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Saudi Arabia, UAE among 6 countries issue strong warning over Al-Aqsa raids
Eight Muslim-majority countries have issued a strong warning over repeated Israeli actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, condemning what they described as violations of the historic and legal status quo governing holy…
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Saudi Arabia separates Filipino twins in one of world’s most complex surgeries
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s specialist conjoined twins medical team has successfully separated Filipino twins Klea and Maurice Ann after an 18-and-a-half-hour operation in Riyadh, in what officials described as one of the most…
- Middle East
Madinah University open for overseas students
Madinah: The Islamic University of Madinah has opened applications for students from abroad through Saudi Arabia’s “Study in Saudi” platform, offering opportunities for those seeking higher education in the Kingdom. The university…
- Hyderabad
Telangana Minister Azharduddin reviews preparations for Haj pilgrims
Hyderabad: Telangana Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin directed officials to ensure safe arrangements for the nearly 10,000 pilgrims departing from Hyderabad this year for Haj 2026. On Wednesday, April 22, during a…
- Pakistan
Pak receives second tranche of USD 1 bn loan from Saudi Arabia
Karachi: Pakistan has received the second and final tranche of USD 1 billion from Saudi Arabia, as part of a USD 3 billion aid package aimed at boosting its foreign reserves, the…
- Middle East
Watch: Kaaba’s Kiswah raised ahead of Haj 2026
Makkah: As part of the preparations for the 1447 AH (2026) Haj season, authorities in Makkah have raised the lower portion of the Kiswah — the black silk covering of the Kaaba…
- India
Telangana pilgrims among 250 Indians stranded in Kuwait for Haj
Hyderabad: More than 250 Indian pilgrims selected for Haj 2026 are stranded in Kuwait amid travel disruptions, prompting urgent appeals for government intervention. A large number of those affected are from Telangana,…
- India
India LPG consumption slides 13 pc amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi: India’s cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 13 per cent in March as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict hit availability for both household kitchens and…
- Telangana
Telangana Haj Committee gears up for May 4 departures from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: As the first batch of Indian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 18, the Telangana Haj Committee has begun preparations for those departing for the pilgrimage from Hyderabad Airport…
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First batch of Indian pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia for Haj
Jeddah: The first batch of Indian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 18, for the annual Haj pilgrimage, the Indian mission in Riyadh said. “The first group of Indian Hajis…
- India
Haj 2026: Over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims to depart in batches from April 18
Hyderabad: The Haj pilgrimage for 2026 will commence on April 18, with over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims set to depart in batches for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from multiple embarkation…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia warns of SR 100,000 fines, 10-year ban for Haj permit violations
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced stringent penalties for individuals attempting to perform Haj without a permit, as well as for those facilitating such violations, ahead of the 1447…
- Middle East
Hyderabad man in coma in Saudi Arabia, family races visa deadline
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man is battling for life in a coma in Saudi Arabia, with his family at risk of being forced to leave as their visas near expiry. An appeal has…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to deposit USD 3 billion in Pakistan’s central bank
Islamabad: Saudi Arabia will deposit USD 3 billion into Pakistan’s central bank, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Wednesday. The funds will provide a much-needed financial boost to Pakistan, where the economy has…
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Saudi Arabia bans expats entry to Makkah without official permits
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has enforced new restrictions on entry to Makkah, barring expatriates and residents without valid permits as preparations intensify for the Haj 1447 AH/2026 season. In a post on X,…