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Hajj 2026 Concludes as Pilgrims Return to Makkah After Days of Tashreeq ——————————— The main rituals of the 1447 AH / 2026 Hajj season have concluded with the end of the Days of Tashreeq and the completion of the final…

Saudi Study Warns of Rising Psychological Abuse and Bullying Among Children —————————————– A new study on children in Saudi Arabia has raised concerns over psychological abuse, violence, bullying, and family neglect, warning of long-term social and mental health consequences for…

Saudi Arabia Sees Wide Reaction After Woman Protests Unpaid Wages at Workplace ——————————- A video showing a woman protesting at a shopping centre in Saudi Arabia over alleged unpaid wages has sparked widespread reaction on social media and drawn the…

Shia Rights Watch Warns Discrimination Threatens Long-Term Gulf Stability ——————————– The World Shia Rights Watch Organization has warned that continued discrimination and the absence of social justice in some Gulf countries could threaten long-term regional stability. According to Shia Waves…

Saudi Arabia to Use Drones and AI During 2026 Hajj ——————————– Saudi Arabia has deployed drones, artificial intelligence and advanced surveillance systems for the 2026 Hajj season to monitor crowds, detect violations and prevent unauthorized access to the holy sites,…

Saudi Arabia Reverses Brief Ban on Under‑15 Pilgrims for Hajj 2026 —————————————— Saudi Arabia initially introduced a new restriction for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage barring pilgrims who would be under 15 years old on May 27, from participating. Visas issued…

Mecca Launches New Digital Service to Support Pilgrims ——————————- The authorities overseeing the Grand Mosque (Masjid al‑Haram) in Mecca have introduced a new digital service aimed at improving the experience and well‑being of pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah. The announcement…

Rights groups warn of rising executions in Saudi Arabia over past decade ——————————————– More than 30 international human rights organizations have raised concerns over the increasing use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, reporting that over 2,000 executions have…

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…