As millions of pilgrims gather for Hajj 1447, Saudi Arabia has placed its military and air defense forces on full operational readiness to protect the holy sites and secure one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings. Footage released by the Saudi Ministry of Defense shows the Kingdom’s Air Defense Forces deployed around Makkah with advanced…
Saudi Arabia has intensified its nationwide crackdown on unauthorized Hajj pilgrims ahead of Hajj 1447, with authorities announcing the removal of hundreds of thousands of violators from routes leading into Makkah and the holy sites. Speaking during a security briefing, Major General Muhammad Al-Bassami revealed that security forces had dismantled more than 217 fraudulent Hajj…
The Ministry of Defence has held discussions on strengthening relations between the Maldives and the UK. Official talks were held regarding ways to further strengthen the relationship between the Maldives and the United Kingdom in the field of defence. The discussions took place during a courtesy call paid to Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed by the…
President Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the Maldives government has made major progress in collecting biometric information from foreign nationals living in the country, as part of efforts to address undocumented migration and illegal employment. Speaking on the issue, President Muizzu said previous administrations lacked proper records and data on foreigners residing in the Maldives….
Saudi Arabia has once again launched its annual Hajj security readiness operations ahead of the upcoming Hajj 1447 season, with security forces conducting a large nighttime parade and preparedness display in Makkah. Videos shared online by The Holy Mosques showed armored tactical vehicles, heavily equipped security personnel, emergency response units, and coordinated formations moving through…
