DHAKA - A major fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, killed 16 Bangladeshi migrant workers, officials in Dhaka said on Aug 10. The fire broke out on Aug 9 in the Musa Sanaiya industrial area. Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation, while o»»»

Riyadh: The future of Saudi Arabia’s date sector is closely linked to wider adoption of modern agricultural technologies, mechanization and advanced irrigation systems that conserve water while maintaining production quality and volume, according to the CEO of the Buraidah International Dates Carni»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has warned expatriates to leave the Kingdom immediately after their entry visas expire, saying overstaying constitutes a serious violation punishable by fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, deportation and potential re-entry bans depending on the offence. »»»

Sanaa [Yemen], July 13 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has withdrawn the 2017 Gazette notification that imposed travel restrictions on Yemen, while continuing to advise Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to the conflict-hit country.According to a travel advisory issued by »»»

Saudi Arabia arrests 15,430 violators in weeklong crackdown. Saudi Arabia arrested 15,430 people in a nationwide enforcement campaign over the past week for violating residency, labour and border security regulations, according to the Ministry of Interior, as cited by Arab News.Official figures sho»»»

Hungary’s Prime Minister’s Office says it does not hold an official record of former prime minister Viktor Orbán’s official programmes or engagements during his final term in office between 2022 and 2026. The revelation came in response to a freedom of information request submitted by investigative»»»

DHAKA, June 30, 2026 (BSS) - Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has urged expatriate workers, including Bangladeshis, to complete the issuance or renewal of their work permits (Rukhsa Amal) within the stipulated timeframe. According to a notice shared by the Banglades»»»

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia extended its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the State of Qatar and its people following the martyrdom of a Qatari citizen who was killed by shrapnel resulting from military operations in the region. The incident also left a resident injured. In a s»»»

RIYADH, Jun 26: Saudi authorities have foiled another major drug smuggling operation, seizing more than 1.4 million amphetamine pills concealed inside a rock-crushing machine and arresting four suspects linked to the shipment. The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) said the operation t»»»

Report by Maroun Nassif, English adaptation by Mariella Succar A judicial investigation into former Banque du Liban Governor Riad Salameh has advanced, with appellate public prosecutor Judge Samranda Nassar questioning him on Wednesday at his residence in Safra. Nassar, acting on instructions from »»»

Breaking down the eight Middle East and North African teams’ chances at the World Cup in North America. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated World Cup 2026 page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary, and keep up to date with group standings, real-time matc»»»

ADEN, May 08 (YPA) – Political sources have revealed major Saudi preparations for a military event, describing it as a decisive blow to the “dissolved” Southern Transitional Council’s project in Aden and other southern provinces. Journalist and political activist Badawi Al-Jabal Al-Mansouri said ar»»»

Jelutong MP RSN Rayer asked if the home ministry had taken legal and diplomatic measures to secure the return of activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak, who is set to be charged on May 17. PETALING JAYA: A backbencher has questioned the delay in locating and arresting activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak, wh»»»