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UAE to ban single-use plastic products by 2026

Hyderabad, June 5 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will enforce a comprehensive ban on the import, production, and trade of single-use plastic products starting from January 1, 2026. The announcemen... Read More


Haj 2025: 53 expats caught entering Makkah illegally

Makkah, June 5 -- The Haj Security Forces have arrested 53 expatriates for violating Haj regulations and instructions by attempting to enter the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and perform Haj without a... Read More


Haj pilgrims urged to stay in tents on Arafat Day to prevent heat exhaustion

Makkah, June 4 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, has urged pilgrims to remain inside their tents from 10am to 4pm on the Day of Arafat, Thursday, June 5, to... Read More


Photos: Haj 2025 begins

Makkah, June 4 -- Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from across the world coverged on the tent city of Mina on Wednesday, June 4, as Haj 2025 officially began. The pilgrims began arriving in Mina on ... Read More


Influencer's viral video on Dubai Mall dress code gains praise from Sheikh Hamdan

Dubai, June 4 -- A viral video of Dubai-based content creator Jacquelyn May promoting modest dressing at Dubai Mall has attracted millions of views and likes - including one from Sheikh Hamdan bin Moh... Read More


UAE leaders order release of over 3,000 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha

Abu Dhabi, June 4 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have ordered the release of 3,135 prisoners from correctional facilities in the country ahead of the Eid Al Adha festival. This humanitaria... Read More


Pilgrims flock to Mina as Haj 2025 begins

Hyderabad, June 4 -- Hundreds of thousands of white-clad pilgrims from across the world began arriving in Mina, Saudi Arabia, from early on Wednesday, June 4, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the... Read More


Cooling, care and control: Inside Saudi Arabia's Haj 2025 preparations

Hyderabad, June 3 -- As Haj 1446 AH-2025 approaches, Saudi authorities have unveiled a comprehensive suite of services and technological advancements to ensure the comfort, safety, and well-being of m... Read More


Haj 2025: Pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Qudum

Makkah, June 3 -- Hundreds of thousands of Haj pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, started performing on Tuesday evening, June 3, the ritual of Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival), bef... Read More


Haj 2025: Arafat day sermon to be translated in 35 languages

Makkah, June 2 -- The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has launched an initiative to translate Arafat Day sermon into 35 languages, reaching approx... Read More