Flying to the edge of space without an engine is an idea so crazy...
If you thought that flying in the earth’s stratosphere requires super-powerful engines, think again. The new Perlan 2 Glider, which completed its first-ever test...
A look at the worst stampedes during Hajj
The deadly stampede at the hajj in Saudi Arabia on Thursday is just the latest tragedy to strike the pilgrimage.
Here is a timeline of...
World leaders react to Hajj stampede
Hours after a stampede in the tent city of Mina claimed at least 717 lives and 863 other injuries, world leaders have reacted by...
Samsung Engineering reaches milestone in Saudi Arabia project
SAMSUNG Engineering Co., Ltd, revealed that it has reached a major milestone is terms of safety with Aramco’s Shaybah project. Samsung achieved the new...
FIFA agree to hand over Valcke emails – prosecutor
Swiss prosecutors said Thursday that FIFA have agreed to hand over the emails of suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke.
Access to the emails had been...
Yemeni pilgrims in Mina braving Houthi attacks
Braving frequent attacks by Houthi militias on their way to the annual Haj pilgrimage, several Yemeni pilgrims expressed joy when they reached the holy...
Authorities arrest 23,713 illegal pilgrims in Jazan and Asir
Security forces throughout Jazan and Asir have arrested 23,713 pilgrims who, in direct violation of Haj regulations, did not obtain official Haj permits.
In Jazan,...
No MERS cases among Haj pilgrims: Ministry of Health
The current number of Coronavirus patients is 20 percent less than in the same period last year, with just 417 cases in comparison to...
One million worshippers perform Eid prayers at Prophet’s Mosque
Nearly one million worshipers performed Eid Al-Adha prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque and surrounding yards amid an integrated system of services provided by the...
Saudi King Salman orders review of haj plans after disaster – live TV
Saud King Salman on Thursday in a televised speech offered his condolences after more than 700 people were killed in a stampede during the...
