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Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia Face Deadly Workplace Hazards and Denied Justice
May 16, 2025
Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia Face Deadly Workplace Hazards and Denied Justice
Scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia continue to die in avoidable workplace accidents, including falls from buildings, electrocutions, and decapitations, amid systemic failures to protect them, investigate deaths, and provide compensation, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Fairsquare.…
Namira Mosque Launches Shading, Cooling Project to Support Pilgrims During Hajj
May 15, 2025
Namira Mosque Launches Shading, Cooling Project to Support Pilgrims During Hajj
A major shading and cooling project has been launched at the Namira Mosque courtyards in Arafat, Saudi Arabia, to support pilgrims during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Iqna reported. The initiative aims to alleviate the extreme heat experienced by worshippers, enhancing…
Kenyan domestic workers face abuse and exploitation in Saudi Arabia, Amnesty reports
May 14, 2025
Kenyan domestic workers face abuse and exploitation in Saudi Arabia, Amnesty reports
A new report by Amnesty International reveals widespread abuse, exploitation, and discrimination faced by Kenyan women employed as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia. Based on interviews with over 70 women, the report outlines conditions that often amount to forced labour…
Saudi Arabia executes Shiite detainee amid rising concerns over fair trials and sectarian aus
May 12, 2025
Saudi Arabia executes Shiite detainee amid rising concerns over fair trials and sectarian aus
Saudi authorities executed Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Abu Abdullah, a Shiite detainee, on Saturday after convicting him of what the Interior Ministry described as “terrorism-related” charges. The execution, carried out in the Eastern Province, has sparked renewed human rights concerns…
Saudi authorities crack down on unauthorized Hajj attempts
May 7, 2025
Saudi authorities crack down on unauthorized Hajj attempts
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior is intensifying efforts to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering Makkah and the holy sites during the Hajj season, Arab News agency reported. Authorities recently arrested 42 expatriates in Al-Hijrah district of Makkah for violating Hajj…
Saudi Arabia Introduces AI-Driven Hajj Plan with Advanced Digital Services
May 6, 2025
Saudi Arabia Introduces AI-Driven Hajj Plan with Advanced Digital Services
Saudi Arabia is set to reveal a groundbreaking operational strategy for the upcoming Hajj season this Thursday, marking a significant leap in pilgrimage management through artificial intelligence and smart technologies, Iqna reported. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the…
Saudi Arabia executes two amid rights concerns over anti-terrorism charges
May 4, 2025
Saudi Arabia executes two amid rights concerns over anti-terrorism charges
Saudi Arabia executed two citizens, Hassan bin Mohammed bin Hassan Ghaith and Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Hassan Ghaith, on Saturday after convicting them of terrorism-related offenses. The Ministry of Interior claimed the two had joined a terrorist organization and trained…
First Pilgrim Caravan Arrives in Medina
April 29, 2025
First Pilgrim Caravan Arrives in Medina
The first group of pilgrims for the Hajj pilgrimage to the House of God arrived at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina this morning, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The caravan consisted of 262 pilgrims who arrived in Medina…
Giant coral colony discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea waters
April 28, 2025
Giant coral colony discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea waters
Red Sea Global (RSG) announced the discovery of a giant Pavona coral colony within the waters of AMAALA on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast. The colony, comparable in size to the world’s largest known coral structures, is the biggest of its…
Saudi Arabia Intensifies Immigration Enforcement with 19,328 Arrests
April 27, 2025
Saudi Arabia Intensifies Immigration Enforcement with 19,328 Arrests
Saudi authorities reported 19,328 arrests during a weeklong nationwide operation targeting immigration violations, Arab News reported citing the Saudi Press Agency release. The crackdown netted 11,245 residency law violators, 4,297 illegal border crossers, and 3,786 labor regulation offenders. Among those…