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A remarkable collection of rare Quran copies is currently on display at the Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District of Mecca, Iqna reported. The exhibition aims to enrich the experience of Umrah performers and visitors by showcasing significant…

The Holy Quran Museum, a significant addition to Makkah’s Hira Cultural District, was officially opened by the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Asharq al-Awsat reported. The source mentions, citing the Saudi Press Agency, that the museum aims to enhance…

Reports have emerged accusing Saudi Arabia’s border forces of using indiscriminate violence against Ethiopian migrants attempting to cross from Yemen, The Guardian reported. Witnesses recount experiences of machine-gun fire, with many claiming to have seen rotting bodies along the border.…

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep concern over the significant global increase in executions, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia remains one of the countries with the highest execution rates. Türk stated that the number of…

A recent report by Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB), titled “Systemic Discrimination and Religious Repression: The Shia Struggle for Equality in Saudi Arabia”, sheds light on the persistent challenges faced by Saudi Arabia’s Shia community, which…

Salma al-Shehab, a 36-year-old Saudi Arabian PhD student from Leeds University, has been released after serving a four-year prison sentence for her social media activity supporting women’s rights. Arrested in January 2021 during a visit to Saudi Arabia, al-Shehab was…

Saudi Arabia is poised to execute six Shia men, including five who were minors during their arrests for participating in peaceful protests in 2011 and 2012. This alarming development has drawn condemnation from the United Nations and various human rights…

Saudi authorities executed two citizens, Fahd bin Saud bin Hamad Al-Shammari and Sami bin Khalaf bin Aqil Al-Mutairi, on Wednesday after convicting them of “treason” and “supporting terrorism,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior. The ministry claimed…

The Islamic Arts Biennale 2025, titled And All That Is In Between, has officially opened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Arch Daily reported. Organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, this year’s event is hosted at the Western Hajj Terminal of King…

The Saudi NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has announced significant progress in developing the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, advancing efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources. The plant, set to be fully operational by 2026, aims to produce up…