Saudi Arabia Prepares for Another Hajj of ‘Extreme Heat’
The deaths of 1,300 pilgrims during last year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia highlight the urgent need for better heat mitigation and crowd management, analysts say. With Mecca’s temperatures reaching 51.8°C (125°F) during the pilgrimage, most fatalities were linked to heat, especially among pilgrims without official permits who lacked access to amenities like air-conditioned tents. Diplomats […]
FG Says Saudi’s bullion Dollar Investment to Create More Jobs for Nigerians
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed that Nigeria’s recent economic diplomacy efforts in Saudi Arabia have already started yielding tangible benefits, including investments, foreign exchange inflows, and job creation for Nigerians. Edun spoke yesterday with journalists after a briefing meeting with President Bola Tinubu by the Nigerian […]
Saudi to permit Sale Of Alcohol to Non-Muslim Diplomats
Saudi Arabia plans to allow the sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats for the first time, two sources familiar with the plan told AFP on Wednesday. Prohibition has been the law of the land in Saudi Arabia since 1952, shortly after one of King Abdulaziz’s sons got drunk and, in a rage, shot dead a […]
Anthony Joshua to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia showdown
In Boxing, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to the ring to take on former unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. A press conference has been scheduled for January 15 to reveal the details of the Ngannou-Joshua clash, which is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, although reports suggest it will […]
The Fifa Club World Cup breaks new ground next month when it takes place for the first time in Saudi Arabia
In another first, European champions Manchester City debut at the tournament, and willfeature alongside the likes of hosts Al Ittihad, Egypt’s Al Ahly and South Americanchampions Fluminense. The Brazilian side were confirmed on Saturday as the final teamto seal their spot in Jeddah.The Fifa Club World Cup is a seven-team tournament bringing together the championsof […]
