Over 5M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in 1 week
A total of 5,663,488 worshippers and visitors performed prayers last week at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This…
Video of Sheikh Mohammed celebrates accession day by honouring his wife Sheikha Hind
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has dedicated his accession day to his…
Gaza police chief killed in Israel airstrike, interior authorities
Gaza’s interior authorities confirmed that Mahmoud Salah, the director-general of Gaza’s police department, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in…
Hamas delegation visits Cairo over Gaza ceasefire
A Hamas delegation has visited Egypt’s capital Cairo to address challenges surrounding a Gaza ceasefire agreement, Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha…
Switzerland ‘burqa ban’ law comes into effect
The government of Switzerland implemented the “burqa ban” on Wednesday, January 1, a controversial measure aimed at curbing public displays…
Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians for drug trafficking
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, January 1, executed six Iranians sentenced for drug trafficking….
Palestine suspends Al Jazeera channel’s operations in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Wednesday, January 1, temporarily suspended all operations of Qatari television Al Jazeera in the occupied…
Former Israel Defence Minister Gallant resigns from Knesset
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday, January 1, announced his resignation from the country’s parliament (Knesset). Gallant’s decision…
Ban on single-use plastic products comes into force in Dubai
A ban on the single-use of plastic products in Dubai came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The new ban…
16,000 Indian workers replace Palestinians in Israel’s construction sector in 2024
Around 16,000 Indian workers have replaced Palestinians in Israel’s construction sector in 2024, as part of the Israeli government’s strategy….
IDF confirms killing of Hamas Commander
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Hamas’ Nukhba Platoon commander, Abd al-Hadi Sabah, in a…
Burj Khalifa rings in 2025 with thrilling fireworks
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the places that knows how to ring in the new year in…