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‘Muhammad is everything’: Giancarlo Esposito on embracing Islam
Hyderabad: Hollywood actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for his iconic role as Gus Fring in the hit television series Breaking Bad, has opened up about his decision to convert to Islam and…
- Middle East
Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Hollywood actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for his portrayal of Gustavo “Gus” Fring in the television series Breaking Bad, has embraced Islam in Saudi Arabia, according to General Entertainment Authority Chairman…
- Middle East
Indian school in Abha hosts Yoga session ahead of IDY 2026
Jeddah: Lana Advanced International Indian School in Abha hosted a yoga session on Wednesday, June 17, as part of activities leading up to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, which will…
- Middle East
Saudi FM says Palestinian rights key to regional stability
Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said that addressing Palestinian rights is essential for achieving long-term stability in the Middle East, arguing that regional security efforts cannot succeed without…
- India
Viral video shows Haj luggage left on Ahmedabad roadside
A viral video showing dozens of suitcases lined up along a roadside has drawn attention to complaints from Haj pilgrims who claim their luggage went missing after arriving in Ahmedabad from Saudi…
- World
Australia eases Middle East travel warnings after US-Iran deal
Canberra: The Australian government on Wednesday, June 17, lowered travel warnings for several Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the United States and Iran reached a…
- Offbeat
FIFA WC: Big upsets so far are matches ending at 0-0,1-1,2-2
Miami Gardens: The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup. They all played Monday. None…
- Sports
FIFA WC 2026: Uruguay draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia
Miami Gardens: Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo responded with an equaliser in the 80th as the teams played to a…
- Middle East
Kaaba Kiswah changed as new Islamic year 1448 begins
Makkah: The Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has been changed in an intricate annual ritual. The ceremony took place Tuesday morning, June 16, the…
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1448: Muharram moon spotted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Muharram 1448 AH-2026, has been sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday evening, June 15. As a result, Monday is…
- Middle East
New Kiswah ready for annual replacement of Kaaba
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has completed the new Kiswah, the black silk covering of the Holy Kaaba, ahead of its annual replacement at the Grand Mosque in Makkah with the start of the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 11 million pilgrims perform Umrah in Q4 2025
Makkah: Saudi Arabia recorded more than 11 million Umrah performers during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, reflecting sustained demand for pilgrimage travel and religious tourism across the Kingdom. According to a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah companies over poor performance
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after performance evaluations revealed shortcomings in service quality and breaches of regulations governing the sector. The ministry said…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia mandates work permit for Premium Residency holders
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has introduced a work permit requirement for holders of Premium Residency, with applications to be processed through the Qiwa labour platform for a fee of Saudi Riyals 100, according…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia uncovers inscription linked to Islam’s 2nd caliph
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has announced the discovery of a rock inscription bearing the name of Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Islam’s second caliph, during archaeological survey work in Al-Mahd Governorate in the…
