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Umrah for Saudi Arabia residents to restart from 4 October
Pilgrimages will be allowed to take place at full capacity as in previous years, once risks associated with coronavirus pandemic come to an end
Umrah season to restart in January: Ehab Abdel Aal
If no treatment or vaccine is found for COVID-19, Umrah season for 2021 will be symbolic, says Alaa El Ghamri
Egypt condemns Houthi attacks on civilians in Saudi Arabia’s southern Jazan
Five reported injured in drone attack on area close to Yemen-Saudi Arabia border
Egypt launches tender for environmental assessment of Saudi Arabia electricity Interconnection project
EETC to receive technical, financial offers from consulting firms until 1 October
Further Houthi attack disrupts activity at Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport
Saudi-led coalition intercepted Houthi explosive drones, according to statement
Egypt condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport
Houthi drone loaded with explosives was intercepted over Abha Airport on Sunday
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj amid COVID-19 pandemic
Pilgrims on Monday bade farewell to Mecca after Hajj rituals were concluded. Exceptional Hajj season included a limited number of pilgrims due to COVID-19
Muslims residing in Saudi Arabia begin scaled-back Hajj pilgrimage
Small number of Muslims taking part in this year’s Hajj, usually one of world’s biggest religious gatherings
Saudi Arabia to release ‘Shams Al-Maaref’ feature film this weekend
The Godus brothers are well-known in the internet video production field, having previously created short films and television series, including 2016’s Depressing Scene and the Ramadan TV series Another Planet.
Egypt aims to prevent Libya from becoming terrorism base: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi, Shoukry meet Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister in Cairo to discuss regional issues
Egypt, Saudi Foreign Ministers agree to confront external interference in Middle East
Egypt’s Foreign Minister also said that the spread of terrorist groups in some countries in the Middle East threatens Arab national security.
Al-Sisi wishes quick recovery to Saudi Arabia King Salman after medical tests
During a phone call between the two heads of state, King Salman expressed his appreciation for President Al-Sisi’s concern, saying that the call reflects the depth of Egyptian-Saudi relations.
Saudi Arabia announces readiness for Hajj season
Pilgrims of 160 nationalities, 70 of whom are foreign residents in the kingdom, would take part in this year’s Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia issues Hajj health protocol against COVID-19
Touching Holy Kaaba and Black Stone will be banned during annual pilgrimage
Egypt’s tourism companies welcome Hajj cancelling for visitors, raise financial concerns
Saudi decision will cost Egypt’s tourism, aviation companies about EGP 2.5bn, says Yasser Sultan
Saudi Arabia’s warehousing sector expected to embrace structural revisions: Colliers
Survey contributors are leading players across the major cities in Saudi Arabia including Madinah, Riyadh, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City, and Mecca.
601 Egyptians repatriated from US, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
Emigration Ministry collects data from repatriated Egyptian workers for their potential involvement in national projects
Borg El-Arab Airport receives 9 repatriation flights from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
Total of 5,879 Egyptians stranded across GCC arrived in Cairo on Monday
PAYFORT launches initiative supporting start-ups in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Company joins forces with leading banks in region to promote campaign through targeted announcements
Saudi Arabia aims to reopen on 21 June
Friday prayer to be allowed in Kingdom, except Mecca, starting 31 May
Oil prices climb after Saudi Arabia pledges further output cuts
Oil prices have recently been boosted not only by hopes that demand will soon return, but also by massive voluntary and involuntary production cuts
Uber Eats discontinued in Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
“This will also allow us to commit further energy and resources on our top Eats markets around the world,” the spokesperson said.
Egypt stresses importance of committing to Riyadh Agreement
Power-sharing agreement was signed in 2019 between Saudi-backed government, UAE-backed STC
US oil will not have impact Saudi economy: Saudi Experts
Oil market will improve after production reduction in line with OPEC plus starting 1 May, for a stabilisation in third quarter, says Bin Gomaa
Saudi Arabia reports 493 new COVID-19 cases as GCC infections continue to rise
Bahrain has conducted 726,547 medical examinations so far
EETC defers receiving bids for power interconnection project with Saudi Arabia
A total of seven companies had been invited by the EETC to participate in the bidding process.
Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to wait upon Hajj due to Covid-19
Kingdom reports 110 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing total to 1,563
First Egyptian death from COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Manpower Ministry
95 honeymooning Egyptians stranded in Maldives, besides 80 in Bali, Indonesia, and Singapore, says Emmigration Minister
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles over Riyadh
At least two ballistic missiles destroyed by Saudi forces: state-run media reports
Egypt repatriates 866 nationals from Saudi Arabia amid COVID-19 fears
In a statement, the consulate said it is following the latest measures against the outbreak of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and is communicating with Egyptian pilgrims in Jeddah, Medina, Yanbu, and Makkah, and other visitors who want to return to Egypt.