Saudi Arabia was an underdeveloped country in the 1960s when its ruler, King Faisal, embarked on a far-reaching modernization ...

Pilgrims pray at Mecca's Grand Mosque as the annual hajj kicks off in the Muslim holy places in Saudi Arabia.

The JEC Tower is not just going to be the world's tallest building, it is also the heart of a big plan to turn the place into ...

The Cultural Development Fund unveiled a curated selection of Saudi handicrafts at Selfridges in London, offering ...

Millions will make the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died ...

Drone-delivered medicines, digital IDs and the world's largest cooling system offer lessons on managing mass gatherings ...

Dubai: As part of its preparations for the upcoming Hajj season, the Royal Commission for Mecca City has completed a sweeping series of infrastructure and urban development projects in the central ...

Saudi Arabia’s jaw-dropping $16 billion Makkah Royal Clock Tower isn’t just a timepiece – it’s a testament to ambition and engineering prowess. Rising over 600 meters above the holy city of Mecca, ...

Saudi officials said they had stopped 269,678 people without permits from entering Mecca, and blamed overcrowding at the Hajj ...

Diriyah Company, a dynamic mixed-use developer transforming Saudi Arabia's historic birthplace into a vibrant new capital of ...

MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH , May 29 (APP): The stitching of the Kaaba’s Kiswa (black cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba) — is a profound sight for Muslim believers around the world as many have a deep desire ...