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Electronic visa complications may deprive 1,000 Egyptian pilgrims from performing Hajj
Egypt

Electronic visa complications may deprive 1,000 Egyptian pilgrims from performing Hajj

The electronic visa system, used by the Saudi authorities for the first time this year on Hajj pilgrims, might keep…
Expectations of Saudi oil shake-up stir uncertainty
Egypt

Expectations of Saudi oil shake-up stir uncertainty

A shake-up of Saudi Arabia's oil leadership by King Salman has introduced a new element of unpredictability to its energy…
Women register to run for election in Saudi first
Egypt

Women register to run for election in Saudi first

Saudi women for the first time began to register as candidates Sunday for municipal polls in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom…
First Hajj pilgrims to head out September 7
Egypt

First Hajj pilgrims to head out September 7

The Tourism Ministry has announced that the first group of Hajj pilgrims will set out by land to Saudi Arabia…
Hamas: Anxious to maintain good ties with Egypt
Middle East

Hamas: Anxious to maintain good ties with Egypt

Hamas has said it is eager to maintain good relations with the Egyptian government as the Palestinian militant group’s relations…
Saudi Arabia arrests 413 IS members, including 7 Egyptians
Middle East

Saudi Arabia arrests 413 IS members, including 7 Egyptians

Saudi security forces have said that they have arrested 413 IS members from 19 different nationalities over the past two…
Russia, Saudis fail in talks to agree on fate of Syria’s Assad
Middle East

Russia, Saudis fail in talks to agree on fate of Syria’s Assad

Russia and Saudi Arabia failed in talks on Tuesday to overcome their differences on the fate of Syrian President Bashar…
Ministry warns pilgrims against talking politics
Egypt

Ministry warns pilgrims against talking politics

The Endowments Ministry has warned pilgrims against talking politics during Islam's holiest ritual which begins late September. The ministry warned pilgrims…
Russia’s Lavrov to meet US, Saudi counterparts in Qatar
Middle East

Russia’s Lavrov to meet US, Saudi counterparts in Qatar

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will hold a three-way meeting with his US and Saudi counterparts, John Kerry and Adel…
Egypt, Saudi sign pact to boost military ties
Egypt

Egypt, Saudi sign pact to boost military ties

Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed a pact in Cairo Thursday aimed at boosting military and economic ties between the two…
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