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Saudi Arabia Opens Umrah Visa Applications for the New Season
Saudi Arabia has opened the new Umrah season for 1448 AH, allowing international pilgrims to begin planning their journeys to Makkah and Madinah. The Ministry...
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Saudi Arabia Opens Umrah Visa Applications for the New Season
Saudi Arabia has opened the new Umrah season for 1448 AH, allowing international pilgrims to begin planning their journeys to Makkah and Madinah. The Ministry...
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RIYADH, October 11, 2026: A deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others, triggering a major security response and raising concerns about the widening regional conflict. The attack took place on Saturday, October 10, according to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil …
Saudi Arabia has opened the new Umrah season for 1448 AH, allowing international pilgrims to begin planning their journeys to Makkah and Madinah. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has outlined the season's official dates, visa procedures and digital services as the Kingdom prepares to welcome worshippers from around the world. Saudi Arabia has opened …
The Sharjah Charity International has announced one of its most expansive Ramadan humanitarian initiatives to date, confirming the distribution of 300,000 Sharjah Charity Iftar Meals across 51 countries during the holy month. Officials stated that the programme, launched today in Sharjah, reflects the UAE’s long-standing commitment to global humanitarian outreach and its emphasis on supporting …
UAE Introduces New Salt, Sugar and Fat Limits in Food Products to Promote Healthier Diets The UAE has begun implementing new regulations to limit sodium, sugar and fat in selected packaged food products, with phased compliance deadlines extending until the end of 2030. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new limits on salt, sugar …