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Record Hajj Pilgrimage Faces Extreme Heat, New Safety Measures

Over one million Muslims began the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, facing extreme heat and new safety measures including a ban on children under 12, following over 1300 heat-related deaths last year due to extreme temperatures reaching 47 degrees Celsius. Billions of dol...

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Saudi Arabia Tightens Security for Hajj Amidst 2024 Death Toll

The 2024 Hajj pilgrimage resulted in 1,301 deaths, prompting Saudi Arabia to implement extensive safety measures, including visa enforcement, infrastructure improvements, and drone surveillance, for the 2025 pilgrimage, which expects over 1.7 million participants.

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High-Tech Hajj: Enhanced Safety Amidst Privacy Concerns

Saudi Arabia's 2024 Hajj pilgrimage uses drones, AI, and the Nusuk app to manage crowds, monitor pilgrims' health, and provide services, raising data privacy concerns despite improvements in safety and efficiency.

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Al-Nassr Bids for Hancko; Arsenal Releases 20 Players

Al-Nassr offered Feyenoord €32 million plus €4 million in bonuses for defender Dávid Hancko, who is open to joining the Saudi Arabian club; meanwhile, Arsenal released 20 players, including Jorginho and Kieran Tierney, showcasing contrasting transfer market approaches.

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High-Tech Hajj: Balancing Safety and Privacy Concerns

Saudi Arabia's 2024 Hajj pilgrimage uses drones, AI, facial recognition, and the Nusuk app to manage crowds and improve safety, raising concerns about data privacy and the potential erosion of the pilgrimage's spiritual significance.

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Israel Blocks Arab Ministers' Meeting in Ramallah Amid Normalization Efforts

Israel prevented a meeting in Ramallah of Arab foreign ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, citing the Palestinian Authority's refusal to condemn the October 7 Hamas attacks and concerns about a potential "terror state", escalating regional tensions.

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Extreme Heat Prompts Unprecedented Safety Measures During Hajj

Over one million Muslims began the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, facing extreme heat exceeding 40 degrees Celsius; authorities implemented extensive safety measures, including a massive cooling system and a ban on children under 12, to mitigate risks after over 1300 heatstrok...

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Hajj 2024 Begins: Over a Million Muslims Gather in Mecca

Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, started May 30th and concludes June 9th, with over one million participants; its date is determined by lunar cycles, shifting yearly.

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OPEC+ Agrees to 411,000 Barrel-a-Day Oil Production Increase

OPEC+ agreed on July 2nd to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day, a compromise between Saudi Arabia's push for faster increases and Russia's call for a pause, reflecting tensions between the group's leading members amid healthy market fundamentals and low oil inventories.

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Masjid al-Haram's Centuries-Long Expansion

The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Islam's holiest mosque, has been continuously expanded since its origins, reaching a capacity of 3 million people today, driven by religious significance and Saudi Arabia's resources.

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Israel Blocks High-Profile Visit to Ramallah Amidst Two-State Solution Tensions

Israel blocked a planned visit by Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, and other Muslim foreign ministers to Ramallah due to the October 7th Hamas attack, widespread Israeli opposition to a two-state solution, and the inclusion of ministers from countries with openly anti-Israel stances; this reflects Isra...

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Saudi-Syrian Cooperation Signals Regional Shift

Saudi Arabia and Syria's foreign ministers' visit to the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus marks the beginning of significant economic cooperation, including joint financial support for Syrian state employees from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, contrasting sharply with the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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