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Saudi Arabia receives first Hajj pilgrims as preparations for 2026 season intensify ————————————– The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the arrival of the first groups of pilgrims into the Kingdom via air, land, and sea ports, marking…

Continued Detention of Shia Clerics in Saudi Arabia Raises Concerns Over Religious Freedom ———————————————- The release of an updated list of detained Shia clerics in Saudi Arabia has renewed scrutiny over religious freedoms and security measures targeting followers of the…

Saudi Arabia Executes Two Shiite Citizens Amid International Rights Criticism —————————————— Saudi authorities carried out the execution of two Shiite citizens from the Eastern Province on Thursday morning after they were convicted of charges related to joining an armed group…

Saudi Arabia’s Non‑Oil Private Sector Contracts Sharply as Regional Tensions Weigh on Business ———————————– Saudi Arabia’s non‑oil private sector experienced a notable slowdown in March 2026, with business activity falling into contraction for the first time in nearly six years,…

Saudi Opposition Party Advocates Political Reform Amid Repression and Regional Criticism ——————————————- The Saudi opposition group National Gathering Party (“Nas”) is calling for political reforms, human rights protections, and greater citizen participation, highlighting restrictions on freedom of expression and political…

Shia Cleric Arrested in Saudi Arabia’s Qatif Without Official Explanation ————————– Local media and human rights sources have reported that Saudi authorities have arrested Hassan al-Mutawwa in the Qatif region in the country’s Eastern Province, without providing an official reason…

Saudi Arabia Faces Economic, Social Challenges Amid Rising Living Costs and Criticism from Dissidents ————————————– Saudi Arabia, despite its vast oil wealth and ambitious development initiatives, continues to face significant economic and social challenges, according to critics and independent analyses.…

Rights Group Warns of Imminent Executions of Juvenile Offenders in Saudi Arabia ———————————— A Saudi-based human rights organization has renewed warnings over the possible execution of six individuals arrested as minors in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about alleged violations of…

Intelligent robot serves participants in Quranic competitions in Saudi Arabia ——————————– The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Preaching and Guidance has launched an artificial intelligence–powered robot to support participants in the 27th King Abdulaziz National Quran Memorization, Recitation and Exegesis…

Global Organization Condemns Saudi Arabia Over Executions of Minors, Calls for Immediate Halt —————————- The international advocacy group Global Citizen has sharply criticized Saudi Arabia for continuing to impose the death penalty on individuals accused of crimes committed while under…