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Chinese: The Language of the Future now Taught in Saudi Schools

A large map of China hangs on the classroom wall as 14-year-old Yasser al-Shaalan learns the names of different professions from a Mandarin textbook. This scene reflects a significant shift in Saudi Arabia's education system, as public schools now include Mandarin in their curricula—another......

Ramadan Begins in Saudi Arabia on March 1st

The holy month of Ramadan will commence in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, March 1st. The sighting of the crescent moon on Friday marked the official beginning of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This is a significant moment for millions of Muslims around the world as they prepare for a month of fasting,......

Arab leaders unite against Trump’s Gaza plan

Arab leaders are scheduled to convene this Friday in Saudi Arabia to formulate a response to the U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for American control over the Gaza Strip and the forced displacement of its population, according to diplomatic and government sources. The Saudi Crown Prince,......

US and Russia confirm Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia

The United States and Russia have announced that their senior representatives will convene in Saudi Arabia to explore avenues for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. According to statements from both the US State Department and the Kremlin, high-level officials will gather in Riyadh on Tuesday, following......

Saudi Arabia maintains alcohol-free policy for 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia has definitively ruled out alcohol sales during the 2034 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom.  Speaking in an interview with LBC, Prince Khalid outlined a comprehensive ban on alcohol sales across all......

Morocco sets comprehensive plans for Hajj 1446 with 34,000 pilgrim quota

Morocco's Minister of Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, presented detailed preparations for Hajj 1446 to the House of Representatives on Monday, outlining key organizational measures for Moroccan pilgrims. The minister described a two-stage organizational approach. The first stage involves annual meetings......

Syria's interim president begins first official foreign visit to Saudi Arabia

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, embarked on his first international trip to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, marking a significant moment since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. The announcement came from his office, which shared a picture of Sharaa and his foreign minister on what seemed to be......

Omra 2025: New Health Measures for Pilgrims

In response to increased health safety measures for the upcoming pilgrimages, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that there are sufficient quantities of meningitis vaccines available at national pharmacies. This vaccination has now become mandatory for anyone wishing to travel to......

Morocco emerges as a top destination for Russian tourists in 2024

In 2024, Morocco stands out as one of the most sought-after destinations for Russian tourists, with an impressive 81% surge in visa applications, despite increasing global competition and stricter visa regulations in other regions. Russian travelers expanded their international journeys significantly,......