The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, known as Nazaha ("Integrity"), said the suspects include staff from the ministries of Municipalities and Housing, Education, Health, and Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, as well as the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.

Saudi arrests 160 in anti-corruption crackdown

Suspects from various ministries inked to bribery and abuse of power

Saudi Arabia opens visa applications for Umrah season

Pilgrims can begin entering Kingdom from today through Nusuk platform

International pilgrims can now enter the Kingdom for performing Umrah until March 23, 2027.

Saudi Arabia to build Mecca waste management city

Facility designed to meet Mecca’s waste management for up to 60 years

The Waste Processing City, developed on an area of 8.5 million square metres, is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

Saudi deports 7,466 illegal residents in a week

More than 8,000 arrested in nationwide campaign

Saudi Arabia deports 7,466 illegal residents in one-week crackdown

Saudi Arabia launches early preparations for Hajj 2027

Integrated package to combine accommodation, transport and catering services

Saudi authorities said these services will become mandatory components of pilgrimage programmes throughout a pilgrim's stay in the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia announces successful 1447 AH Hajj

Kingdom says pilgrims completed rituals with ease, safety and reassurance

Pilgrims completed the main rites of Hajj, including standing at Arafat, spending the night in Muzdalifah and performing the stoning ritual in Mina.

Pilgrims perform four key rituals of Hajj

Hajj rituals coincided with the start of Eid Al Adha celebrations

More than 1.7 million pilgrims began performing key Hajj rituals, including the symbolic stoning of the devil at Jamarat, shaving or trimming hair, animal sacrifice, Tawaf Al Ifadah and Sai between Safa and Marwah, on the third day of the annual pilgrimage.

Saudi warns pilgrims against sharing razors

The move aims to reduce the risk of infections transmitted through personal items

Pilgrims have been urged to avoid sharing shaving tools after completing Hajj rites to protect their safety and reduce the risk of infections transmitted through personal items.

Woman wrecks perfume kiosk after 'months without pay'

The woman employee claims she had not received her salary for several months

Saudi Arabia investigates woman filmed damaging perfume kiosk in mall

Saudi Arabia warns of 50°C heat in Eastern Province

Heatwave expected to persist until Friday

Temperatures expected to hit 50°C in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province during Eid Al Adha.

Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat as Hajj peaks

More than 1.5 million Muslims gather in rare display of global unity and devotion

Muslim pilgrims read a copy of Islam's holy book Quran atop of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

1.7 million pilgrims perform 1447 AH Hajj

Of these, international pilgrims accounted for 1,546,655

1.7 million pilgrims perform 1447 AH Hajj

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