Makkah

Pilgrims leave after offering prayers outside at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, early Friday, 14 June, 2024. Photo: UNB
Middle East

Over 1.5m pilgrims including 85,000 Bangladeshis descend on Mina on first day of Hajj

Gil Tamary. Photo: Collected
Middle East

Saudi Arabia arrests man who helped Israeli journalist sneak into Makkah

A Saudi police female officer stands guard as pilgrims perform final Tawaf during the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 20, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo
Middle East

For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during Hajj

Rolling robots have been deployed to ensure pilgrims have access to holy water 'without human contact'. Photo: AFP
World+Biz

Robots serve Zamzam water in Makkah ahead of hajj amid pandemic

DB arrests six who pickpocket Hajj pilgrims in Makkah
Crime

DB arrests six who pickpocket Hajj pilgrims in Makkah