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UAE mosques told to shorten Fridays sermons

Directive to take effect on Friday and last until early October 9 months ago

Muslim-majority Tajikistan bans hijab, regulates Eid festivities

Children barred from participating in festivities, gift-giving on Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia starts issuing Umrah visas

Ministry announces Nusuk App will resume issuing Umrah visas from Zilhajj 15, which is June 21 9 months ago

Majority of deceased pilgrims in this year’s Hajj season lacked official permits

Individuals remained in Makkah until the Hajj season and performed pilgrimage without proper authorization 10 months ago

Earthquake leaves four dead and over 120 injured

Emergency services rushed to the scene to assist the injured and assess the damage 10 months ago

Israel's war cabinet 'dissolved,' Prime Minister Netanyahu tells ministers

According to Netanyahu, there will not be a new cabinet formed 10 months ago

Netanyahu denounces tactical pauses in Gaza fighting to get in aid

Palestinian health officials said 7 Palestinians were killed in 2 air strikes on two houses in Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia launches world's first self-driving flying taxi

Air taxi to transport pilgrims between holy sites, facilitate emergency travel, transport medical equipment 10 months ago

41 killed, as Kuwaiti building housing workers catches fire

Deputy PM accuses real estate owners of violations and greed, saying those factors contributed towards incident 10 months ago

Get UAE residency visa, work permit in 5 days

UAE announces new policy; best time to apply for job in Dubai 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia bans working from 12pm to 3pm

Violations can be reported by calling ministry's unified number or through ministry's mobile app 10 months ago

UN Security Council backs Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan

Hamas welcomed the adoption of the U.S.-drafted resolution 10 months ago

Israeli minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu government

Departure of Gantz's centrist party may have serious impact 10 months ago

UN adds Israel’s military to offender list for violations against children

The inclusion of Israel’s military on this list is part of Guterres’ annual report on children and armed conflict 10 months ago

Israeli forces batter central, south Gaza with renewed truce bid at impasse

Israeli tanks advanced further west in the embattled southern city of Rafah skirting the border with Egypt 10 months ago

Update on Eid Al Adha 2024 dates in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, UK, and US

Current projections favour the earlier date 10 months ago

Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman to visit Pakistan soon

Approval of Free Trade Agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries anticipated 10 months ago

Gold worth billions smuggled to UAE each year: Report

Swissaid report finds 435 tonnes of gold, worth over $30 billion, smuggled out of Africa in 2022 10 months ago

Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with Rafah raids

No word on developments in ceasefire, hostage release talks 10 months ago

Three Israeli soldiers killed by Hamas in combat in southern Gaza

Israeli forces have kept up their offensive in Rafah 10 months ago

How many countries now recognise Palestinian state?

Head of Palestinian Mission in Dublin expected to become ambassador 10 months ago

Biden tells Israel to protect civilians after Rafah strike

NSC spokesperson says US 'actively engaging' with Israeli military, others on ground to assess situation 10 months ago

Israel shoots down Egyptian soldier at Rafah border crossing

Israel has killed over 35,000 innocent Palestinians since Oct 7 last year 10 months ago

UAE announces new rules for Hajj and Umrah 2024

It prohibits collecting or receiving donations for the pilgrimage without a licence 10 months ago

Israeli attack on Rafah tent camp draws global condemnation

Women wept and men held prayers beside bodies in shrouds. 10 months ago

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