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Photos: Haj pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat
Makkah: Pilgrims from around the world gathered at Mount Arafat from early Thursday morning, June 5, to offer prayers and supplications on the most significant day of the Haj amid soaring temperatures.…
- Middle East
UAE to ban single-use plastic products by 2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will enforce a comprehensive ban on the import, production, and trade of single-use plastic products starting from January 1, 2026. The announcement was made by Dr Amna…
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Haj 2025: 53 expats caught entering Makkah illegally
Makkah: The Haj Security Forces have arrested 53 expatriates for violating Haj regulations and instructions by attempting to enter the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and perform Haj without a permit on…
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Haj 2025: Over 1.5 million pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat
At dawn on Thursday, June 5 — the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah — more than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world converged on Mount Arafat, to perform the most significant ritual of…
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Haj pilgrims urged to stay in tents on Arafat Day to prevent heat exhaustion
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, has urged pilgrims to remain inside their tents from 10am to 4pm on the Day of Arafat, Thursday, June…
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Photos: Haj 2025 begins
Makkah: Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from across the world coverged on the tent city of Mina on Wednesday, June 4, as Haj 2025 officially began. The pilgrims began arriving in Mina…
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Influencer’s viral video on Dubai Mall dress code gains praise from Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai: A viral video of Dubai-based content creator Jacquelyn May promoting modest dressing at Dubai Mall has attracted millions of views and likes — including one from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin…
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UAE leaders order release of over 3,000 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have ordered the release of 3,135 prisoners from correctional facilities in the country ahead of the Eid Al Adha festival. This humanitarian gesture offers…
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Pilgrims flock to Mina as Haj 2025 begins
Hundreds of thousands of white-clad pilgrims from across the world began arriving in Mina, Saudi Arabia, from early on Wednesday, June 4, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of…
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Cooling, care and control: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Haj 2025 preparations
As Haj 1446 AH–2025 approaches, Saudi authorities have unveiled a comprehensive suite of services and technological advancements to ensure the comfort, safety, and well-being of millions of pilgrims arriving from across the…
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Haj 2025: Pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Qudum
Makkah: Hundreds of thousands of Haj pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, started performing on Tuesday evening, June 3, the ritual of Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival), before moving…
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Haj 2025: Arafat day sermon to be translated in 35 languages
Makkah: The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched an initiative to translate Arafat Day sermon into 35 languages, reaching approximately five million Muslims…
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Sweeten your Eid getaway: Emirates offers free ice cream at Dubai airport
As Dubai departure numbers rise in the approach to the Eid Al Adha holiday, Emirates is adding a sweet touch to passengers’ journeys by offering complimentary ice cream at Dubai International Airport…
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Video: Irish MMA fighter shouts ‘Free Palestine’ as he beats Israeli opponent
In an act of solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip, Irish MMA Fighter Paddy McCorry shouted “Free Palestine” as he beat his Israeli opponent, Shuki Farage, at the Cage Warriors…
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Israel destroys North Gaza’s only dialysis centre treating over 160 patients
Israeli airstrikes have completely destroyed the Qatari-funded Nour Al-Kaabi Dialysis Centre, located at the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip. The facility was the only dialysis centre in northern Gaza,…
