mosques

National Archives to build five mosques

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The UAE National Archives, NA, has launched a charity initiative, in co-operation with the Abu Dhabi branch of the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, to construct five mosques and dig two wells outside the UAE, as part of the Year of Giving initiative. Under the mosque building project, dubbed as "The National Archives Mosques," five new mosques, with an individual capacityRead more

1000 first-aid kits distributed

Dubai - WAM

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai has delivered 1,000 first-aid kits across mosques in the emirate. The initiative aims to promote happiness in mosques and enable people to worship in a safe environment, according to the department. The department has also launched first-aid training for imams, preachers and technicians working at mosques to promote health and safetyRead more

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives Chairman of Pakistan Joint Chiefs of Staff

JEDDAH - Emirates Voice

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, has received in Jeddah the Chairman of the Pakistan Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the meeting touched on relations between the two countries and their peoples and latest developments in the region, especially cooperation betweenRead more

HH the Emir Receives Written Message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Doha - Arab Today

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a written message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, pertaining to the existing fraternal relations between the two countries and aspects of enhancing them. The message was handed over by HE Saudi Ambassador to Qatar Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-AifanRead more

Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Meet Chinese President

Beijing - Arab Today

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia met Thursday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The king arrived in China Wednesday in the framework of an Asian tour during which he visited Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. And also it will include Brunei, the Maldives and Jordan. The economic relations between Saudi ArabiaRead more

Saudi King Holds Official Talks with Japanese Prime Minister

Tokyo - Arab Today

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia held here today a session of official talks with the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. In a speech during the meeting, King Salman stressed the urgent need to intensify international efforts to resolve issues and crises in the Middle East, including the PalestinianRead more

Emperor of Japan Meets Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Tokyo - Arab Today

The Emperor of Japan Akihito met Tuesday with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, currently visiting Japan. On this occasion, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques received from the Emperor of Japan "Daisy High Medal" in appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Press Agency (SPA)Read more

HH Deputy Emir Sends Cable of Condolences to Saudi Monarch

Doha - Arab Today

HH Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Friday a cable of condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the death of the mother of Prince Nawaf bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Source: QNARead more

HH the Emir Sends Cable of Condolences to Saudi Monarch

Doha - Arab Today

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Friday a cable of condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the death of the mother of Prince Nawaf bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Source: QNARead more

Abu Dhabi mosques to get fire extinguishers

Abu Dhabi - Arab today

Mosques in Abu Dhabi lacking proper fire prevention measures will now be provided with fire extinguishers, Civil Defence officials said on Sunday. The initiative, a part of the Year of Giving programme, aims to provide mosques with the safety and fire prevention measures in case of fire accidents. Major-General Jasem Mohammad Al Marzouqi, General Commander of Civil Defence at theRead more