January 18, 2026

UAE Umrah 2026 Costs Soar Up to Dh8,000 Amid Ramadan Rush and New Saudi Visa Rules

UAE residents are booking Umrah for Ramadan 2026 with prices soaring up to Dh8,000 due to high hotel rates in Makkah and new Saudi visa limits. Early booking is key to avoid heavy costs and limited availability.

January 18, 2026

UAE Umrah 2026 Costs Soar Up to Dh8,000 Amid Ramadan Rush and New Saudi Visa Rules

UAE residents are booking Umrah for Ramadan 2026 with prices soaring up to Dh8,000 due to high hotel rates in Makkah and new Saudi visa limits. Early booking is key to avoid heavy costs and limited availability.

January 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia Bans Writing Allah’s Name on Disposable Shopping Bags and Packaging

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has banned the use of Allah’s name on bags, packaging, and other disposable commercial materials to protect religious respect. The move aims to prevent sacred names from being mishandled or thrown away.

January 18, 2026

1,500 Soldiers on Standby Amid Minneapolis ICE Protests After Renee Good's Death

Around 1,500 soldiers in Alaska are ready for possible deployment to Minneapolis as anti-ICE protests continue following the death of Renee Good. No decision made yet on sending troops, while state officials urge peaceful demonstrations.

January 18, 2026

1.3 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Ganga and Sangam on Mauni Amavasya at Magh Mela

More than 1.3 crore devotees bathed in the Ganga and Sangam by 8 a.m. on Mauni Amavasya, a key bathing festival during the Magh Mela 2026. Officials managed huge crowds amid fog with enhanced facilities and security.