Israeli Defense Minister to visit Pentagon
WASHINGTON: Israeli Defense Miniter Yoav Gallant will visit Washington soon for talks with his US counterpart, the Pentagon said Saturday...
Monday, April 21, 2025
Saudi Arabia
Successful test flight of electric taxi opens up new vistas for transportation of Hajj pilgrims
JEDDAH: Not so long ago, the very notion of flying cars was considered pure science fiction. However, a recent public...
Pilgrims converge at Arafat for daylong prayers
MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia: Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday...
Saudi water sector’s role in Hajj highlighted
MAKKAH: The Saudi Water Authority is participating in the Hajj Media Hub, which commenced on Monday in Makkah and will...
Saudi-run terminal starts operations at largest Bangladeshi port
DHAKA: Saudi developer Red Sea Gateway Terminal on Monday started operations at the Patenga Container Terminal in Chittagong Port, marking...
Civil Defense gears up for Hajj in Muzdalifah
MAKKAH: The General Directorate of Civil Defense is busy preparing for the arrival of pilgrims in Muzdalifah, the Saudi Press...
Saudi transport authority launches first automated monitoring vehicle for Hajj
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority inaugurated the first automated monitoring vehicle to track compliance of various transportation modes in...
UAE FLIGHTS: Air Arabia resumes operations to Basra
WNAM MONITORING: Air Arabia marked the resumption of flights to Basra in Iraq from Sharjah International Airport. The route connects...
Smart robot service launched in Madinah to assist pilgrims
WNAM MONITORING: A smart robot service has been launched in Madinah to assist pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque. The robot,...
Grand mufti of Saudi Arabia warns against Hajj without permit
RIYADH: The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah Al-Asheikh has called on all Hajj pilgrims to...