Qatar’s Hajj 1447 AH electronic selection notifies pilgrims via SMS, requiring seven-day registration with accredited operators/Representative Image Qatar is gearing up to welcome pilgrims for the Hajj 1447 AH season as the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) launches its electronic selection process. Starting December 2, 2025, the Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department will […]
UAE 54 celebrated with massive Ajman vehicle formation / Image: WAM News On 2 December 2025, Ajman officially entered the Guinness World Records after 603 vehicles were precisely arranged to form the phrase “EID AL ETIHAD UAE 54”. The large-scale formation was part of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations and was […]
The US approved $1.4 billion in sales supporting Saudi helicopters and Bahrain’s ageing F-16 fleet/Representative Image For decades, the United States has played a central role in strengthening the military capabilities of its Gulf allies, from supplying advanced fighter jets to training local forces. These partnerships are more than a matter of defence, they are […]
A fire on the roof of the Raleigh convention center was contained within an hour on Monday night after a natural gas incident sparked flames around 9.30pm, according to city of Raleigh officials. No injuries were reported.City spokeswoman Julia Milstead told WRAL that the blaze was restricted to the roof and did not spread into […]
Saudi Arabia and Russia signed a visa exemption, allowing citizens 90 day stays for tourism and business/Image: SA MOFA In a historic move aimed at strengthening ties and boosting travel between the two nations, Saudi Arabia and Russia have signed a mutual visa exemption agreement. The deal, formalized during the Saudi-Russian Investment and Business Forum […]
Saudi student Hamza Albar hailed for stopping attempted rape in Sunderland, UK/Image: X A routine walk turned into a life or death moment for 23 year old Saudi student Hamza Albar, who bravely intervened to stop a violent assault in Sunderland. His quick thinking and fearless action prevented a serious crime and earned him public […]
On 2 December at 11:00, all UAE residents will sing the national anthem together/Representative Image The UAE is preparing for a collective moment of pride as residents across all seven emirates are invited to sing the national anthem at the same time on 2 December at 11:00. The initiative aims to bring every community together […]
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Monday, sharply criticised federal immigration raids, calling them “cruel and inhumane” and arguing they fail to advance public safety. The remarks came after more than a dozen protesters were arrested during a violent confrontation with federal agents in lower Manhattan over the weekend. Speaking to reporters Monday, Mamdani […]
A Manhattan judge on Monday reviewed key evidence in the murder case against Luigi Mangione, including a 911 call from the Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald’s where he was arrested last year after a dayslong manhunt after he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Mangione has pleaded not guilty in both state and federal cases, with federal prosecutors seeking […]
A powerful US House committee and the treasury department have opened parallel investigations into allegations that more than $1 billion was siphoned from Minnesota’s pandemic-era food aid and other state programs – with some of the money allegedly ending up with Al-Shabaab.House oversight committee chairman James Comer told The New York Post that his panel […]
