Saudi Arabia
Trump Meets with Saudi Crown Prince as Middle East Trip Gets Underway
President Donald Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his first major international trip of his second term. The meeting highlighted the countries’ business ties and Trump’s efforts to shore up relations with key Middle Eastern allies. Trump heaped praise on the crown prince, calling him “very […]
Ondo State Airlifts 316 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2025
In a major step towards fulfilling their religious duties, Ondo State has successfully airlifted 316 pilgrims in the first batch to the holy land of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. This milestone was confirmed by the 0Chairman of the Ondo State Muslim Welfare Board, Alhaji Dhikirulahi Chandy-Adam, in a phone interview with the […]
Trump’s Saudi Visit Aims to Secure Billions in US Investments
US President Donald Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, seeking significant new investments for the US economy. According to economist Karen Young, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute think tank, “President Trump wants the announcement [of more Gulf money for the US]. He wants to have a big poster in a meeting […]
Ordega Crowned Saudi Women’s Pre League Player of the Month
Francisca Ordega, the talented Nigerian winger, has been named the Saudi Women’s Premier League Player of the Month for March. This impressive recognition is a testament to her outstanding performances on the pitch, where she scored four goals and provided three assists in just three league appearances for Al Ittihad during the month. Exceptional FormOrdega’s […]
Mikel Urges Osimhen to Reject Saudi Lure for Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has expressed his hope that Victor Osimhen won’t join the Saudi Pro League this summer, given Chelsea’s interest in signing a new striker. Chelsea were in talks to sign Osimhen last summer but were unable to agree a deal with Napoli. Mikel said, “I hope he doesn’t go there. That […]
Al-Hilal Set Sights on Fulham’s Calvin Bassey
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal are plotting a summer move for Fulham’s Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey, as they prepare for the inaugural 2025 Club World Cup. According to reports, Al-Hilal has identified Bassey as a key target to strengthen their defensive ranks, following a dip in form from their center-back pairing of Ali Al-Bulaihi and […]
US and Russia Engage in Ceasefire Talks for Ukraine in Saudi Arabia
In a surprise move, the United States and Russia have begun high-level talks in Saudi Arabia. These talks aim at securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. The negotiations, facilitated by Saudi Arabia, mark a significant development. This ongoing conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread destruction. The talks follow a series of diplomatic efforts […]
Pique Denies Kickbacks Allegations
Gerard Pique, the legendary Barcelona and Spain defender, testified in court on Friday as a suspect in a corruption investigation surrounding the lucrative contracts that took the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia. Pique denied paying kickbacks to Spain’s disgraced former football federation chief, Luis Rubiales, or anyone else from the federation. The investigation centers […]
Ramadan 2025: Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia Fasting Begins Saturday
Saudi Arabia has announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in the Kingdom. This announcement was made by the Saudi Royal Court, which also stated that Taraweeh prayer will be held this evening at Masjid Bin Bāz after Easha Prayer. Other […]