Riyadh: When we mention Saudi Arabia, we think of Mecca, Medina and the desert. But now the situation here has changed. Heavy rains have been followed by severe floods. Most parts of Makkah and ...

The Haj is one of the world's largest religious gatherings and the major annual event in Saudi Arabia. It is regarded as one ...

Satellite images show that Mecca, a holy city according to Islam, has flooded after Saudi Arabia was hit with torrential rains due to a ... the region has a hot desert climate, and it usually ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--The United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain the desert nation has ... Qatar and Saudi Arabia, but was acute across the UAE.

Saudi Arabia’s Dream of the Desert train, which is slated to hit the rails next year, is set to be the region’s first five-star luxury train, and the first renderings for the 14 carriages have ...