Saudi Arabia, UAE edge closer to backing US-Israeli war on Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are gradually shifting towards supporting the United States in its ongoing conflict with Iran, as regional tensions escalate and Gulf states face increasing security threats.
They Are Taking Me Away, They Will Kill Me- Please Save Me
At least 20 women are packed inside a locked room on the second floor of a building in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. None of them have passports or mobile phones. Those have been taken away. A lock hangs on the door outside. Days are passing in hunger and fear.
Bangladesh to Issue Passports to 69,000 Rohingyas in Saudi Arabia: Foreign Affairs Adviser
Foreign Affairs Adviser of the interim government, Md. Touhid Hossain, has said that 69,000 Rohingyas will be given Bangladeshi passports. However, issuing passports does not mean that they will become Bangladeshi citizens.
69,000 Rohingyas in Saudi Arabia to Get Bangladeshi Passports: National Security at Stake
The interim government has assured that it will speed up the process of issuing Bangladeshi passports to around 69,000 Rohingyas living in Saudi Arabia.
Several Bangladeshis Detained in Saudi Arabia for Holding Election Meetings Without Permission
In Saudi Arabia, the authorities of the country have detained several Bangladeshis on allegations of organizing meetings and gatherings without permission centering on the upcoming national parliamentary election of Bangladesh. In this incident, the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh has warned expatriate Bangladeshis.
Saudi Arabia Sets Health Bar for Hajj, Excludes Chronically Ill Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has announced that people suffering from chronic or serious medical conditions will not be allowed to perform Hajj this year.
600 Migrant Workers, Including Bangladeshis, Unpaid for 8 Months by Saudi Firm: HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that at least 600 migrant workers, including those from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, have not been paid for their work for over eight months by the Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company. These workers were employed on the $26 billion Masar redevelopment project in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Launches Music Education in Schools to Foster Creativity
The Saudi Arabian government has taken a major step by introducing music education at the school level as part of the country’s initiative to develop arts and culture. The goal is to familiarize children with music and the arts from an early age and to cultivate long-term creative talent.
Saudi Arabia Cuts Umrah Visa Validity to 30 Days Before Entry
Saudi Arabia has shortened the validity of Umrah visas before entry from three months to 30 days. The new rule, set to take effect next week, aims to improve crowd management as the number of international pilgrims rises ahead of the cooler season.
Leaked Report Shows Saudi Plan to Marginalize Hamas, Fund Palestinian Authority
An internal Saudi foreign ministry report reveals plans for Riyadh to disarm Hamas, empower the Palestinian Authority, and fund Gaza’s post-war recovery under an international peacekeeping mission.