Saudi Arabia
More than 1.5 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
World
October 31, 2011
More than 1.5 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
More than 1.5 million Muslims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, the world's largest annual…
Prominent Islamic cleric urges Saudi king to let women drive
Egypt
October 31, 2011
Prominent Islamic cleric urges Saudi king to let women drive
President of the Association of Muslim Scholars (AMS) Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi has called on King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi…
Saudi Arabia warns Hajj pilgrims against political activities
Egypt
October 28, 2011
Saudi Arabia warns Hajj pilgrims against political activities
Saudi Arabian authorities have set six rules for Hajj pilgrims to abide by this year, including not bringing with them…
Prince Nayef may determine Saudi Arabia’s future
World
October 28, 2011
Prince Nayef may determine Saudi Arabia’s future
Cautious pragmatist or intransigent conservative? Two views are emerging of Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, the new heir to…
Third Egyptian dies on Hajj pilgrimage
Egypt
October 27, 2011
Third Egyptian dies on Hajj pilgrimage
The number of Egyptians who have died on this year's Hajj pilgrimage has risen to three, after a woman from…
Two Egyptian Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
Egypt
October 27, 2011
Two Egyptian Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
Egyptian Hajj mission head Major General Salah Hashem announced Thursday that two Egyptians died in Saudi Arabia while making their…
Tantawi heads to Saudi Arabia to offer condolences for crown prince’s death
Egypt
October 25, 2011
Tantawi heads to Saudi Arabia to offer condolences for crown prince’s death
The head of Egypt's ruling military council, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, and an accompanying delegation on Tuesday headed to Saudi…
Prince Sultan, the man behind Saudi defence
World
October 22, 2011
Prince Sultan, the man behind Saudi defence
Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who died on Saturday, was a central figure in the world's top oil exporter…
Saudi crown prince dies abroad after illness
World
October 22, 2011
Saudi crown prince dies abroad after illness
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - The heir to the Saudi throne, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdel Aziz, died abroad Saturday after…
US says Iran sought killing of Saudi envoy
World
October 12, 2011
US says Iran sought killing of Saudi envoy
Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday Iran would "pay the price" for what US officials described as a plot to kill…