Author: Editorial Team
MINA — On the third day of Hajj on Wednesday, pilgrims started performing five main rituals of Hajj—the obligatory rituals of stoning at Jamrat, shaving or trimming hair, and sacrificing of animal, and two remaining pillars of Hajj—Tawaf Al-Ifadah and Sai. The pilgrims, who stayed overnight in Muzdalifah, flocked to Mina on Wednesday morning to perform the stoning ritual. With hearts filled with joy and pleasure over performing the ritual of standing at Arafat, the high point of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, on Tuesday, masses of pilgrims embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil under the soaring summer…
DUBAI — An IRGC Navy official threatened on Wednesday to turn Iran’s entire coastline into a killing ground if the United States resorted to military action again, even as negotiators reported the two sides were closer to an initial agreement than at any point since the April ceasefire. “Our fighters today carry in their chests the urge for hand-to-hand battle with the enemy,” the IRGC Navy’s political deputy Mohammad Akbarzadeh said, according to Tasnim news agency. Akbarzadeh said Iran’s armed forces were at full readiness and described the prospect of renewed war as remote, attributing that to what he called…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 837 food baskets, 315 tents, and 40 shelter kits yesterday in several areas of the Al-Shihr District of Hadhramaut Governorate, benefiting 5,859 individuals. This aid comes as part of the humanitarian and relief efforts provided by the Kingdom through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people. Source: Riyadh Daily
DAMMAM — The National Center for Meteorology said some governorates in the Eastern Province could record temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius on Wednesday as a severe heatwave continues across the region. Official spokesman Hussein Al-Qahtani said the hot weather conditions are expected to persist until Friday, according to forecasts issued by the center. Al-Qahtani said temperatures are expected to range between 47°C and 50°C, urging the public to follow safety instructions issued by relevant authorities and monitor weather updates, particularly during the Eid Al-Adha holiday period. In a separate weather advisory, the Center forecast continued active winds carrying dust and…
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman expressed gratitude on Wednesday for the honor of serving the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims during the Hajj season, while congratulating Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. “We thank Allah for honoring us with serving the Two Holy Mosques and caring for the pilgrims of His Sacred House,” King Salman said. The King also prayed for the acceptance of pilgrims’ Hajj rituals and acts of worship. “With the advent of blessed Eid Al-Adha, we congratulate our people in this blessed nation and our Islamic nation on…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 352 food baskets to vulnerable families in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, benefiting 2,112 individuals. Delivered through the Saudi fundraising campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, this initiative continues to provide essential nutritional support to mitigate economic hardships and enhance community resilience amid the ongoing crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily
BEIRUT — Dozens of people were killed in an intensive wave of Israeli strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to step up military action against Hezbollah. At least 31 people, including several children, were killed and 40 others injured in the latest attacks. According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, the strikes on Tuesday targeted several towns and villages amid escalating cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese health officials said the deadliest strike hit the Burj El Shemali area near the southern city of Tyre, where 14 people lost their…
JERUSALEM — Israel said it killed the commander of Hamas’s military wing, Mohammed Odeh, in a strike in Gaza on Tuesday, days after his predecessor died in a similar attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement the military had struck Mohammad Odeh, whom he described as Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza. Gaza health officials said three people, including a woman, were killed and more than 20 others were wounded in Tuesday’s major attack, which hit a residential building in one of Gaza City’s busiest market areas. The strike hit the upper three floors of the…
As families and friends gather across the UAE to celebrate Eid Al Adha, neuroscientists have a message — those shared meals and laughter-filled gatherings are not just cultural traditions — they are essential medicine for the brain. Dr Eleni Margioti, neuropsychology lead at The Brain and Performance Centre, explained that quality time with loved ones triggers powerful neurological benefits. “We see the release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone, which strengthens trust and connection,” she said. “At the same time, activity in the amygdala, linked to stress, decreases, while the prefrontal cortex becomes more active, supporting clearer thinking and emotional regulation.”…
The Ministry of Interior is monitoring the movement and mobility indicators of pilgrims in the holy sites during the 1447 Hajj season through an advanced digital system that enhances the speed of field decision-making, improves crowd management efficiency and services provided to pilgrims, and supports their security and safety. The ministry’s system relies on advanced technologies and smart operating systems dedicated to monitoring crowd density, pedestrian movement, and transportation activity at key locations, while analyzing operational indicators in real time using artificial intelligence to enhance movement flow and respond to different field situations. These efforts fall within the framework of the Saudi…