- 27 August, 2026
Read breaking Arab news with live Middle East updates, global headlines, politics, economy and major world developments in real time.
Four Turkish troops injured in attacks in Syria
Four Turkish soldiers were injured in artillery and rocket attacks by Kurdish militants on bases in northern Syria on Sunday, according to Turkey’s defence ministry.
At Al-Aqsa, 2,50,000 people offer the final Friday Ramadan prayers
Up to 250,000 Palestinian Muslims gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque for the fourth and likely final Friday prayer of Ramadan, surrounded by a sizable Israeli security
Makkah hotel occupancy rate hits 100% despite surge in room prices
Amid residents and Muslims from around the world visiting the city, Makkah’s hotel sector is witnessing a strong revival, with room occupancy rate in central
More than 21 million pilgrims attend Prophet’s Mosque during first two-thirds of Ramadan
More than 21 million pilgrims have attended the Prophet’s Mosque during the first two-thirds of the holy month of Ramadan, an increase of 49 per
Luxurious iftar options in Saudi Arabia
During the holy month of Ramadan, restaurants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) serve Muslims the most luxurious iftar options. Iftar is the evening
Tunisian athletes go to Europe without authorization
Following the illegal immigration of 32 of its players to Europe, a Tunisian football club announced on Tuesday that it had halted operations. The president
Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims in the last 10 days of Ramadan
The Ministry of the Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued new guidelines for the safety and security of Umrah pilgrims in Mecca
Saudi designer Razan Alazzouni collaborates with Disney
Razan Alazzouni, a famous designer from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has collaborated with The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, to launch a
US ‘stands with’ Israel after Tel Aviv and West Bank attacks
The United States (US) has said that it stands with Israel after deadly attacks in the West Bank and Tel Aviv as well as rocket
Saudi-backed ‘Jeanne du Barry’ to open Cannes Film Festival in May
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival-backed film “Jeanne du Barry” will be the opening title of the Cannes Film Festival in