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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Joint Defence Agreement

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August 7, 2026

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Joint Defence Agreement Near Masjid al-Haram

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, expanding military cooperation and declaring an attack on one as an attack on all.

byWarda Shahid

New Muslim Digital Card Launched in Saudi Arabia

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July 28, 2026

New Muslim Digital Card Launched in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Islamic Affairs introduces fully digital card for new Muslims, linked to Tawakkalna app.

byWarda Shahid

Saudi Arabia Launches One Year Multiple Entry Umrah Visa

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July 20, 2026

Saudi Arabia Launches One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa

New visa lets pilgrims enter Saudi Arabia repeatedly over 365 days, with up to 90 days total stay.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Total Solar Eclipse to Turn Day Into Night in Saudi Arabia in 2027

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July 13, 2026

Total Solar Eclipse to Turn Day Into Night in Saudi Arabia in 2027

Makkah and Jeddah are among the cities set to see a rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

kingdom tower against riyadh skyline at daytime

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June 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia Ranked As One of The Safest Countries in The World in 2025

Saudi Arabia leads all G20 nations in personal safety, with nearly all residents feeling safe walking alone at night.

byMaisah

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June 26, 2026

Saudi Arabia Bans Entry of Citizens From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan

Saudi Arabia halts citizen travel and suspends entry — including for Umrah pilgrims — from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola risk.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Breaking Bad Actor Giancarlo Esposito Gus Fring

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June 21, 2026

Breaking Bad Actor Giancarlo Esposito Accepts Islam in Saudi Arabia

Hollywood star recited the Shahada and prayed at a mosque while filming in the Kingdom, Saudi entertainment chief says.

bySamira Yusuf

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June 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Flag Kept Above The Ground at The FIFA World Cup 2026

Saudi Arabia’s national flag, which bears the Shahada, was held aloft rather than laid on the pitch during Tuesday’s World Cup ceremony — a quiet but deliberate accommodation by FIFA.

byMaisah

Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Railway Deal

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June 11, 2026

Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Railway Deal to Link Europe with Makkah and Madinah

Two MoUs signed in Riyadh on 9 June 2026 lay the groundwork for an overland rail corridor passing through Makkah al-Mukarramah, Madinah al-Munawwarah and NEOM.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Umrah Visas after Hajj 2026

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May 31, 2026

Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Umrah Visas after Hajj 2026

Pilgrims can enter Makkah from 1 June as the 1448 AH Umrah season gets underway.

bySamira Yusuf

Saudi Arabia Using AI, Drones, and Facial Recognition For Hajj 2026

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May 25, 2026

Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Using AI, Drones, and Facial Recognition For Hajj

Saudi authorities have built their most advanced security operation yet for Hajj 2026, using artificial intelligence and drone technology to manage crowds and catch unauthorised pilgrims.

byWarda Shahid