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September 24, 2026

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Nov

Saudi Arabia Declares Hajj 2025 the Best in 50 Years

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Saudi Arabia is calling Hajj 2025 the best in five decades—and they’ve got the numbers to back it up. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced that this year’s pilgrimage achieved an impressive 91% satisfaction rate, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to elevate the Hajj experience. Speaking at the 5th Hajj Conference and Exhibition, held […]

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Nov

Ronaldo Confirms That FIFA World Cup 2026 Will be His Last

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Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance on the global stage. The legendary Portuguese forward told reporters that as he approaches his 41st birthday, the tournament will mark the end of his international career. Ronaldo, who has dominated the national team goal […]

12
Nov

Liwa 2026: Fun for All

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The Desert’s Grand Stage, the Liwa International Festival, will return from 12 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, bringing 23 days of culture, adventure, motorsports, music, and family fun to the golden dunes of the Al Dhafra Region. Set against the backdrop of the 300 metre Tal Moreeb, the UAE’s tallest dune, the festival has […]

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Nov

Swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj wins Saudi Arabia’s first gold medal

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Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj won the Kingdom’s first gold medal at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games “Riyadh 2025”, after he topped the 100-meter freestyle race, achieving first place with a time of 0:49.62 seconds in the swimming competitions final held on Tuesday, giving Saudi Arabia its first gold medal in the Games currently being held […]

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Nov

Sheikha Al Nuwais of the UAE is the Secretary-General of the United Nations Tourism

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appointment of Emirati Sheikha Al Nuwais as Secretary-General of the organization for the period 2026-2029, making her the first woman and the first Gulf citizen to hold this UN position. The organization’s executive council had elected Al Nuwais last May to take up the position, before the General Assembly adopted the appointment resolution with a […]

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Countries with the most stressful education systems

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Education systems vary in different parts of the world, but one thing is common across the board. Education is seen as a way to achieve success and a better quality of life, especially in emerging economies. Unfortunately, it has become a source of immense pressure for students of all ages. Be it high expectations, the […]

10
Nov

The Silent Epidemic Now Ranked as the Ninth Leading Cause of Death

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A major new global analysis has revealed that chronic kidney disease (CKD) — often called a silent epidemic because it progresses unnoticed in its early stages — has now become the ninth leading cause of death worldwide, claiming more lives each year and imposing a growing public health burden. According to data from The Lancet […]

09
Nov

Tsunami alerts in Japan, Philippines as Typhoon Fung-Wong nears

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(WAM) — Authorities in Japan issued a tsunami warning for Iwate Prefecture in the north of the country today, while the Philippines announced the evacuation of nearly one million people from high-risk areas as powerful Typhoon Fung-Wong swept across the main island of Luzon. Officials in both countries urged residents to keep away from coastal […]

09
Nov

5 Donations Food Banks Can’t Accept—And What They Actually Need

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Food banks are putting out the call: They need donations more than ever. Almost 1 in 5 households with children face food insecurity, and many of them turn to food banks for help. Food banks are usually grateful for any donations they can receive, but there are certain foods that should not be donated. If […]

09
Nov

Need for region-specific footwear design highlighted during Ambulatory Services & SINMAC Conference

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(WAM) — The SEHA Ambulatory Services and SINMAC Conference organisers have highlighted pioneering research by Dr. Aboobaker Sayed, an Abu Dhabi-based podiatrist, calling for the development of region-specific shoe sizing and design suited to people living in the Gulf region. Presented at the SINMAC Conference, Dr. Sayed’s research explores how Emirati foot shapes differ from […]

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Saudi Arabia Declares Hajj 2025 the Best in 50 Years

Ronaldo Confirms That FIFA World Cup 2026 Will be His Last

Liwa 2026: Fun for All

Swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj wins Saudi Arabia’s first gold medal

Sheikha Al Nuwais of the UAE is the Secretary-General of the United Nations Tourism

Countries with the most stressful education systems

The Silent Epidemic Now Ranked as the Ninth Leading Cause of Death

Tsunami alerts in Japan, Philippines as Typhoon Fung-Wong nears

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