Any foreigners seeking to perform Umrah must be immunized with Riyadh-recognized vaccine and agree to undergo quarantine upon arrival, authorities say

Aversion to arming human rights violators often trumped by political expediency; only new legislation can keep Israeli firms from selling wares to bad actors, activists say

Algiers prosecutor orders investigation into reports country was target of Israeli-made Pegasus malware; Gulf nations dismiss 'false' reports they used program to spy on dissidents

Only 60,000 fully vaccinated citizens and residents of the kingdom take part in pilgrimage, far fewer than the vast crowds of 2.5 million that normally descend on Mecca

According to the New York Times, the government encouraged several companies, including NSO Group, to continue cooperation, regardless of concerns tech was used to quash dissent

Step is one of many actions taken by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to shake off country's rigid image, and reset the role of religion

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Gulf emirate announces approval of International Civil Aviation Organization to withdraw from aviation deal with Bahrain, months after resolving rift with neighbors

Foreign ministry official in Riyadh says moves by Tehran to enrich uranium to 20% 'represent an increasing threat' to regional security and non-proliferation efforts

Former officials in Riyadh questioned under oath, but those depositions remain under seal, angering families of victims demanding accountability