Jamal Khashoggi’s trial to Saudi Arabia has sparked outrage from rights groups and defence lawyers, who branded […]
Al-Musaharati: A centuries-old Ramadan tradition now just a tale
There was Al-Musaharati in every district who would go around beating his drum to wake up people for sahoor during Ramadan in most Arab countries. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/rmsn4 Updated […]
The Islamic Economic System: Origins of the Arabian economy – Part I
1st April 2022 Fazal Masood Malik and Farhan Khokhar, Canada The Arabian Peninsula The sixth century CE witnessed wars that directly affected the Arabian Peninsula. They brought about the fall of […]
Guns largely silent in Yemen as factions stick to UN-brokered truce
The UN’s Yemen envoy Hans Grundberg on Friday announced that the Iran-backed Houthis and the internationally recognized government agreed to a two-month truce. (AFP/File Photo) Short Url https://arab.news/2ag4p Updated 11 […]
Ramadan rituals’ welcome return in Makkah and Madinah after two years
In Ramadan this year, worshippers will again enjoy being part of communal iftar sufras at the two Grand Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/cx5rp Updated 14 sec […]
Saudis gear up to celebrate first Ramadan free of COVID-19 restrictions
This year, Saudis are gearing up to celebrate the holy month the way they used to before the pandemic — free of restrictions. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/8rjhw Updated 02 April […]
Yemen faces ‘extremely troubling outlook’, says UNDP chief
By AFP – Mar 27,2022 – Yemenis loyal to Houthi rebels take part in a rally marking the seventh anniversary of the Saudi-led coalition’s intervention in their country, in the capital Sanaa, […]
Islamic teachings on protecting and spending national wealth
25th March 2022 Ata-ul-Haye Nasir, Al Hakam There are many countries that have been blessed with immense amounts of natural resources, but still, they have a poor economy and thus, are […]
The West must get used to a more assertive Middle East
CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS March 31, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/wayyv The West’s Middle Eastern allies have been notably lukewarm in their condemnation of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Instead, they have hedged […]
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia: Clashing visions of ‘moderate Islam’
Written By: James M Dorsey Washington, United States Published: Mar 04, 2022 In this combination of images, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Yahya Cholil Staquf, the newly elected chairman of […]
Analysis: Why US experiment with prohibition holds a cautionary tale for Saudi Arabia
Previous 1 / 4 A New York restaurant makes its view on alcohol clear during the 1930s prohibition era, which holds a cautionary tale for Saudi Arabia. (Getty Images) 2 / 4 […]
Time for OIC to become more active in international politics
AJMAL SHAMS March 30, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/2me3n The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers held its 48th session in Islamabad last week. It was another significant opportunity […]
Spiritual preparations for Ramadan
Amany Abdel-Moneim , Tuesday 29 Mar 2022 During the month of Ramadan, time is at a premium. So, try to minimise the use of social media like WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and steer clear of video games. Spiritual preparations for Ramadan ShareFacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramLinkedIn https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.508.0_en.html#goog_1064590646 https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.508.0_en.html#goog_1064590648 It’s Ramadan again, the most precious […]
Reforms pay dividends as Saudi women enter jobs market
The Kingdom has increasing women’s workforce participation as part of its Vision 2030 reform targets. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/8wkge HEBSHI ALSHAMMARI March 28, 202221:51 Labor experts point to women’s role […]
All eyes on Riyadh bid for World Expo 2030 as Saudi Pavilion in Dubai holds closing ceremony
Short Url https://arab.news/yn696 Updated 12 sec ago REBECCA ANNE PROCTOR March 28, 2022 Saudi Arabia emerges as a strong contender to host the global event, having won multiple endorsements Crown […]
MWL’s Issa Introduces Makkah Charter at Global Faith Forum
MWL’s Issa Introduces Makkah Charter at Global Faith Monday, 28 March, 2022 – Issa poses with evangelical pastors and a group of participants at the Global Faith Forum 2022. (Asharq […]