The Islamic Resistance issued the following statement: “In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in solidarity with their brave and honorable resistance, and after careful monitoring and tracking of the “Israeli” enemy forc…
Indonesian woman tragically killed by python
JAKARTA: A woman was killed by a 5-meter (16-foot) python in central Indonesia after it swallowed her whole, Indonesian local media reported Saturday.
The 45-year-old, from Kalempang village in South Sulawesi province, had told her husband on Thursda…
Hajj Safety Drill: Civil Defense Conducts Simulated Bus Fire in King Fahd Tunnel
Makkah: The Civil Defense Forces yesterday conducted a fire simulation exercise involving a bus fire inside the King Fahd Tunnel towards Mina. The drill, carried out with the participation of various relevant authorities, aimed to enhance evacuation p…
1 Billion Followers Summit concludes preparatory meetings for its 3rd edition; sets rich agenda
DUBAI: Preparatory meetings for the upcoming 1 Billion Followers Summit, organised by the New Media Academy, concluded today following fruitful discussions that ran from 6 to 8 June at Emirates Towers, Dubai.
The meetings, which brought together over…
KSrelief Distributes 600 Food Baskets in Chad
N’Djamena, The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday distributed 600 food baskets to the neediest families in the Batha Region of the Republic of Chad, benefiting 3,600 individuals, as part of the project to support food …
UAE ambassador tours latest preparations before performing Hajj rituals
MAKKAH: Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, yesterday toured the UAE pilgrims’ camps in the holy sites.
During the visit, he was briefed on the preparations, facilities, and services for UAE pilgrims in an…
CST Announces Qualification of ‘Aramco Digital’ to Obtain Radio License
Riyadh: The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) announced the qualification of Global Digital Integrated Solutions Company (Aramco Digital) to obtain a Specialized Radio Network License in the 450 MHz band, after completing the regul…
Doha to host 60th session of GCC Ministerial Council
RIYADH: Doha will host the 160th Ministerial Council meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tomorrow, attended by foreign ministers. Additionally, on the sidelines, there will be two joint ministerial meetings between the GCC and both Turkiye a…
Islamic Affairs Ministry Welcomes 4,693 Pilgrims at Batha Crossing
Dammam, The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance branch in the Eastern Region continues to welcome pilgrims arriving through the Batha border crossing where 4,693 pilgrims arrived so far.
The ministry has distributed some 16,900 religious…
UNIDO secures US$22.4 mn to accelerate climate action, reduce ozone-depleting substances
MONTREAL: Twenty-six member states of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) will benefit from US$22.4 million in new funding, secured from the Multilateral Fund for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol (MLF).
At its 94…
Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Inspects ‘Hajj Lounges’ at Jeddah Airport
Jeddah: Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, and Vice Chairman of the Hajj Central Committee Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz today toured the Hajj and Umrah terminal complex at King Abdulaziz International Airport, in Jeddah, to assess the readiness…
Saudi authorities: Offenders during hajj will be dealt with firmly
Director of Public Security Lieutenant General Mohammad Al-Bassami stressed on Saturday that security of the homeland, the pilgrims and the holy sites are red lines affirming that the security forces will deal firmly against any illegal acts or bids a…