Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan was in Saudi Arabia to perform several religious rituals that are pillars of Islam.
On Sunday, 2 April, His Royal Highness landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, where he was welcomed by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Said, who is the Deputy Governor of Mecca.
The Jordanian Crown Prince then moved to Mecca, the holiest city…
Queen Rania in Saudi Arabia for art and pilgrimage
30th March 2023
Queen Rania of Jordan travelled to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to attend the opening of two exhibitions connected to Islamic traditions and culture.
On the evening of 27 March, Her Majesty arrived at the Jeddah Superdome for her first event, the opening of Bisat Al Reeh’s…
After months of speculation, Princess Haifa bint Mohammed confirmed that Saudi Arabia is not planning on revising alcohol rules for tourists.
The conversation about this topic started when the country announced that they were starting construction on Neom, a city…
Saudi King and Crown Prince congratulate President Macron on reelection in relationship turning point
26th April 2022
King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia have sent messages of congratulations to French President Emmanuel Macron for his reelection.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his son have expressed their “sincere congratulations” for the new presidential term and wished him “every success” and “to the friendly people of France further progress…
Saudi King and Crown Prince send condolences to Brazil after Petrópolis mudslides
22nd February 2022
King Salman of Saudi Arabia has sent Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro a statement of condolences following landslides that have affected the city of Petrópolis.
In the cable, sent on 19th February, the King expressed his “profound condolence to the president of…
Outspoken Saudi Princess claims she is being held prisoner
18th April 2020
Princess Basmah bint Saud Al Saud, one of the many children of King Saud of Saudi Arabia, has revealed that she is being held in prison. She asked her cousin Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to release her and to provide her with medical care.
Princess Basmah is known to…
Saudi Prince saves defendant on death row from execution
20th July 2019
The Governor of Asir, Prince Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has intervened to save the life of a man sentenced to death for murder.
Prince Turki bin Tallal was able to mediate between the convicted man and the victim’s family. In doing so, he convinced the victim’s family to forgive the man who killed their son. In turn, he was relieved of the death penalty.
Prince Bin Talal spoke of…
Saudi Arabian Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has revealed the winners of the 2019 King Faisal Prize.
The prize recognises significant individual and institutional contributions to fields including Service to Islam, Islamic studies, medicine and science, and Arabic language and…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has visited tech giant Apple as part of a series of visits to US tech companies. He was accompanied on his visit by the Saudi ambassador to the United States, Prince Khaled bin Salman.
The Crown Prince, who is commonly referred to as…
Saudi Crown Prince pressured Lebanese Prime Minister to resign
29th December 2017
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has allegedly pressured the Lebanese Prime Minister to resign.
Saad Hariri, the Lebanese Prime Minister was allegedly forced to resign after coming under pressure from the Saudi Arabian government and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Hariri was allegedly held captive by the Saudi government in order to ensure he would resign.
The Lebanese Prime…