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- Middle East
Saudi Arabia sets specific times for praying in Hateem area
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set specific timings for worshippers to offer voluntary prayers in the Hateem area, also known as Hijr Ismail, is a semi-circular wall located near the Holy…
- Middle East
84 pc of global wealthy Muslims keen in buying properties in Makkah, Madinah
At least 84 percent of wealthy Muslims around the world are interested in buying properties in the cities of Makkah and Madinah. According to the Arabic daily Al-Eqtisadiah, citing a new research…
- Bollywood
Atif Aslam reportedly rejects Saudi concert, cites respect for Holy places
Riyadh: Celebrated Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, known for his enchanting voice and timeless Bollywood hits like ‘Dil Diyan Gallan,’ ‘Tere Sang Yaara,’ and ‘Tu Jaane Na,’ has made a very heartfelt decision…
- Middle East
Saudi Red Crescent on high alert for heavy rains in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Red Crescent Authority in the Makkah region on Friday, November 1, heightened its readiness in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Swift action saves life of Umrah performer at Grand Mosque
In a swift and commendable response, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) successfully intervened to save the life of Pakistani pilgrim who experienced a cardiac arrest while performing the rituals of Umrah…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 244 mist fans cool courtyards of Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia has installed 244 water mist fans in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.…
- Middle East
Free Umrah for UAE labourers: Over 400 fulfill their dream
Umrah is a pilgrimage to Islam’s two holiest sites in the cities of Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which can be conducted at any time of year. It is often a distant…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia invites bids for 7 mining exploration licences in Makkah, Riyadh
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, has invited bids from local and international investors for seven new mineral exploration licences in Makkah and Riyadh, covering a total…
- Television News
Newly weds Adnaan Shaikh, Ayesha jet off for their first Umrah
Mumbai: Social media star and Bigg Boss OTT 3 fame Adnaan Shaikh, who has been making a lot headlines for past few weeks, has embarked on a spiritual journey with his wife,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to introduce electric jets to transport passengers to Makkah, new resorts
Saudia, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is set to introduce an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet service for transport passengers to the holy city of…
- Middle East
Bangladeshi man takes 8 sisters for Umrah, fulfills life-long dream
In a heartwarming gesture, Dr Md Mizanur Rahman, a Bangladeshi man recently fulfilled his life-long dream of taking his eight sisters to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Expressing his joy,…
- Middle East
Abdullah Al Qurafi, Muhammad Barhaji named permanent Imams of Prophet’s mosque
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, the custodian of the two holy mosques on Thursday, October 3 appointed Sheikh Abdullah Al Qurafi and Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji as permanent Imams of the sacred mosque Masjid…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia builds first stone park in Makkah
In a significant development, the Makkah Municipality has unveiled the first stone park covering approximately 1,000 square meters in Makkah. The municipality aims to utilize recycled materials and benefit from leftover stones…
- Middle East
Watch: Mountains in Makkah turn green after heavy rainfall
Riyadh: The rare sight of arid mountains in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah region have been turned into a lush green landscape after heavy rainfall and thunder in the Kingdom over the past few…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans pregnant women, sick pilgrims from performing Haj 2025
In a bid to ensure pilgrims’ safety and wellbeing, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued strict health restrictions for those undertaking the Haj pilgrimage in 2025. According to a health…
