The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) and the Pakistan Cricket Board have signed an MoU in Riyadh to develop a cricket stadium in Jeddah.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign agreement to build cricket stadium in Jeddah

Severe Flooding Strikes Jeddah After Record-Breaking Extreme Rainfall

Saudi Arabia has launched a massive crackdown on music lounges as at least two dozen venues in Riyadh and Jeddah have been shut down in recent weeks. Financial Times reported that the officials have cited reasons like "serious violations" to public health and hygiene codes behind shutting down these music lounges, but the real reason might be a conservative backlash


Saudi authorities shut down at least two dozen 'lounges' in Riyadh & Jeddah

The passenger identified as Shahzain said that two planes were parked at the same domestic terminal gate, which led to the confusion. He said he realised the error when it was too late, and blamed the negligence of the airline for the trouble he faced.



'Big blunder': Pakistani airline mistakenly sends passenger to Jeddah instead of Karachi - Here's what happened

The Diriyah Biennale Foundation inaugurated the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale on Saturday, which will run until May 25. Watch this report for more details!

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 begins in Jeddah

An Air India passenger was arrested for smuggling gold from Jeddah into Delhi. The flight crew grew suspicious after the passenger refused to eat or drink anything during the five and a half hours flight. This report tells you what happened next.

Why Air India passenger was arrested after refusing food, drinks on flight

For the first time, Indian Hajis arriving at Jeddah Airport will travel to Makkah via the High-Speed Harmain Train, reducing their travel time by half.

Indian Hajis take high-speed train from Jeddah airport to Makkah for the first time

In a key initiative, Indian Hajis arriving at Jeddah Airport will now have the opportunity to travel to Makkah via the Haramain High-Speed Train, smoothening the overall pilgrimage.

Indian Hajis take high-speed train from Jeddah airport to Makkah for the first time

On Wednesday the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken began his sixth West Asia tour since the onset of the Gaza War by holding talks in Saudi Arabia. On the agenda are meetings with Arab foreign ministers and a top Palestinian officials in Egypt...Watch in for more details!

West Asia: Antony Blinken meets Saudi crown-prince in Jeddah

West Asia: US Secy of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi crown-prince in Jeddah

Antony Blinken meets Saudi Arabia's crown prince in Jeddah | Blinken's 6th West Asia tour

Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said they will return to the US- and Saudi-convened negotiations in Jeddah on Thursday, as a six-month war has taken its toll on the country and on both forces.

Sudan army, paramilitary RSF to return to negotiations

In a move aimed at diversifying the oil-dependent economy, Hyundai Motor Co. has entered into an agreement with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to establish a car assembly plant worth over $500 million, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Saudi Arabia's wealth fund and Hyundai Motors to construct $500 million auto plant

Saudi Arabia witnessed a spell of strong winds and severe lightning storms on Tuesday, causing widespread damage across the west Asian nation.

Strong winds & lightning storms witnessed in Mecca, Jeddah

Saudi Arabia, I said to host peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine War beginning tomorrow in Jeddah. National Security advisors and Senior officials from 40 countries are set to take part in the talks while Russia has been excluded the question mark still hangs over whether China will take part or not.

Russia not invited to peace talks on Ukraine in Jeddah

UK is about to start new consultation with the United States for security guarantees. The talks are a follow-up on pledge issued by G7 countries at the NATO summit in Lithuania.

Saudi Arabia to host talks on Ukraine, 30 nations to attend summit in Jeddah

An attack in front of the US consulate in Jeddah on Wednesday claimed the lives of a security guard and a gunman, said the Saudi police. An armed man got out of a car in front of the consulate building and was killed as he exchanged gunfire with security officers, said a police spokesman.

Attack at US consulate in Jeddah claims lives of security guard, gunman

After a spate of arrests and executions for drug offences, Ibrahim, a dealer in Saudi Arabia, is not taking any chances. "I don't deal with new clients or go to the clients myself," said the 37-year-old, using a pseudonym to protect his identity.

Saudi Arabia launches crackdown on drugs with raids, executions

Macron will discuss war in Ukraine & other matters when he meets Saudi crown prince MBS on Friday. The French President is seeking to nudge the de-facto leader of the oil-rich kingdom into more full-throated support of Ukraine. Macron is also expected to seek support from MBS to find a solution in the search for a new President in Lebanon. Saudi Arabia has maintained a cautious stance throughout the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Saudi retains close ties to Russia; MBS hosted Zelensky last month in Jeddah | Details

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attending the Arab League Summit in Jeddah. Iran has hailed the reinstatement of the country into the bloc. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Syria attends Arab League summit | Iran hails Syria's reinstatement

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - The Indian government is continuing its efforts to evacuate citizens trapped in Sudan. Under operation Kaveri, the first flight of 360 evacuees from Sudan arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday. Till now, five batches of Indians trapped in Sudan have been evacuated. The fifth batch left from port Sudan and is on its way to Jeddah.

First batch of Indians evacuated from Sudan arrive in new Delhi | WION Speed News

In order to remove its citizens from Sudan, where there has been fierce fighting as a result of a power struggle between the Army and the paramilitary force, India has now started Operation Kaveri. About 534 Indians arrived in Port Sudan, and more are on their way, according to Dr. S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs for India. He also gave the assurance that Indian ships and aircraft are prepared to fly Indians back to their country.

Tracking Operation Kaveri: Indian Navy vessel heads towards Jeddah from port Sudan

An Indian Navy Ship carrying 278 passengers evacuated from conflict-ridden Sudan landed in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah Tuesday late night. The INS Sumedha's docking in Jeddah marks first successful segment carried under Operation Kaveri, a rescue operation launched by New Delhi to evacuate Indians and neighbouring South Asian nationals stuck in Sudan Operation Kaveri aims to bring back Indian citizens who are stuck in the conflict-ridden Sudan.

'Operation Kaveri unfolds': Indians evacuated from Sudan reach Jeddah

Saudi Arabia leads the first batch of evacuations from Sudan. The evacuated nationals were taken to the port city of Jeddah as violence between Sudan's Army and Paramilitary force turned Sudan into a battleground for power.

Indians evacuated from Sudan

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign agreement to build cricket stadium in Jeddah

Severe Flooding Strikes Jeddah After Record-Breaking Extreme Rainfall

Saudi authorities shut down at least two dozen 'lounges' in Riyadh & Jeddah

'Big blunder': Pakistani airline sends passenger to Jeddah instead of Karachi

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 begins in Jeddah

Why Air India passenger was arrested after refusing food, drinks on flight

Indian Hajis take high-speed train from Jeddah airport to Makkah for the first time

Indian Hajis take high-speed train from Jeddah airport to Makkah for the first time

West Asia: Antony Blinken meets Saudi crown-prince in Jeddah

West Asia: US Secy of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi crown-prince in Jeddah

Antony Blinken meets Saudi Arabia's crown prince in Jeddah | Blinken's 6th West Asia tour

Sudan army, paramilitary RSF to return to negotiations

Saudi Arabia's wealth fund and Hyundai Motors to construct $500 million auto plant

Strong winds & lightning storms witnessed in Mecca, Jeddah

Russia not invited to peace talks on Ukraine in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia to host talks on Ukraine, 30 nations to attend summit in Jeddah

Attack at US consulate in Jeddah claims lives of security guard, gunman

Saudi Arabia launches crackdown on drugs with raids, executions

Saudi retains close ties to Russia; MBS hosted Zelensky last month in Jeddah | Details

Gravitas: Syria attends Arab League summit | Iran hails Syria's reinstatement

First batch of Indians evacuated from Sudan arrive in new Delhi | WION Speed News

Tracking Operation Kaveri: Indian Navy vessel heads towards Jeddah from port Sudan

'Operation Kaveri unfolds': Indians evacuated from Sudan reach Jeddah

Indians evacuated from Sudan