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Grand Mosque set to become among world’s smartest places by 2030
Makkah: Saudi authorities are working towards making the Grand Mosque in Makkah among the world’s smartest places by 2030, as digital systems reshape services and operations for pilgrims and visitors. Dr Mohammed…
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Saudi man hailed after saving drowning victim in Dubai Creek
Dubai: Dubai Police has honoured Saudi citizen Abdulrazzaq bin Zaal bin Jabr Al Ruwaili in recognition of his courageous intervention to save a man from drowning in Dubai Creek. Brigadier Dr Hassan…
- Middle East
Mecca defence pact partners agree to establish Secretariat
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to establish a Secretariat in Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defence, with Pakistan to provide the first Secretary General for an initial…
- Middle East
Pakistan’s Dar reaches Turkiye ahead of 1st Mecca pact meeting
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir have reached Turkiye for a trilateral defence pact meeting, which also includes Saudi Arabia. Pakistan,…
- Middle East
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia target USD 3bn in agriculture exports
Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase Islamabad’s agricultural and food exports to Riyadh to USD 3 billion over the next two years, according to a joint statement on Sunday.…
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Telangana worker returns from Saudi after Rs 1.78 lakh raised
A Telangana worker who was hospitalised in Saudi Arabia after suffering from health problems and a head injury has returned to India after social workers, relatives, friends and colleagues raised funds to…
- Entertainment
Video: Rakhi Sawant mobbed in Makkah, crowd pulls her hijab
Hyderabad: Rakhi Sawant is once again making headlines, this time from Makkah, where she is currently performing Umrah. The actress and social media personality recently shared videos of herself distributing more than…
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Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Digital District to attract tech talent
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) on Thursday, August 27, launched the Riyadh Digital District, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting international technology companies, skilled professionals and investment to…
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Prominent Saudi scholar Abdul Aziz faces death penalty threat
Saudi human rights organisation ALQST has raised alarm over concerns that the Public Prosecution is seeking the death penalty against prominent Islamic scholar Abdul Aziz Al-Tarifi, who is being held in solitary…
- Middle East
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed elected Secretary-General of OIC
Jeddah: Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, a 66-year-old Mauritanian diplomat and former United Nations official, was elected Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday, August 27, succeeding Hissein Brahim Taha.…
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Watch: Lightning hits Makkah Clock Tower as pilgrims pray in rain
Makkah: A video showing a lightning strike at Makkah’s iconic Clock Tower went viral across social media platforms as thunderstorms and rain swept across the holy city on Wednesday evening, August 26.…
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Tanker catches fire after projectile strike off Saudi Arabia
A tanker caught fire after an unknown projectile struck the vessel about 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast on Monday, August 24. The United Kingdom Maritime…
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Two Telangana men seek help over Rs 13 crore Saudi blood money
Riyadh: Two Telangana men are seeking relief in separate legal cases in Saudi Arabia involving financial claims of about Rs 13.3 crore. The cases involve 50-year-old Suheeb Nahdi, a resident of Bandlaguda…
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Saudi Arabia records 15.2 million Umrah performers in Q1 2026
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia recorded more than 15.2 million Umrah performers during the first quarter of 2026, with domestic performers accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total. According to a report on Umrah…
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Iran invited to join Mecca defence agreement: Report
Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, August 22, citing an Iranian official. Mehdi Rahimi,…