In a significant move aligned with the Kingdom’s long-term economic diversification goals, Saudi Arabia has introduced tourism and hospitality studies into its national school curriculum. The initiative, which is part of the broader Vision 2030 strategy championed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is designed to equip young Saudis with the skills and knowledge required
In a powerful show of support for humanitarian service rooted in Islamic values, two of Islam’s most revered figures—Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, Head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, and Sheikh Saud Al-Baleelah—have actively participated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s annual blood donation campaign championed by Crown Prince Mohammed
The Pakistani government has officially shut down the registration process for the 2026 Hajj under its state-sponsored scheme, following an overwhelming rush of applications that filled the available quota in a record 17 days. The Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed that a total of 118,060 applications were received before the portal was closed, as the
In a move that could significantly alter the Hajj pilgrimage process for future generations, Indonesia’s House of Representatives is deliberating on a new legislative proposal that would allow children as young as nine years old to register for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. This development comes as part of efforts to address the country’s notoriously
Khan Younis, Gaza Strip — August 26, 2025 Khan Younis, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis killed at least 20 people, including five journalists, according to Gaza health officials and confirmed by multiple international news outlets. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident
Washington, D.C. — August 26, 2025 U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Monday said he hoped to hold another meeting this year with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, as he welcomed South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung to the White House for his first official visit. The meeting began under a cloud after Trump earlier
Sanaa, Yemen | August 25, 2025 Israeli airstrikes struck Yemen’s capital Sanaa late on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring 35 others, according to officials from the Houthi-controlled health ministry. AFP images from the scene showed a fireball lighting up the night sky and thick black smoke billowing over the rebel-held city. A
Arnold Yasin Mol, a respected lecturer and doctoral researcher in Islam and Comparative Philosophy, has shed light on the entrenched nature of Islamophobia within the political, legal, and social fabric of the Netherlands, warning that Muslims in the country are constantly forced into a defensive position about their faith. Speaking during an exclusive conversation with
In a deliberate effort to improve the Hajj experience for millions of pilgrims, NusukCare Centres across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been equipped with multilingual service personnel to cater to the diverse linguistic needs of the Guests of Allah. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that pilgrims from various parts of the world can
August 24, 2025 — The United States has recorded a decline in its immigrant population for the first time in more than five decades, according to a fresh analysis of census data. The report revealed that the number of foreign-born residents in the country fell in the past year, marking a significant demographic shift after
