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More than 1,300 pilgrims die during Hajj pilgrimage – most unauthorized

More than 1,300 people died while performing Hajj this year, having walked long distances without sufficient protection from the sun…

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Gulf Railway project gains momentum

The Gulf Railway project is the most ambitious project in the region, aiming to connect the six GCC countries with…

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Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Adha dates

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday the sighting of the Dhul-Hijja crescent, signaling the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijja,…

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How high will ‘heatflation’ take Middle East food prices?

In Iraq, most people eat tomatoes with a meal at least once a day, sometimes more. When tomato prices go…

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Joint committee approves feasibility study of Kuwait – Riyadh rail link project

The Kuwait-Saudi higher steering committee approved during its sixth meeting the feasibility study of the rail link project between Kuwait…

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Iran’s supreme leader presides over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash

Iran’s supreme leader presided over a funeral Wednesday for the country’s late president, foreign minister and others killed in a…

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Iranian President Raisi, foreign minister Amirabdollahian die in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died along with his foreign minister when his helicopter crashed, Iran’s Mehr news agency said on…

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Iranian President’s helicopter involved in accident

An Iranian television report, cited by Reuters, has confirmed that a helicopter carrying President Ibrahim Raisi encountered an accident. The…

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