Saudi Arabia has announced new changes to the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, including a new restriction barring children from participating. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that the move aimed to protect children from potential dangers posed by heavy crowds during the pilgrimage. The decision is part of broader efforts to ensure a … Read more
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has firmly stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cannot displace Palestinians from Gaza as they are not immigrants. Netanyahu had agreed with US President Donald Trump’s proposal to displace all Palestinians residing in Gaza. Trump’s proposal is to take over the Gaza Strip, resettle Palestinians elsewhere, and … Read more
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia says it has “unequivocally rejected” Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip, a Palestine territory. A statement from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia was vehemently opposed to the idea, and would rather continue its efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state. Saudi … Read more
Forget the Premier League! African football stars like Sadio Mané & Kalidou Koulibaly are making bold career moves to the Saudi Pro League. Is it just about money, or is there a bigger game-changing trend at play? From financial security to cultural comfort & career longevity—here’s why Saudi Arabia is becoming the new football destination! … Read more
Israel Adesanya has expressed his disappointment after suffering a shocking knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to the UFC post-fight show after his pro MMA record fell to 24 (16 KOs) against five losses, Adesanya refused to make any rash decisions about his future, and retirement, but … Read more
The New Career Path The traditional trajectory of African football talent has long been predictable: excel locally, secure a move to Europe, and aim for the prestigious leagues of England, Spain, or Italy. However, recent months have witnessed a significant shift in this pattern. High-profile African players like Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Franck Kessié … Read more
The Saudi Arabia embassy in Abuja has hosted a farewell ceremony for 20 Nigerians selected for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Programme for Umrah 2025. A statement issued by the embassy in Abuja said the ceremony held under the leadership of Faisal Al-Ghamdi, the Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria. It said the initiative … Read more
Saudi Arabia has released three Nigerians who were earlier arrested and prosecuted in the country, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the Acting-Spokesperson of the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the release followed high-level diplomatic engagement between the Nigerian government and Saudi authorities. The three … Read more
Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro says he will make a decision on his future soon. Peseiro is still a free agent several months after leaving his role as head coach of the Super Eagles. The Portuguese quit his role with the three-time African champions following the expiration of his contract in February. The … Read more
Saudi Arabia has been elected host of the 2034 men’s football World Cup, world football’s governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday. This is coming amid criticism from human rights groups and concerns that the decision by the congress of ruling body FIFA could mean another tournament in the northern hemisphere winter. At an extraordinary virtual … Read more