Qatar on Sunday said it rejected the final declaration of Arab and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summits held in Makkah last week, despite originally endorsing the statement. Doha could not support the communique because it contradicted Qatar’s foreign policy, the Qatari foreign minister said. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel Al Jubeir, […]
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Man caught throwing petrol at the Holy Ka’aba
A man was caught throwing petrol at the Holy Ka’aba with an alleged intent to set it on fire, it was reported on Wednesday. The man could be seen throwing petrol at the Holy Ka’aba, after which worshippers and pilgrims surrounded and attacked him. Man caught throwing petrol at the Holy Ka'aba. pic.twitter.com/E0YxzyXTCW — Daily […]
Another suicide episode in Makkah as Bangladeshi man jumps off Grand Mosque’s roof
MAKKAH: A heart-wrenching incident spread fear and chaos in Makkah’s Grand Mosque as a Bangladeshi man committed suicide today. According to the officials, the man jumped off the roof of the Grand Mosque and died on spot when the worshippers were circumambulating around the sacred edifice. Rescue authorities said that the deceased had jumped off […]
Man commits suicide in Makkah Haram Sharif
MAKKAH: Fear and tension engulfed the pilgrims on Friday night as a man committed suicide in Makkah Haram Sharif. A man committed suicide by jumping off Mataf’s roof after Isha prayers. The deceased was identified as a 35-year-old man. However, officials said that no other person was reportedly injured due to the incident. Authorities said […]