Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has announced that 937 mosques across the emirate are fully prepared to host Eid Al Adha prayers at 5.45am on Wednesday, May 27. The authority said preparations have been completed as part of an integrated operational plan aimed at providing worshippers with a safe and comfortable environment to perform Eid prayers with ease and peace of mind. This year’s Eid prayers will also feature the participation of members of the ‘Mu’adhin Al Freej’ initiative, who will deliver the Eid takbeerat and call to prayer at mosques across Dubai, reflecting community participation and the…
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MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif inspected on Tuesday the facilities and reviewed operations of the Special Security Forces under the State Security Presidency, and the Civil Defense units in Mina. At the Special Security Forces premises, the minister was received by the Head of State Security Abdulaziz Al-Howairini. During his inspection tour, Prince Abdulaziz reviewed the operational readiness of the Special Security Forces and the security and organizational plans prepared for the Hajj season. He listened to a briefing presented by the Commander of the Special Security…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi received on Tuesday phone calls from Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Rajji. During the calls, they commended the unwavering stance of the GCC states in supporting the security and stability of Lebanon, reflecting the depth of the brotherly ties and shared destiny between both sides. They reviewed the latest developments and updates related with Lebanon. Albudaiwi underscored that the GCC stands firmly by Lebanon in everything that enhances its security, stability, and territorial sovereignty, and fulfills the aspirations of its people…
MAKKAH — The General Authority for Statistics announced on Tuesday that the total number of pilgrims performing Hajj this year reached 1,707,301. According to the authority, 1,546,655 pilgrims arrived from outside Saudi Arabia representing 165 nationalities through the Kingdom’s various entry points, while 160,646 pilgrims were citizens and residents from within the Kingdom. The authority said the total number of male pilgrims from inside and outside Saudi Arabia reached 893,396, compared to 813,905 female pilgrims. Among pilgrims arriving from abroad, 1,485,729 entered through air ports, 54,429 arrived via land crossings and 6,497 came by sea. The statistics also showed that…
Dubai — Reinforcing its role in developing future-ready talent for the UAE workforce, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus hosted the 11th edition of its Annual Career Fair, bringing together more than 80 recruiters and over 400 students from first and higher degree engineering and management programmes. With over 60 companies participating onsite and 20+ recruiters joining virtually, the event delivered strong outcomes, with 51% of participating students shortlisted by at least one company and several attracting interest from multiple employers. The Career Fair featured leading UAE and international employers across technology, logistics, retail, e-commerce, consulting and engineering, including Danube Properties, Aramex,…
BERN, Switzerland, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — St. Gallen won the Swiss Cup on Sunday for only the second time in their long history, defeating second-tier Stade Lausanne Ouchy 3-0, despite having a man sent off. Goalkeeper Lukas Watkowiak was dismissed just before half-time, but goals in the first half, second half and stoppage time saw St. Gallen claim the trophy before a packed crowd of over 30,000 at the Wankdorf Stadium in the capital Bern. Founded in 1879, St. Gallen are one of the very oldest clubs in continental Europe, but have only won the league twice, in 1904…
Ahead of Eid Al Adha celebrations in the UAE, Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists not to use their phones while driving to send or read greeting messages, warning that even brief distractions can lead to serious accidents. Authorities reminded drivers to stay fully focused on the road and avoid using social media or messaging apps behind the wheel, especially during the busy holiday period when roads are expected to be crowded with families travelling for prayers, visits, and gatherings. Police advised residents to send Eid greetings before starting their journey or after parking safely, stressing that taking attention away from…
MUZDALIFAH — After completing their main ritual of standing at Arafat, the core pillar of Hajj, by sunset, pilgrims moved to Muzdalifah in a calm and dignified manner, reciting talbiyah a great deal. Upon their arrival in Muzdalifah, pilgrims performed the Maghrib prayer with three raka’a and Isha prayer shortened in two raka’a at the time of Isha following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). They are spending the night in Muzdalifah in supplication. The departure from Arafat to Muzdalifah marks the third stage of the pilgrims’ journey through the holy sites. They collect pebbles from…
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has sent congratulatory messages on the occasion of Eid Al Adha to the leaders, kings, presidents and emirs of Arab and Islamic countries. He expressed his wish for them to have good health and happiness, for their peoples to have more progress and prosperity, and for the Arab and Islamic nations to have glory, honour and elevation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al…
·5G accounted for more than 51% of total usage on the Day of Arafah with a year-on-year increase of 16% in 5G adoption.·Enhanced network performance across download speeds, latency, call completion, and operational availability. stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has successfully delivered one of the world’s most demanding digital and operational performances on the Day of Arafah.This year, stc group accommodated a historic growth in demand for digital services, while maintaining the highest levels of network stability and operational capacity amid dynamic crowd movements and peak data usage. stc group deployed a suite of cutting-edge innovations built to…