Haj 2022: Online application process begins with enhanced facilities for pilgrims
While announcing Haj 2022 at Haj House in south Mumbai, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the entire Haj process will be 100 per cent digital/online.
Nov 01, 2021, 15:57 PM IST
Saudi royal family gave fake exotic animal furs as gift to Donald Trump: Report
Donald Trump during his 2017 trip to Saudi Arabia was gifted exotic animal furs, three swords and three daggers among other presents.
Oct 12, 2021, 07:46 AM IST
Zee Top 10: Major news stories of the day, Sep 20, 2021
In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.
Sep 20, 2021, 08:14 AM IST
FBI releases newly declassified record on September 11 terror attacks
The newly declassified document describes contacts the hijackers had with Saudi associates in the US but offers no evidence the Saudi government was complicit in the plot.
Sep 12, 2021, 09:10 AM IST
US Defence Secretary expresses gratitude to Amir of Kuwait for support in Afghanistan evacuation
The US Defence Secretary met Kuwaiti Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior to discuss opportunities for advancing the US-Kuwait partnership, a statement from the US Department of Defence informed.
Sep 09, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
Saudi Arabia: Ballistic missile intercepted over oil region injures two, damages buildings
The shrapnel of the missile scattered over the Dammam Suburb neigbourhood, injuring two Saudi children, while 14 residential houses suffered light damages.
Sep 05, 2021, 08:55 AM IST
Karnataka man, arrested in Saudi Arabia for Facebook post, returns home after 600 days
Harish was arrested on December 22, 2019, for making blasphemous remarks about Mecca and using abusive language about the King of Saudi Arabia on Facebook.
Aug 19, 2021, 18:47 PM IST
Saudi Arabia urges Taliban to protect lives under 'Islamic principles'
Saudi Arabia has requested Taliban to adhere to the 'Islamic principles'.
Aug 16, 2021, 21:14 PM IST
Saudi Arabia starts receiving Umrah requests from foreigners
For concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic, only the vaccinated and the recovered will be provided with permissions.
Aug 09, 2021, 13:27 PM IST
Saudi Arabia invites PM Narendra Modi for Middle East Green Initiative Summit
Middle East Green Initiative, along with Saudi Green Initiative was announced in March of this year by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Jul 31, 2021, 18:01 PM IST
Saudi Arabia threatens 3-year travel ban on citizens who visit 'red list' countries, including India, as COVID cases surge
Saudi Arabia has banned travel to or transit at a number of countries including Afghanistan, Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates.
Jul 28, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
All applications for Haj 2021 cancelled: Haj Committee of India
In a circular, the committee said that the Ministry of Haj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has issued a statement informing that due to coronavirus pandemic conditions it has decided to allow citizens and residents inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia only to attend Haj this year in limited numbers and international Haj has been cancelled.
Jun 15, 2021, 20:13 PM IST
No foreign travellers for Hajj this year, Saudi Arabia cuts pilgrim limit to 60,000
Only people aged between 18 and 65 who have been vaccinated or immunised from the virus, and are free of chronic diseases, will be able to take part.
Jun 12, 2021, 18:28 PM IST
DNA: Saudi Arabia imposes restrictions on use of loudspeakers in mosques
As part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s sweeping liberalization drive, Saudi Arabia restricted the use of loudspeakers with the Islamic affairs ministry saying the speakers should be set at no more than one-third of their maximum volume.
Jun 02, 2021, 23:58 PM IST
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's 'flagrant violations' of Palestinian rights, calls for global action to end violence
Saudi Arabia on Sunday (May 16) condemned Israel's "flagrant violations" of Palestinian rights and called for global action to end military operations.
May 16, 2021, 18:17 PM IST
Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: Crescent moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid on May 13 in middle-east
India, which generally celebrates Eid a day later from Saudi, will look for the crescent moon today and if not sighted the country will celebrate Eid on Friday (May 14).
May 12, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: Date, significance and celebration
Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-al-Fitr is one of the biggest festivals observed by the Muslim community across the globe. The festival is celebrated after the ninth month of the Islamic calendar Ramadan gets over and the tenth month Shawwal begins.
May 12, 2021, 08:51 AM IST
Imran Khan, Saudi Crown Prince Salman affirm commitment to bilateral ties
During the meeting, special emphasis was laid on increasing Saudi investments in Pakistan, collaboration in the field of energy, and increased job opportunities for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia, according to the MoFA.
May 08, 2021, 18:12 PM IST
In a historic first, Saudi Arabia releases pictures of Black Stone in Mecca
These pictures of al-Hajar al-Aswad, or the ‘Black Stone’, are up to 49,000 megapixels in size and took more than 50 hours to photograph and develop, General Presidency for the Affairs of the Saudi Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque revealed.
May 06, 2021, 07:43 AM IST
No COVID vaccination, no Haj pilgrimage, Check Saudi Arabia guidelines for visitors
Before embarking on a trip, a visitor`s vaccination status will have to be registered on Saudi Arabia`s Covid-19 app, `Tawakkalna`, which was launched last year to track the Covid-19 situation in the Kingdom.
Apr 06, 2021, 18:54 PM IST
