Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat
Extreme heat has proved fatal for hundreds who began the journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
Temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Tue Jun 18 2024
TH announces 3.1% profit distribution for 2023
The profit for 2023 was announced based on the audited financial statements and after taking into account the impairment in the value of investment properties in Saudi Arabia and the UK.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Soccer - Rooney rejected offer in Saudi Arabia before taking Birmingham job
Wayne Rooney was appointed Birmingham City manager with the club lying sixth in the second-tier Championship.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Anwar arrives in Saudi Arabia for three-day official visit
Anwar is also scheduled to have an audience with the King of Saudi Arabia, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed Salman.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Ronaldo joins Al Nassr: Superstar striker inspired by Saudi club's vision
Cristiano Ronaldo is looking forward to a new experience in Saudi Arabia as he hailed Al Nassr's "inspiring" vision.
Sat Dec 31 2022
All 63 Malaysian umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia brought home
All 63 Malaysian Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia since last June have been brought home safely, with the last group of 23 pilgrims safely arriving at KLIA today.
Sat Nov 12 2022
36 of 63 umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive home today
Malaysian citizens travelling abroad are advised to always abide by and respect the laws of the host country to avoid getting into trouble.
Fri Nov 04 2022
63 Malaysians stranded in Saudi Arabia expected home next week
The 63 Malaysian umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia since June may be brought home next week, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Malaysia secures close to RM34 bln investments from Saudi Arabia's Ajlan Bros
Ajlan Bros is one of the top real estate conglomerates in Saudi Arabia, specialising in residential, industrial, commercial and warehousing space.
Mon Aug 29 2022
No cases of monkeypox among Malaysian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia - Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin confirmed that so far no Malaysian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been infected with monkeypox.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Earlier than usual season for 'Rotab' dates coincides with haj of 1443H
For the first time in 20 years, the harvest season for the 'Rotab' dates in Saudi Arabia has arrived earlier than July.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Wisma Putra confirms bus accident involving 15 Malaysian citizens in Saudi Arabia
The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) confirmed an accident involving a workers' bus carrying 15 Malaysians that skidded in Muzdalifah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Saudi Arabia welcomes first foreign hajj pilgrims since pandemic
The first batch of Hajj pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sun Jun 05 2022
Saudi Arabia is turning up the volume on music
Until a few years ago, music was viewed in a rather negative light in Saudi Arabia.
Sat Jun 04 2022