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Thousands Perform Umrah at the Kaaba

Jan 23, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims gathered in Mecca for Umrah have performed prayers by circumambulating the Kaaba. Pilgrims, visiting the first mosque built on earth, strive to touch the Black Stone and the Kaaba while…

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Heavy Flooding Hits Mecca After Torrential Rain

Jan 7, 2025

Severe rainfall in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, caused streets to flood, turning roads into lakes and sweeping vehicles away in powerful currents. The Saudi Meteorological Service issued a red alert for Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah as hail,…

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Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Forge Housing Partnership

Dec 3, 2024

Türkiye’s Emlak Konut Real Estate Investment Partnership (EKGYO) and Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Corporation (NHC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on housing projects, aligning with Saudi…

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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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