Saudi Arabia

The Professional Fighters League has rescheduled its MENA event for July 10 in Saudi Arabia. The show will now take place in Riyadh after an earlier date was changed.

June 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Qiddiya City announced its acquisition of the Evolution Championship Series in February. The move follows Saudi involvement in the event since 2024. Community figures have voiced concerns over the ownership change.

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that its Hajj medical mission has now delivered 987 healthcare services to Egyptian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. No infectious disease outbreaks have been reported.

May 09, 2026 Reported by AI

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that its medical mission has delivered 645 healthcare services to pilgrims in Saudi Arabia through May 8, with no infectious diseases reported among them.

Saudi Arabia imposes a 20,000 riyal fine, about Rp 91 million, on illegal hajj pilgrims, plus deportation and a 10-year entry ban. Indonesia began sending its first hajj flight groups from 11 embarkation points on April 22. Immigration authorities prevented 13 Indonesians suspected of illegal hajj attempts using work visas.

April 10, 2026 Reported by AI

Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak outlined the 'war ticket' scheme for Hajj pilgrimage without long queues. He spoke at the closing of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah national meeting in Tangerang, Banten, on April 10, 2026. The scheme would run alongside the regular queuing system if Saudi Arabia expands quotas.