Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals

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Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war

Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. The conflict trigger..
Qatar Airways announces update on Middle East flights – here's what passengers need to know

Qatar Airways announces it is reopening more routes across the Middle East as the airline continues to rebuild its network after US-Iran war airspace closures. Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday, 13 May, that it will resume its twice-daily flights ..
US Approves Military Sales of Over $8.6bn to Middle East Allies

The US State Department has approved military sales totaling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Friday's announcements by the State Department came as the US and Israel's war on I..
Common Warehouse Automation Challenges in the Middle East and How Businesses Can Overcome Them

Warehousing operations across the Middle East are evolving quickly in response to rising demands, increasing expectations regarding delivery times, and regional expansion. However, many warehouse operations are still using o...
Trump Declares Mission in Iran Nearing Final Phase, Praises Middle East Allies

US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday, April 2, 2026, that the mission in Iran is approaching its final stage, declaring that “we are getting very close.” His comments signal a firm stance as regional tensions continue to shape dev..
Natural gas prices soar as Iran, Israel strike Middle East energy infrastructure

Europe’s natural gas prices jumped as much as 35 percent on Thursday after Iranian and Israeli strikes destroyed some of the most important gas infrastructure in the Middle East, damage that is likely to take years to repair.
Visit Qatar Announces FuelFest Middle East Debut in Doha

Visit Qatar has announced the Middle East debut of FuelFest, the world-renowned automotive and entertainment festival. The festival will take place in Doha on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Katara South Parking, Visit Qatar clarified in a statement o..
Iberdrola Innovation Middle East Plants More Than 50 Mangrove Trees in Partnership with Mubadara

Employees planted mangrove saplings as part of a year-end team activity aimed at restoring local coastal ecosystems in line with national strategies and global sustainability objectives Employees at Iberdrola Innovation Mid...
Qatar's Abdullah Al Khulaifi Secures 3rd Place in Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East Qualifying

Doha, November 29 (QNA) - Qatari driver Abdullah Al Khulaifi secured 3rd place in the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East qualifying, held Saturday on the sidelines of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025. In the session held at Lusail In..

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