Category: Asia

Saudi Arabia Welcomes One Million Pilgrims For Historic Hajj

News Desk | GLive24.comJuly 5, 2022

A sea of white-robed worshippers from every corner of the globe has converged upon the sacred streets of Mecca, marking a monumental milestone as Saudi Arabia opens its doors to one million pilgrims for the largest Hajj gathering since the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic. Vibrant banners celebrating the return of the faithful adorn […]

Saudi Arabia Welcomes First Foreign Hajj Pilgrims Since Pre-Pandemic Era

News Desk | GLive24.comJune 4, 2022

Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first group of foreign Hajj pilgrims since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, which had led to strict limitations on the annual religious pilgrimage. The group, arriving from Indonesia, landed in the city of Medina and is expected to travel south to the holy city of Mecca in the […]

Biden Administration Advances $23 Billion Arms Deal with the United Arab Emirates

News Desk | GLive24.comApril 14, 2021

The administration of Joe Biden has formally notified the United States Congress of its intention to move forward with a major arms sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) valued at approximately $23 billion. The package includes advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft, armed unmanned aerial systems, and a wide range of precision-guided munitions. The deal was […]

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