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A Saudi girl was filmed while boasting a pistol in plain sight while on the back of a motorbike.
Which day does Ramadan begin? The answer depends on who you ask.
Saudi police arrest suspected coronavirus patient 'spitting in mall'
A man arrested for spitting inside a Saudi shopping centre was later reported to display symptoms of COVID-19.
Saudi rapper faces arrest, racism over music video
The music video, meant to empower women from Mecca, resulted in racist backlash and arrest orders.
Malaysian transgender celebrity 'taken out' of Mecca after Umrah
A transgender celebrity's visit to Mecca has attracted online praise, criticism and an irate statement from a government minister.
My Life in Jihad, from Algeria to Afghanistan
Book Club: Abdullah Anas and Tam Hussein's To the Mountains: My Life in Jihad, from Algeria to Afghanistan is a valuable resource in understanding the genesis of jihadism.
Saudi Arabia to abolish male guardianship for Umrah pilgrimage
A decision to abolish male guardianship during Umrah pilgrimage has been authorised by Saudi authorities.
Turkey-Saudi state of frenemity: One year on Khashoggi's murder
To Turkish officials, the premeditated operation was not only meant to kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but also to strangle Turkey ...
Watch: South Korean Muslims embark on Hajj pilgrimage
Wearing match yellow vests, Hajj pilgrims from South Korea chant the famous Hajj prayer.
Two Eids? Countries announce different days for Eid al-Adha
In the latest saga of what has become known as the 'moon wars,' Arab states have declared different dates for the upcoming Muslim festival of ...
Saudi-backed art festival in NYC blackballed over Khashoggi
American cultural and education bodies are distancing themselves from Riyadh amid global anger over the disappearance and alleged brutal murder ...
Pilgrim leaps to death at Mecca's Grand Mosque
A man has committed suicide in Saudi Arabia at Mecca's Grand Mosque by jumping off the building's roof as thousands of pilgrims gathered at ...
Saudi Arabia pushes ahead with 'Qatar island' project
Saudi Arabia has announced 25 June as the deadline for tenders of a controversial canal project that will turn the State of Qatar into an island.
Saudi Arabia to recruit first ever women border guards
The recruitment announcement is part of a wave of reforms granting women basic human rights in order to bring the kingdom into the 21st century.
Mo Salah 'to be rewarded with land in Mecca'
Mecca's council have announced they will award the fast-becoming Liverpool legend with land or a mosque in Islam's holy city, calling Salah 'a ...
Rohingya refugees in Kashmir face hate campaign
In-depth: After fleeing their homes in Myanmar, Rohingya refugees in Jammu have yet to find security, reports Aamir Ali Bhat.
Panic as suspicious package sent to British Muslim MP
Two people were taken to hospital as a precaution on Monday after a "suspicious package" was sent to the office of Muslim Labour MP Mohammad ...
Saudi Arabia bans 'dancing, swaying' at pop concert
As a part of Saudi efforts to reform ultra-conservative social restrictions, authorities are planning to host a pop concert but have banned ...
Saudi Arabia 'bans selfies' in Makkah and Medina
Saudi authorities have reportedly issued new rules that allow for the confiscation of photos and cameras at Islam's two holiest sites.
Bahrain journalist appears on Israeli TV to condemn Iran
A Bahraini journalist has appeared on Israeli television to speak about mutual fears over Iran, in the latest sign the Gulf state could ...
Men disguised as women caught trying to perform Hajj
The non-Saudi pilgrims 'trying to perform Hajj illegally' in Mecca face deportation and a ban of up to 10 years.
Men caught trying to perform Hajj disguised as women
Saudi interior ministry’s public security announced that non-Saudi pilgrims trying to perform Hajj illegally in Mecca face deportation and a ban ...
Saudia airline bans 'tight' and 'revealing' clothing on flights
Saudia passengers complained of missing flights and having to purchase 'modest' new clothing after being told they could not fly in their ...
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba visits Mecca to mark Ramadan
The world's most expensive footballer is on a pilgrimage to Islam's holiest city as he marks the start of Ramadan.
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