Makkah museum displays massive Qur’an mosaic
A mosaic panel of Surah Al-Fatiha and the beginning of Surah Al-Baqarah is made up of over a million porcelain pieces. (SPA) Updated 16 sec ago Arab News August 03, […]
Landmark Saudi-French peace summit signals growing international consensus for Palestinian statehood
Analysis At center front row, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, conference co-chair Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and conference co-chair French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (front, 5R) […]
Islamic New Year: How do Muslims observe it and will Iran war impact celebrations?
Muslims will soon welcome a new lunar year in what’s known as the Hijri calendar Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira Monday 23 June 2025 Muslims globally are preparing to mark the advent of a new year in the Islamic lunar calendar, known as the Hijri calendar, a period of profound spiritual significance. Beginning […]
Ladder of the Holy Kaaba: A symbol of care for the holiest of sites
Previous 1 / 4 At its top, it includes a platform to illuminate the interior of the Holy Kaaba, along with central air-conditioning vents for cooling the inside of the Kaaba. […]
The West is way behind Iran and Saudi Arabia when it comes to women in science
In Iran, nearly 70% of university graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are women—a higher percentage than in any other country. Nearby Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab […]
Saudi Arabia enhances pilgrimage journey with record growth, satisfaction
Previous 1 / 6 Pilgrim Experience Program issued its 2024 annual report, showing a 101 percent increase in arrivals compared with 2022. (Supplied) 2 / 6 Pilgrim Experience Program issued its 2024 […]
Are Jordan and Saudi Arabia defending Israel?
Kersten Knipp06/21/2025June 21, 2025 Jordan shot down Iranian missiles and drones crossing overhead and Saudi Arabia likely allowed Israel to use its airspace to do so. That’s despite both expressing […]
Saudi Arabia condemns suicide attack on Syrian church
People and rescuers inspect the damage at the site of a reported suicide attack at the Saint Elias church in Damascus’ Dwelaa area on June 22, 2025. (AFP) Updated 8 […]
Exhibitions at Prophet’s Mosque bring Islamic heritage to life
Previous 1 / 4 The exhibitions enrich the visitor experience with historical and cultural insights reflecting Islamic heritage. (SPA) 2 / 4 The exhibitions enrich the visitor experience with historical and cultural […]
Muslim migrants around the world
ByStephanie KramerandYunping Tong Who are migrants? Roughly 80 million international migrants are Muslim, representing 29% of all people living outside their country of birth. By comparison, Muslims were about 25% of the world’s total population in 2020, making Muslim identity a little more common among migrants than in the overall […]
Israel attacks Iran: Will Gulf states lead or be left behind?
Andreas Krieg 18 June 2025 The region is at a pivotal crossroads. If Gulf states do not seize this moment to exert strategic influence, they will be left cleaning up […]
The silence of the sultans: Muslim regimes and the holocaust of our time
June 13, 2025 a A protestor holds a sign reading ”Silence=complice” during a demonstration to show support for activists aboard a boat stopped by Israeli forces en route to deliver […]
Gaza genocide: How Arab regimes became the enemy within
By Ahmad Rashed ibn Said 19 May 2025 Gaza has shattered the illusion of credibility in the Arab political order, exposing its deep structural and moral bankruptcy In a televised speech […]
Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques launches Umrah season programs
Muslims pray around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Makkah early on June 6, 2025. (AFP) Updated 21 sec ago SPA June 13, 2025 MAKKAH: […]
King Salman orders Saudi officials to aid stranded Iranian Hajj pilgrims
Tens of thousands of Iranians attend the Hajj each year. (AFP/File) Updated 5 sec ago Arab News June 13, 2025 RIYADH: King Salman on Friday ordered Saudi authorities to ensure […]
Pilgrims through the lens: How photographers document scenes of faith during Hajj
Photo by Faisal Al-Thaqafi. Updated 13 sec ago Tareq Al-Thaqafi June 12, 2025 MAKKAH: Every year, the holy lands transform into a unique visual spectacle pulsing with faith and human […]
Hajj moves on: Pilgrimage shifts to cooler seasons for next 25 years
According to the National Center of Meteorology, the 1446 Hajj season officially marks the end of the pilgrimage coinciding with the peak summer months, a pattern that will not return […]
Two-state solution summit should be bold and daring
Yossi Mekelberg June 10, 2025 When France and Saudi Arabia co-chair the International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in […]
Makkah’s Mashaer metro transported 1.87 million passengers during Hajj 2025
With a fleet of 17 eco-friendly electric trains, each capable of carrying 3,000 passengers, the metro system has significantly reduced traffic congestion and carbon emissions by replacing about 50,000 passenger […]
2 journeys, 1 destination: Hajj through the eyes of the young, elderly
RIYADH: Over 94,000 people participated in organizing the Hajj season in Saudi Arabia, where 1.4 million Muslims performed the pilgrimage in early June. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reported on […]