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The Saudi Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the Sadaia Agency, has launched a digital system named “Tashreeh” aimed at issuing entry permits for pilgrims and service personnel to Mecca and designated pilgrimage areas, Okaz.com.sa reported. The “Tashreeh” system allows…

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj has issued a warning regarding the activities of unofficial channels and advertisements, stating that there are only two official pathways for Hajj registration: the electronic website “Al-Masar” and the “Nusuk” application. The ministry has specified…

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary visa ban for 14 countries ahead of the Hajj season, affecting Umrah, business, and family visas, Iqna reported. The suspension is expected to last until mid-June, with Umrah visa holders allowed entry until April…

The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina has recorded over 9.7 million worshippers during the first ten days of Ramadan this year, Iqna reported. Worshippers gathered to perform prayers in the mosque, including its roof and courtyards. The General Authority for the…

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…