The UAE has condemned the coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and stressed the importance of maintaining stability and security in the country. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the UAE shares deep-rooted ties with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has emphasised its support for the…
The UAE says it is “deeply concerned” and ready to help following a helicopter crash carrying the president of Iran. President Ebrahim Raisi and a number of officials are missing following a crash as they crossed mountainous terrain during heavy fog. The UAE Ambassador to Iran, His Excellency Saif Mohamed Al Zaabi, extended his prayers…
The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services launched the media center for the 2024 Hajj season on Sunday at the Hajj and Umrah terminals at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The center aims to support and assist more than 1,300 journalists from 16 countries during the arrival and departure of pilgrims via the airport…
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has approved the launch of 1,000 sessions dedicated to Hajj pilgrims memorizing the Qur’an, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. This initiative aligns with the presidency’s plans for this year’s Hajj season to disseminate the morals of…
Saudi Arabia expressed its support for Iran and said it was ready to provide any assistance required after a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed on Sunday. The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom was following reports about the crash with “great concern.” Meanwhile, the Iraqi government said in a statement it had instructed its…
Qatar sent 60 tonnes of aid to flood-hit Afghanistan, providing food, blankets, and necessities for 8,000 people, while Qatar Charity plans future interventions following devastating floods that have killed over 50 people. Qatar sent an additional 60 tonnes of aid to flood-hit Afghanistan on Saturday as the country faced new flash floods that have killed more than…
For most, these marketing calls are nothing but annoying distractions — for some, however, it’s a job Despite attempts to curb the practice, unwanted sales calls continue to pester UAE residents. The government has taken a step to tighten regulations on cold calling — and, soon, penalties shall be introduced. While most would get one-off calls from…
Saudi Arabia is on track to boost the localization of professions related to the mining sector thanks to a new agreement signed by the Human Resources Development Fund. Inked with the Saudi Arabian Mining Co., also known as Ma’aden, the memorandum of understanding aims to enhance cooperation and partnerships between the two parties to develop…
The President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and his accompanying delegation arrived in Madinah to visit the Prophet’s Mosque on Thursday. The president will pray in the mosque and pay his respects to Prophet Muhammad and his companions Abu Bakr and Umar. Earlier on Thursday, Ghazouani attended an Arab League summit in Bahrain.
The Arab League on Thursday called for a United Nations peacekeeping force in the Palestinian territories at a summit dominated by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The “Manama Declaration” issued by the 22-member bloc called for “international protection and peacekeeping forces of the United Nations in the occupied Palestinian territories” until a two-state solution…
