Iran has begun the process of transferring power following the helicopter crash incident that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several other local officials. Vice-president Mohammad Mokhber has assumed the presidency of Iran for a period of 50 days starting from today, based on constitutional provisions that grant…
King Salman will undergo a treatment programme at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah for a lung inflammation, the state news agency said on Sunday, hours after he underwent medical tests. Citing the royal court, the state news agency said the 88-year-old king would be treated with antibiotics until the inflammation subsides. Due to King Salman’s…
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…
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told Reuters, and rescuers were making their way to the site of the incident. The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk…
Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has confirmed to the Iranian national TV that one of the copters of the president’s convoy had a hard landing, and announced that search and rescue efforts are underway to find out President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter. “Various rescue groups are moving towards the site, but due to the fog and…
This inclusive community service is available daily on Al Hamriya Beach from 6.00am to sunset Al Hamriya Municipality in a social media post, announced that they’re giving beachgoers at Al Hamriya Beach a free ‘floating chair’ service for the elderly and people of determination. This inclusive community service provided on Al Hamriya Beach is available…
