Stories from Jeddah · Saudi Arabia

A two-day forum has launched in Saudi Arabia at the King Faisal Conference Center at King Abdulaziz University. The forum's second axis involves studying sports systems and how to adapt them to enhance transparency.

Health efforts at Jeddah Arar port are highlighted as a primary care station for pilgrims arriving for Hajj. Health authorities are actively working to provide medical services as part of a comprehensive system deployed by the Kingdom to serve the pilgrims.

The Red Sea Fund announced the launch of the third round of its 2026 cycle to support cinematic projects in the development phase. The fund is continuing to receive applications until May 12.

Tunisian pilgrims are departing from eight Tunisian airports to Jeddah for Hajj.

The Al-Ittihad football club has lost its coach, who has now gone to Nuno Santo.

Saudi Arabia is broadcasting clear instructions in multiple languages on arrival screens to assist Hajj pilgrims.

Police in Jeddah conducted eight operations valued at 8 million riyals.

The Makkah Route initiative is providing benefits to Malaysian pilgrims. This initiative streamlines the pilgrimage process.

Singaporean Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met with Saudi Prince Faisal Fahad Al-Saud in Jeddah. The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia's role in facilitating repatriation flights in March.

The 2026 Asia U17 Cup commenced on May 5 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. China is set to face Indonesia in its opening group stage match of the tournament. The Chinese team is scheduled to play its first group stage match against Indonesia. Jeddah is set to host the AFC U-17 Asian Cup tournament.