More than 1.4 million pilgrims arrive in holy lands to perform Hajj
More than 1.4 million pilgrims arrive in holy lands to perform Hajj
RIYADH - Musimchronicle
The overall toll of pilgrims arrived to perform Hajj of the Hijri year 1438 (2017) from abroad, through air, land and sea ports since the beginning of arrival until 24th August stood at 1,497,095 pilgrims, an increase of 367,095 pilgrims compared to the number of arrivals in the same period last year, or about 32 percent, according to statistics issued by the Directorate General of Passports (DGP).
DGP added that the number of pilgrims arriving by air stood at 1,400,670 pilgrims, coming by land roads at 83,056 pilgrims and those arrived by the sea was 13,369 pilgrims.
GMT 20:02 2018 Thursday ,18 January
UAE submits notes to UN on Qatar’s interception of aircraftGMT 20:43 2018 Wednesday ,17 January
Qatar flight interception shows signs of worry, confusionGMT 20:16 2018 Tuesday ,16 January
UAE will complain to UN body over Qatar war planesGMT 17:34 2017 Sunday ,24 December
Dense fog disrupts UAE flights ahead of ChristmasGMT 16:07 2017 Monday ,11 December
Saudi, UAE and British foreign ministers meet on Yemen crisis
In The Swiss Alps
Five things to know about Davos
Davos - Muslimchronicle
With the World Economic Forum kicking off in earnest on Tuesday, AFP presents a guide to the week-long event in the Swiss Alps. - WHAT IS ‘DAVOS‘? - Davos is shorthand forfighting hate speech
Instagram, Google+ join EU group
Brussels - Muslimchronicle
Facebook's Instagram and the Google+ social network have agreed to join an EU-sponsored group of US internet giants to combat online extremism, EU officials said Friday. EU officials added that
At Sports Court
Russians challenge doping ban
Geneva - Muslimchronicle
Dozens of Russian athletes banned by the International Olympic Committee for life over doping began an appeal against their suspension on Monday at the world's top sports court. The week-long hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) includesIn New Aid For War-Torn Yemen
Saudi-led coalition announces $1.5bn
Sanaa - Muslimchronicle
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen has pledged $1.5bn (£1.1bn) in new humanitarian aid for the country. It will also increase the capacities of Yemeni ports to receive aid and cargo shipments, and set up 17 "safe-passage corridors" for humanitarian groups. ThreeParis show pays homage
To 'eternal style' of late Alaia
Paris - Muslimchronicle
Two months after legendary designer Azzedine Alaia's sudden death plunged the fashion world into mourning, an exhibition in homage to the "King of Cling" opened Monday in his studios in Paris. The Tunisian-born designer, renowned for the way his clothes hugged the body, died suddenly in November aged 82, reportedly of heart failure after falling down the stairs at his home. The diminutive maverick, who ignored fashion week convention by showing when and where he wanted, in July produced his first couture collection in six years to rapturous reviews. Now some of his most iconic dresses are going on display in the glass-roofed gallery next to his studio and home in the Marais district where he used to show his creations. It includes the dress worn by supermodel Naomi Campbell, his longtime friend and muse, when she led his
GMT 08:58 2017 Friday ,16 June
In Syria's Raqa, anti-IS fighters advance at night
GMT 09:14 2017 Friday ,10 March
Actor Meged Al Masry chooses his roles carefully
GMT 10:16 2017 Tuesday ,07 November
Qatar Airways launches new flights to Thai holiday
GMT 03:59 2017 Friday ,10 November
Macron announces surprise Saudi visit
GMT 09:41 2017 Saturday ,09 December
JK Rowling defends Depp casting after fan backlash
GMT 21:35 2017 Tuesday ,19 September
Arab Coalition destroys sites of insurgents in Najran
GMT 07:31 2017 Tuesday ,14 November
BDF commander-in-chief holds meeting
GMT 10:32 2016 Thursday ,02 June
Hong Kong Pokemon fans offended by Pikachu's new Chinese name
GMT 20:18 2017 Thursday ,26 October
Al-Qaim: last IS bastion in Iraq
GMT 13:13 2017 Wednesday ,26 July
Ex-Gitmo detainee deported from Morocco, returns to Uruguay
GMT 13:42 2017 Wednesday ,27 September
Turkish military delegation to visit Iran next week
GMT 19:12 2017 Monday ,27 November
Syria government has not confirmed will attend Geneva talks
GMT 10:05 2017 Wednesday ,06 September
UAE pilgrims continue their Hajj rituals
GMT 23:03 2017 Saturday ,04 March
Colombia’s ‘drug triangle’ gets a chocolate high
GMT 09:25 2017 Thursday ,31 August
Monitoring centre for ceasefire in south Syria begins work
GMT 15:48 2017 Friday ,20 January
Springsteen gives 'elegiac' secret show for Obama
GMT 20:36 2016 Friday ,12 August
Nadal stays on course for double tennis gold in Rio
GMT 13:32 2017 Saturday ,12 August
ISIS launches attack against Peshmerga and PMF in Kirkuk
GMT 21:14 2017 Sunday ,13 August
Russia says Syrian forces clear IS stronghold
GMT 13:30 2017 Tuesday ,25 July
Spieth takes road less to traveled to British Open
GMT 07:53 2017 Wednesday ,19 April
Hurafuna’ handicrafts festival concludes
GMT 08:36 2017 Sunday ,29 October
At least three dead in Mogadishu car bombings
GMT 01:11 2017 Wednesday ,04 January
Istanbul attacker ‘fought for Daesh in Syria’
GMT 13:11 2016 Thursday ,20 October
Thomas shoots 64 to launch CIMB defence
GMT 06:46 2017 Thursday ,12 October
Gulf rivals trade barbs over 2022 World Cup in Qatar
GMT 08:37 2017 Tuesday ,14 November
Uber gives green light for sale of stake
GMT 11:20 2017 Saturday ,01 July
Issa Rae leads charge of YouTube stars into Hollywood
GMT 08:46 2017 Sunday ,29 October
EasyJet to buy slice of Air Berlin's Tegel operations
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
