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Makkah Grand Mosque imam highlights transformation as true sign of accepted Hajj
56+ min ago (266+ words) MAKKAH " Sheikh Bandar Balila, imam and khateeb of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, said that a primary sign of an accepted Hajj is a pilgrim returning with a more pious heart and purer conduct. Delivering the Friday sermon at the…...
Early departing pilgrims complete Farewell Tawaf in Makkah
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (546+ words) MAKKAH " The Grand Mosque in Makkah received on Friday several batches of pilgrims, who arrived from Mina to perform the Tawaf Al-Wida (Farewell Tawaf), before heading to visit the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah or to their home. The pilgrims were…...
Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to seize 70% of Gaza
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (661+ words) JERUSALEM " Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has directed Israel's military to take over 70% of Gaza's territory. Netanyahu's statement comes as Israel continues strikes on Gaza despite the ceasefire, as Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked in…...
Saudi FM meets with his French, Belgian and Finnish counterparts in Cyprus
22+ hour, 7+ min ago (334+ words) LIMASSOL " Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with foreign ministers of France, Belgium and Finland in Limassol, Cyprus on Thursday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the informal meeting of the European Council on…...
Passports Directorate deploys teams to identify hospitalized, lost pilgrims during Hajj
21+ hour, 56+ min ago (231+ words) MINA " The General Directorate of Passports has deployed field teams in Makkah and the holy sites to identify inpatients and lost pilgrims during the Hajj days. The teams are tasked to identify inpatients in hospitals and healthcare centers in cooperation…...
Saudi FM attends Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers
23+ hour, 11+ min ago (188+ words) LIMASSOL " Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich), held in Limassol, Cyprus, under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The meeting discussed the implications of…...
Saudi Arabia condemns missile, drone attacks on Kuwait
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (103+ words) Saudi Gazette Saudi Arabia condemns missile, drone attacks on Kuwait RIYADH " The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's strongest condemnation of the hostile missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom's categorical rejection…...
Saudi Crown Prince receives Eid Al-Adha well-wishers in Mina
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (372+ words) MINA " On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Eid Al-Adha well-wishers on Wednesday at the Royal Court in Mina Palace. The reception included royal family members, Grand…...
10 violators penalized for transporting 34 persons to Makkah without Hajj permits - Latest News from Saudi Arabia and the World
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (320+ words) MINA " The Ministry of Interior has penalized five Saudi citizens and five expatriates for violating Hajj regulations and instructions by transporting 34 individuals to Makkah without permits to perform Hajj. Hajj security forces apprehended them at the entrances to Makkah. The…...
Saudi, Indian foreign ministers discuss strengthening bilateral relations in Cyprus
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (210+ words) LIMASSOL " Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with External Affairs Minister of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Limassol, Cyprus on Wednesday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the informal Foreign Affairs Council meeting. During…...