In a significant move aimed at easing the financial burden of religious travel, Saudia Airlines, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has unveiled a limited-time offer granting a 50 percent discount on international flight tickets for Umrah pilgrims. The offer, which covers both Economy and Business class fares, is open to passengers
August 18, 2025 — The Indonesian government has revealed plans to elevate its Hajj Organizing Body to a ministry-level agency in 2026, marking a significant reform in the administration of pilgrimage affairs. The initiative, endorsed by the President, aims to centralize Hajj management, reduce overlaps with other governmental departments, and streamline services for Indonesian pilgrims.
August 19, 2025 — American entrepreneur and business strategist, Alex Hormozi, has secured a place in the Guinness World Records after his latest release, $100M Money Models, was named the fastest-selling non-fiction book in history. The milestone was confirmed on August 17, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Guinness officials presented Hormozi with an official
August 18, 2025 — Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has emphasized that building strong and independent institutions remains the most effective way to fight corruption across Africa. Akufo-Addo made the call while delivering the Graduation Lecture at the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, during the passing-out ceremony of Course 33 on Monday.
August 18, 2025 — The United States has introduced stricter visa application requirements, now mandating that all applicants provide details of every social media account they have used in the past five years. The new regulation applies to a broad range of visas, including tourist, student, and work categories. Applicants are required to list usernames
August 18, 2025 The United States has introduced stricter visa application requirements, now mandating that all applicants provide details of every social media account they have used in the past five years. The new regulation applies to a broad range of visas, including tourist, student, and work categories. Applicants are required to list usernames and
August 18, 2025 — A recent encounter involving a Nigerian customer at an Apple Store in London has reignited debate over the absence of official Apple retail outlets in Nigeria and the growing concerns about product authenticity in the country. The incident drew attention to the fact that Nigerians currently rely on third-party retailers and
Toronto, Canada — August 17, 2025 | Air Canada has announced plans to restore full flight operations after reaching a deal with workers’ unions, bringing an end to a strike that disrupted services and left thousands of passengers stranded across various destinations. The strike, which lasted several days, was triggered by demands for better wages,
At the invitation of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, delivered an insightful lecture on the evolving landscape of intellectual ideologies in today’s world. The high-level event, which brought together representatives from
Brussels, Belgium — August 17, 2025 | European leaders have thrown their weight behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic initiative aimed at brokering a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, signaling a renewed global push to end the protracted conflict. The support follows Friday’s high-profile meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, widely
