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Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, calls it a 'red line'

Middle East

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of 'red line'

Middle East

Houthis report Saudi strikes as Riyadh accuses them of targeting Mecca

As it happened
Middle East

Millions gather in Mecca for Hajj despite security concerns

Middle East

Hajj pilgrims battle Mecca's scorching heat with ice cream and giant fans

Middle East

Despite Middle East war, foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for Hajj

Middle East

Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' as hajj nears end and Eid al-Adha begins

Middle East

Saudi Arabia prepares for the “worst-case scenario" for the Hajj

Million-plus pilgrims begin hajj in Mecca under blazing sun

Million-plus pilgrims begin hajj under blazing sun as Islam's most important rite kicks off

Middle East

Saudi Arabia says more than 1,300 died during hajj pilgrimage due to heat

More than 1,300 pilgrims died during the hajj, say Saudi authorities

Middle East

Egypt cracks down on tourism companies after 1,000 pilgrims have died in searing Mecca heat

Africa

Relatives search for missing in Saudi Arabia as hajj death toll tops 900

Middle East

At least 550 pilgrims died due to intense heat during hajj, diplomats say

Middle East

At least 19 hajj pilgrims die from extreme heat in Saudi Arabia

Middle East

More than a million Muslims begin hajj pilgrimage under shadow of Gaza war

Middle East

Saudi Arabia-Hajj begins: Massive crowds circle Kaaba as part of annual pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia
Middle East

Amid joy and tragedy, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday

Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest hajj pilgrimage since pandemic

Saudi Arabia

Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for largest hajj of Covid era

Middle East

Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for second hajj of Covid-19 pandemic

Middle East

Only immunised pilgrims allowed to Mecca during Ramadan, say Saudis

Middle East

Virus threat looms large as annual hajj ritual begins in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia restricts hajj pilgrimage over pandemic

Saudi Arabia to severely limit Hajj attendance over Covid-19 fears

Middle East

Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah pilgrimage due to coronavirus fears

Middle East

Saudi Arabia suspends pilgrimage entry visas over coronavirus fears

Middle East

Saudi Oil Attacks: Iran's FM says 'strike against Tehran would result in all-out war'

Iran-Saudi Arabia: Two giants of islam both deep in a Middle-Eastern cold war for over 30 years

Saudi Arabia calls urgent summit with Gulf and Arab League leaders

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

'Nap pods': futuristic sleep capsules welcome Hajj pilgrims

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Thousands arrive in Mecca for 'smart hajj'

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Pilgrimage to Mecca: security beefed up ahead of five-day Hajj

Saudi Arabia: Over 100.000 security forces deployed to ensure safety of Haj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia: Two million pilgrims attend Hajj despite Qatar diplomatic crisis

Saudi coalition downs Yemeni rebel missile near Mecca

YEMEN
Middle East

Saudi security forces foil attack on Mecca's Grand Mosque

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Iran: Iranians commemorate the victims of last year Haj stampede in Mecca

Saudi Arabia: Mecca Hospitals gear up as millions Haj muslim pilgrims arrive at holy sites

What is Hajj: All there is to know on muslim pilgrimage to Mecca

Iran’s Khamenei slams Saudi Arabia over management of holy sites

IRAN - SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Hajj Pilgrimage: thousands Palestinians cross Rafah to head for Mecca

Saudi Arabia introduces e-bracelets for Hajj pilgrims

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East
Middle East Matters

Baghdad's kitchens: The Iraqi capital's restaurant renaissance

MIDDLE EAST MATTERS

Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of 'blocking path to Allah' for pilgrims

Iran
Middle East

Iran leader demands Saudi apology for hajj deaths

SAUDI ARABIA - IRAN
Middle East

Saudi authorities under fire as death-marred hajj draws to a close

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East
Press Review

Blame game begins after Hajj tragedy

IN THE WORLD PAPERS
Press Review

Hajj stampede: A 'repeated tragedy'

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Iran says Saudi Arabia to blame for hajj stampede

SAUDI ARABIA - IRAN
Middle East
Eye on Africa

African pilgrims among victims of tragic stampede near Mecca

EYE ON AFRICA

Hundreds killed in stampede during hajj pilgrimage near Mecca

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Saudi Arabia boosts security for start of hajj pilgrimage

RELIGION
Culture

Thousands of pilgrims throng Mecca for hajj

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Paris presents Hajj pilgrimage through artistic lens

PARIS
France
Middle East Matters

Yemen: Army launches offensive against al Qaeda

MIDDLE EAST MATTERS
Middle East Matters

Chemical weapons in Syria: the OPCW's challenging and risky mission

A WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' in final hajj ritual

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Two million Muslim pilgrims begin annual hajj in Mecca

RELIGION
Middle East

Saudi braces for Hajj Brotherhood protests

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Muslims head to Mecca for annual Haj pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Middle East Matters

Israel to give up Lebanon border village

THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims mark first day of hajj

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

World's largest clock to be tested during Ramadan in Mecca

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Riyadh fears spread of swine flu at haj pilgrimage

SAUDI ARABIA
Middle East

Restrictions at Hajj pilgrimage to prevent spread of virus

INFLUENZA A (H1N1)
Middle East

Thales wins 103 million euro deal for Mecca metro

TRANSPORTATION
Business

French pilgrims ripped off on their way to Mecca

HAJJ PILGRIMAGE
France

Over two million Muslims gather for haj pilgrimage

ISLAM - MECCA
Middle East

Haj pilgrimage to Mecca begins, Palestinians delayed

ISLAM