Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior launched a week-long enforcement campaign from August 20 to 26 targeting illegal residents across the KingdomAuthorities arrested 14,434 people for residency, labour and border security violations during the joint inspection exerciseNearly 30,000 additional expatriates are currently…

Saudi Arabian authorities have executed a Nigerian citizen, Idris Ibrahim, after he was convicted of smuggling cocaine into the Kingdom. The execution was carried out in the Madina region on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the conclusion of the legal process against him. According to a report by DW Hausa, Ibrahim wa…

…A Nigerian Muslim woman, Hussaina Sufyan Ahmed, has claimed that some Muslims go to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage with plans to fornicate there. She stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. "Not perfect but may I not fall into the category of visiting the holy land yet planning to fornicate there. Some…

…winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Maryam, a student of Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School for Qur’anic Memorisation, Herwagana Quarters, Gombe, represented Nigeria at the prestigious competition held in Makkah, where she competed in the category f…

…submarines, while North Korea adds its nuclear arsenal and heavily militarised forces.Saudi Arabia–Pakistan–Türkiye pactAccording to BusinessInsider, signed on August 7, 2026, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement treats an attack on one as an attack on all three. Saudi Arabia is a top military spender, Pakistan is nuclear…

…World Cup campaign. Uruguay failed to win a single match in Group H - drawing with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing to Spain. That prompted the ex-Leeds boss to resign after a major fallout with the players. Forlan will lead his country during their autumn friendlies and oversee the side until a permanent head…

…defeat by Argentina. The court case comes as Toney continues his football career in Saudi Arabia, with the forward expected to appear before magistrates in September as the legal process begins. His representatives have maintained that he will use the opportunity to clear his name.

…to secure a club to becoming a Champions League winner with Chelsea. Mendy moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 to join Al-Ahli, where he reportedly earns £200,044 per week. The goalkeeper has continued to demonstrate his experience in the Saudi Pro League, providing Al-Ahli with a dependable presence between the posts. His c…

…chapters in the Premier League. After years of speculation linking him with moves to Saudi Arabia and other European giants, few expected the former Liverpool forward to choose Trabzonspor for the next stage of his career. The transfer has quickly become one of the biggest surprises of the summer window. Salah leaves L…

…investigation revealed that fraudsters deceived the complainant’s wife, who resides in Saudi Arabia, by falsely presenting themselves as spiritual money-makers through WhatsApp,” Adam stated. He said the victim was defrauded of ₦12,923,000.00 through multiple bank accounts after the suspects lured her online. “Through…

…is. We’re ready to go anytime we want… I’m not looking to kill people.” Trump added that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as well as US partners such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar had urged him against conducting strikes over the weekend. “We were all set to go. The reason they asked is that they…

…to stand down came after direct appeals from several Gulf allies as well as Iran itself. Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud spoke privately with the president on Saturday to discuss the situation. "I was asked to by Saudi Arabia, by UAE, by Qatar, and by Iran," Trump stated while addressing reporter…

…of Companies. Raised in rural Kerala, he faced early business setbacks before moving to Saudi Arabia in 1978 to pursue new opportunities. There, he built RP Group into one of the Middle East's leading industrial engineering and construction companies, serving major oil, gas, and petrochemical clients.As the business gr…

…United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The agency posted a nearly identical statement earlier this month, but that bulletin did not urge Americans to prepare to leave the Middle East or to reconsider upcoming trips, reflecting Washington's growing concern th…

…“Hands off our game.” The Asian Football Confederation — one of whose members, Saudi Arabia, is to host the 2034 World Cup — expressed their disappointment at not being informed of the plans. Various media outlets reported Infantino had sent a letter to FIFA’s member associations saying they will each receive $40 milli…

…prices jumping five percent over fears of disruptions to global supplies. On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and the United States announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while US ally Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of a truce violation. For two days, the world’s biggest oil exporter Saudi Arabia has reported drone…

…Mahrez could truly be on his day. The Algerian winger has been plying his trade out in Saudi Arabia for the last three years after joining Al Ahli for 30m back in July 2023. The former Leicester City man helped The Royals claim back-to-back AFC Champions League titles in 2025 and 2026 alongside fellow established stars…

…of the squad that won the cup in Qatar, where they lost their opening match 1-2 to Saudi Arabia. In 2026, some remote arrangements, however, ensured that despite a few lapses, the Argentines progressed seamlessly into the knockout stages, where they suddenly realised they were the ‘FIFA hot favourites’ for the ultimate…

…Minister Badr al-Busaidi held consultative calls with counterparts across Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt. Official statements confirmed that the dialogue focused on developing practical and sustainable frameworks to guarantee maritime safety through the Strait of Hormuz.Among proposals under consideration…

…referring to the recent escalation involving Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia. "The scope of our operations now encompasses the entire region, from US bases in Jordan to the countries along the Persian Gulf," he said.He added that the United States now faced an increasingly unstable security environ…

…to the ring on Saturday night when he faces Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, with victory expected to move him closer to a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury. The former world heavyweight champion will make his first appearance since defeating Jake Paul and returning to training after taking time a…

…activity, and the 3.5-minute delay by VAR in disallowing Ferran Torres’ goal against Saudi Arabia is also being examined. The most alarming issue has been the remarkable $4.8 million wagered on Spain failing to secure a victory against debutants Cape Verde. The two teams faced each other in the initial group stage matc…

…both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi militia confirmed targeting the two Saudi Arabian vessels in a military operation.One of the two vessels was reported to be ablaze after an assault while sailing in the Red Sea.The Iran-aligned Houthis opened a new front in the conflict by threatening to target vessels…

…live broadcast, while compatriot Joshua, 36, is in action the following day in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The British rivals are expected to finally meet in November, with a date and venue yet to be announced for a bout many boxing fans wish had taken place when at least one of the duo still held a world championship belt.…

…ordered the repatriation of roughly 1,000 Burkinabè students studying Islamic law in Saudi ArabiaReacting to the bold statement, an online commentator warmly endorsed Traoré's stance, sparking a massive pan-African debate onlineFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Burkina Faso's military leader, Captai…