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Saudi Arabia ready for Ramzan 2026 as millions set to visit Makkah, Madinah
Riyadh: Saudi authorities have completed wide-ranging operational, religious and municipal preparations for Ramzan 2026, as Makkah and Madinah prepare to receive millions of worshippers and Umrah performers during one of the busiest…
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Warmer temperatures, below-average rainfall forecast in Makkah, Madinah this Ramzan
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued its preliminary climate outlook for the holy month of Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, predicting above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall across the Makkah and…
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Body of Indian migrant reaches home four months after death in Saudi Arabia
Ranchi: The body of a migrant worker from Jharkhand’s Giridih district killed in Saudi Arabia in October last year has arrived at Ranchi Airport, but his family refused to accept it over…
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Saudi Arabia calls for sighting of Ramzan crescent on Feb 17
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on citizens and residents to check the sighting of the crescent moon of the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2026 on Tuesday evening, February 17. In…
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Saudi FM calls for end to Israeli killings in Gaza, start of reconstruction
Munich: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on Friday called for an immediate end to Israeli killings in the Gaza Strip and the launch of reconstruction, stressing that stability in the…
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Telangana pilgrim dies during boarding at Jeddah on return journey from Umrah
Hyderabad: A 63-year-old pilgrim from Telangana recently died after collapsing while boarding a return flight at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after completing Umrah pilgrimage. The deceased has been…
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Saudi Arabia opens Makkah’s real estate market to foreign investors
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is opening up Makkah’s real estate market to foreign investors as part of a wider strategy to attract capital and diversify its oil-dependent economy, according to a Bloomberg report.…
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Makkah completes preparations for Ramzan 2026 amid expected Umrah rise
Makkah: The Holy Makkah Municipality has confirmed it is fully prepared for Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, launching a comprehensive operational plan to handle the expected increase in Umrah pilgrims and visitors during the…
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Saudi King calls for rain-seeking prayers on Feb 12
Riyadh: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has called for rain-seeking (Istisqa) prayers to be performed across Saudi Arabia on Thursday, February 12. In a…
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India presents indigenous defence skills at Saudi Arabia’s World Defence Show
New Delhi: At its first-ever pavilion at the World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia, India showcased the country’s manufacturing prowess as demonstrated by defence public sector undertakings and private Indian companies. Minister…
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New image shows Jeffrey Epstein with sacred Kaaba cloth
Days after it was reported that pieces of Kiswa, the sacred cloth covering the Kaaba in Makkah, was shipped to American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a new image has…
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Saudi Arabia to begin issuing visas for Haj 2026 from Feb 8
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Friday, February 6, announced that it will issue visas for Haj 2026 from Sunday, February 8. According to the Ministry, the Haj visas are…
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From desert to database: Saudi Arabia launches digital camel passport
Saudi Arabia has launched camel passports in a push to digitise the camel sector by marking their identity and ownership and enhancing service efficiency. According to the Ministry of Environment, Water and…
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Saudi suspends Haj, Umrah travel agencies for not meeting standards
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has suspended contracts with 1,800 travel agencies due to performance shortcomings, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced on Sunday, February 1. Nearly 5,800 travel agencies operate in the…
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Architectural exhibition on Prophet’s Mosque opens to visitors in Madinah
An exhibition tracing the architectural history of the Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) mosque has opened in Madinah in Saudi Arabia, giving visitors a closer look at how the landmark has evolved over the…