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Anticipation builds for Eid Al Fitr as crescent moon sighting approaches

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, countries around the globe are gearing up for the sighting of the crescent moon, an event that will signal the start of Shawwal and the celebration of Eid Al Fitr. This year, predictions from Moroccan astronomers indicate that Morocco is likely to observe Eid Al Fitr on March 31, contingent on......

Russia and the U.S. push for dialogue on Ukraine, including the UN

Russia has expressed its desire to continue dialogue with the United States over the Ukraine conflict, with plans to include other parties, including the United Nations. However, no ceasefire, even a limited one, was announced after twelve hours of talks in Saudi Arabia. U.S. President Donald Trump, whose close relationship with Russian President......

Saudi Arabia enhances health guidelines for Hajj 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has unveiled new health protocols for the 2025 Hajj season, aimed at ensuring the safety of pilgrims during their religious journey. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to improve disease prevention measures, enhance medical services, and maintain a secure environment at holy sites. Under......

Saudi Arabia Updates Health Measures for Hajj 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has updated its health measures for the 2025 Hajj season, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims. These updates aim to strengthen health prevention efforts and ensure the delivery of high-quality medical services while optimizing the effectiveness of healthcare provided......

Russian strikes on Kyiv leave three dead before ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia

At least three people, including a five-year-old child, lost their lives after Russia launched a series of drone attacks on Kyiv overnight Sunday, according to Ukrainian officials and emergency responders. The assault on Ukraine’s capital occurred just before ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine and Russia are set to......

Adil Benjelloun: A Moroccan leader in global agribusiness

In the realm of international agribusiness, few figures exemplify the blend of cultural heritage and global expertise as effectively as Adil Benjelloun. Currently serving as Vice President of MEFSCO, a strategic partnership between the American agricultural powerhouse Cargill and Saudi Arabia's leading sweetener producer, Arasco, Benjelloun......

US approves first sale of laser-guided precision rockets to Saudi Arabia

The United States has authorized the first-ever sale of advanced laser-guided rockets to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant development in military cooperation between the two nations. According to the Pentagon, the State Department has approved the transaction, valued at approximately $100 million, which includes the sale of Advanced Precision......

Putin agrees to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, but rejects full ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on March 18 to temporarily stop attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, but he refused to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which was seen as a potential step toward a permanent peace agreement. Ukraine expressed its support for the scaled-back agreement, which......

Strengthening Military Cooperation: The Inspector General of the FAR Visits Saudi Arabia

Under the high instructions of the King, Supreme Commander, and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, is conducting a working visit to Saudi Arabia from March 16 to 21. During this visit, General Berrid held a meeting with General......

Tensions among G7 ministers amid Trump’s foreign policy shifts

Foreign ministers from major Western democracies gathered in Canada on Thursday following weeks of rising tensions between President Donald Trump and his allies, triggered by his shifts in foreign policy regarding Ukraine and the imposition of tariffs. The two-day meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, brought together representatives from the G7......

Empowering women: Naïma Ben Yahia leads high-level meeting at the UN

Naïma Ben Yahia, Morocco's Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, chaired a high-level event in New York focused on women's economic empowerment and their role in socio-economic development. The meeting, organized in collaboration with Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), was held as part......

Trump's shift on Gaza displacement welcomed by Hamas

Hamas has welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s apparent reversal on his controversial proposal to permanently displace more than two million Palestinians from Gaza. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem expressed approval following Trump's remarks on Wednesday, in which he stated, “Nobody is expelling any Palestinians from......

Ukraine Open to 30-Day Ceasefire as US Resumes Military Aid

The United States has agreed to restart military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following Kyiv’s willingness to accept a 30-day ceasefire in its ongoing conflict with Russia. In a joint statement issued after a meeting in Saudi Arabia, both nations acknowledged Ukraine’s openness to a US-backed proposal for an......