No laying off for Paki workers in Saudi Arabia for three months
ISLAMABAD: The
Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia would bar
companies from laying off Pakistani employees for three months and ask the
owners and management of these organizations to continue paying...
Saudi Arabia suspends praying in Two Holy Mosques in Ramadan Taraweeh, Eid prayers...
RIYADH:
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said on Monday
that it would extend the suspension of prayers during the Muslim holy month of
Ramadan, as part of efforts to...
If Saudi Arabia is forced to put the Hajj on hold this year, it...
By Mohmmed Al-Kinani
Will the Hajj, which draws millions of Muslims annually to Islam’s birthplace in Saudi Arabia, be suspended this year owing to...
Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh under curfew, Corona may hit to 200,000 people, 38 died
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior implemented a
24-hour curfew in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah on Thursday to limit
the spread of Coronavirus. A 24-hour curfew has also been enforced in...
Saudi Arabia advises Muslims to wait for clear situation for Haj, Curfew imposed...
RIYADH: Saudi
Arabia has asked Muslims to wait for more clarity on the coronavirus pandemic
before planning any travel for pilgrimage, the minister for Hajj and Umrah told
Al-Ekhbariya TV on Tuesday.
"We've...
Saudi Arabia suspends prayer in mosques, exempts holy Makkah and Madinah sites, amendment...
RIYADH: Saudi
Arabia has decided to suspend congregational prayers across all mosques in
the Kingdom, except for the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. The
decision announced Tuesday encourages Muslims to pray at home rather...
Saudi Arabia extends temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims after second case detected
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia
on Wednesday suspended all Umrah pilgrimages as it reported its second case of
the new coronavirus. The Kingdom imposed a ban last week on overseas pilgrims
visiting the Grand Mosque in Makkah and...
Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends entry for Umrah amid coronavirus fears
RIYADH: Saudi
Arabia on Thursday temporarily suspended the entry of pilgrims who visit the
Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah and visiting the Prophet's Mosque, in an
attempt to ensure public safety by preventing the...
Saudi Arabia calls for just solution to Palestinian issue
RIYADH: The Saudi
Cabinet, chaired by King Salman, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support
for efforts to reach a just and comprehensive solution of the
Palestinian-Israeli issue. The Cabinet underscored Riyadh’s efforts to end the
conflict,...
Saudi Arabia deserves praise for best Hajj arrangements
By Mohammad Noor Rahman Sheikh
ON the occasion of India’s 71st Republic Day, I extend my best wishes to my fellow Indian citizens in the western region of the...