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More than 5,000 Filipinos to perform Hajj in Mecca

The National Commission of Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) requested for 5,800 pilgrim’s visas from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj as Muslim Filipinos prepare for the pilgrimage. The hajj mutawiff (for accommodation, food and transportation) have

Video: Man walks 32km for first day of work, boss gifts him car

Young Walter Carr did not want to miss his first day of work as a mover. So when his car broke down and he was unable to find a ride, he set off walking - a distance of 20 miles (32 kilometers). A long night and two very sore feet later, things

$20 Billion Worth of Investments in South Africa by Saudi Arabia and UAE

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have committed to invest $20 billion in South Africa’s energy as well as tourism and mining sectors. The pledge was made during separate official state visits to MENA by President Ramaphosa and

Are Filipino expats in UAE cool with millennial slang?

My Egyptian friend once asked why Filipino words seemed to be amusingly repetitive. We were at a buffet in Karama and she was reading out loud the

Emirates to operate extra flights to carry 25,000 pilgrims for hajj

Emirates Airline has announced that it will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Medina to help facilitate travel for pilgrims heading to and

9 Emiratis shortlisted to become astronauts

The UAE is one step closer to choosing its final team of astronauts. The Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Wednesday announced that nine

"Returning To Pakistan": Nawaz Sharif After Being Sentenced To 10 Years' Jail For Corruption

Sentenced to 10 years in jail for corruption, former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that he is not a thief and that he will return to Pakistan soon. "I will continue my struggle from jail. This is a part of the

Muslim World League chief wins international award

Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa has won the Galileo International Award 2018 in Florence, Italy. The Galileo Foundation said Al-Issa received the award for his excellence in Islamic works and

Saudi Arabia, UAE Turn To Top UN Court In Airspace Feud With Qatar

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt said Wednesday they would file a complaint at the highest UN court against Qatar over alleged airspace violations. Both sides, the quartet and Qatar, are turning to the International Court of Justice in

Now, apply for passport on mobile phone from anywhere in India

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday launched a Passport Seva app that will allow people to apply for the vital travel document from anywhere in the country using their mobile phones. Until now, applicants had no choice but to apply