Nigerian Muslims Shine in Saudi Arabia
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Two young Nigerians, Miss Maryam and Mr. Muhammad, have emerged among the 50 winners of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition in Saudi Arabia. The achievement … Read More
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King Abdulaziz Qur’an Contest Enters Final Stage
By Sadiq Abdulfatah The final rounds of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Qur’an have begun at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The … Read More
Allies Welcome, Rivals Watch as Saudi, Türkiye and Pakistan Forge Defence Pact
The Makkah agreement brings together three major Muslim powers under a mutual-defence framework, but its significance will depend on whether the new partnership develops into a functioning regional security alliance. … Read More
How Does Iran View the New Mecca Defence Pact Between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?
Iran has responded cautiously to the new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, with officials calling for greater regional self-reliance while some Iranian voices warn that the alliance … Read More
334 Qur’an Memorizers Compete for N3.7bn in Saudi Arabia
By Sadiq Abdulfatah The 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorising, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Qur’an has begun in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with 334 contestants from 133 countries taking … Read More
Coroner Reveals Saudi Prince Died of Alcoholic Substance
By Sadiq Abdulfatah A UK coroner’s inquest has found that a Saudi prince who died at a luxury hotel in London last year died after taking a deadly combination of … Read More
Breaking: Nigeria’s Inaugural Flight to Hajj 2026 holds in Abuja
Abdulfattah Abdussalam The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, through a press invitation signed by Fatima Sanda Usara, Deputy Director, Information and Publication Division of the organisation, has announced the … Read More
Makkah Forum Highlights Role of Islamic Charities in Serving Pilgrims
Meeting focuses on how nonprofit Islamic groups are helping improve Hajj and Umrah services By Sadiq Abdulfatah A forum in Makkah has drawn attention to the growing role of Islamic … Read More
Grand Mosque Rolls Out Child ID Bracelets to Boost Family Safety
Authorities introduce a simple tracking measure to protect young worshippers during crowded seasons By Sadiq Abdulfatah Families visiting the Grand Mosque in Mecca can now benefit from a new safety … Read More
Flyadeal resumes flights to Damascus amid thaw in regional ties
The new daily service signals growing thaw in Saudi-Syrian relations amid wider regional reconciliation efforts. By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia’s budget airline, flyadeal, has begun operating direct flights to Damascus, … Read More