Saudi Arabia announces SAR10,000 fine for Hajj permit violations
Saudi Arabia has announced the enforcement of a penalty of 10,000 Riyals (SAR10,000) for violating the rules of the Hajj season.
Wed May 08 2024
Saudi Arabia reduces haj, umrah insurance premium
Saudi Arabia has reduced the haj pilgrims' insurance premium from 109 Riyals (RM127) to 29 Riyals (RM34), a decrease of 73 per cent.
Wed Jan 11 2023
Ahmad Zahid trial: Former KDN division secretary received 26,000 Saudi Riyal from 'Wan Badak'
A former secretary of the immigration affairs division told the High Court that he had received 26,000 Saudi Riyals from the director of UKSB, 'Wan Badak' when they were in Saudi Arabia.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Hot milk and grooming for camels at Saudi luxury 'hotel'
For 400 riyals the camels are trimmed, scrubbed and pampered before taking part in beauty contests, where millions of dollars are at stake.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Prize camels keep tradition alive in changing Saudi, but please no Botox!
The dromedaries paraded down a dusty racetrack as judges rated the size of their lips, cheeks, heads and knees. Crowds of men watched from the bleachers.
Thu Jan 25 2018