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Saudi Arabia wants to prevent new drama during Hajj pilgrimage with drones, among other measures
4 June 2025
Today (4 June), more than 1.8 million Muslims began the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This holy pilgrimage presents one of the biggest logistical challenges for the country's authorities. This year, for the first time, the country is deploying drones and expanding the network of cooled roads to cope with the enormous crowds.
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UAE to keep track of the use of the Arabic language on-line
7 February 2021
The UAE’s Minister of Culture and Youth, has conducted a study on the use of the Arabic language online. The study recommended the use of an observatory to track the use and development of the Arabic language last week. The study examines the role that publishing companies, technology and academia play in sustaining and enriching the Arabic language.
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Chinese, Egyptian archaeologists help restore Montu Temple in Luxor
3 February 2021
A Chinese-Egyptian archaeological mission has been working to restore the once-abandoned Montu Temple in Luxor, according to a statement from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The first Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission in Egypt is the outcome of a protocol of cooperation signed between the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
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Egyptian brand promotes jewellery with meaning
30 January 2021
In an interview with the National News to celebrate the brand's launch at a new Dubai concept store, chief executive of the Azza Fahmy jewellery brand Fatma Ghaly, presented how the brand was forced to get creative and represent an image of the local craft of Egypt.
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Kuwaitis seek 'Kashtat' outings in corona times
26 January 2021
In light of the health measures and stay home orders imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic, Kuwaitis head outdoors for local picnics known as 'Kashta' (Plural: Kashtat). Camping season is popular in Arabia when temperatures become moderate after the scorching summers.
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'Katyusha' will be played instead of the Russian national anthem at Olympic events
15 January 2021
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland’s Lausanne upheld on December 17 WADA’s previous ruling on a number of sanctions against Russian sports. According to the CAS ruling, Russian athletes were deprived of their right to participate in all World Championships, Olympic and Paralympic Games under the national flag of Russia for the two-year period.
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EU countries start mass vaccination against covid-19
27 December 2020
A Europe-wide mass vaccination against the covid-19 virus started on Sunday (27 December) as part of an EU-wide effort co-ordinated by the European Commission. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine had been delivered to all 27 member states.
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Saudi Crown Prince receives coronavirus vaccine
26 December 2020
Over 500,000 people have already registered to take the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia since its launch last Tuesday, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday.