Ramadan Al Sherbini, Correspondent

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Saudi Arabia clears 351,000 imported heads of cattle

More shipments set for arrival in run-up to annual sacrificial season

A veterinarian from the Saudi National Weqaa Centre checks sheep at a quarantine near the holy city of Mecca.

Kuwait starts Hajj-linked vaccinations

Pilgrims are required to get inoculated 10 days before travel to Saudi Arabia

An aerial view of the Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest site in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Kuwait opens army enlistment for women

Female volunteers to undergo three-month course before induction

Kuwaiti women interested in volunteering are invited to register through the Defence Ministry’s official website.

When should Hajj pilgrims make customs declaration?

Warning issued against carrying prohibited items such as drugs, eavesdropping devices

Pilgrims perform prayers at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage, on June 19, 2023.

Rainfall expected across Saudi Arabia until mid-week

Strong winds, dust storms forecast in some areas

Large parts of Saudi Arabia will experience rain this week.

3 convicted over forging Kuwaiti citizenship

Father, sons get seven years in jail, fined $8 million

Kuwait has intensified efforts to combat citizenship fraud and dual nationality violations to protect its national identity.

Egypt star Ramadan creates uproar over ‘dance costume’

Backlash as performer accused of misrepresenting Egypt at US music fest

Egyptian performer Mohammed Ramadan appeared wearing an outfit likened to a belly-dance costume at a recent US music festival.

Saudi Arabia: 2m substandard products detected in Q1

48,000 inspection visits made in Mecca, Medina

The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has said its inspectors conducted more than 132,000 visits across all regions of the kingdom.

Saudis crack down on violating warehouses ahead of Hajj

95 facilities shuttered over violations of safety, cleaning rules

Pilgrims perform prayers at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage, on June 19, 2023.

Saudi nabbed over fake Hajj trips

Hajj visa mandatory for performing pilgrimage rituals

Pilgrims perform prayers at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage, on June 19, 2023.

Friday deadline for domestic pilgrims to pay Hajj fees

Prices of Saudi packages start from SR8,000

In February, the ministry opened registration for Saudis and Muslim foreign residents wishing to perform this year’s Hajj rites due in June.

Saudi Arabia: Thunderstorms expected until Monday

Riyadh likely to witness intermittent rainfall from Saturday

Most parts of Saudi Arabia are forecast to experience moderate-to-heavy thunderstorms until Monday.

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