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Saudi Arabia Finally Agrees To Allow Women Drive

Saudi Arabia women will soon have the right to drive, according to a royal decree issued by the country's king,Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are prohibited from driving. In the royal decree issued on

Cristano Ronaldo faces fresh ban in Saudi Arabia

Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, is facing a fresh ban and fine after being sent off against Al-Hilal, according to GOAL. The 38-year-old received a red card in the Al-Nassr versus Al-Hilal Saudi Super Cup semi-final for allegedly elbowing Ali Ali-Bulaihi

Nicki Minaj cancels Saudi Arabia concert following backlash

Popular hip hop star, Nicki Minaj has canceled her scheduled performance in Saudi Arabia next week. This is following backlash by social media users and call by US Human Rights Foundation for Minaj, One Direction's Liam Payne, Steve Aoki, and others scheduled

FG Evacuates 1,800 Nigerians From Saudi Arabia

The Federal Government yesterday commenced the evacuation of 1,800 Nigerians illegally residing in Saudi Arabia. Already, no fewer than 198 persons, including women and children, returned to the country aboard a Med-View Airline jet. Officials of the National

Saudi Arabia submits bid for 2034 World Cup

Nearly four months after the world governing body of football, FIFA, declared Saudi Arabia to be the lone contender, the kingdom formally launched its campaign to host the 2034 World Cup on Friday. Two years have passed since neighboring Qatar staged the first

Ronaldo's girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez gushes about life in Saudi Arabia

Georgina Rodriguez, the girlfriend of Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has made an honest confession about what she has been experiencing in their new life in Saudi Arabia. Despite Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record, Georgina admits she loves where

Ronaldo, Messi score as PSG win friendly in Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were both on the scoresheet as Paris Saint-Germain defeated the Riyadh Season Team 5-4 on Thursday. Ronaldo scored twice at the King Fahd International Stadium. It was his first game since joining Saudi Pro League side Al

Fabinho gifted Rolex watch by a fan in Saudi Arabia

Brazilian midfielder Fabinho is already a fan favourite at Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad just two weeks after he left Premier League club, Liverpool. Brazilian midfielder Fabinho is already winning over fans in Saudi Arabia just weeks after he switched

EPL: Varane takes decision on leaving for Saudi Arabia

Manchester United defender, Raphael Varane will not be joining the Saudi Professional League (SPL) this summer. It had been reported in some quarters that Varane would become the latest big name to make a mega money move from the Premier League to the Middle

BREAKING: Senegal Abandons French as Official Language, Embraces Arabic

The Senegalese government has announced the end of French as an official language, replacing it with Arabic. This decision, made at a Cabinet meeting on Sunday, reflects the ongoing political transformation in Senegal. The decision follows the recent election

Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing Tourist Visas in 2018

Saudi Arabia aims to start issuing tourist visas to foreigners next year, a senior Saudi official told CNN, as the government seeks new sources of revenue to diversify its economy. At present, foreigners traveling to Saudi Arabia are largely restricted to

Saudi Arabia Donates $10m, Relief Materials To Nigeria

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated the sum of $10million to Nigeria towards the fight against insurgency. The donation was announced in Abuja on Monday by an official of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Defence Ministry, Nasir Mutbak. According to Mutbak,

Saudi Arabia reduces 2024 Hajj pilgrimage cost for Nigerians

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has secured a reduction in the charges for 2024 Hajj from the Saudi Arabian Government. The reductions, according to Fatima Sanda Usara, the Commission's Deputy Director of Public Affairs, were attained in the

Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi hospitalised during hajj in Saudi Arabia (Photo)

Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi has been rushed to a hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The actress, who is in Saudi Arabia to perform hajj, fell ill due to the stress associated with the hajj exercise. According to 'The Nation' reporter in Saudi Arabia, he

Qatar 2022: Ighalo, Musa celebrate Saudi Arabia's famous win over Argentina

Nigerian stars, Odion Ighalo and Ahmed Musa have celebrated Saudi Arabia's remarkable 2-1 victory against Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. The Green Falcons recorded one of the most shocking results in the history of the competition by outclassing

Bukola Saraki Departs Nigeria for Saudi Arabia...Find Out His Mission

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday (Monday) night flew out of Abuja to Saudi Arabia to join the two million Muslim faithful gathered in the holy land for this year's hajj. In a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph

News Flash! Five Nigerian Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia Read

Five Nigerian pilgrims to this year's hajj in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, have passed on, Premium Times reports. This was disclosed by the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Mohammed, on Tuesday, August 29 in Islam's holiest

3 reasons Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia have been confirmed as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup and here are three reasons why it is happening. World football governing body, FIFA have announced that the 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia. The Middle Eastern nation had earlier