Saudi security forces apprehended over 19,000 illegal residents in a single week through coordinated campaigns. The detentions included violations of residency, border security, and labor laws, with a significant number already deported. Authorities also arrested individuals attempting to enter or leave the Kingdom illegally and those aiding violators.
Turkish authorities have launched a massive anti-narcotics crackdown, detaining 346 suspects and seizing over 80,000 psychotropic pills and 11 kg of drugs. The coordinated operation across five provinces also uncovered unlicensed firearms, disrupting major drug trafficking networks. This significant action underscores Türkiye’s ongoing commitment to combating organised crime and protecting public health.
An anonymous philanthropist has donated AED35 million to the ‘Edge of Life’ campaign, a Ramadan initiative aiming to rescue five million children from hunger. Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the campaign seeks AED1 billion for sustainable programs addressing childhood malnutrition globally, building on the UAE’s humanitarian vision.
Sheikh Saleh bin Awad Al-Maghamsi has been appointed as an imam at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. He led his first Isha prayer on February 21. Al-Maghamsi is a respected scholar with decades of experience in Islamic teaching and Quran interpretation. He previously served as imam and khateeb of Quba Mosque.