The Grand Mosque in Makkah is ready to host millions of worshipers and visitors during Ramadan. (@ReasahAlharmain)

Two holy mosques ready for millions of Ramadan visitors

  • Muslims will increase their visits to the two holy mosques during Ramadan
  • Presidency said it strives to provide best services so worshipers can carry out rites with ease and comfort
By Arab News ·

A Saudi man uses binoculars to spot the first crescent of the moon, marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan, in Taif.

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court calls on Muslims to look for Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening

  • Ramadan 2023 will begin either on Wednesday or Thursday depending on the sighting of the crescent
By Arab News ·

Update China's President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting in Moscow.

Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine war

  • As he greeted Xi, Putin also said he welcomed his plan for “settlement of the acute crisis in Ukraine”
  • Xi’s visit showed off Beijing’s new diplomatic swagger
By AP ·

Saudis patiently watching as Riyadh-Tehran deal unfolds

Saudis patiently watching as Riyadh-Tehran deal unfolds

  • Almost two weeks after deal signing, Saudis are reminded of past incidents but optimistic of peace deal to start new page
  • After seven year rift, Saudis apprehensive of Chinese-brokered deal between Riyadh and Tehran but understand the need for a more stable and secure region
By Rawan Radwan ·

Yemeni government and Houthis agree to release hundreds of detainees

Yemeni government and Houthis agree to release hundreds of detainees

  • UN envoy Hans Grundberg said the prisoner exchange is one more reason to be optimistic that things are finally moving in the right direction in Yemen
  • He added that he senses there is now a greater will to resolve the conflict, following the recent Saudi-Iranian rapprochement
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Biden pays tribute to Iranian women at Nowruz celebration

Biden pays tribute to Iranian women at Nowruz celebration

  • US President said that he wished Nowruz holiday would be a moment of ‘hope for the women of Iran fighting for their human rights and fundamental freedoms’
  • Joe Biden: ‘We’re going to continue to hold Iranian officials accountable for their attacks against their people’
By AP ·

BBC urged staff to remove TikTok from work devices

BBC urged staff to remove TikTok from work devices

  • Decision follows concerns raised by government authorities worldwide regarding data privacy and security
  • BBC is second media company in the world to issue guidance
By Arab News ·

BBC urged staff to remove TikTok from work devices

BBC urged staff to remove TikTok from work devices

  • Decision follows concerns raised by government authorities worldwide regarding data privacy and security
  • BBC is second media company in the world to issue guidance
By Arab News ·

Alshaya's kabab plate. (Supplied)

The restaurants in Saudi cities offering a taste of Persia on a plate

  • Restaurants in the Kingdom offer flavor-packed Persian dishes, including the national dish of Iran
  • Launched in 1999, the Persian restaurant Alshaya has expanded to nine locations around the Kingdom
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Ancelotti: ‘We did not deserve to lose’ El Clasico photos

Ancelotti: ‘We did not deserve to lose’ El Clasico

  • Real Madrid opened the scoring through an own goal by Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo in the ninth minute
  • Barcelona replied through goals by Sergi Roberto and Frank Kessie in the 45th and 90th minutes
By Arab News ·

Saudi archery team wins silver at Asia Cup 2023

Saudi archery team wins silver at Asia Cup 2023

By Khaled Alarafah ·

Team of the week for Roshn Saudi League round 21

Team of the week for Roshn Saudi League round 21

By Khaled Alarafah ·