London, United Kingdom — August 13, 2025 | The United Kingdom has widened its fast-track deportation policy, adding 15 new countries to the roster of nations whose citizens can be swiftly expelled if convicted of crimes. The expansion, announced by the Home Office, means offenders from these countries will face an accelerated removal process once
In a significant move aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and improving traffic flow around one of the holiest cities in the Islamic world, officials in Makkah Al-Mukarramah have announced the activation of a new set of pedestrian signals near the Haramain High-Speed Railway Station. The initiative, which forms part of the broader Makkah Projects program,
In what can best be described as a bold stride into the future of religious event management, the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has unveiled interactive robotic assistants at the 45th edition of the prestigious King Abdulaziz International Quran Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation Competition currently ongoing in Makkah. The deployment marks a
In a significant move aimed at boosting international tourism and making travel procedures more efficient, the Kuwaiti government has announced the introduction of four new tourist visa categories. The development is part of Kuwait’s broader efforts to revamp its visa framework, making the country more accessible to visitors from across the globe while aligning with
Abuja, Nigeria — August 12, 2025:Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security ties, with renewed focus on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and defence modernisation. The agreement was reinforced during high-level security talks in Abuja between senior Nigerian defence officials and a U.S. delegation. Both nations pledged to intensify joint efforts
In a sweeping move that has drawn both national and international attention, the government of Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of nearly 50,000 individuals, citing fraudulent acquisition of nationality as the primary reason. The action, confirmed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Shaikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, forms part of a
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA In a bold move aimed at improving living conditions for workers across the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia has introduced a fresh set of regulations governing shared housing facilities. The updated guidelines, which affect both private employers and accommodation providers, are expected to significantly raise the bar on safety, capacity, and general welfare standards
CÓRDOBA, SPAIN – Panic rippled through the ancient city of Córdoba on Friday night after a fire erupted at the world-renowned Mosque-Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands as a living testament to Spain’s layered Islamic and Christian history. According to Spanish authorities, the inferno broke out shortly after 9 p.m. in a storage
Dubai, UAE – In a remarkable surge that underscores the growing appeal of Islam among diverse global communities, more than 3,600 individuals embraced the Islamic faith in Dubai between January and June 2025. This is according to fresh mid-year statistics released by the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Islamic Culture, a key institution under the
Residents and visitors across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including those in the sacred city of Makkah, are in for a celestial treat as the planets Venus and Jupiter are expected to align in a rare and visually stunning conjunction in the early hours of Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Astronomical experts have confirmed that this
