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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

Rare scenes as Saudi Arabia stages swimwear fashion show

In a never-seen-before move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, May 17, 2024. The show took place on the second day of the inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week at the St Regis Red Sea Resort, situated off

Mbappe to decide next move following increasing Saudi Arabia interest

Kylian Mbappe is being targeted by clubs in the Saudi Pro League following Paris Saint-Germain's decision to try and sell the forward as soon as possible, sources have confirmed. His contract at Parc des Princes expires at the end of the 2023/24 season and

Why Messi joined Inter Miami, snubbed Saudi Arabia - Aguero

Manchester City legend, Sergio Aguero has claimed that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi picked Inter Miami over a move to Saudi Arabia because of his family's convenience. Messi moved to Inter Miami last month after rejecting a world-record contract from Saudi

Messi reveals he wanted to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has admitted he considered moving to Saudi Arabia. If the 36-year-old had made the move, he would have joined Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League. But Messi eventually decided to sign for the Major League Soccer side

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

Nigerian pilgrim finds $80,000 in Saudi Arabia, returns to owner

A Nigerian pilgrim, Aishatu y'an Guru Nahuce receives accolades for her act of honesty after she returned $80,000 she found to its rightful owner in Saudi Arabia. The pilgrim was among the millions of Muslims from around the world who visited the holy city

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

Transfer: Klopp 'sent scout' to watch Osimhen against Saudi Arabia, Mozambique

Liverpool have joined the race for the signature of Napoli's Victor Osimhen, according to the UK Sun. Big teams around Europe are on high alert for Osimhen following his public fallout with his Serie A champion. Last month, Napoli's social media team appeared

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

Sola Sobowale on drug trafficking allegation, rumored dead in Saudi Arabia

Seasoned actress Sola Sobowale has opened up on how she was accused of drug trafficking and how she was rumored to be dead in Saudi Arabia. Sola shared her thoughts on her experience of being charged with drug trafficking and the ensuing internet rumors that

Saudi Arabia Set to Execute Man for 'Insulting' Prophet Mohammed

A Saudi Arabian man who renounced Islam and made disparaging remarks about the prophet Muhammad has been sentenced to death. Authorities became aware of Ahmad Al-Shamri in 2014 after he uploaded a series of videos reflecting his views on social media. He was

Jurgen Klopp begs FIFA to intervene in Saudi Arabia "problem"

Jurgen Klopp has reacted to the involvement of Saudi Arabian clubs in the current transfer window, saying UEFA or FIFA may have to intervene on behalf of European clubs After losing three first-team players to Saudi Arabian clubs this summer already, Liverpool

Portuguese referees, VAR officials for Super Eagles, Saudi Arabia friendly

Portuguese referee, Luis Godinho will be at the centre when the Super Eagles take on Saudi Arabia in a friendly at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão next week Friday. Godinho will be assisted by compatriots Bruno Jesus (assistant referee 1), Tiago Costa (assistant