Omar al-Badwi

Omar al-Badwi
Gulf The holy sites were marked by organization and harmony, in a scene that embodied the combined efforts of the various participating bodies. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Declares This Year’s Hajj an Exceptional Success

Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah region, announced on Friday the “exceptional” success of this year’s Hajj, saying it was…

Omar al-Badwi (Holy sites) Ibrahim al-Qurashi (Holy sites)
Gulf Pilgrims perform the rites of the first day of Tashreeq by stoning the three Jamarat (Photo Credit: Adnan Mahdali)

Pilgrims Complete First Tashreeq Rites, Some Prepare to Leave

Pilgrims completed the rites of the first day of Tashreeq, on Thursday, stoning the three Jamarat in Mina as those in a hurry prepared to leave the holy site…

Omar al-Badwi (The Holy Sites) Ibrahim al-Qurashi
Gulf Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil. (Ali Khamaj)

Hajj Pilgrims Perform Stoning of Devil on First Day of Tashreeq

Hajj pilgrims kicked off on Thursday the day of Tashreeq with the symbolic stoning of the devil at Mina. They will stone the devil with three pebbles after…

Ibrahim al-Qurashi (Holy sites) Omar al-Badwi (Holy sites)
Gulf Muslim pilgrims pray on Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage early on May 26, 2026. (AFP)

Hajj Pilgrims Head to Muzdalifah after Arafat, as Mina Prepares for Their Return

Hajj pilgrims began heading to Muzdalifah at sunset on Tuesday, the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, to spend the night there after standing on the plain of Arafat…

Omar al-Badwi (Holy sites) Ibrahim al-Qurashi (Holy sites)
Gulf Pilgrims flock to Mina for the Day of Tarwiyah. (SPA)

Hajj Pilgrims Flock to Mina on Day of Tarwiyah

Hajj pilgrims will complete their arrival to Mina on Monday to complete the Day of Tarwiyah amid an integrated system of services prepared by Saudi authorities…

Omar al-Badwi (Holy sites) Ibrahim al-Qurashi (Holy sites)
Gulf Security commanders are seen at the press conference in Makkah on Friday (Bashir Saleh)

Saudi Arabia Says Will Not Allow Practices That Deviate Hajj from its Objectives

Saudi Arabia said it would not allow the Hajj to be used for any activity that strays from its religious purpose, as more than 1.5 million pilgrims arrived…

Omar al-Badwi (Makkah) Ibrahim al-Qurashi (Makkah)
Varieties The satellite represents a milestone in Saudi innovation (Saudi Space Agency)

Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Shams,’ 1st Arab Satellite to Monitor Space Weather from Distant Orbit

The Saudi Space Agency announced the successful launch of its new satellite, Shams, and established contact with it as part of the Artemis II mission, marking…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Varieties Diplomats and media industry experts highlighted the key dimensions of “soft power.” (SPA)

Saudi Media Forum Discusses State of Arab Media, Global Ambitions

Diplomats and media industry experts shed light on “soft power” and how it can be leveraged to build national reputations and shape public awareness of…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)