Saudia launches Hajj 2026 operations with over one million seats
Muslim News Nigeria Saudia has commenced its Hajj 2026 operations with the arrival of the first group of pilgrims to the…
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A night at the Rawdah: garden of paradise on earth in a transformed era (revised edition), By Rasheed Abubakar
I was the last among 35 Nigerian pilgrims to visit the Rawdah (also spelled Raudah) in the Prophet…
Prince Salman reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s commitment to serving pilgrims at Umrah forum in Madinah
* Says kingdom invests in advanced technologies to enhance pilgrim experience * Umrah sector achieves 214 percent growth…
Umrah and Ziyarah Forum kicks off in Madinah Monday as Saudi minister highlights global pilgrimage vision
The third edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF) is set to commence on Monday, March 30,…
Mohammed AlBalawi assumes role as Saudi ambassador to Nigeria, submits credentials
His Excellency Mr. Yousef bin Mohammed AlBalawi has officially assumed his role as Ambassador of the Kingdom of…
Saudi minister restates ‘no Hajj without permit’ policy, strengthens Nigeria cooperation ahead of 2026 Hajj
By Mariam Zubair Abubakar/ ABUJA In a historic visit, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq…
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia seal $2bn renewable energy deal during Erdogan’s Riyadh visit
* Projects to meet electricity needs of 2.1 million households as construction expected to begin in 2027 Türkiye…
Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US‑Iran escalation amid protests
* Tehran signals US bases may be hit if America strikes Gulf nations don’t want the chaos that…
NAHCON at 20: The imperative of repositioning Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah sector
In this article, Ishaq Ibrahim Jae argues that while NAHCON has succeeded in stabilising Nigeria’s Hajj operations, its…
Saudi Arabia revives Khalid bin Al-Walid’s legacy in epic film ‘Unbroken Sword’
* As Game of Thrones director chronicles life and military exploits of key companions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)…
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia seal defence pact to boost military capacity
Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a defence Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s…
Saudi Arabia unveils cochlear implant programme, targets 30 surgeries for children
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has launched a specialized cochlear implant and hearing-rehabilitation…
RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company Signs 6 Strategic MoUs, Concluding Its Cityscape Global Debut
– RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company concludes Cityscape Global debut with six strategic MoUs, advancing investment and partnerships for…
Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan named Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has appointed the eminent Saudi Islamic scholar Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan…
Saudi universities alumni in Nigeria to kick off sustainable development sessions
The three-day forum, kicking off on Monday, will bring together Saudi-educated alumni from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Gabon, and…
