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Saudi Arabia Hosts Global Summit on Antimicrobial Resistance

Nov 18, 2024

The 4th High-Level Global Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, uniting health leaders and experts worldwide to address the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. Discussions…

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Erdoğan Calls for Arms Embargo Against Israel at OIC Summit

Nov 11, 2024

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the Extraordinary Joint Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League. Upon arrival at King Khalid International…

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Iran’s Pezeshkian Urges Unity Among Islamic Nations

Oct 3, 2024

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, called for Islamic nations to unite against Israeli aggression in Gaza and Lebanon. Speaking at the Asia Cooperation Dialogue…

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Turkish Pilgrims with Health Issues Transported to Ankara

Jun 28, 2024

The Ministry of Health announced that 13 pilgrims experiencing health issues will be flown to Ankara from Saudi Arabia tonight, accompanied by a 10-person medical team, including specialist physicians. The operation will use a…

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Saudi Arabia Begins Date Harvest Preparations

Jun 24, 2024

Preparations for date harvest have started in Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims in Medina often buy dates from local gardens to take home. Süleyman Uzunoğlu, a local trader, offers quality dates like mebrum, sugay, and acve to around…

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Muslim Pilgrims Flock to Prophet’s Tomb in Medina

Jun 21, 2024

After completing their pilgrimage in Mecca, pilgrims travel to Medina to pray at Masjid al-Nabawi and visit the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) tomb. They can visit the sacred ar-Rawda al-Mutahhara once daily by appointment…

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Saudi Arabia to Use Drones for Pilgrim Safety During Hajj

Jun 14, 2024

Around 3 million pilgrims are expected to attend the day of Arafah, the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage. To prevent stampedes in the 14 square kilometer area, Saudi officials will utilize large drone cameras for surveillance…

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Turkish Pilgrimage Sees 98-Year-Old and 3-Month-Old Pilgrims

Jun 12, 2024

Among the 85,000 Turkish pilgrims this year, 98-year-old Ayşe Kızıldağ from Trabzon stands out as the oldest, fulfilling her lifelong dream of Hajj. Ayşe, accompanied by her 70-year-old son and daughter-in-law, made the pilgrimage…

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Preparations Complete for Day of Arafah

Jun 11, 2024

With the Arafah Day approaching, key preparations for the 1445 Hijri pilgrimage are finalized. On Tarwiyah day, 85,000 Turkish pilgrims will be transported by buses on a special route organized by Diyanet. Enhanced facilities, including…

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Pilgrims Flock to Cave of Hira

Jun 10, 2024

Muslim pilgrims are flocking to the Cave of Hira, the sacred site where the Prophet Muhammad (Sallahu ta'ala alaihi wa sallam) received his first revelation. Located at the peak of Mount Nour, the cave holds profound significance…

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