Category: Middle East

The initiative, backed by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, seeks to document the pilgrimage and history of the sacred sites. By Abdullahi Yusuf The High Supervisory Committee … Read More

Sharif, Crown Prince vow joint response to aggression, deepen decades-old alliance By Abdullahi Yusuf Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in Riyadh, pledging … Read More

Emergency meeting seeks unified response after deadly air raid on residential compound By Abdullahi Yusuf Qatar is convening an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Monday in response to last week’s Israeli … Read More

Scholars from over 50 countries affirm right of resistance, urge boycott of Zionist-linked firms and stronger humanitarian support. Conference in Türkiye urges collective action, economic boycotts, and legal accountability for … Read More

Final act of love as Abdul Majeed Al Mualla prays for late child before passing away in Mecca. By Abdullahi Yusuf An Emirati man, Abdul Majeed Abdul Rahman Al Mualla, … Read More

23 Qatari students trained in memorisation, recitation, and discipline at Masjid Al Nawabi during two-week programme. By Abdullahi Yusuf The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the … Read More

Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture expands outreach with courses, tech-driven learning spaces, and intercultural dialogue. By Abdullahi Yusuf More than 3,600 people converted to Islam in Dubai in … Read More

179 contestants from 128 countries vie for SR4m prize at Islam’s holiest site By Abdullahi Yusuf Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh inaugurated on … Read More

Scholars to explore digital documentation, cultural heritage, and Saudi Arabia’s role in Islamic legacy By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia will, in November 2025, host an international academic forum dedicated to … Read More