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Amer Al-Hamoud, Saudi Arabia’s Film Authority board member
Amer Al-Hamoud was recently appointed a member of Saudi Arabia’s Film Authority board of directors. The Film Authority will be responsible for developing the industry by creating and proposing strategies for the sector. Al-Hamoud has been
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The journey begins: 1,000 pilgrims arrive in Mina for first day of Hajj
About 1,000 pilgrims converge on the Mina Valley outside Makkah on Wednesday to begin their spiritual journey of a lifetime. The Day of Tarwiyah (fetching water) marks the beginning of Hajj. There are no major rituals, so the pilgrims will spend
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VOX Cinemas opens its first-ever theater in Tabuk
VOX Cinemas has opened its first-ever movie theater in Tabuk as part of plans to expand its footprint to new cities throughout Saudi Arabia. The company’s latest multiplex development, in Tabuk Park Mall, consolidates its long-term growth
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Grand Mosque ready to receive Hajj pilgrims
Health and safety measures have been put in place in readiness for the Grand Mosque in Makkah to receive pilgrims on Tarwiyah, the eighth day of
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Popular Saudi TV doctor admitted to hospital with COVID-19
Saudi Dr. Nezar Bahabri, best known for his consultations and advice on TV and social media channels, has been admitted to hospital after contracting
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Decision to scale down Hajj wins support among Muslims
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced the postponement or cancellation of countless events and activities around the globe, causing great
Read MoreMakkah’s Grand Mosque ready to safely receive Hajj pilgrims
Final health and safety preparations have been made to receive Hajj pilgrims in Makkah in line with precautionary measures aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mobile clinics, single-use Zamzam water bottles,
Read MoreSaudis rely on memories amid Hajj disappointment
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the postponement or cancellation of countless events and activities around the globe, causing great disappointment for many people. Among them are hundreds of thousands of Muslims who, after saving and planning for
Read MoreCOVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,993 new coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia has announced 1,993 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infected people in the Kingdom to 268,934. Twenty-seven people have died due to complications caused by COVID-19, pushing the fatality tally to 2,760, the
Read MoreFire hits building under construction in northern Saudi Arabia
Fire hit the top portion of a tower building under construction in the northern city of Sakaka on Sunday, the Civil Defense Directorate said. Civil Defense firefighters have fortunately managed to contain the fire before it could do more
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