Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah pilgrimage for citizens and residents living in the Kingdom.
This comes following concerns over COVID-19.
According to Saudi's Ministry of Interior, the preventative decision is part of the country's efforts to limit the spread of the virus.
South Korea: Investigators suspend arrest of former President Yoon
South Korean investigators called off their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday over a failed martial law bid, citing safety concerns after a standoff with his security team.
Police identify driver of exploded Tesla Cybertruck as US Army soldier
Officials on Thursday positively identified the person found dead inside the Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas as a US Army soldier from Colorado, while the FBI said it was not yet clear if the blast was an act of terrorism.
Netanyahu authorises Israel negotiators to continue Doha hostage talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorised Israeli negotiators to continue talks in Doha on a hostage release, his office said Thursday, after Israel and Hamas traded blame for their slow progress.
Israeli military says commandos raided missile plant in Syria in September
Israel's military said on Thursday its special forces had raided an underground missile production site in Syria in September that it said was primed to produce hundreds of precision missiles for use against Israel by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has dedicated his Accession Day to his wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, referring to her as the "most beautiful thing" in his life, his "greatest supporter", and the “soul of Dubai”.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced the MBZ satellite will be launched this month from the United States on a SpaceX Falcon rocket.
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan was appointed the new Director-General of Abu Dhabi Police, and Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi the new Commander-in-Chief of the authority.
