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Saudi Arabia severe weather and heat wave
8 clusters · 23 sources · last updated
Latest: Saudi Arabia weather alert: Thunderstorms and flash floods expected
Late July 2026 saw the Saudi National Centre for Meteorology issue a series of warnings for thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and a sweeping dust storm that cut visibility across the western corridor and southern highlan
Turkish municipal elderly support initiatives
2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated
Latest: Konya Metropolitan Municipality launches Umrah project for retirees and veterans
Municipalities in Turkey have introduced initiatives to support and honor elderly citizens. In Van, the “Tecrübe-i Hayat” program focuses on gathering residents aged 60 and over to record personal memories and life exper
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Nigeria update Hajj management
65 clusters · 217 sources · last updated
Latest: Pakistan begins online payments for private Hajj 2027 scheme
Saudi Arabia continues to expand its religious tourism and service oversight. Under the “Khadem Al‑Haramain Al‑Sharifain” program, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance recently hosted a second batch of 250
King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition concludes in Makkah
The 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition concluded in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with an awards ceremony held at the Grand Mosque. Under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Ab
Turkish Siyer competitions and Umrah prizes
2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Konya Metropolitan Municipality Umrah competition winners return home
In Turkey, various educational and municipal authorities are organizing Siyer competitions—quizzes focused on the life of the Prophet—with Umrah pilgrimages as prizes for winners. In early August, student Osman Balcı of
Saudi Umrah and Visitation Program activities
2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated
Latest: Umrah and Visit Program participants praise Saudi hospitality
The second phase of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Umrah and Visitation Program, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, has facilitated cultural and religious tours for delegates f