As the Muslim world celebrates the beginning of the new Islamic year, a significant tradition unfolded at the Grand Mosque with the replacement of the Holy Kaaba’s kiswa, also known as Ghilaf-e-Kaaba.
In response to a mysterious disease outbreak in Upper Egypt’s Qena governorate, Russian supervisory authority has implemented heightened health measures for flights originating from Egypt. Reports indicate that the unknown illness has caused symptoms such as high fever, headaches, fatigue, and stomach pain among those affected.
During a two-day visit to Tehran, Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir and Iranian military officials held discussions on enhancing cooperation and addressing the common threat of terrorism. This visit marked General Asim’s first trip to Iran since assuming his role as army chief. Key issues discussed included border security and counterterrorism efforts.
The United States and China are set to engage in discussions this week aimed at reinvigorating their joint efforts to combat global warming. These bilateral meetings are anticipated to raise the bar on climate ambitions ahead of the UN-sponsored climate talks scheduled for late 2023.
New Delhi is facing a major crisis as officials work urgently to open flood gates at a barrage on the Yamuna River. The river’s water levels have surged to their highest in 45 years due to heavy rainfall in the city and nearby hilly regions, leading to severe flooding and disruptions across the capital.
At Carnegie Mellon University, researchers have transformed a standard piece of technology found in nearly every home into a tracking system.
India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), successfully launched a rocket on Friday, propelling a spacecraft into orbit and setting it on a trajectory towards a planned landing on the lunar south pole next month. This significant milestone, if achieved, would establish India as a major space power.
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has observed a notable surge in visitor numbers, particularly in the first half of 2023. The mosque welcomed over 3.3 million visitors during this period, marking a 127 percent rise compared to the previous year. Among these visitors, there were approximately 914,195 worshippers and 2,388,437 tourists.
The Federal Cabinet has granted permission for the passage of 40 feet containers containing banned auto parts into Afghanistan upon the request of the World Food Program (WFP). These banned spare parts are intended for a fleet of Renault trucks utilized by the WFP.
At Lahore’s Chauburji Chowk, a group of quick-acting people teamed up to save a man’s life and prevented him from jumping off the bridge to end his own life.
Dubai Police recently hosted an e-football tournament in order to promote positivity and sportsmanship among prisoners.
The Sharjah Government’s Department of Human Resources has officially declared the dates for the Islamic New Year holiday for public sector employees. According to the announcement, the Hijri New Year holiday will take place on Thursday, 20 July.
