Category: Middle East

Victims recount beatings, starvation, and prolonged suspension in painful positions By Abdullahi Yusuf The United Nations received testimonies alleging widespread torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli authorities since … Read More

‘Al-Mahir bil-Qur’an’ and other initiatives train youth in recitation, ethics, and memorisation across Doha mosques By Abdullahi Yusuf The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, through its Department of Da’wah … Read More

Over one million apply to retrace Prophet Muhammad’s migration route in historic Mecca–Medina experience By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia is recreating the historic Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad through the … Read More

Thirty young learners take part in intensive Qur’anic, moral and skills-building programme By Abdullahi Yusuf Thirty outstanding Qatari students have participated in the first summer course launched by the Al … Read More

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled passes at 36, two decades after tragic London accident By Abdullahi Yusuf A Saudi royal, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, has died at … Read More

Diyarbakır imam transforms mosque into vibrant hub for learning, nurturing a new generation of readers and thinkers By Abdullahi Yusuf Inside the Hacı Hasan Ergün Mosque, located in the Ergani … Read More

Landmark law allows limited foreign ownership in holy cities and across kingdom as part of Vision 2030 reforms By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia has approved a landmark legal change that … Read More

Major General Rahim-Safavi warns Iran’s arsenal is secure and ready as tensions with Israel linger after 12 days of cross-border attacks By Abdullahi Yusuf A senior military advisor to leader … Read More

Authorities race to curb spread of SAT-1 strain with nationwide immunization drive and livestock movement restrictions, as producers urge cooperation By Abdullahi Yusuf The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has … Read More