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Saudi Arabia Approves Execution of Three Men from Qatif Amid Human Rights Concerns ………………… Saudi authorities have approved the death sentences for three young men from Qatif—Redha Mohammed Abu Abdullah, Fadhel Al-Safwani, and Ali Al-Safwani—sparking widespread condemnation from human rights…

Saudi Arabia Arrests Over 21,000 for Residency and Border Violations …………………….. Saudi authorities arrested 21,058 people in one week for breaching residency, labor, and border security regulations, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Saturday. The report showed 12,558…

Executions in Saudi Arabia Reach Record High, Driven Mostly by Drug Cases ————————- Saudi Arabia’s executions surged to a record high last year, with 345 people put to death, Amnesty International reported Monday. This marks the highest number recorded by…

Saudi Arabia Executes Two Brothers Amid Ongoing Concerns Over Fair Trials …………………… Saudi authorities executed two Saudi nationals on Tuesday, in a case that has drawn renewed scrutiny over the kingdom’s judicial practices and use of anti-terrorism laws. The Ministry…

Saudi authorities arrest over 460 for violating Hajj entry rules in Holy Makkah Saudi authorities have intercepted 436 unauthorized Hajj groups and arrested 462 individuals for attempting to smuggle pilgrims into Makkah, according to the Ministry of Interior. Security forces…

Over 1.5 Million Foreign Pilgrims Participate in Hajj Amid Intense Heat in Saudi Arabia —————————— More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, according to a spokesperson from the Saudi Ministry of…

Saudi Arabia blocks over 269,000 unauthorized Hajj pilgrims Saudi authorities have stopped more than 269,000 people without permits from entering Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, officials announced Sunday. The move is part of a wider crackdown aimed at…

Saudi Arabia to Deploy AI-Enhanced Firefighting Drone “Falcon” During Hajj for First Time ————————————- For the first time, Saudi Civil Defense will deploy the AI-powered firefighting and rescue drone “Falcon” during this year’s Hajj, Arab News reported. Designed for high-altitude…

Saudi Arabia uses AI to accommodate Hajj pilgrims ———————- Saudi Arabia is leveraging smart technologies and AI-driven platforms to support nearly two million pilgrims during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Middle East Monitor reported. Authorities introduced several digital services to enhance…

In a historic shift, Saudi Arabia will permit limited alcohol sales in 2026—ending a 73-year prohibition—as part of preparations for Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034, The Economic Times reported. The policy, aligned with Crown Prince Mohammed bin…