Omar al-Badwi

Omar al-Badwi
Gulf Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Grand Mufti Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, Third in Kingdom’s History, Passes Away

Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh passed away at 82, announced the Royal Court on Tuesday. Born in Makkah…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Gulf King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman at the launch of a development project. (SPA)

King Abdulaziz Warned Against Disrupting Saudi Modernization Efforts

A newly published letter shows King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, urged senior clerics to accept the presence of foreign companies in…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following the signing of the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement 'Reshapes Deterrence Equation'

The Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will help consolidate deterrence in the Islamic world. Prince Mohammed bin…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh) Badr Al-Qahtani (London)
Gulf Photo from the inauguration ceremony of humanitarian projects in Syria (Photo: Turki Al-Oqaili) 

Saudi Arabia Launches Relief, Development Projects to Address Humanitarian Needs in Syria

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has inaugurated a series of voluntary and development projects aimed at meeting urgent…

Omar al-Badwi (Damascus)
Varieties Innovation zones aim to strengthen their role in transforming Saudi Arabia into a globally competitive innovation hub (SPA)

Saudi Innovation Zones: Building a Knowledge-Based Future

Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a global hub for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, thanks to the establishment of more than 10 Innovation…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Gulf Al-Aziziyah markets are surrounded by pilgrims’ hotels from all directions (SPA)

Makkah Markets Open their Doors as Pilgrims Prepare to Depart

As pilgrims near the completion of their Hajj rituals, many have begun spending their remaining time visiting Makkah’s renowned markets. Major shopping…

Omar al-Badwi (Makkah)
Gulf A panel discussion at the 49th annual Grand Hajj Symposium in Jeddah (Grand Hajj Symposium)

Grand Hajj Symposium Explores Capability, Ease in Performing Rituals

Saudi Arabia is leveraging artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance the Hajj experience, aiming to ensure safety, ease, and comfort for…

Omar al-Badwi (Jeddah)
Gulf King Salman Launching Etidal in the presence of world leaders. SPA

Etidal Marks 8 Years of Battling Extremist Ideology

Eight years after it was launched by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz in the presence of US President Donald Trump and leaders from 55 nations, the…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)