Bahrain and Egypt are attempting to mend ties between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, two sources told AFP, weeks into a diplomatic rift between the Gulf heavyweights. Saudi Arabia and the UAE had a public falling-out in December when the kingdom accused its neighbour of threatening its national security by supporting Yemeni separatists who orchestrated a brief land ...
Saudi Arabian authorities have confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, which signals the beginning of the 12th month in the Islamic calendar. The Day of Arafah, which marks the peak of Hajj, will fall on June 5, while Eid-el-Kabir will be observed on June 6. The announcement was made by the Kingdom’s Supreme Court on Tuesday. Dhul Hijjah ...