The Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah will receive worshipers for Eid Al-Fitr prayers after completing preparations, the Presidency of Religious Affairs in Saudi Arabia has said. The Two Holy Mosques have been prepared with with a package of religious services “to enrich the experience of those visiting the mosques and…
With bated breath, the world awaits Iran’s promised retaliation for last week’s suspected Israeli airstrike on its embassy annex in the Syrian capital Damascus. Whatever form Teheran’s revenge takes, there is mounting public fear it could trigger an all-out war. At least 16 people were reportedly killed in the April 1 attack, including two senior…
Turkiye will impose restrictions on the export of products from 54 different categories to Israel until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, the Turkish Trade Ministry said on Tuesday, adding the measures would take effect immediately.In a statement following Ankara’s announcement that it would be taking measures after Israel rejected its request to take part…
Mikel Arteta had just seen his Arsenal team come up painfully short in their Premier League title race with Manchester City and he couldn’t hide his anguish. “I know we’re not at that level,” a crestfallen Arteta said last May, “but we have to find a way.” Well, Arsenal’s upgraded class of 2024 are finding…
Talks in Cairo this week are reportedly aiming to reach a humanitarian truce by Eid Al-Fitr, high-level Egyptian sources told the pan-Arab Al Araby Al Jadeed newspaper, noting that discussions were getting closer to a deal. “With the presence of the delegation from [Hamas] and the head of the CIA, William Burns, in Cairo, the agreement is…
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres on Monday. During the call, the latest developments in the region were reviewed, especially the situation in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings and efforts made to achieve peace and stability.
Like the Gargee’an festival on the east coast of the Kingdom, children in the Najd region run around illuminated neighborhoods in traditional outfits, spreading holiday cheer for Al-Hawwamah. It is a time of joy and community bonding, as families open their doors and share in the festivities. The ritual is celebrated during the month of…
The Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Monday evening, Ramadan 29, announced Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court. Tuesday will be the final day of the holy month, and Eid Al-Fitr celebrations will commence on Wednesday, April 10. Eid Al-Fitr prayer will take place across the Kingdom on Wednesday shortly after sunrise, with thorough arrangements made…
Football fans can now grab their tickets for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024, the organisers announced over the weekend. Set to kick off in Qatar from April 15 to May 3, this tournament will spotlight Asia’s top under-23 national teams. “Buy your tickets now. Watch Asia’s young superstars take the lead at the AFC U23…
Oman’s foreign minister on Sunday called for de-escalation during a visit by his Iranian counterpart who started a regional tour in Muscat where he met a spokesman for Yemen’s Houthi rebels.The visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian came almost a week after an air strike in Damascus levelled the Iranian embassy’s consular annex and…
